The clubby,dimly lit dining room of Ah Um might be hard to pigeonhole,but it’s all too easy to like.
While the Japanese restaurant performs many of sushi-kind’s greatest hits,its most gratifying moments are reserved for those that seek out B-sides and deep cuts.
Could this be one of the city’s best-kept-secret cooks? His bold,confident,unique cooking suggests his is a name to watch closely.
Bird is the word as this newcomer provides the pleasures (and pain) of spicy Nashville-style fried chicken,not to mention on-theme Southern American drinks.
The Standard is primarily a bar,but its dishes transcend the standard retinue of ho-hum dishes found around Perth’s watering holes.
Baan Baan is a well-regarded,casual Thai restaurant in Northbridge. It has legions of fans who swear by its authenticity.
Dimitri Rtshiladze has gone full pub with his latest venture and it couldn’t be more different to his Fremantle hang,Nieuw Ruin.
No Mafia is an oasis of cool in Northbridge’s demented but mostly joyous street theatre of the absurd. I’ve never seen a hospo team work this cohesively.
Casual,communal,subcontinental
This bar and restaurant is setting the standard for bar food in Perth,with its contemporary,intelligently prepared share plates,extensive drinks list and friendly service.