Perilla Fare

Perilla Fare is chef Andrew Lim’s Korean American barbecue restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue in River West, at the edge of the West Loop. Grills are built into the tables, and diners cook prime short rib, heritage pork belly, LA galbi and Japanese wagyu themselves. Small plates such as kimchi pancakes, rice cake royale and Korean fried chicken wings round out the menu, along with Korean spirits.

What to know

• The restaurant opened in 2019 and is the original of two Perilla locations.
• The Michelin Guide listed Perilla as a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Chicago selection.
• A classic tasting plate costs $45, and a chef’s plate with Miyazaki A5 wagyu costs $75.
• A mural of Michelle Obama in a hanbok hangs in the dining room.
• Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant has a patio and bar.