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The spice bag at Molly’s in East Victoria Park.

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Nobody does pubs like the Irish

April Ooi visits an East Vic Park venue that’s nailed the recipe for food, drinks and vibes.

April Ooi

Condor on Cambridge Street, Wembley.

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Tastebuds take flight at Condor

I remember the tastes of my South America travels vividly: pisco sours and ceviche, steak and chimichurri, empanadas, moqueca. Yet I only just made it to Condor, a full year after it opened in Wembley. 

Katherine Fleming

Kickin’Inn’s mini seafood boil.

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The verdict on Perth’s cajun seafood boil

It’s always a green flag when you receive gloves at a restaurant.

April Ooi

Bayside Kitchen on the Matilda Bay foreshore.

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The riverside spot that earns its view

So often waterside venues can rest on their laurels and still have every table taken. Bayside Kitchen is not one of them.

Jade Jurewicz

Mughlai paneer at Saroor in South Fremantle.

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Where to find some of Perth’s best Indian dishes

After 10 years, this South Fremantle restaurant is still serving up excellent modern Indian cuisine with more than a dash of flair.

April Ooi

Thai Tea Avalanche at Homm Dessert in East Victoria Park.

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You won’t believe the creations at this Perth dessert cafe

Expect heads to turn when this late-night eatery’s plates arrive at the table.

April Ooi

Bread In Common, Fremantle.

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Does Freo’s Bread in Common still have it?

When Bread In Common opened back in 2013, my now-husband and I spent many nights under its stylish pendant lights. When we managed to sneak out for a recent lunch, we decided to see what had become of her. 

Katherine Fleming

Salted cream iced matcha, iced Earl Grey matcha and chocolate croissant at Revival Studios.

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The verdict on Perth’s coolest new cafe

This barbershop and retail space is also home to a cafe serving up Perth’s best matchas.

April Ooi

Outside of the buzzy Brighton Wine Bar in Scarborough.

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Brighton Wine Bar brings grown-up dining to Scarborough

If the coastal strip reminds you of sticky floors and poor choices, but you’re now looking for a glass of wine in a fine-stemmed glass, welcome to your new favourite spot.

Jade Jurewicz

The interior of Busselton Pavilion.

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‘Exactly what I want when it comes to pub grub’

If you want to stick to the classics, the focus should be on choosing great produce and expert technique. This Busselton eatery delivered on both counts.

Jay Hanna

Miso eggplant and pork Scotch at Little Gan’s in Willetton.

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How an iconic Perth Chinese restaurant was reborn

April Ooi awards her highest score of 2026 to this elegant southern suburbs eatery, which has been transformed by the family behind a beloved suburban institution.

April Ooi

Post restaurant at State Buildings, Perth.

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The pasta dish that haunts my dreams

Last year, I received a Valentine’s Day kit from Post - a takeaway tiramisu and the ingredients to cook its signature rigatoni. That was February, and I have thought of that pasta at least once a week since.

Katherine Fleming

The Gabagool Conti at the Re Store, Leederville.

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This Leederville icon is serving up Perth’s best contis

April Ooi visits a West Australian institution to find out why their signature continental rolls have a cult following.

April Ooi

Hylin, 178 Railway Parade, West Leederville. Sandra Jackson

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What drew me to this cafe an embarrassing number of times

If returning somewhere is the simplest endorsement a customer can give, then let it be known that according to my bank statement, I have eaten at Hylin at least eight times in the past 12 months. 

Simone Grogan

Assorted sushi at Izakaya Gin, Claremont.

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Flambe Wagyu steals the show at this classy Japanese eatery

The theatrical dish is just one of the highlights at Claremont Quarter’s new dining destination.

April Ooi

Farra within Hyde Perth has opened.

FOOD REVIEWCommentsPremiumFarra review: Is this Perth’s calmest dining room?

Typically in the running for fastest diners, Farra in the CBD forced us to slow down and linger a little longer.

Jade Jurewicz

Dookki Perth is a global chain known for its all-you-can-eat DIY tteokbokki.

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The verdict on Perth’s DIY Korean buffet

April Ooi road-tests Dookki Perth’s all-you-can-eat, build-your-own tteokbokki.

April Ooi

Posto Matto’s beef cheek panzotti

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The suburban Italian eatery you need on a stormy night

When cyclone Narelle brought the rain, a salad just didn’t cut it. Next thing I knew I was booking Posto Matto in Osborne Park for dinner. My mood improved instantly. 

Jay Hanna

The Cool Room in Fremantle.

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Doggie drawcard at this cute cafe

If a courtyard full of wagging tails sounds good to you, head for The Cool Room in Fremantle. Along with a menagerie of dogs to pat out the front, it also has interesting food, a local focus and quirky charm.

Katherine Fleming

Kite's Kitchen Express.

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Como cafe serves up Taiwanese comfort food and bubble tea

When competitors are chasing novelty, there’s something deeply refreshing about a place that resists it.

April Ooi

The exterior of Mount Street Breakfast Bar, West Perth, pictured on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

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West Perth bar’s take on dinner as inspired as its breakfast

West Perth is a gorgeous neighbourhood. Just ask the Premier. And it’s especially so at the bottom of the idyllic leafy crescent cradling Mount Street Breakfast Bar and its ludicrously good French toast.

Simone Grogan

Kalye Filipino Streats in Northbridge.

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Where to try elevated Filipino street food in Perth

April Ooi visits an inner-city eatery specialising in Filipino flavours.

April Ooi

Patio in Fremantle.

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Any day a good one to sit under this Patio

Great food, interesting wines, specials for the budget-conscious and a tree-lined all-weather courtyard make Patio Bar a versatile and delicious Freo spot. 

Katherine Fleming

Jalapeno everything bagel, houjicha matcha, iced matcha latte and matcha strawberry financier at Juni Cafe.

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From aesthetics to service, is this Perth’s chicest cafe?

April Ooi discovers an eatery that’s perfected the recipe for food, drinks, service and aesthetics.

April Ooi