G’day Mate! As you can tell I'm just back after a trip from
the land down under. It’s a place that I call my second home actually and for a
number of reasons; I studied, lived and worked there for 5 years and my husband’s
family lives in Perth, which is where I've just been holidaying.
Let me tell you a little about the city of Perth. A fun,
cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city with beautiful white sandy beaches, wide
green spaces, trendy bars, cafes and restaurant and a stones throw away from
Australia’s oldest wine region, The Swan Valley.
The one thing that the Australians seem to know all about is
Food. Boy do they know their food and any food for that matter, Italian,
Indian, Greek, Persian, French, Japanese…I could go on. The quality of
ingredients, the fresh produce, rich tastes ad textures…sigh! A place after my
own heart.
So mates, lets bog in and have some tucker (or in plain old
English, let’s eat!). I’m going to share 3 of my old time and new favourite
Perth bound eateries with you and hope that some day you can enjoy them just as
much as I have:
Kailis at Freemantle; this popular seafood haven is located
on one of Perth’s most beautiful waterfronts, the Freemantle fishing boat
harbour wharf. Founded in 1928, this little café is today an establishment that
is visited by locals and tourists alike for its excellent seafood menu that you
can enjoy right by the ocean. I never miss going to Kailis and here is what you
must try: Garlic Prawn Rolls; beautifully battered deep fried prawns, a tangy
garlic sauce and fresh crisp lettuce sandwiched between a soft hot dog bun.
Just delicious! A thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, served hot in a hollow crunchy
bread crust that you can break off and dip in, the perfect choice for a cold
breezy day. A large piece of Grilled Fish of the Day with hot chips…you can’t
go wrong with this. Don’t forget to order a bowl of the Chilli Mussels; fresh
fat mussels topped with a hot chilli sauce…messy to eat but you'll look darling
in a bib. And lastly, try a couple of plates of Butter Garlic Prawns and Scallops
on a bed of crunchy golden chips, accompanied with a side salad. Mm mm mm! So,
if you’re looking for the ultimate seafood extravaganza, head over to freeo for
an unforgettable afternoon at Kailis.
Hillary’s; another beautiful boat harbour that’s home to
some of the most prestigious boats of Perth. This quaint, little marina is
dotted with cafes, restaurants and pubs and perfect from a lazy long lunch, a
quick afternoon coffee or a cozy romantic dinner. A couple of popular eatery’s
include: Little Caesar’s; the menu offers a delicious array of thick crust
pizza’s with fresh toppings like barbeque chicken, vegetarian, pepperoni,
seafood and the works. If you can fit it in, get one of their appetizing fresh
salads to go along with your food. Hippo Creek; a popular South African steak house
that offers their diners a real meat feast with options like Boerewors; flame
grilled African sausage, Biltong; cured, salted beef strips, a selection of Steaks, Burgers
and even Peri Peri Prawns and Squid to name a few. Lastly I would recommend you
end your evening at the Hillary’s marina over a ice cream of your choice from
Cold Rock where you can choose your favourite ice cream flavour, add in any
number of mixers from their list of items like M&M’s cookie dough, fudge,
twix, snickers, fruits, nuts, candy etc etc. smash it all up together into your
very own dream flavoured ice cream and enjoy….oooohhh mama!
Alfred’s Kitchen; a reputed establishment located in the
historic suburb of Guilford that offer a very casual and rustic, roadside
al-fresco style bench seating over a little bonfire to keep you warm on those
cold, nippy nights. Choose from a list of over 40 juicy burgers that will make you
drool, dig in and feel more than satisfied when you’re done. While you wait for
your meal to be ready, and wait you will because of the sheer number of people
that queue up to get a taste of Alfred’s, try their famous pea and ham soup or
a side of crunchy golden salted chips. Make sure you go on an empty tum so that
you can enjoy the full experience.
Some other must visit restaurants include; Saffron Persian
in Morley; choose from an array of delicious Persian kebabs served over hot buttered
chelo rice. Matsuri in the City; fine Japanese favourites that leave you
wanting more. S&T Thai Gourmet in North Bridge; a large menu that offers a wide selection of deliciously authentic Thai food. The Stables Bar on
Hay Street; a quaint little pub that’s nestled into one of Perth’s
main streets, offers lovely, clean and flavourful pub style fine dining
food.
As I said before this is just a snippet of what this
beautiful city has to offer and not too far from India. I would absolutely recommend
a trip over and for all you food lovers out there…this is definitely not one
to miss. Aussie Aussie Aussie...Oye Oye Oye!
Before I go let me leave you with a few crazy lyrics from the
famous Australian rock band, Men at Work ;)
Dying in a den in
Bombay
With a slack jaw and
not much to say
I said to the man,
“Are you trying to tempt me
‘cause I come from the
land of plenty.”
And he said, “Oh you
come from the land down under
Where women glow and
men plunder
Can’t you hear can’t
you hear the thunder
You better run better
take cover.”
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