Sunday, September 30, 2018

Perth Holiday - To Eat (22Sep2018 Earth and Ocean, Bather's Bath House, Toast Face Grillah, Get Ya Fix,Grand Lane Fish House, Tuck Shop, Mister Walker, Zamia Cafe, TBSP, Slide Door BBQ, Short Order Burger Company

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 Earth and Ocean
A new Entrant to the foodie list known for their seafood.
Came here as it was located close to AirBnb on touch down day.

 Ordered On:
22Sept2018
Oceanic Risotto AUD31 & Tasting Plate AUD29
 *Only the Oceanic Risotto was worth it. Chock full of squid, fish and prawns with an impressive scallop served on the shell for presentation. The tasting plate however, though looked good, lacked in many aspects. Firstly the heavy Asian influence puree at the bottom was a miss for us. Secondly their fried calamari was under-seasoned and lastly,nothing to scream over their curry puff like dumplings and fried chicken. The octopus dish was pretty decent but their chorizo sausage lacked the heat punch.*
Total AUD60Fed2.
Ambience 2.5/5
*A very dated interior. Bare basics and seems to have been neglected.*
Food 3/5
Service 3.5/5
Value 3/5
Okay but not great contrary to some local online reviews. The Oceanic Risotto was superb and could have honestly fed 1.5people. Perhaps a wrong selection with the tasting platter but the Risotto was pretty well worth it. Good order but not to die for to return just for that.
Earth and Ocean 262 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia

Bather's Bath House
Opens daily 11am-10pm at Fremantle

 Bather's Beach House 47 Mews Rd, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
"Bathers Beach House in Fremantle is Australia's first-ever liquor licensed beachfront bar and restaurant, so you can now enjoy your drinks with your feet in the sand!
Get a share plate and a couple of cocktails delivered directly to your sun lounge while you sit back and live like a king. If you'd prefer to stay out of the sun, grab a seat inside and enjoy the amazing views and incredible service. You can't really get much more Perth than this!
They’ve got tempting meal specials, a nice big seafood platter and amazing cocktails to go along with the busy and vibrant atmosphere, but the thing we're really excited about is their $15 gin tasting paddles. Every Friday, they'll give you five—yes, five!—delicious gin cocktails for just $15. So what are you waiting for? - The UrbanList.com"
Very cool concept. You can have your meal beach side too! Amazing ocean view and 
Ordered On:
23Sep2018
 South Australian mussels, chipotle, capsicum, garlic, orange and cider cream served with chargirilled ciabatta AUD20
*Beautifully plump sweet muscles. A very respectable serving size with a very mild spicy muscle soup, almost akin to a very, very light laksa broth. The strong char grill flavors on the bread are amazing. All that smoky, buttery, toasted bread goes amazingly well with the soup/sauce. Fantastic! As good as Leon's in Paris.*
Char-grilled Tasmanian salmon, roast baby beetroot, grape tomato, zucchini, oregano, parsley, parmesan AUD28
*A beautiful presentation with a great mix of root vegetables to bring together and highlight the perfectly cooked Tasmanian Salmon. The sweet beets work surprising well and a dash of color as well. A translucent pink on the inside. That standing chip, is actually crispy salmon skin and decorates the dish very elegantly. One of the prettiest and well conceived salmon dishes had thus far.*
Fed2 Total at  AUD52 probably an additional 4 for the service.  
Ambience 4/5
*Beautiful beach with the ocean view. One you can go down beach side as well to have your meal! Almost like Cliffhouse (SFO) for the view, but here the dishes dare I say were even better*
Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Value 4/5
I never noticed this place was located just beside Sweet Lips (another go to place for fish and chips over cicerellos). I find its a fairly valued place with beautiful dishes and a great location by the ocean. Casual dining  with both great indoors and outdoors options. Worth the return for another meal for lunch and one can imagine more beautifully during the sunset.
Bather's Beach House 47 Mews Rd, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Zamia Cafe
located at King's Park
8am-4.30/5pm 
King's Park Recommended by Gerad
Zamia Cafe is located in King's Park at May Drive Parkland, pretty much a smaller self contained park that's more child friendly, located within King's Park.
Ordered On:
24Sep2018
Eggs Benedict, poached eggs, double smoked thick cut ham, spinach, toasted sourdough, hollandaise. AUD20
Zucchini and Gruyere Load, toasted with smoked salmon, poached eggs, spinach, green tahini. AUD23
Blueberry and Passion Fruit Special AUD4.90

The only real standout was their muffin special. Served warm and butter at the side to add that richness. The other two dishes were good and pretty much standard. Nothing really to scream about. What works for this place is really its ambience. Nice large open windows with a view of the gardens. A good place for a meal before or after some park activities and fun.
Ambience 3.5/5 
*For the win as its a nice pocket
of kid friendly park that's self contained and has a view of the park grounds*
Food 3.5/5
Service 3/5
Value 3/5

Side Door BBQ
*Complimentary serve of sweet popcorn starters*
Reportedly a good smoke house other than Old Faithful which is located in Perth City. 
Ordered On:
24Sept2018
Brisket AUD12
Beef Short Rib AUD30

*This is the order that's really worth! Look at the marbeling and that huge serving size. This alone could have easily fed 2 or even 3. Their selection of home made BBQ suaces, especially the espresso BBQ sauce are amazing with their smoked beef dishes*
Pork Belly Lollipops AUD16
*Good at first, but after the second and third pieces, its more sauce and dry pork than anything else.*
Corn on The Cob with lime and chipotle mayo and Parmesan Cheese AUD10
*Nice and interesting, but once you break it down, it very pricey corn dressed up to be fancy.*
Mac and Cheese Bomb AUD4

*Just wanted to give this a try but its nothing great really.
A little under seasoned to be honest*

Brownie S'more with trimoline meringue AUD12+3AUD for Ice cream
*We had to pack the meat to go as it was too much, but there's always space for dessert after a good meal. The brownies are soft, warm and rich. Pretty standard brownie serving, only to be let down by the cheap vanilla ice cream. Had the potential to be better.*
Total AUD87 Fed 2
but could have fed 3 or even 4 lighter eaters.

Ambience 3.5/5
Food 3.5/5
Service /5
Value 3.5/5 
In comparison to Old Faithful located in Town, this place is definitely more bang for one's buck. The will go to order are the Beef Ribs. The brisket was okay, but the fat to meat distribution wasn't as generous as the beef rib cuts. The pickled onions were a nice compliment to the BBQ dishes. Their Southern Fried Chicken served to another table looked excellent too! A worth while smoke house to explore which poses as a cheaper alternative to Old Faithful.
Side Door BBQ 1 Mary St, Highgate WA 6003, Australia

TBSP
6.30am-3pm weekdays
8am-3pm on weekends
Closed Mondays | Tuesdays to Fridays, 0700-1500 | Saturdays and Sundays, 0800-1500
 TBSP 10 King William St, Bayswater WA 6053, Australia
*Tbsp. Cafe was about a 20 minute drive from where I was staying in Central Perth, but it was so highly recommended by my local friends that I just had to go.The cafe was quite busy on the Saturday I went, so I had to wait about 15 minutes to get a seat. I didn’t mind the simple, minimalist look of the cafe, though my friend commented that it looked a bit underdressed.
I was most impressed when my order was served. My Brioche French Toast ($16.50) looked and tasted divine, topped with whipped strawberry butter and some sort of crunchy cereal that gave the pleasantly-eggy french toast extra texture and sweetness.
At $16.50, I fancy I could’ve gotten something similar in Singapore, but I’m sure it wouldn’t have been half this good. I’ve also heard some praise for their Kimcheeseburger ($22), a unique Kimchi cheeseburger if you couldn’t already tell by the name.
tbsp. Cafe: 10 King William Street, Bayswater, Perth, WA 6053 | - Seth Lui*
Ordered On:
25Sept2018
Kimcheese Burger AUD22.50
double beef, american cheese, pickled cucumber, fresh kimchi,
brioche bun, shoestring chips.

*A good burger but definitely not the best. Burger House (MUC) and Pearl's Deluxe (SFO) still take top spots. One can see the Asian fusion in this place. The Kim Chi adds a nice pickle but carries no heat at all. The beef patty itself is nicely cooked but a little under seasoned. The chips are Mc Donalds standard crispy. The plate could have used some side salad or pickles. Requested to have the burger cut for easy sharing*
Zucchini and Corn Fritters AUD19.50
bacon, fried egg, mayo, okonomi sauce, bonito flakes.


*It sounded interesting on paper to have zucchini as an ingredient replacement. Though the presentation is very pleasant, with the sweet okonomi sauce, it taste pretty much like okonomiyaki, a Japanese Pancake.*
 Ice Chocolate AUD5.50
*Feels a little watered down and not as thick as one would like. Best Hot Chocolate still stays with San Churros (Australian Chain)*
Ice Matcha Latte AUD6

*Its nothing like Starbucks Matcha Latte. Its most likely a good latte, with Matcha powder added. Syrup is a must for those with a sweet tooth.
Pandan Coconut Cake AUD8

*It looked so good on display, and came recommended by the counter staff. A slice is definitely for sharing. The pandan flavors are strong, and the coconut shaving works very well together.*
Ambience 3.5/5
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Value 3/5
Although we didn't go for the Instagram worthy Brioche French Toast, as that's more of a breakfast/brunch thing, the mains ordered were still pretty decent. One can see the Asian influences and from other dishes flying by, looked pretty damn good too.

Over all the mains were good, but not WOW, and are a little on the pricey side. A sub AUD20 would have been perfect. The drinks though large sized, again lacked a punch but as always in most cases, their pastries were of good standing. Good but not worth a special  drive all they out just to try. Had this on the way back from Caversham Wild Life Park.
TBSP 10 King William St, Bayswater WA 6053, Australia

Toast Face Grillah
Opens early but closes at about 4pm/3pm


To order: Pear Grillz, blue cheese, pear and lime chutney. - Urban list
*Didnt get to try but will do the next time!

 Its easy to miss this side alley altogether. Connecting the main shopping street to North Bridge, this back alley diner can go unnoticed. Something similar to Madang in Sydney.
Ordered On:
27Sep2018
 Shroomy Shroomy Ya
Marinated Mushrooms, spinach, red onion, djon, emmantel, cheddar 9AUD
Danny Zuccho
Brie, marinated zucchini, jamon serrano AUD9


*Both toasties taste as described. The mushroom won over the Danny Zuccho as it had some unfamiliar spice added to it. Both are surprisingly filling and a great light meal for on the go exploration. Interesting what simple toasties can do*

Ordered On:
26Dec2019
Ambience 3.5/5
Food 3/5
Service na
Value 4/5
Fans of Toasties can give this place a shot. Another researched joint located in North Bridge is Get Ya Fix (Yet to be reviewed). Grand Lane Fish house another fish and chips/fish taco joint is located further down in the same alley beside Toast Face Grillah and has yet to be reviewed.
Toast Face Grillah Wellington St & Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Mister Walker
Best Date Spot: 8am-11.30pm
South Perth

"Assuming your date (and your intentions) are respectable, how about a romantic dinner on the Swan River, with some of the best scenery in Perth? Open every day until late, Mister Walker doesn’t just rely on its 180-degree views to pull in the punters; it also offers quality food and decent service without breaking the bank. For a breakfast date (or sustenance the morning after), the super-soft waffles with bacon and maple syrup are a must-try."
- From The Thrillist
Ordered On:
27Sep2018
 Ocean Platter AUD69
*Although they say the serve is for 2 to share, the serving is really more of a feed 1.5persons or two light eaters. The seafood was all very nice and with most of the menu has an Asian influence to it. In this case, more Indian pickled vegetables and sides. 
Goolwa Pipi Clam Saffron Linguine AUD33
 *The Japanese seaweed kinda work with the fresh green peas. Enjoyable dish with the sauce soup lapped up at the end.*
Total AUD102 Fed 2
 Ambience 4/5
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Value 3/5
(Fairly valued for the seafood that you are getting)
The place delivers on the ambience 100%. What better way is there to enjoy the view of Perth City than from across Swan River within this quaint near panoramic view at Mister Walker. Note that the seating is relatively limited so most likely an early dinner or booking would be needed. The place delivers on the view and a mostly Asian influenced dishes.
Mister Walker Mends Street Jetty, South Perth WA 6151, Australia

---------some other researched joints in Perth but will have to try another time-----------

Short Order Burger Company
Best Burgers:
Fremantle/Perth Branch 11am-9pm
"A pop-up it may be, but Short Order Burger Company knows how to draw a crowd and achieved legendary status very quickly. Based in Fremantle, but now appearing further afield, Short Order keeps the menu simple but perfectly executed: grass-fed beef cooked to order, two types of cheese, brioche bun, candied bacon… you get the idea. Hopefully the breakfast menu will return one day." - From the Thrillist

Ordered On:
Ambience /5
Food /5
Service /5
Value /5
Short Order Burger Company 800 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
 
Get Ya Fix
Best Toasted Sandwiches:

Perth (North Bridge)

Yet to be Reviewed

7am-3pm Closed Mondays
"It’s technically a hipster bike shop, but when it comes to toasties -- a firm Perth favourite -- Get Ya Fix does them better than anyone. These sandwiches are of the true “jaffle” variety and feature quality ingredients,  including one with reaper chilli (although you have to sign a waiver to try that). It serves some of the best coffee in Perth and stocks plenty of delicious sweet treats as well, including Mumma’s Sweet Lies decadent slices, so there’s a complete meal on offer at any time of the day. A must-visit if you haven’t been there yet." - From the Thrillist 
Ordered On:
Ambience /5
Food /5
Service /5
Value /5

Get Ya Fix 1/471 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Grand Lane Fish House
Fish and Chips and Fish Tacos
Click here for full review
11am-8pm closed on Monday 

Tuck Shop
7am-4pm Closed on Mondays
Recommended by others as the breakfast brunch joint
in Perth
This place is hailed as one of the best cafe-restaurants in Perth. The food is seriously top notch here. Friendly staff that make it even more worthwhile to check out. Pork belly is a standout.  - https://www.ventura-homes.com.au/veryventura/top-cool-cafes-perth/
Ordered On:
Ambience /5
Food /5
Service /5
Value /5

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