Some people complain about the lack of good Chinese food in Perth. And that nothing beats the chicken rice like back home. I beg to differ. On Tuesday, my family and I went to Tak Chee House on William Street in Northbridge (opposite Dragon Supermarket and Viet Hoa) for dinner as my...

Brief comments on three very different restaurants I’ve visited in recent times. Perugino People rave about this place, and for good reason. The restaurant is homely and elegant at the same time. The food is probably the best Italian I’ve had in Perth. We were treated to a set menu,...

On the 29th of March 2008, we had our first Progressive Dinner to celebrate the Perth Food and Wine Festival. I know it’s been a while since then, but I just realised I hadn’t blogged about it! The dinner did require some really great organisation skills (not to show off or...

I love pho. Do you? For those who have never heard of pho before, you are totally missing out. Pho is probably one of the most, if not the most famous Vietnamese dish known to those outside Vietnam. Pho is basically a Vietnamese-style beef noodle soup. It’s fantastic. Seriously, if you...

Just a friendly notice as I just got a shock… and so did everyone else who I’ve just told: On the weekends, Hong Kong BBQ in Northbridge now requires a minimum spend of $25 per head. (Yes, I can hear you right now – are you kidding? That’s nonsense!) Don’t say I...

If you read my last review on my experience at Van’s Sidewalk Café, I’m pleased to say that today’s experience was exceptional. Perhaps since the last time I went there, they have had a kick up the backside and gotten their act together. I had a sugar-cured salmon with corn and chilli...

From the outside, Atomic Espresso Cafe looks like a bright and trendy landmark that you totally can’t miss as it is bursting with bright yellow umbrellas and “hot music” (as my step-dad called it). In fact, I’m surprised I had not noticed it before as I’ve driven...