RESTAURANT SUMMARY
Where Chicago's legendary steakhouse tradition meets contemporary Korean artistry, Perilla Chicago emerges as the city's most innovative dining destination, transforming the classic American steakhouse through Chef Andrew Lim's Korean-American lens. Located at 225 North Wabash Avenue within the L7 Chicago By Latte Hotel, this 111-seat culinary theater redefines communal dining with built-in grills at every table. Chef Andrew Lim, a second-generation Korean American born in Chicago, brings profound personal narrative to Perilla's concept. His culinary journey through Italian, French, and American cuisines at acclaimed establishments like The Bristol, Formento's, and Swift & Sons culminates in this deeply personal expression of Korean-American culture. Opening July 3, 2024, Perilla represents the latest evolution from the Michelin-recognized Perilla team, earning immediate recognition including Best New Steakhouse of the Year from The Infatuation and a 2024 Jean Banchet Award nomination for Best Restaurant Design. The menu celebrates prime American beef cuts through Korean flavors and presentation techniques. Signature offerings include aged ribeye steaks, prime skirt steak with minari chimichurri, and grilled pork ribs (돼지갈비) featuring black bean sauce and finger chili. The innovative prime beef fried rice showcases garlic rice, pickled onion, and mushrooms, while starters like monkey bread with honey butter and shrimp cocktail with gochujang cocktail sauce bridge familiar and exotic. Raw oysters arrive with white kimchi mignonette, and the Caesar salad features Little Gem lettuce with house-made milk bread croutons. Desserts like Banana Cremeux incorporate forbidden rice and black sesame, completing the Korean-American narrative. Perilla's atmosphere balances moody elegance with warm hospitality, enhanced by thoughtful Korean architectural elements throughout the space. The interactive grilling experience transforms dining into performance, where guests engage directly in the cooking process while expert sommeliers Thomas Oh and Calvin Barnett guide beverage pairings. The restaurant operates seven days weekly, serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, accommodating everything from intimate date nights to celebratory gatherings. Reservations at Perilla Chicago book quickly, reflecting the restaurant's instant acclaim in Chicago's competitive fine dining scene. The restaurant's name honors the resilient Korean herb symbolizing adaptability and roots—perfectly embodying Chef Lim's vision of sharing Korean-American heritage through exceptional hospitality and innovative cuisine that honors both traditions while creating something entirely new.