"A modern interpretation of the classic Chicago steakhouse inspired by traditional Korean flavors. The MICHELIN-recognized PERILLA brand pays homage to the city’s iconic steakhouse roots while introducing a new iteration of the classic dining concept. Designed to be an energetic and explorative dining experience, the restaurant features custom grill tables and a one of a kind tasting menu featured on the Chef Counter."
"Chicago is oversaturated with beef options, but this Loop restaurant from the Perilla team zhuzhes up the American steakhouse with Korean BBQ flair. Filet mignon and ribeye appear, but unlike Western beef spots, you can order banchan, ssam, and dipping sauces on the side, and the staff cooks the meat to juicy perfection on tabletop grills. Twists on sides and pasta courses are also excellent, like monkey bread with gochujang honey butter, grilled mushrooms with sweet soy sauce, or saucy kalguksu bolognese. Perilla Steakhouse’s location in the L7 Hotel guarantees many out-of-towners inside the simple yet elegant wooden dining space. But one bite of buttery wagyu wrapped in perilla can charm even the most tourist-allergic locals into enjoying a meal here." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, nick allen, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor,
"The second restaurant in Chicago from Andrew Lim, Thomas Oh, and Alvin Kang offers American and Korean breakfast sets until 11 a.m. for guests at Lotte Group’s new L7 Chicago Hotel and other diners looking to start the day with bacon and eggs or grilled chicken and kimchi. Weekend brunch combines the two traditions with steak and eggs with garlic rice and avocado toast with gochujang aioli plus a kimchi bloody mary. They also have one of the best selections of tea in the city. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"The owners of Perilla in River West have opened a second restaurant inside the L7 Chicago by Lotte Hotel, just south of the river near Upper Wacker Drive. Each table is outfitted with a grill, and while Korean barbecue options and sets are available, the steakhouse offers Western options and even an Italian beef sandwich with kimchi-like giardiniera on bread from Damato’s Bakery. The breakfast menu is already a favorite among locals and other hotel workers needing a comfy space to start their day. And for those who enjoy tea, there’s probably no better place in Downtown Chicago." - Ashok Selvam
"This all-day restaurant inside the newly rebranded L7 Chicago, a luxury hotel line from Korean conglomerate Lotte, has become a favorite for breakfasts, with both Western and Korean dishes. The lunch menu features a fabulous Italian beef sandwich with a kimchi-giardiniera hybrid, and each table is a grill table so there are plenty of options for Korean barbecue. Diners will also find noodles and seafood options." - Ashok Selvam
"Enjoyed for its offerings during its soft opening, focusing on mom-and-pop owned restaurant styles." - Ashok Selvam