Perilla L.A.

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Perilla L.A.
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Perilla L.A.
Restaurant information
EstablishedJuly 2023 (2023-07)
Street address1027 Alpine Street
CityLos Angeles
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code90012
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 34°3′56.6″N118°14′49″W / 34.065722°N 118.24694°W / 34.065722; -118.24694
Website perillala.com

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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