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when you think classy (smaller) nightclubs in Perth which ones pop to mind??

Geisha?
Ambar?
Eurobar?


I am researching venues and their profile/image amongst the Perth clubing scene. I am kinda out of the loop, so some of your preconceptions would be appreciated. :-)

none of those 3 are classy. not in the slightest

Agreed. Definitely none of those.

night club and classy dont fit into the same sentance!! but for the purpose of public perception what night club would you recommend?

need a capacity of more than 300ppl

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Perth and classy dont fit into the same sentance!!

night club and classy dont fit into the same sentance!! but for the purpose of public perception what night club would you recommend?

need a capacity of more than 300ppl

like i said. none of those would fit it for the purpose of public perception

none

eurobar would probably be the least offensive although the fuckwits at eurobar are probably the worst of the 3.

geisha doent fit the bill IMO and ambar is too dark etc.

incidentally geisha capacity is well under 300 i believe (correct me if im wrong).

what is the event for? what time of the evening/night will it be?

^^ haha!!

ok laughs aside, suggestions?

whats hot in Subi these days, last time i went there was in 2005 and it was raining, I was wearing sneakers and the door dude waited until we were at the front of a long ass line to tell us we couldnt come in, even tho he had been walking up and down the line for hours...

like i said. none of those would fit it for the purpose of public perception

none

eurobar would probably be the least offensive although the fuckwits at eurobar are probably the worst of the 3.

geisha doent fit the bill IMO and ambar is too dark etc.

I only listed those cos they are the only ones I can think of. spit off some other names my Mocca friend!! !

incidentally geisha capacity is well under 300 i believe (correct me if im wrong).

what is the event for? what time of the evening/night will it be?


250, but my PIC has family that work there.

p.s re scoopon convo from yesterday

http://www.scoopon.com.au/deals/2219/just-1-for-10-worth-of-anything-from-icey-ice-perth-cbd-snow-ice-milkshakes-crepes-and-more

PIC?

what about east end bar in freo? havent been but i know they're trying to bill themselves as being a classy place

I met my GF at a nightclub.

True story.

What about Crush?

In the 'lup. J-Lup. J-dizzy. Joonda's.

PIC?

what about east end bar in freo? havent been but i know they're trying to bill themselves as being a classy place

P-I-C = Partner in Crime

I have heard they are a bit over the top, girls have to wear heals, etc. but like they say, you can put lipstick on a pig, but its still a pig!! haha



.... hey Nate????

Gabs look up the Manor, Niche, Gold Bar & Llama.

I attend said night clubs every once in a while. Yes they are full of fuck heads and tarts. Bless 'em ;)

BTW: for any of you West Perth workers been to Brown Fox (ex Onyx)? I went the opening week, not bad, wondering if its gotten any busier... ?

BTW: for any of you West Perth workers been to Brown Fox (ex Onyx)? I went the opening week, not bad, wondering if its gotten any busier... ?

I give em six months.

But seriously, it's an old mate of mine that opened that joint. Nice guy, it should do well up there (not much competition!).

I was just in the gallery Nate. Wanted to stick around and say hi but had to run.

I was just in the gallery Nate. Wanted to stick around and say hi but had to run.

OH NO!

Was there a young lady with glasses sitting at the counter?

Are you fat and chinese?

haha only joking - were you wearing stripes??

Hahaha, yep that was me. Would have stuck around but my parking was expired and didn't want another ticket considering I was in the city to pay one!

Hahaha, yep that was me. Would have stuck around but my parking was expired and didn't want another ticket considering I was in the city to pay one!


Next time!

The young lady was applying for a job here, and we were having an informal chat, excuse my lack of customer service on this occassion....!

I give em six months.

But seriously, it's an old mate of mine that opened that joint. Nice guy, it should do well up there (not much competition!).

Nice, got his name handy? (so i can name drop the shit outta him) :P

Yeah my work mates have been begging for a regular pub/bar in this hood... FINALLY we got somewhere to go in walking distance. Surely lots of other West Perthies are in the same boat... it should do well.

Pros:

Monteiths Beers.
Open Balcony area.


Cons:

Only monteiths on tap (DONT try the summer ale. Its aids.)
Clears out by 8pm. Deffo not a late night haunt.

iom keen to check it out, menu looks good

Next time!

The young lady was applying for a job here, and we were having an informal chat, excuse my lack of customer service on this occassion....!

No probs Nate. I picked up on that.

I love the little wooden birds you stock.

Next time!

The young lady was applying for a job here, and we were having an informal chat, excuse my lack of customer service on this occassion....!

is she hot??

gabs : yes, but way out of your league

^^ is that cos she is smart???

haha

^^ is that cos she is smart???

haha

haha

also, she can spell

Found a nice write-up on Venn, along with lots of purdy pix...

http://www.habitusliving.com/play/venn-perths-new-hotspot

http://www.habitusliving.com/images/stories/2011/march-11/play/venn/venn_hero8.jpg

When everyone talks about good steak places on here no one ever mentions The Old Brewery (Swan). Is that because it is often forgotten or is there an actual reason?

The menu looks very appetizing to me.

When everyone talks about good steak places on here no one ever mentions The Old Brewery (Swan). Is that because it is often forgotten or is there an actual reason?

The menu looks very appetizing to me.

Its pretty good actually. Had steak there a couple of times. Also their other place over near Canning Bridge is quite good. However there is still a severe lack of good steak in the City / Northbridge (Beaufort St Steak House was good I thought, but was out of the way and only lasted about 6 months!)

edit: i just realised i went past this place, when out drinking a few weeks ago and was shocked at tha quality of tha fit-out...

tha fit-out is damn impressive... :)

Found a nice write-up on Venn, along with lots of purdy pix...

http://www.habitusliving.com/play/venn-perths-new-hotspot

http://www.habitusliving.com/images/stories/2011/march-11/play/venn/venn_hero8.jpg

Beaufort st steakhouse is closed down? Already?

Beaufort st steakhouse is closed down? Already?

Samboy must have given it the 6 month curse :lol:


Yeah - closed before Christmas. Real shame - great idea, nice place, manager who really seemed to want to make it work, but no footfall past there apart from backpackers walking back to Billabong and people going to the Brisbane. If it was a few hundred metres closer to either the centre or Northbridge or out towards the Beaufort St strip I think it would have done a lot better. Only went once but was going to take my folks in December when they visited me... and then saw they were closed.

I walked past the Beaufort St Steakhouse daily for a while and always felt really bad for them. It was just such a terrible location.

When everyone talks about good steak places on here no one ever mentions The Old Brewery (Swan). Is that because it is often forgotten or is there an actual reason?

The menu looks very appetizing to me.
I wasnt even aware that there was a steakhouse/grill at the old swan brewery.

Samboy must have given it the 6 month curse :lol:


Yeah - closed before Christmas. Real shame - great idea, nice place, manager who really seemed to want to make it work, but no footfall past there apart from backpackers walking back to Billabong and people going to the Brisbane. If it was a few hundred metres closer to either the centre or Northbridge or out towards the Beaufort St strip I think it would have done a lot better. Only went once but was going to take my folks in December when they visited me... and then saw they were closed.


I walked past the Beaufort St Steakhouse daily for a while and always felt really bad for them. It was just such a terrible location.

Have to admit I never even saw the place so must have been in a bad location. Never even got to try it.

I wasnt even aware that there was a steakhouse/grill at the old swan brewery.

I don't think a lot of people are which is why I mentioned it.

I'm sure I've mentioned the brewery ib the past.

Steakhouse was shit the one time I went, average steaks, dumbarse staff. The ranga owner/manager was cool though

Maybe you did but don't remember it.

I'll have to check it out soon and report, I've been meaning to check it out for ages. Just need a date. Kelli, what you up to? :lol:

Maybe you did but don't remember it.

I'll have to check it out soon and report, I've been meaning to check it out for ages. Just need a date. Kelli, what you up to? :lol:

shame on you for doubting your uncle sanj


rockpool, hippo creek, old brewery restaurant, zebras and fibber mcgees all have a fair few steaks on the menu and all dry age their own meat as far as i know (apart from maybe zebras)

everyone i know who has been to rockpool so far has been a little bit mixed on the overall experience but no one has complained about the steaks.

:lol: You just added that in.

Must have glossed over that option.

Thinking the other side of the tracks for lunch.

Nate, sanj any recommendations? Need relatively healthy and relatively cheap.

I might go Jus Burgers. Is it open for lunch in NB?

I might go Jus Burgers. Is it open for lunch in NB?

It is now I think - they sent a mail out the other day saying its now open all afternoon (did open for lunch, close, then open again for dinner).

Might go there for dinner tonight now you have made me think of it!

Jus is great, but its no Old Shanghai. I recommend the Chicken Madras + Pint. Awesomeness. You know its good injun when its served to you by a chinee.

Its pretty good actually. Had steak there a couple of times. Also their other place over near Canning Bridge is quite good. However there is still a severe lack of good steak in the City / Northbridge (Beaufort St Steak House was good I thought, but was out of the way and only lasted about 6 months!)

Hogs breath does good steak and the staff are overly friendly (to the point were it can get awkward)...

Shame everything else cooked at Hogs Breath is terrible. Steaks are good for the price though.

^^ have you one of their insane ice cream sundae's??

^^ have you one of their insane ice cream sundae's??

No but I did have a brownie. Which was good. I was thinking more the sides, vegies, curly tail fries. Just fucking aweful.

^^ have you one of their insane ice cream sundae's??

Those things are annoyingly big. I swear they were designed to be shared with everyone else on the table.

Its pretty good actually. Had steak there a couple of times. Also their other place over near Canning Bridge is quite good. However there is still a severe lack of good steak in the City / Northbridge (Beaufort St Steak House was good I thought, but was out of the way and only lasted about 6 months!)

Those things are annoyingly big. I swear they were designed to be shared with everyone else on the table.

haha!!!


Yeh I hear ya Ryan, the sides are rubbish!!!

Jus was magical yet again. Bet they are glad they opened during the weekdays for lunch, fucking packed! Quite a few suits so its getting office workers north of the tracks.

Had a nice stroll around NB. Saw the theatre. I really like the outdoor bit they've done there. I am a fan. I'll have to go see something there.

My mouth is still tingling from that burger - seriously. How the fuck do they make chicken breast that tender?

oi artfags, thought some of you might be interested in this, some my mates are involved. cant post the brochure which looks interesting, im sure some info is available online



Accidental Monsters of Meaning starts this week!

Running for 11 days at the WA Museum, this latest choreographic adventure is a performance installation that examines the contradictions we face living in a culture rife with consumerism. You are invited to navigate your way through the space and consider what it will take for our species to survive.
See attached flier for more details.

Get in early and spread the word.
Its a free event!
For more information go to www.aimee-smith.com
Check out our short promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZn_h0PCmR8

Peace,
Aimee

edit -

In March the WA Museum will transform its temporary exhibition space into a living environment of dancing bodies. Accidental Monsters of Meaning is a live-art installation examining the monsters of our time and where they are leading us.

In a room filled with display cases five dancers twist and turn through imagery of consumer culture, are remote controlled by the audience, travel through an arctic wonderland and converse only in advertising slogans. Choreographer Aimee Smith invites you to navigate through this space and ask the question, what will take for our species to survive?

25 March - 3 April 2011
Weekdays: 10 – 2pm Weekends: 12 – 4pm
Western Australia Museum - Perth
Perth Cultural Centre, James Street
www.aimee-smith.com


oi poofters, check this out. im planning on going on sunday, anyone else been or wants to check it out on sunday?

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My mouth is still tingling from that burger - seriously. How the fuck do they make chicken breast that tender?

ha - I was at Jus today, between around 1.30ish and 2ish

Sitting with two ladies.

(that's how I roll)

Had the roo burger - good, but uneven condiment distribution ruined it.

Uncle sanj's tip of the day - order the roo burger rare or medium rare, likewise with wagyu. They'll also take more care I general as it's a special order.

They'll often cook it medium and not med rare though

ha - I was at Jus today, between around 1.30ish and 2ish

Sitting with two ladies.

(that's how I roll)

Had the roo burger - good, but uneven condiment distribution ruined it.

Would have missed you by 10 minutes or so.

Never had the roo burger, must try it.

Went to Jus Northbridge last night. Got my usual cheeseburger with avocado. It was great. Looks like they've completely ditched the oil on the top of the bun now. Good move. No alcohol served but for $2 per person drinking, you can bring in your own booze which isn't bad.

Ezra was comfortably busy. It was pleasant outside in the laneway bit but there were no seats so my two mates an I stood to the side chatting and drinking. We were told that we had to go inside and wait for some space if we wanted to go outside because their license doesn't allow people to stand outside, even though the area is completely enclosed and clearly part of the venue only. Went to the Brisbane after. Still full of posers and still can't get over the price of drinks in Perth. Ahhhh Perth.

I do love that part of Perth though. A few small tweaks to a few laws and it'd god from being good but frustrating, to great.

^^

Back again?

How long for this time?

Monday. Got 3 days in KL next week so any food tips, much appreciated :)

Sneaky! Was wondering why you had been so quiet.

I'll have to check it out soon and report, I've been meaning to check it out for ages. Just need a date. Kelli, what you up to? :lol:

Depends on the cricket.

Gaycc will give you some kl tips tomorrow, call or sms me if I don't. A friend of mine in kl is majorly into her food, kind of like me ony small and chinese, will see if she's able to take you out. She's one of very few people who I trust enough to take me anywhere and order all the food

I went to Jus NB tonight about 7pm. All the tables full but no queue, and a very substantial phone order was rung in just before I ordered! Everything was cooked to fucking perfection as usual.

If I could eat there everyday without waistline/cholesterol consequence, I would. :P

That Mrs S is a great spot! Only grumble is nowhere near enough maple syrup with the corn cakes/eggs/bacon. But excellent place indeed.

Went and checked out Claremont Quarter last week. Lots of high end brands but the development is nothing special. Just another shopping centre really. Though it is good to see some two level stores. The new format Coles stores are good too, much more inviting than a traditional supermarket.

Gaycc will give you some kl tips tomorrow, call or sms me if I don't. A friend of mine in kl is majorly into her food, kind of like me ony small and chinese, will see if she's able to take you out. She's one of very few people who I trust enough to take me anywhere and order all the food

Sanj I'm off to KL for a few nights at Easter so if you could post your tips it would much appreciated.

Acc- I'm sure you're not heading to KL to eat Italian but if you're craving a pork fix I have been to this restaurant a few times and it is superb-
http://www.neroteca.com/

Cheers Tayls but yeah, focusing on cheap Asian eats. Am there in 8 hours. Get on it Sanj ;)

where are you staying?

can you be bothered with a bit of a trek? are you alone?

you really should experience these butter crabs but it is in PJ which will take you 45-60 mins but are well worth it, i had it in jan and again in march when i was in kl for 24 hours.

will see if geri is free to take you, it's better with more people.

so yeah, butter crabs at wong poh in petaling jaya, banana leaf (she will know the best places, well worth trying), nasi kandar (nasi kandar pelita has around 5 outlets and is pretty good but not the best) and this midnight joint she took me to that has really nice frogs legs, hokkien mee and these killer chicken wings. will send a msg to her on FB and CC you then the 2 of you can take it from there. she works and lives near petaling jaya so hopefully she can fit it in.

have sent her a message on FB and cc'd you, let me know if she doesnt respond.

she's normally pretty quick but is pretty flat out at the moment

chicken wings were here i think http://www.j2kfm.com/wong-ah-wah-chicken-wings-jalan-alor/
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4270175139_4e700e39d5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4270917506_074b7e8b7e_o.jpg

by the way you might be thinking they're just chicken wings but i assure you they arent cos they're fucking beautiful. KL hokkien mee is nice there too, plenty of crispy lard.

how do i credit the poor bastards flickr account who i knicked the photos off? i dont want to do a goran

edit - it appears that wong ah wah isnt where she took us. im pretty sure it was on the same street but we went to another place. WAW looks like it is the most famous one but id go with the one we went to.

if you want more of a big budget seafood meal (still cheap compared to perth) go to unique seafood, also in PJ. the cooking is a little bit patchy at times but the produce is amazing. there are 100 tanks of different live seafood including stuff i guarantee you havent seen before. you need a few people to do it justice though

Awesome. Will def make an effort to eat as much of this as possible, incising the crab!

omg, those wings look damn good.

I've been meaning to ask NVL, considering you said you're a fan of laksa, whether you know of any good places in Perth? My local is ok...but whenever I've tried it in the last few years at other places I've not had much luck.

I've been meaning to ask NVL, considering you said you're a fan of laksa, whether you know of any good places in Perth? My local is ok...but whenever I've tried it in the last few years at other places I've not had much luck.

I'm a huge fan, it's one of my favourite dishes in the world. Unfortunately, my favourite curry Laksa restaurant (Angs) was taken over by new owners.

The Laksa suffered greatly.

I'm still recovering, after probably 100 Laksa's during the last 5 years, I haven't found another anywhere near as good.

Fortunately, a good friend can make a damn good authentic Laksa, but as it takes him several days of shopping for ingredients, and the best part of a day in prep/cooking/and then eating, it doesn't happen too often.

I'm open to suggestions - which one is your local?

nate - purely as a punt it may be worth trying a place in kardinya called satay mu or something like that. it is next to the chicken treat on south st.

ive only been once when i came across it by chance 2 weeks ago but the mee goreng i had was quite impressive, dad also enjoyed his pork noodles. they go to a bit of effort, eg home made cincau/grass jelly drink and they have laksa on the menu.

definitely a punt and the rest of the menu could be entirely shit but you never know i guess.

incidentally the one at angs was tasty but not all that authentic IMO

Does anyone know how to find DAs for the Victoria Park council? There is a big sign up outside a building on Leonard Street near Albany Highway saying something about a "commercial kitchen" (whatever that means) and that if you have comments on the proposal to contact the council.

I want to find whatever DA has been filed in case that has clues to what is being proposed for the site.

nate - purely as a punt it may be worth trying a place in kardinya called satay mu or something like that. it is next to the chicken treat on south st.

ive only been once when i came across it by chance 2 weeks ago but the mee goreng i had was quite impressive, dad also enjoyed his pork noodles. they go to a bit of effort, eg home made cincau/grass jelly drink and they have laksa on the menu.

definitely a punt and the rest of the menu could be entirely shit but you never know i guess.

incidentally the one at angs was tasty but not all that authentic IMO

cheers - yeah, I'm not one to get bogged down with "authentic" discussions - I've had curry Laksa's in Singpore, KL, Penang - they would all claim to be "authentic", but all are quite different.

I know that the family from Ang's are formerly Penang hawkers (I actually visited the owners sister's stall in Guerney Drive, Penang a couple of years ago), so, they definitely know what they are doing.

I've heard about the Kardinya place - been there for years? Never visited, but Malaysian friends have recommended it for a long time.

i realise that different people make it differently but theirs had a little bit of a chicken curry type of flavour, similar to the eden place in freo (unless im confusing the 2). there were also huge chunks of chicken thighs which seemed out of place. i do agree that it was tasty though and when you asked for it hot it came out properly spicy.

this kardy place has only been around for a year or 2 i believe.

Did you just call Nate a ****?

Father in law makes a tasty Laksa.

he is closing his store for a reno in about a months time, but when he reopens he isnt doing chinese food anymore... He has been trying to sell for about a year but hasnt been able to. Mostly cos he is dealing with dodgy chinese buyers. haha!

So he is doing burgers etc, and hopes to sell within the first 3 months of reopening... He only pays $170 a week in rent (with another 5 years left on the lease)!!! that alone would be reason enough to buy him out!!

Low Down = nest Mocha I've had in CBD. Service is friendly and fast despite how busy it is.

Had an awesome roast pork sandwich for lunch today. Highly recommend although it could have done with some more talk but thats the greedy carnivore in me.

You're welcome :)

more talk? :p

Low Down = nest Mocha I've had in CBD. Service is friendly and fast despite how busy it is.

Had an awesome roast pork sandwich for lunch today. Highly recommend although it could have done with some more talk but thats the greedy carnivore in me.

dont know about you but i like my lunch quiet and subservient.

where was this sandwich/

Low Down = nest Mocha I've had in CBD. Service is friendly and fast despite how busy it is.

Had an awesome roast pork sandwich for lunch today. Highly recommend although it could have done with some more talk but thats the greedy carnivore in me.

Low down = higher than usual hot female patronage!!!

& i suppose they make good coffee as well!!


:lol:

You're welcome :)

Thanks samboy

more talk? :p

dont know about you but i like my lunch quiet and subservient.

where was this sandwich/

:lol: Must have been thinking about something else. More PORK.

This was at Low Down.

I'm a huge fan, it's one of my favourite dishes in the world. Unfortunately, my favourite curry Laksa restaurant (Angs) was taken over by new owners.

The Laksa suffered greatly.

I'm still recovering, after probably 100 Laksa's during the last 5 years, I haven't found another anywhere near as good.

Fortunately, a good friend can make a damn good authentic Laksa, but as it takes him several days of shopping for ingredients, and the best part of a day in prep/cooking/and then eating, it doesn't happen too often.

I'm open to suggestions - which one is your local?

One of my favourites too.

Wing Bo in Maylands. It would fail your whitey ratio test miserably though.

It's amazingly consistent but there seems to be two different people who make it, one makes it less sweet and hotter and the other one makes it milder and sweeter. It's the only thing I get from there and have been going for six years, so I've analysed the nuances :). Always has three prawns, some chicken thigh and two of those tofu pillows.

speaking of whitey ratio, i went to endless delight chinese restaurant (newcastle st, just up from coles), packed house for tha hour we were there... tha only whitey was one sitting next to me...

if you're looking for anything watered down for whitey's, you'll be disappointed... i think they specialise in schezuan cooking... burny! heee.wooo!

nate - purely as a punt it may be worth trying a place in kardinya called satay mu or something like that. it is next to the chicken treat on south st.

ive only been once when i came across it by chance 2 weeks ago but the mee goreng i had was quite impressive, dad also enjoyed his pork noodles. they go to a bit of effort, eg home made cincau/grass jelly drink and they have laksa on the menu.

definitely a punt and the rest of the menu could be entirely shit but you never know i guess.

incidentally the one at angs was tasty but not all that authentic IMO

What is your idea of an authentic laksa then Sanj? I know there are different ones from different regions, but it seems we only get one type here, done variously?

I'm working near Kardinya this week, should try eating something other than canteen food.

where can i get this? i don't know what tha name is here in oz...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2692190760_0c93a5c491.jpg
sauce (http://www.flickr.com/photos/krc2000/2692190760/)

speaking of whitey ratio, i went to endless delight chinese restaurant (newcastle st, just up from coles), packed house for tha hour we were there... tha only whitey was one sitting next to me...

if you're looking for anything watered down for whitey's, you'll be disappointed... i think they specialise in schezuan cooking... burny! heee.wooo!

ive had endless delight twice, once was around 10 days ago, excellent. bought takeaway 2 nights ago and was extremely disappointed. everything had been dumbed down, i felt like i received the whitey special. 2 of the dishes that were repeated were nothing like they had been a week prior. ill definitely give them another go but theyve certainly got issues in the consistency department.

kelli - do u ever go to yip kee? the charsiew wantan mee is among the best in perth and the hor fun in egg sauce is recommended too

ive had endless delight twice, once was around 10 days ago, excellent. bought takeaway 2 nights ago and was extremely disappointed. everything had been dumbed down, i felt like i received the whitey special. 2 of the dishes that were repeated were nothing like they had been a week prior. ill definitely give them another go but theyve certainly got issues in the consistency department.

oh! well i guess we'll see next time we head into town... hopefully that make-shift chinese ceramics place closes down soon... dinner got expensive last week...

i can't believe that coles doesn't sell any booze there... :>

edit: sanj you should definately say something, one of tha guy's had a chat with us about tha type of food they served there... and we said that they should stay traditional and bring something different... but if consistency is an issue then that's tha feedback they need.

i bought an awesome chinese tea set for $30 at the makeshift ceramics joint!

there was meant to be a bottle shop next to coles (in the empty store now for lease) but they couldnt get licence due to the dumb fuck addicts who hang out across the road or something to that effect.

kelli - do u ever go to yip kee? the charsiew wantan mee is among the best in perth and the hor fun in egg sauce is recommended too

Yes, I used to go there a bit when I first moved here, but I was just trying random things and was mostly disappointed. Their laksa was terrible! I like the atmosphere in that place a great deal though, the outdoorish area. I've not been there much lately. I'm glad you mentioned particular dishes though, thanks, I'll try those next time. Maybe like Matt said, you've just got to know what a place does well. Maybe that aught to be dinner tomorrow night, otherwise I'll forget the names... I love you Sanj, it's like being set dinner homework :).

Endless delight - agree with sanj, there is a consistency problem. I went a few times, but really, I can't go past Maks in chinatown these days. Once a week. Last weekend, we sat in the laneway, smoked our lungs out at dinner, at the table. It was like going back in time...

The waiter said "if the cops come, don't smoke!"...then he sat down on a crate, directly under the "no smoking" sign in chung wa lane, and lit up a smoke.

This solidified Mak's as my favourite chinese in Perth.

RE: the ceramics shop...ha, I have taken so many people there, everyone buys something! They are closing really soon.

RE: Coles - yep, they will never have a liquor land there. It's all thanks to the Aboriginals. If you think I'm being racist - I'm not - some Aboriginal group actually petitioned for there to NOT be a bottle shop at that location. Stupid fucks, the fact is, sniffing is the substance abuse of choice in that location. Again, not being racist - I see it everyday.

Kelli - I will give Wing Bo a go, thanks for that.

On Newcastle street - Kung Fu Kitchen is now open, right near Endless delight - yet to try it, but it's the most whitey unfriendly menu I have ever seen in Perth...

Stop being so racist Nate.

On Newcastle street - Kung Fu Kitchen is now open, right near Endless delight - yet to try it, but it's the most whitey unfriendly menu I have ever seen in Perth...

:lol: i thought the same too. chicken and duck giblets, feet, head, liver sausage, pigs trotters, the works. i might try it sometime next week.

^^ plus they round house every whitey that even looks in there!!

I am going to go to endless delight tonight for din din!!

there is also a new restaurant across and around the corner from there (WA business news building)... i cant recall what it is, but remember it being very specific region of somewhere... haha

You forget the time that Chuck Norris went in there. An attempt to roundhouse the roundhouse master was always going to end in tears.

^^ plus they round house every whitey that even looks in there!!

I am going to go to endless delight tonight for din din!!

there is also a new restaurant across and around the corner from there (WA business news building)... i cant recall what it is, but remember it being very specific region of somewhere... haha

Shiraz Persian Restaurant. Walk past it pretty regularly as its just around the corner from me but haven't been in yet (pretty empty usually so a single whitey dining alone would stand out a bit!).

Re: Shiraz: I've walked by on a Friday night and its been packed. Low whitey count too.

I give it 6 months.

Shiraz Persian Restaurant. Walk past it pretty regularly as its just around the corner from me but haven't been in yet (pretty empty usually so a single whitey dining alone would stand out a bit!).

imagine the level of customer service you would receive!! :lol:


Yeh that's right, Persian food. I cant really think of many dishes apart from biscuits that the Iranian girl brings into work... will check the menu tonight! who knows I might love Persian food and not even know it!!

I went to Shiraz a few weeks ago:

Good, tasty, pretty cheap, we had a good selection of dishes, as I'm not that familiar with Iranian food either.

Apart from out group, everyone there looked like terrorists.

So, pretty authentic.

did they have blue carpets and curtains with gold fittings and fixtures?

did they have blue carpets and curtains with gold fittings and fixtures?

There was a lot of gold fittings. Probably the most overdone fitout in Perth (given the price of the meals).

It's like Kebab shop prices, served in a tasteless Iranian dictator's aunties loungeroom.

i bought a small takeaway for my mum on sunday from this place and it wass fucking shit

got the lamb dish listed under casseroles, somethign like qormet sabzhi. way, way too sour. also had a barley soup which tasted ok but looked like baby vomit.

wanted to order some of the other dishes but was told it would be ready in around 30-40 mins but definitely no more than an hour and a half...

might give them another go but based on first experience it was extremely disappointing. there is a persian joint in morley somewhere i might try before going back here cos im curious about the food

Persian food is not that different from your run of the mill Middle Eastern Food with some 'odd' flavours/spices thrown in. Personally I'm not a huge fan and certainly not that unique. Better off going to the prophet.
Must resist temptation to make 6mth joke.

do you liek the prophet samby? incidentally the shish tawook is fucking tastty for chicken breast

I went there on your recommendation Sanj and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Shish Tawook incidentally is my favourite. (then again you knew that ;)

hahahaha awesome

glad you enjoyed it, i really like the place and the people behind it. the owner is a really nice guy has an unfortunate name for someone living in the west, jihad moussalem or somethign to that effect

Must resist temptation to make 6mth joke.

I won't - I would give them about 6 months.

The food we had was OK, nothing special.

They did have some nice deserts!

Brisbane gathers MOS
Georgia Waters
March 18, 2011

A MOS Burger outlet in Singapore. Inset: a rice burger.
Sashimi. Teppanyaki. Tempura. Hamburgers?

The latest eatery to open in Brisbane is not your usual Japanese joint.

MOS Burger will be familiar to anyone who's spent time in Japan as the country's second-largest fast food chain, offering hamburgers, drinks and fries with a wasabi-mayo twist.

The chain - with 1500 outlets across Asia, 1400 of which are in Japan - chose Sunnybank as the site for the first of a planned 100 across Australia.

MOS Burger spokesman Paul Su said the Sunnybank Plaza location was selected as the best place in the country to test the Australian market and the company expected to open at least four more stores across Brisbane by the end of the year.


It's currently under construction and is expected to be open by the end of March.

''Sunnybank was chosen because of its high Asian population, so it’s a good test site,'' he said.

''It will give us the chance to start localising the menu for the Australian market.''

MOS’s most famous menu item, a burger made with a ‘bun’ of cooked rice, will be available, Mr Su said.

Other typical menu items include pork katsu and marinated fish burgers, side orders of fried prawns and mussels and milk tea.

The company was launched in the early 1970s in Tokyo by Satoshi Sakurada on his return from working in Los Angeles.

MOS – an acronym of Mountain, Ocean, Sun – is technically fast food but the company's focus on good service means customers will typically wait ten minutes for their meals.

Mr Su said he'd been searching for staff for the Sunnybank store and had sent six overseas for training.

MOS has its share of Australian fans, including Sydney's Gary Peck.

Mr Peck, who launched his Bring the MOS to Oz website after being told the company would not expand to Australia, said its arrival Down Under was a long time coming.

"I been working hard to bring these handfuls of happiness to Australia for many years and I'm so happy and excited to learn that through my efforts or not, it's finally happening," was his ever so slightly tongue-in-cheek response to the news.

"I have dreamed of the day Mos Burger would come to Australia. I just hope people understand what it means for fast food in this country."

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/brisbane-gathers-mos-20110317-1by52.html

It can't be true!

^^ I literally have wood right now!!!!!!

Hmmmm.
Mos Burger is okay.

Hey Sanj, thanks for the recommendation. I went to Mrs S for brekky today and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The place was packed and people waiting outside. The waitress was very nice and after a short wait found a table for us.
Overall, despite the crowds the waitresses are friendly and not flustered. The coffee is ok (I wasn't expecting anything great anyway) and my poached eggs on toast was done nicely. Prices aren't over the top either. Next time I'm going to try something a little more elaborate after having a quick squeeze at other people's plates. Shame they don't do baked beans.

Thanks for your recommendation regards those items at Kip Yee as well Sanj, I tried the char siew, nice.


The Coventry's building has been gutted I noticed today.

I'd never heard of this place before, but stumbled across the store today.

http://www.peggyporschen.com/about-us.asp

I got a slice of the ''Tipsy Orange Truffle'' (Orange sponge infused with Cointreau, layered with whipped dark chocolate ganache). So good!

Thanks for the recommendation acc!

I'll walk over there today!

Thanks for the recommendation acc!

I'll walk over there today!


No, we should have a Pizza first, have you checked out the new Pizza place?

http://raysfamouspizza.com/

Fucking delicious.

We can walk from Ray's, to Peggy's.

Anyone keen?

Fucking smartarses :P

SO ANNOYING.

I GOT THERE AND THEY WERE CLOSED.

My fucking legs are kiling me.

SO ANNOYING.

I GOT THERE AND THEY WERE CLOSED.

My fucking legs are kiling me.

:rofl:

Holy crap I never thought this day would come. Surely it's a dyslexic typo.

Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

Change of Use from Optometrist to Take Away Restaurant

http://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/cproot/5932/46/Beaufort%20S%20625-627%20(01)%20M.pdf

PS: What's the deal with caffissimo in Mt lawley these days? it's gone from dead to packed overnight. There's gotta be a gay angle somewhere.

Holy crap I never thought this day would come. Surely it's a dyslexic typo.

Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

Change of Use from Optometrist to Take Away Restaurant

http://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/cproot/5932/46/Beaufort%20S%20625-627%20(01)%20M.pdf

PS: What's the deal with caffissimo in Mt lawley these days? it's gone from dead to packed overnight. There's gotta be a gay angle somewhere.

ITS A MEXICAN TAKE-AWAY RESTAURANT

http://www.zambrero.com/

If I had a dollar for every time I have said over the last decade "Perth needs more takeaway style Mexican restaurants" - I would have enough to buy a burrito. They will NOT close in 6 months.

On a semi-related note, my move back to Mount Lawley took a small but crucial step closer to reality today...

Back to the country-side! (but still South of Walcott).

EDIT : sounds like this place will be terrible.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/70/1500994/restaurant/New-South-Wales/Zambrero-Fresh-Mex-Grill-Darlinghurst

I change my opinion, and now give em 6 months.

"Fresh Mex Grill"

You know somethings going to be good when they truncate the name of the country of origin, and have to emphasise that the ingredients don't come from the garbage can.

edit: This kind of reminds me of that place in the city that shut down a year or so ago... They sold falafel wraps with a bunch of vegetarian fillings at a massively inflated price. Can't remember what they were called, but they were tasty. They seemed to operate on this idea that they charged more because you could keep going back to the salad bar to 'refill' your falafel thing with more toppings, but that idea never, ever made sense to me. Who eats the fillings without eating the surrounding wrap/bun/whatever?

...Anyway. Fresh Mex Grill...! Prove me wrong, children. Prove me wrong.

"Fresh Mex Grill"

You know somethings going to be good when they truncate the name of the country of origin, and have to emphasise that the ingredients don't come from the garbage can.

edit: This kind of reminds me of that place in the city that shut down a year or so ago... They sold falafel wraps with a bunch of vegetarian fillings at a massively inflated price. Can't remember what they were called, but they were tasty. They seemed to operate on this idea that they charged more because you could keep going back to the salad bar to 'refill' your falafel thing with more toppings, but that idea never, ever made sense to me. Who eats the fillings without eating the surrounding wrap/bun/whatever?

...Anyway. Fresh Mex Grill...! Prove me wrong, children. Prove me wrong.

That Place you were talking about was MAOZ. i thought it was good. werent they going to relocate somewhere else.??

oi nate, walking along william st yesterday i noticed penang has changed their menu and now do kaya toast and kopi/teh tarik for breakfast, they open at 9am. can you pls try it out and report back? they also do a few other things that look interesting, kopi + pork congee for $6.90 etc

the food there was pretty bad a few years ago but it looks like they mightve changed hands

Sounds good... I will do it ASAP and report back.

That Place you were talking about was MAOZ. i thought it was good. werent they going to relocate somewhere else.??

They picked a pretty bad location for their sort of product.

I typically avoid that side of the footpath. No amount of vaccination can protect me.

Star Anise, simply amazing! On par with the best meal I've ever had which was at Pata Negra.

I am quite drunk and happy after 7 courses with matched wine. This high is akin to some of the best highs i've had from drugs.

Grrr!!

http://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/pub-grub-at-fine-dining-prices/story-e6frg3pu-1226037942846

I give em 6 months!!

I had a MASSIVE Grilled Calamari Salad @ one of the restaurants on Lygon Street for $12.
Service was perfect, no issues with walking in at 10:30pm, no credit card surcharge, additional bread for $2 and an awesome cup of coffee for $3 to wash it all down.
WTF am I doing in Perth

WTF am I doing in Perth

"Fancy a pad thai at Belmont Tavern's Silk Bar and Bistro, with car-park views?...

Be prepared to pay $27...

Staff at Belmont Tavern, who baulked at a request for chopsticks, will also slug you an added $2 for extra chilli normally free at fine-dining restaurants."


hahahahahahahaha

This is so fucking funny, for so many reasons.

i loved nothing better than hitting up a small strip in melb and having at least 5 places all trying to grab my $10-$15/dish money... tha danger with that is that becos dishes are so cheap you end up grabbing that extra plate you prolly don't need... and how fvckn stupid are you for wanting pad thai from a tavern anyway... :p

On William Street - there are plenty of quality $10 - $15 options.

A $27 Pad Thai in Northbridge? haha I 100% guarantee anyone trying that shit around here would be closed within 6 months.

If I had my way PERTH would close down in 6 months!!

When you get to the point where you can pay $29 for a Pad Thai at a belmont pub called "Silk", there is no future for this city.

Young people, leave now.

speaking of decay, i really hope i can make a visit to detroit later this year...

speaking of decay, i really hope i can make a visit to detroit later this year...

One of my "must visit" destinations.

Don't even fucking talk to me about "Silks". Its just fucking terrible all round.

They get away with it because what are your options? Every food venue in Belmont is terrible.

Belmont is terrible.

Summarised.

Don't even fucking talk to me about "Silks". Its just fucking terrible all round.

They get away with it because what are your options? Every food venue in Belmont is terrible.

Not all!! Subway is pretty good!!


plus Magic Wok (a family owned institution)

Don't even fucking talk to me about "Silks". Its just fucking terrible all round.

They get away with it because what are your options? Every food venue in Belmont is terrible.

Yep.

And when you work in Belmont / Kewdale / close to International Airport what options have you got (when you are too lazy to make yourself lunch to take to work every day like me! :lol:)

WTF am I doing in Perth

Whinging:) The question is what would you be doing in Melbourne with nout to whinge about.

I spent a few weeks in a Melbourne Winter last year, and couldn't wait to leave.

Much prefer Sydney, and even Perth!

Whinging:) The question is what would you be doing in Melbourne with nout to whinge about.

I'm sure you will find things to whine about in Melbourne. The place isn't perfect as much as people claim that its utopia.

I'm sure you will find things to whine about in Melbourne. The place isn't perfect as much as people claim that its utopia.

It is why Poms like me settle so well anywhere in the world - we can always find something to whinge about.

At least you'd be enjoying a well priced lunch and beer while whinging though.

I'm quite proud of the fact that even in London, the poms are impressed with my ability to whinge, and I often outshine them ;)

Star Anise, simply amazing! On par with the best meal I've ever had which was at Pata Negra.

I am quite drunk and happy after 7 courses with matched wine. This high is akin to some of the best highs i've had from drugs.

I give them 6 months.

Yes, I know they are closing very,very soon...

Probably shouldn't have said that last bit.

Damn you, drunken posts!

any highlights in particular dilaz? how much was it?

I often found Aussies can be bigger whingers than anyone, even the folks from the UK. Just look at the proliferation of talk back radio in this country. That is nothing but a dial-in-whingefest. And don't get me started on nimbyism, again another form of whinging! Whether it is the anti-coastal developments in Perth or the anti-harbour developments in Sydney .. it doesn't matter it is all just a big whingefest for many Australians. It seems a combination of national conservatism mixed with the suburban, my home is my castle mentality creates the perfect combination of a whinger?

Parisians are the biggest NIMBYs, hands down!!!

any highlights in particular dilaz? how much was it?

Cost was $180 with matched wine.

Highlight was the 2nd course. Seared duck, scallop on pineapple with peanuts. The Riesling that went with that was amazing.

on a whim, went to "sizzle mania" for lunch the other day. Not recommended.

note to self - search this thread on phone before entering random eatery! Thursdays I can get out for a longer lunch, Phung Vin closed thurs, thought lunch specials looked ok, laksa, not good.

I should try that duck place on east side of William a bit further north.

So if headng a bit further north to that "chinatown" any advice anyone?

You absolutely have to go to Good Fortune roast duck. Ask for the plum sauce.

I have had Laksa at Joy Cafe a few times now. Not a world beater, but perfectly good for lunch. With a drink, I pay about $12.

You absolutely have to go to Good Fortune roast duck. Ask for the plum sauce.

I have had Laksa at Joy Cafe a few times now. Not a world beater, but perfectly good for lunch. With a drink, I pay about $12.

This!!


I went on monday night!!! bliss!

You absolutely have to go to Good Fortune roast duck. Ask for the plum sauce.


What he said. I haven't found a place that beats it yet.


Dunno about plum sauce though. Its good enough on its own.

You absolutely have to go to Good Fortune roast duck. Ask for the plum sauce.

This.

note to self - search this thread on phone before entering random eatery! Thursdays I can get out for a longer lunch, Phung Vin closed thurs, thought lunch specials looked ok, laksa, not good.

I should try that duck place on east side of William a bit further north.

So if headng a bit further north to that "chinatown" any advice anyone?

mela can be good but can be frustrating also. my family eats there more than any other indian place in perth which i suppose is an endorsement of some kind.

tra vinh, i cant stress enough that this is imo the best viet in perth. try the broken rice, pho and spicy soup noodles. soursop shake is awesome on a hot day too

tak chee for chicken rice, although i dont think theyre as good as people say it is still pretty tasty

definitely good fortune as has been said and four seasons isnt bad either

whiteys love lido but i think it's overrated, same with viet hoa

I used to like Big Bowl Noodle. But it's been 2 years so things might have changed.

big bowl - noodles quite nice, soup shit. also no wok hei on the fried noodles.

overall - disappointing

oi acc im still waiting for pics from your trip! tung po, robuchon etc

tak chee for chicken rice, although i dont think theyre as good as people say it is still pretty tasty

Where else can I get a good chicken rice these days?

perth is sadly lacking in that department. the one at ten ten isnt too bad and is very good value at $7.50 but still not excellent. i make a pretty good chicken rice actually but i use more of a master stock instead of straight chicken stock so it comes out more like the soy chicken rice.

i make a pretty good chicken rice actually

ORLY!

I had a chicken rice in Singapore couple of years ago or so, at Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Stall 10, Maxwell Food Centre.

To this day, I consider it one of the best meals I have ever had in my entire life.

I didn't know rice, or chicken, or tangy lime chilli sauce, could taste that good.

Just searched it on google - this shows the line, daily, of people waiting for chicken rice at Tian Tian. In this hawker center, there are probably 100 or so other options, so for someone to get a line that long, its gotta be good.

hIirV7OMR-g

oi acc im still waiting for pics from your trip! tung po, robuchon etc

If not up on Sat, def next weekend mate.

^^ NATE- I have told you many times... Magic wok noodle express in Bemont and tell Peter I sent ya!!

hahaha

or you can come round for dinner and my wife will make you some!!

I probably should have at least tried something that sizzled, since they call it sizzle mania.

The duck place had a small queue and I felt a bit guilty since there was just one of me but it smelled great. Next time for sure. Viet Hoa was "closed due to an emergency"

Ahh tra vinh... I had that confused with Bao Vien I can see when the train comes in and figured too far to walk. If it is open Thursdays I'll be there. I'm starting to walk so far north I'll be getting takeaway and sitting in hyde park soon:)

CHeers all for the tips.

matt - 1 person will often get seated first cos u end up sharing a bigger table. just tell them you dont mind sharing (assuming you dont). can often be better, ive ended up sharing dishes with randoms so we both get to try more things

What? like sit next to a total stranger? Outrageous;)

for u nate...


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^^

That bought a tear to my eye..

Gabs, invite me and the mrs around for chicken rice!

^^

That bought a tear to my eye..

Gabs, invite me and the mrs around for chicken rice!

cosign

mela can be good but can be frustrating also. my family eats there more than any other indian place in perth which i suppose is an endorsement of some kind.

Frustrating how? Service wise?

I've been going to mela regularly for a few years now, I fucking love the joint, but one night we waited 45 minutes for dishes that usually arrive fast - fucked because I had to leave for work and wound up getting there half an hour late...

The briyani... Gosh, I can taste it now.

Good news!

Artist studios for Northbridge...

and...

that's right....

...Dome for St. Georges Terrace!

07/04/2011 "Unit 6/255 Newcastle Street
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6003" EPRA 05601 - Change of Use from Commercial to Artist Studio and Associated Signage - "Archer Imagery" 50,000.00 DA 2011/2099

08/04/2011 "161 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000" Retail Fitout - "Dome" 425,700.00 BA-HTH 2011/152

A few others:

06/04/2011 "Unit 3/69 Milligan Street
PERTH WA 6000" 1 x Sign - "Arena Convenience Store". 500.00 SIGNBA 2011/6015

07/04/2011 "Unit 35/118 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004" Retail Fitout to Shop 4 - Domino's Pizza 110,000.00 BA-RF 2011/151

07/04/2011 "Unit 35/118 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004" Retail Fitout to Shop 4 - Domino's Pizza 110,000.00 BA-RF 2011/151
:ohno: That's going to kill the Pink Pepper which do great Pizzas opposite there.

Pink Pepper may be better..... but when faced with a bland chain or an independent we all know who the majority of the WA public will choose!

I dont think its about bland chains vs good pizza joints, its about the fact that most people care about price a lot more than about quality or taste.

Domino's on Albany Highway will sell me a meat-lovers pizza for $7.95 (cant find any information on how large said pizza is)
Brando's (a good local pizza joint) charges $13 for a meat lovers pizza in a 23cm size. (more for larger sizes)
The Domino's offering has bacon, ham, pepperoni, beef and Italian sausage.
The Brando's offering has bacon, ham and pepperoni only.

Most consumers will pick the Domino's pizza because its cheaper and has what they perceive as "more" toppings.

I dont think its about bland chains vs good pizza joints, its about the fact that most people care about price a lot more than about quality or taste.

Domino's on Albany Highway will sell me a meat-lovers pizza for $7.95 (cant find any information on how large said pizza is)
Brando's (a good local pizza joint) charges $13 for a meat lovers pizza in a 23cm size. (more for larger sizes)
The Domino's offering has bacon, ham, pepperoni, beef and Italian sausage.
The Brando's offering has bacon, ham and pepperoni only.

Most consumers will pick the Domino's pizza because its cheaper and has what they perceive as "more" toppings.

Very, very true.

dominos used to be shit but nowadays their toppings have improved quite a bit. Having said that I'll only buy it when I have a 4.95 coupon.
On the flipside there's quite a few pizza places in Perth that charge over $20 for stuff that's not much better than dominos

^^

Yep.

Three pizza's at a "gourmet" pizza place = minimum $60 these days.

Three pizza's at Domino's = less than $20 usually.

Domino's will offer better specials, will offer delivery, and won't close at 9pm.

If you want to compete with Domino's, at triple the price, you need to have a really tasty pizza, good opening hours, convenient location, consistency, and impeccable customer service.

edit : I don't eat domino's, I make my own Pizza. But, that's the reality of the pizza business.

Don't get me started on twenty dollar hamburgers.

I also make my own pizza. Means I can experiment and try things you wouldn't get at a pizza shop (although given the number of wierd ingredients Domino's have put on pizza over the years...)

I stopped eating Domino's when at one point many years ago their pizza got both smaller AND more expensive at the same time.

^^

That bought a tear to my eye..

Gabs, invite me and the mrs around for chicken rice!

cosign

I'll let her know. :)

I also make my own pizza. Means I can experiment and try things you wouldn't get at a pizza shop (although given the number of wierd ingredients Domino's have put on pizza over the years...)

I stopped eating Domino's when at one point many years ago their pizza got both smaller AND more expensive at the same time.

wait, your problem with dominos is the value for money?? surely that is what it has going for it??

I'll let her know. :)

thanks!

^^


edit : I don't eat domino's, I make my own Pizza. But, that's the reality of the pizza business.

Don't get me started on twenty dollar hamburgers.

I also make my own pizza.

Just curious whether I'm the only nut here. Apart from the oven stone which I'm assuming you both have, did you guys invest in a pizza pale? I initially felt a little awkward buying a meter long pale for home use but it's absolutely brilliant!!
PS: Semolina instead of flour for easy sliding
PPS: I make the best dough in town - FACT

PPS: I make the best dough in town - FACT

Come on then - share the recipe...

I'm planning a conversion of my BBQ area to include a pizza oven by next summer. A cousin in Yallingup has this awesome setup and cooks so much awesome food in his pizza oven... the chicken and lamb I've had out of that baby!

Come on then - share the recipe...



hehe there's no huge secret in doughs as they're normally flour/water/salt/yeast/little oil. Mixing it (25%) with wholemeal gives it great texture. But the most important ingredient is making it with LOVE ;)

oh yeah and stay away from rolling pins.

hehe there's no huge secret in doughs as they're normally flour/water/salt/yeast/little oil. Mixing it (25%) with wholemeal gives it great texture. But the most important ingredient is making it with LOVE ;)

you're hiding something;) Where can I buy me some love?

you're hiding something;) Where can I buy me some love?

if it was that easy to find, the music industry wouldn't exist.

wait, your problem with dominos is the value for money?? surely that is what it has going for it??
I said that it got both smaller AND more expensive, meaning it was worse value for money at that point (i.e. you pay more and you get less)

As for my own pizzas, I use a Breville Emporia Stone Cooked Pizza electric pizza oven.

It looks like this
http://www.breville.com.au/products_detail.asp?prod=568
except its not branded with "Pete Evans" branding.

It does have a stone inside it and it produces good pizza (although I buy the frozen pre-made bases rather than making my own because baking is not my strong suit :)

hehe there's no huge secret in doughs as they're normally flour/water/salt/yeast/little oil. Mixing it (25%) with wholemeal gives it great texture. But the most important ingredient is making it with LOVE ;)

oh yeah and stay away from rolling pins.

hahaha

EXACTLY! My GF is sick of me saying "you didn't make it with love! Wheres the love!"

I would love some Pizza tips Samboy...

I have a terra-cotta stone, but have now switched to one of the metal trays with holes in the bottom - kind of diamond shape cutouts all over the base.

I pre-heat the oven as hot as I can get it (last time, I put it on max, and had the best result yet). The crust was great, the top was great, it was overall the right level of firmness. This was with the metal tray.

I'm also a non-rolling-pin man.

Any general tips? I love cooking simple food, where a small number of variable can produce a vastly different result. I completely understand why Japanese chefs train for ten years to cook a bowl of noodles...

hahaha

Any general tips? ..

speaking of heating the oven. I guess it depends on the oven but mine doesn't get as hot as I would like it on the backheat fan forced setting. The top grill setting (with fan) is hotter so I just use that. Extra care is required not to burn the toppings but they hardly ever do. Well worth experimenting with it if you have that option. Pre-heat and get it as bloody hot as it would get.

I'm using a pizza stone but happy to give the metal ones a go. how much are they?

Yep, I agree, get that oven as hot as it can get.

The trays are cheap, less than $10 from a kitchen-supply place. I read that it simulates having a hotter oven - kind of a cheats way, if you're a purist.

So you pre-heat the stone using the oven grill?

hahaha

EXACTLY! My GF is sick of me saying "you didn't make it with love! Wheres the love!"

I would love some Pizza tips Samboy...

I have a terra-cotta stone, but have now switched to one of the metal trays with holes in the bottom - kind of diamond shape cutouts all over the base.

I pre-heat the oven as hot as I can get it (last time, I put it on max, and had the best result yet). The crust was great, the top was great, it was overall the right level of firmness. This was with the metal tray.

I'm also a non-rolling-pin man.

Any general tips? I love cooking simple food, where a small number of variable can produce a vastly different result. I completely understand why Japanese chefs train for ten years to cook a bowl of noodles...


we have a pasta maker and I get stuck kneading the doe.. there is definitely no love there!! haha

btw I had noodle soup at the viet place next to 399 (Tranh Hong???) the soup was tasty and the wife's laksa was also good. no the best in NB, but worth the 20 bucks. Plus the girl who served me was pretty as well!! haha

I heard you can get a Laksa in belmont for $59

Yep, I agree, get that oven as hot as it can get.

The trays are cheap, less than $10 from a kitchen-supply place. I read that it simulates having a hotter oven - kind of a cheats way, if you're a purist.

So you pre-heat the stone using the oven grill?

thanks I'm going to buy one to try.

Yup I preheat stone and bake using the grill setting. Pizza on middle tray. Suprisingly it doesn't burn the toppings. I manage to turn it around in around 5-6mins. Although I wish I had an oven that can do it in less. Probably woodfire territory.

excuse my ignorance, but you just slide the pizza on to the stone inthe oven with the pizza pale. I must admit it never occurred to me just take the stone out, quickly maka da pizza, and bung it back in. Too amateur?

thanks I'm going to buy one to try.

Yup I preheat stone and bake using the grill setting. Pizza on middle tray. Suprisingly it doesn't burn the toppings. I manage to turn it around in around 5-6mins. Although I wish I had an oven that can do it in less. Probably woodfire territory.

Woah! 5-6 mins, hardcore mofo!

In my oven, cranked to max, I'm lucky to get it inside 15 mins (middle shelf).

Another thing - you don't need to pre-heat the metal tray, saving some time there.

excuse my ignorance, but you just slide the pizza on to the stone inthe oven with the pizza pale. I must admit it never occurred to me just take the stone out, quickly maka da pizza, and bung it back in. Too amateur?

the stone never leaves my oven. Pale+semolina for easy slide action.

Woah! 5-6 mins, hardcore mofo!



LOL my grill is pretty damn hot. Not a fancy oven by any means though. Lucky I guess. electric>gas as far as oven go.

How thick would you say you do the base?

To the closest millimetre will do.

What goes between the dough and the stone/tray to stop it sticking?

How thick would you say you do the base?

To the closest millimetre will do.

What goes between the dough and the stone/tray to stop it sticking?

thickness varies according to my mood nate but I generally like to keep it quite thin. Probably slightly thicker than the 'thin and crispy' bases.

I use semolina to stop it sticking as it doesn't stick to the bottom of the dough (like flour will) and the courser texture makes the dough slide a lot better.

so sounds like after chicken rice at gabe's it's pizza at sambys.

awesome

chicken BREAST topping ;)

dirty c**t

chicken breast, avocado, sundried tomato, sweet chilli sauce and mozzarella, YUMMO

dont laugh, but my favorite pizza topping is Hawaiian with peperoni and onion

edit apart from Jane's Addiction, mmm

That's the best thing about pizza. So many options and combinations. I made one with Harissa lamb, feta and roasted peppers the other day. So good.

Jus burgers at harbour town? Confirm/deny? Anyone?

Had a dam fine meal at Yuki Japanese last night. (collins road willeton) Prawn Gyoza, soft shell crab, chicken katsu, prawn Japanese curry, tako yaki and a couple of other dishes I don't remember. Very satisfied overall although the curry was average. pretty good value at 33 per head excluding drinks. Whitey ratio was encouraging 90/10, busy, good atmosphere. I like it!!

Jus burgers at harbour town? Confirm/deny? Anyone?

Nate, im pretty sure i read somewhere that Burger Edge was opening at Harbourtown West Perth shortly.

Nate/Sanj:

Wife is doing a practice run of chicken rice tonight, cos I told her that she was cooking for you guys and she got all nervous! haha

Din Sim Cafe has turned to shit. I had a bad experience a couple of months ago and thought may be it was a 'one off' during the holidays but tried against last week and it's not good. May be they've changed chefs.
I'll stick with the one across the road.

what's yu at burswood like?

what's yu at burswood like?

I've heard it's good, but expensive. Never been, it's on my list.

Samboy - there are only two places that I can recommend for Dim Sum - Welcome Inn on William, and Joy on Francis. These are the two that the regulars consistently recommend. I have been to at least ten different Dim Sum's in Perth, and to this day, go once a week, every week.

Nate/Sanj:

Wife is doing a practice run of chicken rice tonight, cos I told her that she was cooking for you guys and she got all nervous! haha

Nice!

Din Sim Cafe has turned to shit. .

Is that William St?

^^ Dim Simnext to Icey Ice??

Is that William St?

Yep, between Aberdeen and Newcastle, west side of street.

It's been average at best, since day one.

Long story, but also, they used to claim they were the new "Hoi's Kitchen".

Hoi's kitchen was a legendary Dim Sum from the early 90's in Perth. The Dim Sum Cafe has no connection whatsoever to Hoi's Kitchen (they told me this), and yet, thought it was proper to advertise as "the new Hoi's kitchen"

dodgy!

Yep, between Aberdeen and Newcastle, west side of street.

It's been average at best, since day one.


Now I don't feel so bad about wasting lunch at Sizzle Mania as it was a toss up between that and Dim Sum Cafe:)

i never got to go to hoi's, such a shame...

truth be known, i never started going to ethnic restaurants before 2004, before then none of my friends were into that... i've since realigned myself with other friends that do venture beyond clubs, dnb and pasta...

Crave, I went to Yu about six weeks ago and the food was very very good, the Peking duck is a must have. I was in a party of six which allowed the sharing of lots of different dishes. The service was a little uptight and unfriendly but they were efficient. As Nate said, expensive. Value for money? obviously its subjective but it slightly missed the mark for me and on that basis i'm not sure that i'd race back.

thanx stu... still debating where to go, thanks for tha comments tho...

also, anyone recommend a decent seafood restaurant for tomorrow?

Has anyone ever tried here?

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1370032/restaurant/Perth/Bayswater/Aquarium-Seafood-Chinese-Resturaunt-Ascot

I go to Iku Sushi probably 2-3 times a week as it is good and very convenient for me. Friendly smile and hello to the boss and other regular staff etc.

Today I'm sitting outside watching a local band who were set up in the courtyard (odd set up but very nice tunes), and the boss wanders out, I say hi, we have a nice chat, I introduce myself as Matt, and she asks if I post on SkyscrapercCity? ESP? Do I have a tattoo on my forehead? I've forgotten her name oops but apparently is a bit of a lurker here so "HI!".

P.S. I found out also that the soy bean pods that are with the salads, well you only eat the beans inside not the whole thing. I've tried both (only had them there) but was never sure which would get those in the know pointing and laughing:) I'm glad it is only meant to be the beans as the pods are pretty tough:)

haha is this the youngish lady there? prob my age or a bit younger? she was very helpful and friendly when i went in but it certainly is odd that she picked u as a building nerd

lulz @ eating edamame whole

crave - i went to yu in december wityh the folks and was disappointed. for me the food was good but not amazing and service was cold and not worth the price. if i was going to go for posh chinese food id go with grand palace but once again i find it overpriced.

stinky - havent been there but have heard predominantly good things. the peopel who loved it arent too big into their food so keep that in mind

haha is this the youngish lady there? prob my age or a bit younger? she was very helpful and friendly when i went in but it certainly is odd that she picked u as a building nerd

lulz @ eating edamame whole

1st time I ate a few whole, then just the beans... and when back in the office had to google "hairy beans" or something to find out what they were:) I figure experimenting by eating them whole shows adventure on my behalf:)

Ramblling story... once eating chicken in pandan leaves, one of my table asked the waiter "The leaves are tasty but tough, I'm chewing on them then putting on my plate plate. Can I do that?"

Answer "Of course sir"

so I asked "yes but in Thailand, would Thai people do that?"

Answer "On no, absolutely not" :)

thanks sanj, we might be changing tha yu plans now anyway, schedule clash! tha cheaper chinese food places that i've come across are usually tha most delicious anyway... i'd be up for a dive venue with byo... :p

wasn't necessarily after "up-market" my friends wanted tha novelty of glamming up on tha night, a bit of sparkles never hurt no one i guess...

In my defence the wiki entry is not clear:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edamame

lulz @ edamame. such a whitey :lol:

ps: That shit is addictive I buy it all the time from the oriental shop down the rd from you. Can easily eat the entire bag in one sitting and that's not even the good stuff.

i had no idea what edamame was, until just seeing tha picture now... i've eaten that whole... mostly deep fried and lightly battered...

balatakong or balakong is what filipinos call i think...

Samboy is right - buy the frozen packets from the azn joints, defrost it, eat it.

(Matt, not the pod haha)

lol. nate what's with gucci mane?

i've eaten that whole... mostly deep fried and lightly battered...

balatakong or balakong is what filipinos call i think...

fucking savages

lol. nate what's with gucci mane?

Just thought it was time for a new avatar.. and, seeing as though I enjoy nothing more than a poorly drawn face tattoo, gucci it was.

BRRRR!

lol

thanks you inspired me

thanks you inspired me

haha

My favourite Hasslehoff photo of all time:

(assuming that photo is actually the Hoff)

http://bestofmichaeljackson.jclondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Knight-Rider-and-Arnold-Jackson-.jpg

stinky - havent been there but have heard predominantly good things. the peopel who loved it arent too big into their food so keep that in mind

Thanks, I should try it myself, it's just around the corner, not that big on seafood though.

You were right, Sherbet has changed hands, about a month ago apparently.

by the way for some reason i thought the restaurant u linked was red cray, i didnt realsie it was aquarium. ive been told aquarium is pretty bad, majorly whitey azn food but i havent been

Yes, it was Aquarium. It's such a strange looking place. There is a Japanese restaurant opened in that area too recently.

Just ate the Sherbet banana bread, the new people have added more sugar to the recipe and it's wrong now.

One of my biggest pet hates is excess sugar. I have a sweet tooth and love my chocolates, cakes and desserts - time and time again though I come across places who, in an attempt to appeal to the masses or mask the poor quality ingredients I'm not sure, use far too much sugar.

the new banana bread is shit. the texture is completely wrong too.

i have not had any cake from shervet since before my holiday in early march because im afraid it'll break my heart when i do.

some of the cakes dont look quite right and you cant feel the love in the place anymore

ah well, it was good while it lasted. it's just a shame there wasnt any warning prior to it happening

A pet hate of mine too, the sugar thing. Why take over a place like Sherbet if you're just going to make it like everywhere else? The other ingredients were the same, just the sweetness... A lot of people are just happy if they can taste sweet and don't care about real flavour, including a lot of chefs.

I wonder if the 'handover' included recipes as well or these guys are trying to improvise.

I give'm 6 months

They had a two week handover apparently, I assume that would include the recipes.

sherbet had a bit of a cult following. If they're turned to shit I suspect once the weekend bikers die off in winter business could be struggling.

i love all tha little food places that have propped up on murray st between barrack and pier st... it's like a whole set of little ethnic tuck shops, people should really embrace it and get them to step up tha food a notch... i like how tha shops aren't big cafe set-ups, mostly small little places... i like how tha focus isn't on alcohol, i suppose that could be it's disadvantage for now is that after work most people want to drink...