
Perilla LA
Quick info
About Perilla LA
Perilla LA is a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles at 1027 Alpine St BLDG E, where orders are placed at a counter in a tiny house. The counter also sells banchan to grab and take home, including sesame green beans and sweet potato jorim, which suits anyone picking up food to eat elsewhere. The menu lists 28 dishes, and the Gimbap is made with fresh vegetables. Food is made to order, and a wait for it to come out is common. The restaurant serves daytime hours only and is closed on Tuesdays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
28 dishes · mains $2–20- Gimbap$14.00
- Potato Salad$6.00
- JANG A JJI$8.00
- Rolled Egg$8.00
- Mushroom Bokkeum$6.00
- Smoked Egg$8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gimbap, cod dosirak, garlic noodles and rolled egg banchan.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gimbap, cod dosirak, garlic noodles and rolled egg banchan.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the gimbap, praised for fresh vegetables and described as a clear step above Korean market versions, with the hot mustard vinegar sauce on the side drawing a mention. Close behind is the cod dosirak, called very tender and flavorful, and one reviewer compares it to black cod miso. The rolled egg banchan and garlic noodles also come up repeatedly, along with sesame green beans, sweet potato jorim, the chicken lunch box, and a cucumber yuzu drink. Several describe the banchan as unique and the shared outdoor patio as a pleasant spot. Staff are called welcoming and warm. The recurring caveats are cost and pace: a few find it expensive even though the food is premade, while one reviewer says the food took a long time to come out and another wished the lunch box had included a marinated egg. One reviewer who tried the spicy beef found it sweet with a lot of sauce, and it wasn't for them. Regulars mention buying rolled egg and banchan in bulk to last the week.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the gimbap, praised for fresh vegetables and described as a clear step above Korean market versions, with the hot mustard vinegar sauce on the side drawing a mention. Close behind is the cod dosirak, called very tender and flavorful, and one reviewer compares it to black cod miso. The rolled egg banchan and garlic noodles also come up repeatedly, along with sesame green beans, sweet potato jorim, the chicken lunch box, and a cucumber yuzu drink. Several describe the banchan as unique and the shared outdoor patio as a pleasant spot. Staff are called welcoming and warm. The recurring caveats are cost and pace: a few find it expensive even though the food is premade, while one reviewer says the food took a long time to come out and another wished the lunch box had included a marinated egg. One reviewer who tried the spicy beef found it sweet with a lot of sauce, and it wasn't for them. Regulars mention buying rolled egg and banchan in bulk to last the week.
Featured reviews
- Camille C
“Food is amazing, so flavorful and the banchan is unique and delicious. Service is outstanding. The staff was very welcoming and open to answering any questions. Outdoor patio was a vibe. Don't think about it just come here and try it.”
- Christopher Stoudt
“The food and vibe here is fantastic. Got the chicken lunch box special. Fresh. Delicious. And even reasonably priced …”
- Ciara Keane
“Favorite place to get a healthy + incredibly delicious lunch w/ great quality ingredients. Top 5 LA spot for me and I eat around a lot! Staff is really nice, too.”
- Tina C
“It’s a bit expensive, but I’m happy there’s a Korean place in this area. They have a variety of banchan and I really liked their cod. Also like their shared patio area.”
- Masha Kaznachey
“My favorite place to stop by for lunch or take out in Chinatown is Perilla. I buy the rolled egg and banchan in bulk to last me the week. Garlic cold noodles, gimpap and avocado and mentaiko over rice is my ultimate comfort meal. Warmest service and all dishes are crafted with outmost love.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Dining options· 3
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Has fast service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 2
- Serves healthy options
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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