| Perilla L.A. | |
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| Established | July 2023 |
| Street address | 1027 Alpine Street |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 90012 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°3′56.6″N118°14′49″W / 34.065722°N 118.24694°W |
| Website | perillala |
Perilla L.A., or simply Perilla, is a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles, California. [1] [2] [3] Established in July 2023, the business was included in The New York Times 's 2023 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States. [4]
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