We’ve rounded up some restaurants in Perth that will let you pig out without breaking the
piggy bank. You’re welcome.
Francoforte Spaghetti Bar
Northbridge
Tucked away in a William Street alleyway, no-frills Perth restaurant Francoforte Spaghetti
Bar has a tightly edited menu of fresh honest pasta. The piccolo serving size, $15 - $16, is big
enough for a main and comes with a hunk of crusty bread.
Shop 4
189 William Street
Northbridge, 6003 WA
08 9227 9289
Toastface Grillah (Not open for dinner)
Perth CBD
Hipster’s paradise, Toastface Grillah – complete with pop culture references, street artcovered walls and obscure food pairings – fills you up with gourmet toasties from $5 - $9.
The Pear Grillz (lolz), a blue cheese, pear and lime chutney fusion, is a must-try.
Grand Lane
Perth, 6000 WA
0409 115 909
Govinda’s Hare Krishna (only open until 7.30pm)
Northbridge
For $10 at Govinda's, you have no holds barred access to a smorgasbord of sumptuous
Indian, including curries, dhal, papadums, and custard. One of the healthiest cheap eats in
Perth. Wear loose pants.
194 William Street
Northbridge, 6003 WA
(08) 9227 1684
Old Lane Street Eats
Northbridge
Any of the baos for just $8.90. Need we say more? Get to Old Lane Street Eats for some of
Perth's tastiest cheap eats.
Unit 17
68 Roe Street
Northbridge, 6003 WA
08 9227 9992
Mama Tran
CBD
Mama Tran devotees – and believe us, there’s a lot of them – let out a collective whoop
when a second joint popped up in Claremont this year. From 11am, queues of people start
clamouring for the fresh, authentic Vietnamese food like banh mi ($8) or noodle soups
(from $13).
40 Milligan Street
Perth, 6000 WA
08 9481 6688
Pleased To Meet You
Northbridge
Self-proclaimed ‘indoor food truck’, Pleased To Meet You, doles out inventive South
American fare at decent prices, and if you order carefully you'll end up full without breaking
the bank. Try the divine watermelon salad, bursting with goat’s curd and mint, which for $9
is a hefty portion, and the ice cream nachos – every bit as awesome as they sound – for $6.
38 Roe Street
Northbridge, 6003 WA
Taka’s
Northbridge and CBD
It’s telling that Perth restaurant, Taka’s always has the longest lines at their respective food
courts: it’s hard to tire of their dense udon noodles or delicate teriyaki chicken.
Shop 5
Shafto Lane 397 Murray Street
Perth, 6000 WA
08 9324 1234
Annalakshmi
Perth CBD
Pay-as-you-feel vego buffet Annalakshmi has delicious authentic curries and stunning views
of the Swan River. Tempting though it may be, don’t let your inner stinge go wild – run by
volunteers, the place is struggling after the recent Elizabeth Quay building works.
Jetty 4
Riverside Drive
Perth, 6000 WA
08 9221 3003
Tra Vinh
Northbridge
The combination beef pho at Tra Vinh is arguably Perth’s best - a steaming aromatic broth
filled with tender raw beef balls and fresh bean sprouts and mint. Not bad for $11.50.
149 Brisbane Street
Highgate, 6003 WA
08 9228 2788
Viet Hoa
Northbridge
The large bare-bones Perth restaurant is nearly always chockers for its delicious housemade noodles and roasted pork – plus Viet Hoa is BYO without corkage. Hurrah!
Shop 1
349 William Street
Northbridge, 6003 WA
08 9328 2127
Nao Japanese (not open for dinner)
Perth CBD
Ramen zealots can’t get enough of the wheat noodles, made fresh on premises daily, and
piquant broths from Nao Japanese. Dishes start at around $10. Beware of lines.
117 Murray Street
Perth, 6000 WA
08 9325 2090