1. perilla

    Korean

    A mural of Michelle Obama in hanbok presides over a urbane room where Chef Andrew Lim riffs on Korean classics with Wagyu tartare and fire chicken spiked with Chihuahua cheese. The semi-open kitchen and street-facing windows catch the city's pulse, while a curated tea menu substitutes for dessert with quiet intention.

    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    The Banchets
    2025 · Nominee · Best Design
    The Infatuation
    2024 · Chicago’s Best New Restaurants
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    401 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL · Chicago
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