Perilla Korean Steakhouse -- Chicago We had a very successful brunch at Perilla. The Kimchi Bloody Mary was definitely one of the highlights. Being from New Orleans, I personally like my Bloody Mary a little spicier and with a little more of that NOLA kick, but this was still a really good option and a fun Korean twist on a classic brunch drink. The food was excellent and gave us plenty of variety. The Korean tray was a great choice, along with the bibimbap and avocado toast. Everything came together really well, and there was enough variety that everyone could find something they enjoyed. Overall, it was a great brunch experience with good food, interesting drinks, and a nice atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something a little different from the typical Chicago brunch. We were looking forward to the Korean donuts unfortunately they sell out early sometimes so if that's something you're getting for For, you might want to get there earlier in the day. We had reservations at 12:30 pm and they were sold out. The service was good. read more

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I visited on July 30, 2025, and I've been meaning to write this review LOL. When we arrived, the restaurant was relatively quiet and did not appear particularly busy. Since we did not have a reservation, we were seated on the outdoor patio. This did not bother me at all! I completely understood the situation. Unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations. I had seen so many positive reviews beforehand, so I came in expecting a much more memorable dining experience. Instead, I found most of the dishes to be fairly underwhelming. The steak fries were enjoyable, there's no way you can mess up meat. Although, I felt that the dipping sauce was what really made the dish. The brussels sprouts lacked overall flavor, and the garlic chive pancakes were noticeably burnt. I have had this dish at other Korean restaurants and have never experienced them being this heavily burnt. I understand that Perilla is a Korean fusion restaurant and that the preparation may differ from what I am accustomed to, but at an upscale restaurant, I feel like the food itself needs to be much more consistent. This is one of those places where the dishes looked beautiful, but unfortunately, the presentation didn't translate into flavor for me. Just because something looks appealing doesn't necessarily mean it's going to taste good, and I think Perilla could really work on that aspect of the menu. Now, the customer service was AMAZING! Unfortunately, I didn't catch either of their names, but the host was welcoming and kind while our waiter was also sososo sweet and attentive throughout our visit. I would honestly give the staff 5/5 stars for their service. They were wonderful, but I don't think it would be fair to give the restaurant the same rating based solely on the service because I can't say the same about the food. I also want to say our server gave us complimentary dessert, how nice! The dessert was actually very yummy, but this is not a dessert spot though LOL. Overall, I really wanted to love Perilla because of all the amazing reviews I had seen, but the food just didn't live up to my expectations. The staff, however, deserves all the love because they were genuinely lovely. read more

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My family and I came for brunch on a Friday afternoon. My husband had been once prior to have their breakfast sandwich and thought that it would be a nice place to take our out-of-town guests for an upscale brunch. We were disappointed to hear that they didn't have a bartender at the time and weren't able to have any cocktails. We started with the pork mandu, which were very tasty. The shell was light and crispy. My toddler really enjoyed them too. We ordered two Korean breakfast trays - one with ribeye and one with makerel. The makerel was a little tough and dry. Banchan is always fun, but it looked better than it tasted. My husband had the breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. He had it before and likes the english muffin. I thought the bulgogi sausage patty was a little salty. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes. They were very thick and impressive, but dry. And we finished with the korean milk donut, which was the best thing we all had. The service was slow, despite there not being too many people dining at the time. The restaurant itself is beautiful and decorated nicely. This is also not a kid-friendly restaurant as there was no high-chair and they did not recognize my 3 year old as needing a plate, silverware, or cup. It was a pricey meal, the food didn't meet our expectations, and the service also fell short. Maybe their dinner or Korean BBQ is better, but we don't plan to come back. read more

Came to this restaurant to enjoy the happyest meal deal that I saw online. When I entered the restaurant, i who created kindly by the hostess. and I was seated quickly and able to sit on the patio. It would have been nice to sit by the bar as the inside of the restaurant was beautifully decorated but there was no space inside. The server was very friendly and helped me make the decision on what to order. She recommended the double smash burger with the sauce on the side and I got a Mai Thai (not pictured). The food was tasty. The drink was just okay. Overall, enjoyed the restaurant. read more

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The Korean Fried Chicken (6.5/10) was fine with a sweet and savory gochujang-soy glaze, but nothing standout. The Tteokbokki (8/10) was one of my favorites. The rice cakes were super chewy with a creamy, cheesy texture, and the gochujang sauce had a nice kick. The Wagyu skewer paired really well with it too. The Steamed Egg (6/10) was much denser than what I'm used to and wasn't really my thing. The Banchan (6/10) were solid with amazing kimchi. The Wagyu Strip (8/10) was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth. The Prime Short Rib and Marinated Prime Short Rib (7/10) were both tender and well cooked, but didn't stand out as much. Service was okay. Other staff checked in often, but our server wasn't around as much and drink refills took a while. 6/10. The vibes were elegant, modern, and intimate. Each grill station is sectioned into its own area, making it feel much more upscale and private. 8/10. Overall, a fun modern Korean American steakhouse experience with great tableside grilling, but definitely on the pricey side. read more

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One of the best kbbq I ever had. The quality was top notch. This is the type of place you go to for a special occasion because it is pricey. My husband and I came here for dinner on a Fri night. The menu was misleading. We ordered the premium steakhouse set ($70), assuming that we could split it between the 2 of us, but you have to order per person. It came with picanha, wagyu hangar, prime short rib, and marinated prime short rib. They were all 5/5 fantastic quality. This is ultimately why I'm giving this place 5 stars. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. We also ordered the brussels sprouts which were the best I had in a long time. It had a hint of sweetness from the golden raisins and fermented honey. The pumpkin seeds added a crunchy element to this dish - I could've devoured this entire plate by myself. The japchae was good too. I like that it had more veggies than your average japchae. Perilla steakhouse was a beautiful restaurant. There's plenty of seating and I was surprised to see that they also serve breakfast. If I lived here, I would probably check it out. read more

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We went for happy hour (which is only available at the bar or outside patio). Everything we tried was absolutely delicious! The service was great; I'd definitely come back here. For food we had: - oysters - Argentina red shrimp (good flavor but you only get three shrimps which didn't seem worth it) - garlic chive pancake (loved the side sauces with this) - vegetable dumplings (really good!) read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Elegant Korean BBQ spot inside the Lotte hotel. Each table has a built in grill and the servers cook the meat just as you like. Tried a few cuts and the quality of the meat was spectacular. Picanha: beautifully marbled Australian cut. Perfect balance between sweet and fatty. My favorite Wagyu Hanger: a little on the fattier sides. Good cut. Prime short rib: a little more on the sweeter side compared with the above two Also has à la cart menu and a separate bar menu. - Cold Soba Noodles and Kimchi: expected the cold 비빔국수 but was a little disappointed. Essentially cold soba noodles in Gochujang/kimchi sauce and oerillla oil. Not a fan - Spanish Octopus: grilled octopus seasoned with kimchi vinaigrette. Not impressed. - japchae: this was very good. Glass noodles seasoned with sesame oil and mixed sautéed veggies. Beautiful restaurant with good service. Meat was amazing. read more

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The food was ok. Super overpriced. The service wasn't great. The first waiter disappeared and the second one took forever to take our order. Hardly came around to fill the water. Took an hour to get someone to order food read more

Hubby and I had a pretty good experience at Perilla Korean Steakhouse during our recent trip to Chicago. It's an easy walk when we are already staying in downtown Chicago. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the service was good. We decided to try the "Chef's Set" to have a variety of steak cuts along with the extras like barchan, ssam, etc... I also can't help myself but to order a steamed egg. Then lastly, we tried their Perilla sundae. Ok, overall the experience was nice, but a little bit disappointing. There are several dishes I liked, but I did not love what should have been the star of the show, which are the steak cuts. Every side dish was good to great. I loved the steamed egg (more like a soufflé) and the dessert. I would order those two every time I go. I also love the mocktail drink (Hallasan Volcano). So there are items I'd definitely go back for. Here is a the disappointment for me. The steaks are cooked for you at the table. The service was nice and friendly, but cooked almost everything at the same time. So 1) I forget which steak is which, and 2) by the time I get to the last couple, they have became cold. I remember the first bite of the a5 ny strip truly was melt in your mouth great. But again, by the time I get to the 2nd piece, cause I wanted to try other things, it has become cold and not as enjoyable. Lastly the marinated cut was surprisingly bland for us. So overall, I personally would go back again, but skip the set menu and try different items. read more

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I stopped by Perilla for a quick appetizer and a drink. It had been a long day, and I just wanted something satisfying before heading home. I had just left the hotel across the street and wasn't exactly sure what I was in the mood for. I've walked past this place plenty of times but had never gone inside. Today felt like the right opportunity. I wasn't looking for a full meal, just a couple of small plates and a chance to unwind. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed. Even though I arrived about an hour before closing on a Saturday night, it was still busy, which is usually a good sign. The hostess greeted me right away and told me the wait would only be a few minutes. My server was excellent and made me feel welcome from the moment I sat down. I ordered the Brussels sprouts, the Korean fried chicken, and another appetizer that is admittedly difficult to describe, but it was delicious. Overall, the food was very good. The Brussels sprouts and the other appetizer were the standouts of the meal. The only dish that didn't quite measure up for me was the Korean fried chicken. It wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't have the same wow factor as the rest of the meal. That's really the reason for my three-star rating. Had I skipped the chicken, this easily would have been a four-star experience. The atmosphere, service, and most of the food were excellent. I just expected a little more from what should have been one of the restaurant's signature dishes. read more

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We came for the Perilla x Pop Up Bagels breakfast sandwich pop-up and left pretty disappointed with the overall experience. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening, expecting a wait, which is totally normal for a popular pop-up. What wasn't normal was that once they opened, they started pulling people out of the line if they wanted full service and planned to eat inside. This created a confusing system where people who arrived much later than us were able to order, eat, and leave before we had even placed our order. I understand that pop-ups can be busy, but the line moved painfully slowly. We ended up waiting about an hour and a half, which felt excessive, especially given how the line was being managed. There were also some smaller issues that added to the frustration. The menu advertised everything bagels, but that's not what we received. The sandwich was around $20, which is pretty steep for a breakfast sandwich. When we ordered, we specifically asked if the sandwich came cut in half and were told, "Yes, it would be way too messy if they weren't pre-cut." Then the sandwich arrived uncut. As for the food itself, it was fine. Not bad, but definitely not memorable enough to justify the long wait, confusing organization, and price point. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but the experience was frustrating and ultimately not worth the time we spent waiting. read more

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I loved perilla. The food was great. We came during lunch and just got the wagyu steak frites + steak and eggs. We also got the milk donut. Everything was pretty much perfect. Steak cooked to perfection, went perfectly with the chimi churri it came with. I wish we came during dinner for the actual KBBQ, we will forsure be coming back. Our server was super nice, and the place itself had a lovely interior. read more

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This review is for the breakfast sandwich (with bulgogi patty). Honestly phenomenal. This thing was juicy, flavorful, and had the perfect texture throughout. The English muffin was soft and fluffy, the bulgogi patty def had that unmistakable bulgogi flavor profile & was thicc n juicy, and there was a perfect amount of aioli to add a nice creamy n subtle kick. The hashbrown was perfectly crisp too - add it to the sandwich! This is a gargantuan sandwich tho & kinda messy to eat so keep that in mind! I've been to Perilla a handful of times now (both locations) and you honestly can't go wrong. The service is always great as well and the atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. read more

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What prompted me for this review is their hidden surcharge! Let's say the server never asked us if it was ok. We didn't realize it was there until aftter all of us already made the payments. For an upscale restaurant, you're subsidizing your employees' healthcare benefits by making the customers paying for it? Really? Make it makes sense. They don't accept cash so you're forced to pay with a credit card and get hit with another merchant processing fee of 3%. For almost $300 including tips for 3 people, it's steep! Service: We made a reservation and note outdoor or indoor seating. It was chilly that night and they had no heater out in the patio, yet the hostess said we either have to sit in the patio (when there's no other tables out there) or a small booth right across from the bar. Well, we were seated promptly and the server came and took our orders in a timely manner. However, he only came back once to check on us then came by to let us know he was clocking out for the night. Then for the rest of the night, his backup only checked on us once if we wanted dessert and got us our check. He never once mentioned about the "restaurant fee of 3%" and asked if we'd liked to add it to our bill or not. Ambiance: it's upscale but somehow they dimmed the light after we sat down. It was so dark where we sat. I didn't like it one bit. Food: it was mediocre for a Korean fusion restaurant. I had high expectations reading all the positive reviews, but I guess I had much higher standards. The octopus appetizer was good but salty. The clear glass noodles was good but the portion was small with minimal thinly sliced eggs omelette strips. However, the flavor was there and I enjoyed it the most of all the food we ordered. The soodubu was a mehh. It was lacking the kimchi flavor. The wagyu hanger steak was cooked to the right temp but so little for the price tag. The broccilini was just bland. Overall, I won't be coming back. It's totally unacceptable and ludicrous to charge a hidden fee without verbally letting the customers know! read more

Unfortunately, one of my worst dining experiences was in Chicago. Starting off, our food was delicious. I have nothing but praise for the kitchen team. For starters, we ordered the kimchi pork dumplings and grilled octopus, which both tasted great, but the kimchi flavoring did overpower everything. Our main course included the marinated short rib, wag rib eye, and a5 5 brisket which were all cooked to perfection by our server. However, my experience at Perilla Steakhouse was hands down frustrating. Upon arrival, things were off to a rough start when I could barely hear the server over the music. At times, I felt like our server was rushing us through our meal based on how much less attention he gave us versus the other tables. I'm not someone who needs my glass refilled every minute either to be clear, but things did feel off with how slow our meal was paced out and the general disinterest the server had in us. For reference, we arrived early to a nearly empty restaurant that hadn't started peak dining time yet. I recognize the steakhouse is an upscale, chic take on traditional Korean dishes and I admire the chef for sharing his culture with the city. I also understand restaurants are going to be more expensive, the closer you are located in relation to downtown. Even so, in comparison to other nearby high-end restaurants, the price to portion ratio for our meal felt off. For example, our $16 dumplings included 3 dumplings on a plate. Yes, there's an argument for inflation and the cost of quality ingredients, but I argue that at this price point we shouldn't have left hungry either. read more

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Perilla absolutely exceeded my expectations. The premium set was incredible -- perfectly paired with the banchan, ssam, ssamjang, japchae, and scallion muchim. The soondubu stew was rich and comforting, cocktails were on point, and the white peach sorbet was the perfect ending to the meal. Amazing food, beautiful presentation, and such a great dining experience! We are planning to go back to try their brunch menu! read more

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Wasn't too hard to get a last minute reservation for a Monday night. The restaurant is in the hotel building here (can't remember the name now). Came here with my sister, and we were able to order one of each tasting menu. All of the meats were delicious, high quality. The Wagyu tasting menu was of course much fattier and more tender. One of my fave cuts of meat was the Wagyu ribeye cap, not surprising. The Wagyu hanger from the premium tasting menu was my fave cut from that menu. The servers were friendly. They cook the meat for you at your table, so depending on how they're staffed the night you go and how busy they are, you might have a short wait between some bites. But it wasn't noticeably slow. The tasting menu is served with japchae (yum!), assorted banchan, salad, and ssamjang sauce. They also give you sesame oil with salt and pepper. Most of the meat was seasoned so well, it didn't even need sauce. The banchan sides are great to help cut the fattiness of the meat. If you ask for rice, they will give you some. I know they give you lettuce to wrap, but I prefer a little white rice to help cut the grease personally. Was happy they had it! If you want to order meat à la carte, the biggest surprise of the night was that the marinated short rib which is usually a fave was oddly the least seasoned and the marinade was not super flavorful. I would stick to the Wagyu hanger or maybe one of the ribeye options. Would recommend for some good beef and good service! read more

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Spacious restaurant with modern decor and patio options. A modern take on traditional Korean dishes. All of our dishes were pretty tasty but don't expect a traditional Korean menu. I really enjoyed the steak tartare and the sweet potato with bone marrow butter. The butter was amazing. Delicious and creamy. I also really enjoyed my martini. It was strong but the balance of the kimchi flavor really gave it a unique flavor. Service was okay. It wasn't really busy and we felt our server forgot us at the end. We ended up going to the host to pay. read more

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I'm not typically one to complain about service and treatment but for the cost of this restaurant and for its accolade, I expected better. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, the lighting is low and the wait staff are in full suits. The meat is cooked table side by the staff and they check what temperature, rarity, and coat the grill with beef tallow. I would recommend getting the French fries, though a bit pricy, they were my highlight of the night. We had a reservation for 8:45, and weren't seated until 9:10, which isn't a large issue if the rest of service had been better. We ended up going for the premium set and the wording in the menu is deceptive. It says that the tasting set comes with 6 ounces in the top, it is not 6 ounces of each cut, it is 6 ounces of meat in total. In comparison, getting things à la carte would be more worth your time, except everything is an additional charge, if you want ban chan it's 5 side dishes for $5. Their white kimchi is just a salted pickle without gochujang, and was nice but lackluster. The service we received here was extremely disappointing and our table was often forgotten about when we could see our waiter micromanaging other staff in his section, but forgetting to come back and manage the grill on some of our cuts. On multiple occasions our waiter forgot about our meat and we had to try making eye contact multiple times and ended up just flipping the meat on our own. At the end of the unmarinated meat no one had helped us in a while and we still had our marinated meat left. The server asked if they could grab us the check and we had to remind him about the marinated part of the set. The meat was of good quality, but my other gripe is with the japchae, it was too black pepper heavy and I couldn't taste anything but the pepper. Their craft cocktails were interesting and we got the passion of the rice, which was very tasty and used gochujang in an innovative way, if you dint like tasting alcohol in mixed drinks this is the way to go. This is a nice place to celebrate or enjoy some nicer cuts of meat, but the service for the price point paid was just really disappointing. read more

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I had a business lunch here. It's great because it's actually quiet enough to talk. The staff were so attentive. The bibimbap was good. I selected salmon and the other person had steak, which he said was also great. The donut was not my favorite though. The cream was good, but the bread part wasn't as fluffy as I expected. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is by far the best restaurant I've been to that was attached to the hotel I was staying at which is L7 Chicago by Lotte. I ordered the small ceaser, Korean fried chicken, and smashed burger + beer combo. Everything was perfect. The salad was refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful. Light but filling. The Korean chicken had a tinge of sweetness/spiciness with perfect fried skin. Also, very juicy. Burger tasted like a really elevated Big Mac which is great, and fries were solid too. The bartender who I think was Andrew did a great job serving us too. He was a one man show having to deal with everyone at the bar. So glad we were able to try the food from here. The ambiance is also nice and elevated, definitely a good date spot. read more

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Had dinner here for our anniversary. I was excited to eat here as the menu and pictures online looked amazing. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The entire is well done and has an amazing vibe The food was amazing and it didn't disappoint. We did the rice cake and Korean fried chicken from the small plate section. I had the Waygu ribeye which had the best marinade . It's cooked at your table by the staff an melts in your mouth. I also had the Brussel sprout side-which was also very good. My partner had the steak fritas with 2 Sunnyside eggs. read more

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Finally decided to give Perilla a try (not a fan of Asian-fusion type food usually) and it was better than expected! We went during happy hour, selection of food and drink items were good and the price is right too! We ordered a bunch stuff to try: * Raw oysters - good, nothing to rave about * Argentinian shrimp - the shrimp were small and looked kinda depressing, flavor was decent though * Bossam - this was probably the lowlight for me, traditional bossam is pork belly, it is just not the same without the fat, pork collar does not cut it! * Short rib skewer- flavorful, cooked just right, delicious * Garlic chive pancake - this was my favorite, full of scallions, nice crunch on the sides and soft in the middle * Chilled soda noodle and kimchi - not traditional cold noodles, but it was tasty * Crudo - it was a TINY piece, certainly not worth the price even though it tasted fine, this was not a happy menu item * Basque cheesecake - wanted the Perilla sundae but was sold out, so settled for the cheesecake, it was just fine Staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was a nice experience overall. For happy hour, I would come back! read more

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We had no intention of eating here, it just happened by accident because we found two seats at the bar and wanted a drink. Perilla is a tastefully decorated restaurant, both loungey and rich, but still makes you feel like the joint is all for you. You know, 5 star service is such a lost art, it makes you forget how much you miss it when all of a sudden it happens to be right in front of you. Ricardo, our bartender, what a gem. Forget about the perfectly made drinks that were served to us. Ricardo made us feel right at home with his kind disposition and friendly demeanor. But it doesn't just stop at Ricardo. Everyone was absolutely fantastic. We could have been served 7-11 sushi at this point and I still would have left 5 stars. Food time. The kimchi pork dumplings were an absolute flavor bomb and that parmesan broth gave the dumplings a little extra kick that took it to the next level. Plus, I love when the dumpling wrapper has a little chew to it and isn't this soft mush that dissolves in your mouth. The beef fat frites were a nice treat as well. They were not extra or over the top in anyway. But you can tell when something is done well and correctly, just like these fries were. The Premium Steakhouse Set, in my opinion, is all two people need to enjoy this very special experience. All the accompanying condiments were exceptional on their own and could have functioned as their own course. The Japchae glass noodles were a stunner. The real sleeper was the chopped lettuce greens tossed in their chili vinaigrette. Could have eaten 20 bowls of those lettuce greens. Sadly, I forgot the name of our server who cooked and cut our meat for us. She really added to the experience. She expertly prepared our food while maintaining a fun and pleasant conversation with us. The meat itself, my goodness, tender, smoky, quality-forward, and perfect served with the condiments. What a spectacular meal and overall experience. read more

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The service, ambiance, and culinary offerings were all delightful last night. I enjoyed the perfectly cooked short rib and the salad particularly as I dined with friends and colleagues. It's a great location for group dinners and a short walk from area hotels. Highly recommended location! read more

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My boyfriend took me here on my birthday and I loved all of it. The front desk checked us In, but we had to wait about 10 mins for our table. We were greeted by our server who gave us a tour of the menu and what to recommend. There are so many different steaks to choose from but we opted for the premium and chef's steakhouse sets. These had delicious options from waygu, rib eye, short rib, and more! It also came with banchan, dipping sauces, japchae, and ssam. We also wanted to try the beef fat fries and grilled broccolini. Our drinks were delightful and really good. The beef fat fries were insanely delicious! The chef who cooked our beef for us was awesome and super lovely to talk to! He grilled all of our pieces of steaks at the perfect temperature. I will always remember the tasty picanha!! For dessert, I chose the perilla sundae with the vanilla Hokkaido ice cream. It was my birthday, so it was sweet of them to put a candle on it. The bill came and we were a little confused that the dessert wasn't comped. Besides that, it was a great experience and ambiance. read more

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Delicious food with great flavors! The server and bartender was amazing, so friendly and helpful. The space is beautiful and I can't wait to go back for more dishes! read more

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I fell victim to social media hype yet again. The sandwich was just bad. Sausage had the texture of somewhere between tofu & beyond meat. Damn thing was salty as hell. Didn't enjoy anything until the last bite which I assume contained most if not all the sauce. I will not be returning. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Breakfast Sandwich with sausage - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered delivery and perilla definitely delivered. The galbi tasted healthier than other versions I've tried. And it was a good amount of food for the price. Pleasantly surprised by the addition of green onions and mushrooms to the Galbi! Would def reorder read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Grilled LA Galbi , rice, gochujang sauce, kimchi - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came back to pick up the chilled soba to go. Again the 3% surcharge was there and I asked this to be removed. It took the entire time waiting for the to go order. I didn't have a chance to check the bag before leaving, but realized I wasn't even given utensils for a to go order, so im not sure how I was expected to eat this at the hotel without utensils. read more

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Got 2 premium cut sets and they came with unlimited banchan. We also got an extra salad for the table and probably could have done without. The meat portions weren't the largest but all of the food was well cooked and delicious. We especially liked the short rib. I was a little sad I didn't get a marinated one since it wasn't GF, which is interesting since they do their glass noodles with tamari so I don't see why they can't just do that across the board. Oh well. Also might not be the best spot for a private date or conversation since they do spend some time actually cooking the meat in front of you as opposed to other places that let you cook it yourself. read more

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Chic space and elevated take on KKBQ. The rice cake cacio e pepe was a standout and Korean fried chicken had amazing flavor and crunch. However, for such a premium experience, the service fell quite short. Our host was very kind, but service was very slow. What's nice is they do grill your meats at this location, but the griller was not very friendly at all, even when we tried to engage her in conversation. This really changed the energy of our dinner. We also ordered two sets, and the second Wagyu set was much more burnt, it would have been nice if they changed the grill between sets. Had the pace of service and personality been different, it would have truly let the flavors shine. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good quality, poor quantity, good value. I made a reservation for a dinner at Perilla on restaurant week. The dinner course was $60 a person so the sub-total was $120 not counting drinks. For the first course, i chose japchae and mixed greens salad. The salad was nice but as there was more veggies that came with the second course, I felt like this was a redundant and wasted dish. The japchae was really delicious and I wish I chose two orders of that instead. For the second course, it was a no brainer to choose two of the grilled meats tasting. There was a server who helped cook the meats to requested done-ness. The meats were delicious and paired well with the banchan (side dishes). I especially really enjoyed the narinated short rib as it had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. For the final course, there was only one option of a dwenjang snickerdoodle. I enjoyed the dessert as it scratched the sweet treat itch without tasting so overtly sweet to where I would feel disgusted afterwards. For beverages, their selection was quite limited when it came to non-alcoholic options. In their "spirit free" section, they have only three drinks and at the time of my 8pm reservation, they only had one option left which was the Hallasan Volcano. I did not like this drink at all. Although I have great spice tolerance and generally enjoy spicy things, this drink felt overwhelming with different flavors and sensations especially when it came to the szechuan peppercorns. The server noticed that I didn't enjoy this drink and offerd to remove it from the tab which was nice. The alternative option for non-alcoholic beverages was a bartender's creation. I listed out my preferences which was something fruity and tropical-- similar to a pina colada, and the bartender made something which fit that profile. The drink they made was alright and I think I would've been satisfied without that. The service can be better. Despite a reservation, there was no seating available when I checked in and I was required to wait 20 minutes to be seated for a reservation made weeks ahead. There was a ton of dead time between when I was seated and when the server came back to take orders for drinks/appetizers and our meal. The drinks took a while to come and there was even more dead time in between that and the first course. In general, the pacing of this three course meal was quite poor and there was too much dead time from the point of being seated to the main/ second course with the meat. Afterwards the rest of the meal felt quite rushed which is unfortunate because that extra time would be best appreciated between the second and third courses. The biggest red marker of my experience was when it came to the drinks. I had explicitly mentioned to the server that I do not drink and would like to order from the non-alcoholic section. When the drinks initially came, the server brought us two drinks which turned out to be alcoholic. I didn't realize until I took a sip of it and thought it tasted weird. I brought this to the servers attention and they swapped the drinks out for what I had originally ordered but the massive issue of serving alcohol to someone who has an explicit preference to not drink alcohol was never addressed. As someone who doesn't drink for personal reasons, I felt extremely violated and was so frustrated with the situation as the magnitude of this error was minimized to the point of not even acknowledging it. I had reached out at a later time through OpenTable and then later through Perilla's website to express my frustrations with this experience and their ignorance and failure to acknowledge and address this problem and have not heard back after weeks. This just sours my experience more since I would really expect better in-house service, and at the very least overall customer service when directly reached out to, from a Michelin Guide recognized restauraunt but this is just another instance of disappointment with this establishment. I would hope that this experience is completely isolated and these issues don't plague other people's experiences in the way that it had affected mine. read more

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A friend and I decided to come here on 2/5/26 for Chicago Restaurant Week. We both had never been here before. We walk in and notice how pretty the restaurant is. They seated us in the back of the restaurant. Our server's name was Patty. She was friendly and helpful. The dinner here is a full EXPERIENCE. We were given a complimentary broth first and that hit the spot because it was a cold night. They have a place inside the table where a fire can be lit for cooking meat. They cooked the pork belly and the steak for me which were both good. They are very generous in the "freebies" they give you to eat with the meal. I really enjoyed the flavored radishes and fishcakes. They also have kimchi and a few other items. Staff were nice and the food was pretty good. I especially liked the chicken wings. Things for improvement - When the freebies were put down on the table, the female waitstaff said what they were but my friend and I couldn't understand what she was saying because it was relayed too fast. We had to ask to repeat a couple of times. As a newbie, that is a bit frustrating. Also, when we got our bill, my friend happened to notice that a 5% charge was automatically added for a "kitchen staff support fee" We both didn't like that at all. If you are going to do that, explain to us verbally that is a fee they would like to add to the bill and ASK if it's okay to do so. I didn't see until I got home that the receipt at the bottom said that it's an optional fee which is too late by then to have it taken off. The restaurant is responsible for paying it's workers, not the diner. The tip we had no problem with, it's standard and Patty did a good job. Parking can be a bit tricky to find due to the area. We parked kinda down and around the corner where there was metered parking. It was a fun experience but my friend and I agreed it wasn't a place we could see ourselves coming back to. read more

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We came for the happy hour special where you get burger, fries, and a cocktail for $25. Overall we had a good experience. I thought the smash burger was good but not the best one in the city. Their selection of drinks was pretty limited, and they didn't have mint when I ordered a mojito so I ordered a marg that came out spicy even though I didn't order it that way. The service was not the best given it was empty at 4:30p, but I've had worse experiences. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Happiest Meal (burger, fries, cocktail for $25) - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a wonderful business dinner here! The staff were extremely accommodating to our party of 6. Thank you to manager, Eric, for all his help. Great menu including cocktails and fun upscale KBBQ experience. A fun modern twist on a business "steak dinner". read more

Not even being dramatic when I say this was one of my most favorite dining experiences ever. I don't go out of my dining comfort zone often, but I'm so glad I did here. Perilla is the best! Decided to visit during restaurant week, and I have to say, the menu was amazing. I got the japchae, and now I've been looking up recipes because I have to have it again. I could eat that all day, everyday. Everything about it was perfection. We also ordered the korean friend chicken a la carte, which was chef's kiss. We ended up getting the grilled meats tasting, and I loved it! I was introduced to so many great new foods like fermented soybean to put on top of the meat. I was so, so happy. I love that the severs also make the meat at the table. It really felt like a luxe experience, and it is! With the gorgeous, intimate interior, it's hard to argue otherwise. Our server was also super nice and chatty with us, which we loved! She was awesome, and I wish I remembered her name. The meal finished with carrot cake. I've never had it before, and it was just okay to me. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Although, I'm saying it was okay, yet I still nearly finished it, so that should tell you something. I've been talking about Perilla ever since my visit. I absolutely need to come back here. read more

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Only had brunch/ lunch at this location, so that is the only thing I'll be reviewing (though their dinner and Korean BBQ menu also looks very good). Their brunch and lunch menu have some solid options, and reservations are fairly easy to get whether it's a weekday or weekend. I got the steak frites and my friend got the steak & eggs. We also tried the korean donut and got mimosas. The steak was the highlight; the accompaniments were okay (the fries I got were too salty and the the eggs/ rice were fine, nothing spectacular). I'll probably opt for a different entree if I come back. Other brunch items people were getting around us looked very good (like the soufflé pancakes and breakfast platters) and service was incredibly prompt and friendly. read more

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Dinner for 2 exceeded our expectations tonight. Our server Danny was amazing! He was very attentive and went out of his way to ensure there wasn't any gluten cross contamination for my dishes. One additional perk, they cook your beef for you where as at other KBBQ restaurants you cook everything yourself. We shared the $65 set and it was so much food with the ban Chan. The chap chae was our fave dish tonight. I also noticed how thoughtful they are with the presentation. Even the lettuce and perilla were placed in alternating older. The cocktails are creative and complex. We tried a few different cocktails and liked them all: alchemy of souls, sparkling penicillin and mizunara make fizz. We would definitely come back with the fam! read more

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