Perillas

Korean restaurant · Brighton

Perillas

Korean restaurant · Brighton

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380 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134

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Perillas is a chill Korean joint in Lower Allston, where made-to-order bibimbap and BBQ rice bowls packed with fresh flavors steal the show.  

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380 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134 Get directions

perillasfood.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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380 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134 Get directions

+1 617 202 5440
perillasfood.com
@perillasfood

$10–20 · Menu

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Jul 5, 2025

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"James Choi wants to make Korean cuisine a bigger part Boston’s fast-casual food world. The financial services professional-turned-restaurant entrepreneur spent the better part of the last year developing Perillas, a forthcoming restaurant that puts a bit of a spin on Korean bibimbap. Now, he and business partner William Yoo are looking for a storefront to build out a permanent home for it." - Dana Hatic

Boston’s Fast-Casual Korean Food Scene Could Get a Little Bigger - Eater Boston
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Reetu

Google
I stumbled upon this gem by chance and was thoroughly impressed with their food. When we first walked in, the place was empty, which made me hesitant at first, but once we tasted the food, it exceeded all expectations. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was fast as well. The portions were generous for the price range, making it great value for money. I’m definitely going back to try more items on the menu. Parking wasn’t an issue either, as we found a spot at the grocery store nearby.

Catticus Finch

Google
Ordered on DoorDash at 8:00pm (posted closing time is 9:00pm). I waited over 45 minutes without an update on my order, so I called Perillas to ask what was up, only to find out that their phone number is out of service even though the restaurant still exists. Had I not contacted DoorDash support, I'd have been waiting at least another hour, assuming they were just busy, before figuring out that the order wasn't coming at all. It's unacceptable to have a significant online presence in 2024 and not have the respect for your customers to keep your contact information and hours up to date.

Lindsay Gallagher

Google
The food was great. The veggies make it taste so fresh and vibrant. Do note, the sign out front says you will get a text when your food is ready and this is NOT the case. Do not wait for the text.

Gregory Austin

Google
Quick friendly service. I was own of their customers. Beef Bulgogi was tender though not as sweet as I’m used to. Fresh ingredients and the cucumber kimchi was good. Rice was a bit dry and they didn’t any water for purchase (poor planning. How do you run out first thing?). Overall a tasty experience especially for Korean fast food. Much better than McDs across the street.

ʕ •ᴥ•ʔRa

Google
Beef bibimpab is So yummy and have lots of veggies. I ordered gochujang spicy sauce but I found it too much and overwhelming on the rice, i think i have like 5 spoon of the sauce^^;;. The proportion is okay for lunch but definitely not a lot .

Collin Brennan

Google
This location just opened up this week! Their workers are super friendly, hope they get some good business. I got their beef bowl (pictured) with their house gochujang which was super tasty if you like a little extra kick. Solid potion and fair prices. Welcome to the neighborhood, looking forward to many of these in my future! Also hear theirs ice cream coming on June 19th so will definitely be back to check that out too.

Katie Yao

Google
Did a pick up order for some of the kimchi cucumbers: really delicious and fresh with a ton of garlic and mildly spicy. Will be back to try other items!

Joe Liang

Google
Just got the pork belly bowl for lunch, the food is tasty but I am surprised at how small is the portion. It barely fill up half of the take out bowl/box. I understand meat are expensive but for what is being charge at least add a bit more rice or something to fill people up. I took a few bites out of the bowl and I am basic half way done with the food. You can see where the line of the sauce is the picture and that is basically where the food filled up to in the bowl. They are a new establishment and I hope they do well, but they need to take this as a constructive criticism and make some adjustment or it will be difficult to earn return customers. Update: James have reached out and provided a gift card for our future purchase + two stars for being responsive. Will return in the future to check and see if there are any changes.

Gabrielle K.

Yelp
Perillas has one focus: Quality Food. With three locations in Boston, their recently opened spot in Lower Allston is quietly tucked away near Shabu Shabu Spring. A casual Korean kitchen with just a couple people with food that packs a punch. The staff was very welcoming when I walked in getting my order and answering my questions about the menu. There is also a kiosk to place your order as well when they get busy. They have a few tables to sit down and eat but I feel like they get a lot of pickup and to go orders as well. I had seen some of their bowls in pictures online and they looked very small but in person they have so much food in them. My friend and I got our own bowls and shared a quesadilla and I ate most of the quesadilla but realized I was too full to eat the other 90% of the bowl lol. Rookie mistake but the leftovers slapped. My favorite thing for sure was the bulgogi beef quesadilla which was just so flavorful and filling. The bowls were all delicious from the different sides it came with to the side sauces which were all unique in their flavor. I need those recipes. I will need to check out the haymarket location as well as they have some different items there like kimbap. What we got Beef Bulgogi quesadilla Grilled pork belly bowl Kalbi bowl Price $ Food 10 Atmosphere 5 Service 8

Aya R.

Yelp
Dining method: counter-serve at the Boston Public Market Item(s) ordered: Veggie bowl Speed: Bowl was made immediately--great service Value: Pricing is typical for the area, large portions though! The Review: I was on the hunt for a safe-yet-delicious gluten-free option at the Boston Public Market, when I came upon Perillas. Although the only gluten-free option on the menu, they had the Veggie Bowl, and it was awesome. It was loaded with rice and veggies. My favorite things had to be the spicy garlic cucumbers and the Yum-Yum aioli. The portion size was substantial, and the dish was so flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised. What really drew me in was how spotless the place looked. They had signage for proper prep station cleaning, and the server was very knowledgeable on what contained gluten, so I felt very safe. Thank you, Perillas!

Elizabeth B.

Yelp
bulgogi beef is FIRE! a bit slow service but well worth the wait & this spot is so much mote chill than eating at quincy market!

Angela P.

Yelp
I'm so excited to see this spot expand and grow throughout (and outside) Boston! It's such a delicious, easy and affordable spot to get some quick Korean food - in bowl form. I've tried their pork belly and bulgogi - both were delicious. Can't wait to see this place continue to thrive!

Zan D.

Yelp
I've now done takeout for lunch here twice and have been very impressed. I've tried the bulgogi and samgyupsal(pork belly). The bulgogi is well marinated and very tender. I liked the samgyupsal even better because it's so fatty. The cucumber kimchi is also really tasty and pairs well with the rich pork belly. The house bbq paste(ssamjang?) was really flavorful and garlicky. After a string of bad experiences with takeout rice(too mushy or too dry), I really appreciated the rice which was very good(I know its just rice but it makes a difference when cooked properly). I now am eager to go in person as the food is probably even better when super fresh and eaten in the restaurant.

Chris M.

Yelp
At this restaurant I placed my order at the counter and waited for it to be prepared. It is right next to Star Market so it here is plenty of parking. I thought the portion was small based on the price. Maybe I am expecting to much. The dining area was bright with all the windows. I had barbecued pork with a side salad and cucumbers. It was a tad bit spicy for me.

Sugandha K.

Yelp
this spot is very yummy! the menu offerings is smaller at this locations, but they are very generous with the portion. i got the beef bulgogi bibimbap and the bibimbap with spicy pork (they were out of beef that day and substituted w/ spicy pork). both items were delicious and BIG. i had enough for lunch the next day. they also offer spicy or mild sauce for the bibimbap. neither are spicy, the mild is like spicy mayo--so just for the spicy sauce. the staff are also super sweet and quick! overall, i would recommend this spot if you are in the boston public market. for the price, i think you get a flavorful and FILLING meal!

Melba M.

Yelp
4 stars for deliciousness. 2 stars, though, bc my daughter got sick to her stomach 30 minutes or so after eating beef bibimbap w egg. Our first time there so... our last time, too.

T H.

Yelp
The food is delicious here! The portions are excellent and everything is prepared quickly. Nice to have fast casual Korean food nearby!

Arleen T.

Yelp
My son loves this place and he eats what I can't finish. The tortilla style pork wrap was tasty but way too much red sauce-grease coming out of it. Don't wear white eating that. My kid tried pork belly and rice and also the short-rib meal w rice. He enjoyed it but couldn't eat the spicy vegetable side dish.

Vince R.

Yelp
Very tasty bowl and one bowl was enough to feed two of us (unless you are super hungry then go for it!). We had the beef and spicy gojujang sauce which was very good, but it is spicy so if you don't eat hot food, go for the aioli sauce instead. We liked the bowl and would go back for sure.

Antonio S.

Yelp
Everything is good here. Such an awesome experience. Loved every bit of it. Beef Galbi

June-Young C.

Yelp
Don't let the zoomed in Instagram photos fool you. The rice bowls actually aren't that big in person. However, I did feel full 30 minutes after while drinking water to expand the rice in my stomach. Definitely an interesting meat to rice ratio . The pickled kimchi cucumbers were really good and refreshing. I got the Beef Galbi. Although it was good, I wish it was flame grilled to have char marks on it and some more pieces. Probably get more bang for your buck with the pork belly. Too bad they don't have self serve gochujang sauce to smother it in or sesame oil to dip. Serving dessert here is kind of strange because 1000% the ice cream will be served before the main dishes. The chocolate tiramisu coffee taco is really great and there is a cake consistency to the filling so it isn't melting all over the place. Highly recommended, but at $7.50 per taco, it will be a rare treat instead of a daily diabetic fuel. Definitely the price matches supply, so check if it's in stock since there's limited quantity. Overall, I wish it was a little cheaper and had better serving sizes, but I'm a gluttonous cheapskate Asian who hunts for deals. Definitely need more Korean restaurants in the Allston/Brighton area to increase competition. I still can't believe Perillas are some Korean herbal plant. Thought it was an Italian restaurant name. Maybe I'm reminded of Peroni beer.

Gale S.

Yelp
Got there location at logan aiport. Had a really good experience! Fast, efficient service. Gongucharuan (spelling might be off here) Chicken Bimbap bowl was awesome!! Definitely will get it again if im ever in Terminal C at logan airport again!

Karen S.

Yelp
I got this at the Boston Public Market and woo let me share my excitement. All the flavors are amazing, the portion is perfect for the price of $13 something. I have ordered from here multiple times because it's just so freaking delicious. Boston Public Market has various food spots but this place by far beats all!!! The service is perfect, polite, and speedy.

Christine F.

Yelp
Such a nice addition to lower Allston! With the lack of casual Korean food in Boston, this fills a much needed gap in the food scene. They serve up Korean style rice bowls that are the perfect size for a quick meal. The pickled veggies are done really well (those cucumbers) and the meat has always been good. I highly recommend the kalbi! They serve dessert too! Honeycomb ice cream tacos which are also such a nice treat

Jenny T.

Yelp
Came here during the opening and was pretty disappointed, tbh. I was really excited at first, but the first trials didn't do justice. There was soooo much rice and not much meat/veggies in these bowls, it wasn't balanced at all. Not worth the price I paid for it for sure. I felt the same with my friend's bowl.

Aldwin A.

Yelp
I ordered the pork belly bowl via Grubhub. The meat was not fresh and taste very gamey, so I threw it away after eating three pieces of meat.

Victoria C.

Yelp
Located on Western Ave across from the Brighton Mills area and right next to a Honeycomb Creamery! A small little spot that offers Korean bowls that make a well balanced meal. I ordered online through Toasttab and picked up a short rib bowl. It comes with kimchi cucumbers, salad, rice, and a sweet sauce to pour over everything. The packaging itself is deceiving, since the bowl looks quite small, but it's actually quite deep and there's a lot to this bowl. The meat is tender and well flavored, while the kimchi cucumbers add the perfect amount of spice to the dish. Give it a good mix and you have a little bit of each in every bite you take. They also offer bibimbap, pork belly, spicy pork bowls, and well as spicy pork quesadilla. Overall, a good experience if you're in the mood for a rice bowl.

Emily W.

Yelp
I got the bulgogi bibimbap at the Perillas in the Boston Public Market and it was SO delicious. I told my boyfriend that it was probably the best food I've had in Boston so far. Waited 15 minutes for a fresh batch of rice and the girl who meticulously prepared my bowl was incredibly nice to me & even gave me a water bottle on the house! I wish I got her name, but hopefully I'll see her again when I go back sometime soon & update this review to give her the props she deserves. :) definitely try this place out!

Thanh L.

Yelp
This place is in a great area. The owners are very friendly and nice. We got to try their new Bibimbap Bowls which was pork belly and short rib. They were so favorful and the texture was amazing. The presentation was on point. The tiramisu taco was so rich in favor and huge. Highly recommend you try them out

Stanley L.

Yelp
Korean rice bowls done with fresh ingredients: tasty and flavorful. A bit pricey for fast food, yet value for a (korean) lunch. Spartan eat-in area now.

Maureen P.

Yelp
Updated: 7/15/2021 Came back to try this place again since I had a gift card and got to say this time was a big improvement. Portions were larger and they gave a lot more meat. Very happy with the updates the owner has made and will definitely visit again. Xxxxxx Old Review: I was excited to see a new grab n go place pop up in the lower Allston area, especially as it offered one of my favorite Korean foods, bibimbap. So my fiance and I decided to give it a try on a Friday for lunch. I placed an order online easily. The menu is limited with only three types of bowls. I got the bulgogi bibimbap and my fiance got the pork belly. As a note, if you order onsite it seems they have ice cream as well. Our order was ready right on time. The place is small with some outdoor seating but we took ours to go. First, I'll start by saying the taste was good. There was a good helping of vegetables and the bowl wasn't drizzled in sauce, which personally I like. The part that got this place three stars was the tiny portion of meat given. I think I only got two full pieces of beef in my bulgogi and for $11-12 that is a rip off in my book. Additionally, both my fiance and I were still hungry after finishing our bowls. Its nice to have a new food place in lower Allston but I don't think I'll be back.

Regine S.

Yelp
Perillas Korean cuisines is an amazing eat-in an d take out restaurant and we hope it gets discovered red by more people since its location is very accessible. It is a new restaurant and deserves 5 stars. Every meal we have ordered there has been tasty, incredibly fresh and wholesome. The portions are generous and their kimchi and cucumber sides are just amazing. The staff are wonderful and they work hard to deliver fresh and delicious food. Yum yum!!!

Qme L.

Yelp
Yumm, a great addition to the lower allston area. We stopped by for a late lunch on their opening day. There is a kiosk that you order at and they will text you when your order is ready. Everything is seamlessly contactless, very covid safe. I got the bulgogi rice bowl with a soft boiled marinated egg. Def get the egg, perfectly soft boiled. The veggies were fresh and crunchy. The bulgogi beef was tender. The only thing I would like is an option to add more sauce, they really don't give you enough. There is a few outdoor seating spots, no indoor dining yet.

Austin B.

Yelp
Outstandingly good food! The flavors were so unique. I tried their Boston Market location for lunch the other day. The woman behind the counter recommended the spicy pork and it did not disappoint. Very friendly, I can't wait until I am in Boston again to get back there.

Brandy B.

Yelp
Went in for a quick bite after work and was not disappointed! Food was out within 10 minutes of waiting. Kalbi bowl: Kalbi was cut into cubes and was grilled nicely with a slight sweetness and rich flavor. Was not overly fatty which is what I prefer. Cucumber pickles were good. I wish there was another more astringent flavor in the bowl like some additional shredded spring onion on top to add to an already delicious bowl. Also providing more gochujang sauce would be nice as there is a lot of rice that is waiting to be drenched in sauce. Bulgogi bowl: I only had two bites of this but it was really good. This bowl had what seemed to be like a spicy mayo sauce and it was plentiful. The meat had less of a grill flavor to it but was still cooked well and I also enjoyed the vegetables included in the bowl. On average the bowls were in the $13-16 range which admittedly is a bit on the pricier side but the quality was good so I didn't mind paying that price. I think I would probably come back for the bulgogi bowl next time over the kalbi based on it being cheaper and comparable in quality to the kalbi.

Matthew L.

Yelp
Ordered here for lunch and had their spicy pork quesadillas which were actually surprisingly good, with a great spicy taste to them and full of flavor with some tasty dipping sauces. Cooked perfect and a very nice treat form this place. Not sure why the piled on scallions, but still not a bad dish at all from here.

Kpop F.

Yelp
I ordered the grilled pork belly and it was good, but I wish they cut it a little smaller like the picture. I think the restaurant can add more items to their menu as there is not much to choose from. The opening hours are also too short (2 hours) so if you want grab something to eat, you have to be there in time.

E S.

Yelp
Great local business. Fresh and reasonably healthy food, friendly service. Bowls are very filling. BIG BONUS POINTS for using all compostable takeout containers and lids! THANK YOU

Shawn W.

Yelp
This place is super good. Stopped here on a rainy day. Ordered the quesadilla and the pork belly bowl and was amazed. It's hard to find good Korean fusion food that's done well. The sauce was immaculate and everything down to the rice was perfectly prepared. The only thing I would ask more of is more meat. When I was getting towards the end of my bowl the amount of rice I had left to meet was a little sad and I found myself wishing I had a handful more of meat. Other than that this place is fantastic and the staff is super friendly and they have a cute outdoor eating area.

Veronika W.

Yelp
Extremely overpriced, over $10 for 2 small ice creams that really weren't anything special. You can get 2 pints of Ben and Jerry's for slightly less, and it's way better. Skip this place and get some B&J's from the star market next door if you're craving ice cream. Also, for food, all but one menu options were based on pork just FYI. I love ice cream and Korean food but you can do wayyy better than this. Thought I would love this place but left extremely disappointed.

Daniel P.

Yelp
Amazing food quick service so tasty and healthy too! Had the bulgogi bowl and the pork bowl. Both were delicious!