Katsu katsu is an onomatopoeic phrase used to describe the sound of crunchy food. You’ll hear that crunch a lot here.
13.5/20

Snap,crackle and crunch:Former Nobu chef hits Albany Highway

Those averse to chilli might be concerned. Your doctor might be alarmed. But fear not:this is big-value,comforting Japanese soul food.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Fried chicken with kremes,a crunchy golden spiced flour.
14/20

The Victoria Park stalwart serving bold,faithful tastes of home to Perth’s Indonesian community

Cooking this good deserves a wider audience. Head to Victoria Park for great fried chicken,house-made noodles and airy chocolate and peanut pancakes.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Yip restaurant review by Max Veenhuyzen

Six of the best:A field guide to handmade noodles in East Victoria Park

Home to Indonesian chicken noodles,singular ramen prospects and one of the planet’s last bamboo pole noodle makers,East Vic Park has much to offer.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Noodles at Yip.
15/20

Bless the noodle whisperers:This Perth restaurant is one of the planet’s few serving bamboo pole noods

Go to Yip for outstanding handmade southern Chinese noodles:stay for outstanding roast meats,dumplings and a fiery noodle soup to be reckoned with.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Sean Hong,owner of tonkatsu restaurant Katzu Katzu in Victoria Park. Picture:Supplied

What is tonkatsu? The Japanese soul food at the heart of this new Victoria Park restaurant

Operating out of a cosy 32-seat dining room,a former Nobu chef is using heritage breed pigs and house-made panko to create fried pork cutlets of a higher order.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
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Yu does it for me

Get ready for a truly imperialistic Chinese dining experience.

  • Ryan Campbell