Our Story

at PERILLA, our food is centered around a communal dining experience. inspired by korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics, korean bbq, and modern korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by chef andrew lim to represent the second generation of korean americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

PERILLA is named after a plant native to korea and many east asian countries. it is known to be very adaptable and grows vigorously on any soil. the name is an homage to our parents who are first generation immigrants that traveled to foreign land and rooted themselves on new soil, providing the foundation necessary for our generation to thrive.

we believe that in order to provide our guests with the very best experience of food and hospitality, it requires a dedicated team of individuals working together with the same goal and purpose. to respectfully introduce and represent our cuisine and culture with passion and attention to detail. we hope to create and maintain a community of independent small businesses supporting each other throughout chicago and partner with quality purveyors that allow us to share their products and services. while doing so, we hope to create a workplace for our teammates that offers opportunities and growth in a positive work environment.