PERILLA fare - West Loop

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   Maggie

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing good, knowledgeable waitstaff, def try the scallion pancakes, kimchi fried rice, soondubu stew, and self-grill a meat in the table inset grill (rec’d heritage pork belly)
   

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   Eugenia

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such a lovely holiday party at Perilla! The food was so good and the atmosphere was wonderful!
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on December 19, 2024

   Hi Eugenia, It was such a pleasure taking care of your, your team and the little ones! We are happy to hear you all enjoyed yourself. We can't wait to welcoming you all in again soon!
   

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   Sam

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mary was an amazing guide for the night we LOVED it and am already craving the rice cakes and pancake as we speak!
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on December 19, 2024

   Hi Sam, Thank you for the kind words, I've shared them with Mary! We are so glad you enjoyed yourself and we thank you for joining us. The rice cakes and scallion pancake are ready for your next visit! Thank you again!
   

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   Adrianna

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First of all, I just want to give a shout out to Mags. They were extremely kind and beyond accommodating. Thank you for making our experience memorable! The food was also extremely delicious!
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on December 19, 2024

   Hi Adrianna, We have notified Mags about your special shout out and we are so pleased to know you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Thank you for the kind words on the food as well. We look forward to welcoming you in again soon!
   

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   Mark

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was fantastic & the food matched. It was a great meal - with really good suggestions from our server. The more modern take on Korean food was very well received by my Korean wife ! Great meal & experience all around
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on December 19, 2024

   Hi Mark, Thank you for the kind words on the service and the food. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the recommendations! We are especially happy to hear your wife enjoyed our perspective on Korean food. Thank you again for your time and we look forward to welcoming you in again soon!
   

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   Rotem

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellenttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on December 19, 2024

   Hi Rotem, Thank youuuuu!!!! We look forward to having you in again soon :)
   

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   Fathia

   VIP

   Atlanta Metro

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was my time ever going to a Korean steakhouse and the experience was a 10/10.
   

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   Tara

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and the service was wonderful. Parking isn’t so bad either
   

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   Julia

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We ordered the Jampong Mussels, Chef’s Meat Sampler, Doeng Jang Jjgae, and Banchan.. everything tasted good. I mean it tasted as Korean food should, the meat was buttery soft and while I thought it odd to have to order banchan separately… it is unlimited, so there is that. The Jampong Mussels tasted good, but it wasn’t Jampong soup really, it was more Kimchee Jjgae broth with pork (so if you are pescatarian you might want to ask if they can omit or it may not work for you). The cocktails were lovely though (as many people commented… ) I had a Matcha Sour, I believe it was called, so good if you like sweet cocktails and the expresso martini was fantastic. In terms of the ambiance, it’s a nice moody sort of interior. It is dark at night, but because it is a corner restaurant it was nice to see all the night lights come through the windows. All adds to the vibe. All in all would I recommend? If you want to have a Korean experience, but in an elevated atmosphere then yes. The food is good, but was it phenomenal? No… it wasn’t like a Benu (from SF) experience, but could be a nice date night, special occasion, or somewhere you would bring a special guest… that maybe isn’t Korean? Honestly I think the bad reviews were mostly from fellow Koreans, (or at least those who are in the know about Korean food) but like I said it’s very good food, just not anything new or quantity wise, satisfying for the natives.
   

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    Henry

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Doesn't match the value of going to the burbs to a proper ktown BBQ. Don't kid yourself - look at how many Asians are giving positive reviews and/or eating there. Charging you $15l$20 for things that come default with Korean BBQ might work on folks that don't know better but ambience, service, and location in the city are the only benefits.
    

    PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on November 18, 2024

    Hi Henry, We appreciate your perspective, but we’re proud of what we offer and don’t claim to be like the "burbs K-town BBQ" spots. Our focus is on creating a unique experience that combines excellent service, a welcoming ambiance, and dishes that reflect their true value. While other places may include more by default, we prioritize showcasing the quality and care that go into every aspect of our menu. The $15 charge for unlimited banchan reflects the real cost behind it—from the dedication of our local purveyors who grow and cultivate these ingredients to the skill and effort of our team who carefully prepare and serve them. We stand by our approach and the strong community we’ve built around it, offering an experience that’s intentional and meaningful to us and for our guests.
    

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