Perilla Korean to take over San Soo Korean BBQ in River West | Eater Chicago

"Opening Friday inside the San Soo BBQ space, Perilla is the Korean-American restaurant Andrew Lim and Tom Oh have been developing since their middle-school days; Lim has been cooking in the space since October, tweaking a menu that stays “Korean to the core” while adding more elegant plating and a slightly elevated feel. The grill tables remain, but the phased-in menu now showcases more than marinated meats — including homestyle stews and soups — and will offer meats both with and without marinades because, as Lim says, there’s “no need to hide the beef.” They’re bumping protein quality with Berkshire pork belly and prime cuts (and working with Joong Boo Market for supplies), and Lim sums it up plainly: “All our meats are fucking delicious.” The restaurant’s name, drawn from the resilient perilla leaf, is meant to reflect the durability and immigrant story of their families." - Ashok Selvam