Eating out
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- Perth
A student saviour during the week, this Bentley canteen really shines on weekends
Come for rendang, roti and real deal laksa; stay for the homely atmosphere and to admire Chomp Chomp’s fresh business model.
- Max Veenhuyzen
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- Perth
What does WA taste like? To Hearth’s head chef, the most important flavour is potential
From smoked kangaroo and wattleseed tortillas to fun Viennetta remakes, Hearth is a spirited journey into West Australian food and wine.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth
Run by a former Rockpool chef, this Swan Valley restaurant has all the makings of Perth’s next big destination diner
Thoughtfully sourced ingredients treated with a gentle, confident touch beat at the heart of this thrilling wine country lunch.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth
Small wonder: Willetton’s Little Gan’s rethinks the suburban, family-run Asian restaurant
Asian-influenced pastas plus a snappy wine and drinks package in a cosy 24-seat setting equals a blueprint for the neighbourhood eatery circa 2025.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth
Sharp counter meals, maverick art: how this corner pub was given The Royal treatment
Built in 1882, this inner-city landmark offers insights into (West) Aussie pub culture circa 2025 and beyond.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth and Surrounds
Why this family-friendly eatery is one of WA’s most important food stories
Come for the kids’ playground, petting zoo and open spaces; stay for brunch hits cooked with care and pristine estate-grown produce.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Margaret River
Pioneering spirit: this longstanding cellar door remains a key Margaret River address
Vasse Felix might be a regional pioneer, but this powerhouse has zero interest in trading on reputation alone.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Northbridge
More than jazz: Secret Northbridge restaurant shares same adventurous spirit as one of the genre’s greats
Hidden deep in Chinatown, this tiny 25-seater with big Tokyo energy brings youthful brio to Perth’s dining scene.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Perth and Surrounds
Slow burn: Belmont’s Riwayat brings the story (and flavours) of Pakistan to life
Three men walk into a former strip club and turn it into a buoyant Pakistani restaurant serving cooked-to-order karahi, roghni naan, and other lesser-seen dishes from home.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Mount Lawley
This spirited Beaufort Street osteria both preserves and challenges Italian restaurant culture
In a maximalist dining room serving minimal intervention wines, a firebrand Perth chef is connecting the past and present of la cucina vera.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Margaret River
This cosy South West cellar door restaurant is leading the way in farm-to-table eating
An unwavering commitment to grow-it-yourself plus HR wins – including a dynamic cooking duo in the kitchen – sees this regional benchmark in career-best form.
- Max Veenhuyzen
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