PERILLA fare - West Loop

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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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   Lucy

   Richmond

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

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

   The staff was extremely accommodating - we were celebrating a birthday and had several in our party with food allergies. They aced both the birthday and the allergies! Thank you for a fun night!
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on November 18, 2024

   Hi Lucy, Thank you for joining us and for the thoughtful review. We are happy to hear that your group enjoyed yourselves and had a fun night, especially on such a special celebration. We look forward to welcoming you in again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   We decided to try this restaurant for our 39th Anniversary because of it’s unique way of cooking in front of you. We were greeted with a card hand signed by some employees and a yuzu non alcoholic drink to toast to! We were also greeted by several employees and were wished a happy anniversary! Arden our server was very attentive and explained everything to us. It was nice to talk to him while he prepared our food. Arden was friendly but professional! This has been the hardest year of our marriage because of health issues but while we ate and talked we forgot all our worries. Perilla fare you made it a very special day for us and the food of course was all amazing! Thank you so much for amazing food and making us feel so special on our 39th wedding anniversary! This one we will never forget!!! :)))
   

   PERILLA fare - West LoopResponded on November 18, 2024

   Hi, It was such a pleasure to take care of you and your partner. You two had such a joyous and loving energy and it was so nice to have you join us. We are so pleased to hear that the anniversary card and toast brought a smile to your face. Thank you for the kind words about Arden, he puts a lot of love and attention in his work and we are glad it was well received. We are so touched to know that you were able to forget all your worries and celebrate your time together at Perilla Fare. Happy Anniversary again and cheers to many more!
   

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   Sara

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

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

   Tbh a disappointing experience. We’ve been here many times and we’re looking forward to sharing the experience w my brothers who live out of town. Our Rez was at 8:30 but we weren’t seating until close to 9. The grill didn’t work and kept shutting off so cooking took forever, there are usually 6-7 banchan, yesterday we got 4 (salad, white and red kimchee, raddish. No bean sprouts, potato, etc). I asked for only perilla leave for wraps and got one perilla leaf and a bunch of lettuce. The garlic rice didn’t arrive until the last 1/3 of the meal but normally it comes at the same time as the meat so they can be eaten together.
   

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   Sandra

   Orange County

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

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

   Excellent service and food. Drinks are amazing! Always stop by when in town. Memorable and tasty Korean food and I’m from Southern California.
   

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   Andrew

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

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

   What a great treat to have authentic Korean BBQ. All the food was delicious and the wait staff couldn’t have been more attentive or nice. Which I lived in Chicago so I could go more often but I’ll be back to visit my son and we will go again.
   

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   Charlene

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

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

   Definitely great service, grill items were a little bit pricey.
   

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   Neena

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on October 24, 2024

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

   Amazing. From the service to the food. We got the tasting platter and the amount is more than enough to keep you full. The shishito peppers were phenomenal. The broth they give was delightful and wish I had that recipe. Definitely worth the amount you spend here. The music is slightly on the loud side but other than that, everything was great.
   

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    Sandra Morgan

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

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

    Food and service are excellent. It is however extremely loud especially for anyone who wants to have a conversation without screaming . They did turn it down but I’d recommend requesting a table in the back if you are bothered by very loud music
    

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