"The fun, freewheeling menu at this inventive banchan shop in Chinatown would be stunning on its own, but the food at Perilla is even more impressive in the context of their lush patio. Once you pick up your dosirak from Perilla's miniature kitchen cottage, go find a seat in the adjacent courtyard cluster that flows into an idyllic garden. It's filled with banana trees, colorful umbrellas, and couples sipping yuzu soda between bites of sweet pepper muchim. The next time you need a long, leisurely lunch in the sunshine to boost those serotonin levels, head here. " - nikko duren, brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins
Jessie Clapp