Perilla L.A.
Perilla L.A. serves Korean banchan and seasonal sides at 1027 Alpine St BLDG E, with LA Times 101 placements in 2024 and 2025.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app — saves, bookings, and concierge access live there. Same editors, same standards.
- Address
- 1027 Alpine St BLDG E, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Phone
- (626) 775-5645
- Website
- perillala.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Korean banchan and seasonal sides
Korean banchan and seasonal sides frame a menu that includes Cod Dosirak, Rolled Omelet, Collard Green Kimchi, Gimbap, and Avocado & Mentaiko Rice. Farm-to-table and local sourcing sharpen the lunch case.
LA Times 101, #18 in 2025
LA Times placed Perilla L.A. at #19 in its 2024 101 Best Restaurants and #18 in 2025. That sustained recognition gives readers a concrete credential for prioritizing it.
Courtyard garden counter service
Courtyard and garden details sit alongside counter service, casual dress, conversational noise, and leisurely pacing. The format fits a relaxed lunch when conversation matters.
The Essentials
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perilla L.A. | $$ | Chinatown, Korean Banchan & Seasonal Sides | |
| Surawon Tofu House | Koreatown, Korean Tofu House | $$ | |
| Borit Gogae | Koreatown, Korean Home-Style Barley Rice | $$ | |
| KingChang-La | Wilshire Center, Authentic Korean BBQ | $$ | |
| Kobawoo House | Wilshire Center, Authentic Korean | $$ | |
| Dong Il Jang | Koreatown, Traditional Korean BBQ | $$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #18
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #19
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At a Glance
- Trendy
- Low Profile Address
- Cozy
- Bohemian
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Solo
- Garden
- Courtyard
- Standalone
- Beer Program
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Bright, airy daytime cafe with natural light, leafy garden patio with banana trees and umbrellas, communal outdoor seating that feels like a friend's backyard rather than a restaurant.