Deco Restaurant at Raffles Hotel

My partner was given a $250 dining voucher at Deco Restaurant (at raffles hotel) in Canning Bridge, sometimes when the days are looking grim, free things are given to people lol. we happily invited two of our close friends to join us too 

the bar is very big and classy, it was crowded even though it was a cold rainy night, and that doesnt stop the girls from wearing their super short dresses

maybe it is very cosy inside the bar :P

the blistering cold did not stop the smokers from sitting at the outdoor area, im surprised there is such a huge area for smokers, because most of the cafes/bars here only designate a small area… so this is a good place to note for people who enjoy puffing away 

i think the alfresco area will be beautiful in the warmer days

the restaurant was quite empty as it was a sunday night, very classy with a big aquarium near the entrance.

the kitchen is also open so you can view the chefs preparing your food

lots of bottles of wines lined up the wall of the restaurant. they do know their wine/beer, i come to this conclusion due to their massive wine menu. The waitress were very attentive that day without being over intrusive, our glass was never empty and they were always happy to answer our questions.

this was a big bonus to the very enjoyable night

Beef Fillet (250 gm)

char grilled, served with a mushroom & parmesan polenta, sun dried tomato butter & balsamic jus

both beef were cooked to perfection and very tender. i love the rich concentrated sauce that were very well with the meat

Cape Grim Scotch Fillet (350 gm)

char grilled, served with a garlic, caper herb butter, asparagus and a shiraz jus

Special of the day: Cod Fish

my friend said the fish was delicious too

Double Roasted Duck

slow roasted in a rich thai red curry sauce, with lychees, tamarind, lemongrass, fried shallot & coconut rice

foodie no. 2 said the duck was very good and one of the best he's tried

Chocolate Fondant

this was quite average even thought presentation was really nice. nonetheless it still tasted good.

Lemon Lime Tart

this was the tart that we all did not have enough of, the taste was just perfect. i wish we each ordered one!!

very nice and romantic place to dine. the bar is separated from the restaurant and the place is classy and not rowdy at all. i loved it so much i will come back again even though there are no vouchers the next time!! the food is quite affordable too, not too pricey for its standard and ambience of the restaurant.

67-71 Canning Beach Road

Applecross, Western Australia

website: www.rafflesperth.com.au

Gucce in Applecross

hello is anyone still reading this blog?

yes i am in the middle of my internship and the longer working hours, hustling bustling of a big city is taking a toll on me. i have no time to blog, shop, hang out etc.

but i found some time today and i dont have to bring work home (who the hell ots during internship!?!) so i can blog! i've totally forgot what i've eaten but i remember the taste!

went to gucce at applecross

(need to cut the long story short as it is a rat race again tomorrow!)

Red Ferrari - $14

what a refreshing and fruity cocktail. i don't drink much but i really like the taste of this, could easily finish it

Martini - $14

oooo im starting to love martinis too!

 

Tasting Plate

this was alright, the combination was good, food was fresh, nothing spectacular though.

Garlic Pizza

the base was handmade, it was so fluffy and light, and the garlic seasoning was just nice, not overwhelming. please order this!!

their pizzas are awesome

this was some seafood pasta, it was good too. tossed with olive oil and garlic, with heaps of fresh seafood.

Tiramisu

I enjoed the dessert too!

what a wonderful meal and good for people living in south of the river, plenty of free parking too.

Rating: 4.5/5

93169311

36 Ardross St

Applecross

Perth - Spice Cafe

Decided to drop by Spice Cafe for a quick lunch in Myaree. This cafe is quite new and is a good place for a casual cheap meal. They serve malaysian/singaporean cuisine and the owner is very friendly.

Teh Tarik

I love teh tarik! It is a rich milk tea with lots of froth at the top.

Nasi Briyani with Chicken

This was really good, the side dishes went really well with the fragrant nasi briyani. The curry was delicious, and the chicken was very tender.

Mee Siam

I havent had mee siam for a few years already, this really brought back childhood memories. This bowl of meesiam was yummy, it had the sweet and sour tangy taste, and tasted just like the ones I had tried in Singapore!

This is a small cafe and it's great for a quick lunch! They serve really good potato/sardine curry puffs as well and I finished it before I could even take a picture of it.

Rating: 4/5

Location: Hulme Court, Myaree

Perth - Sala Thai and Madmonk

Met up with friends a while back for dinner at Sala Thai in Fremantle. This is only my second time at Sala Thai and I think they serve really good and authentic Thai food.

Reservation is strongly recommended as they are often fully booked.

The interior of the restaurant is very spacious and it gives you an alfresco dining experience although it is indoors.

1) Gang Ped - Red Duck Curry with cherry tomatos and lyches - $27.00

2) Pad Thai - Thin Flat Rice Noodles with Beansprouts, Eggs, Chives, Peanuts and Prawns - $17.80

3) Pla Thod Sum Rods - Deep Fried Whole Fish Topped with Sweet & Spicy Tamarind Chilli Sauce- Market Price

4) Neua Yang Nam Tok - Grilled Marinated Beef served with Spicy Hot Sauce - $21

The duck curry was rich in flavours, really thick curry that went very well with the rice. I love the grilled beef although it is a really simple dish, the taste of the 'grill' was infused into the beef, and the sweet and tangy sauce brought out the flavours, it is one of my favourite dish! The Pad Thai was DIVINE with generous seafood ingredients. The last dish was the fried fish, which the staff offered to debone for us. We could taste the freshness of the fish as it was not overcooked. I think it was deep fried to perfection and the spicy hot sauce which covered the fish was heavenly.

We all enjoyed our dinner. It's obvious that Sala Thai used fresh and good quality ingredients to prepare their dishes which made every dish exquisite. One of the best Thai restaurants I've been to.

website: http://www.salathai.com.au/

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: 22 Norfolk St, Fremantle

Tel: 9335 7749

Went to Madmonk after dinner for a quick drink and some dessert.

(taken from the website) mild - lower alchol

3.5%, the mad monk mild is a light golden

lager with a fresh saaz hop aroma. crisp and

clean on the palate, the mild recently won

best reduced alcohol at the Perth Royal

Beer Show.

The beer was light and refreshing. Perfect for a cool summer night, there was a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste, i really liked their beers! They serve breakfast and dinner too.

Website: http://www.madmonk.com.au/

Location: 33 South Terrace, Fremantle, Western Australia

+08 9336 3100

Perth - Aubergine

Weekend is here again, and I was thrilled to go cafe hunting again! Trying out new cafes on Saturday/Sunday morning is starting to be a routine for me, and I look forward to the weekend because of that! 

With the convenience of an internet, finding a nice cafe is just a click away. I came across Aubergine and it caught my attention because it is owned by the previous owner of Oriels Cafe, which used to be my favourite hangout before the new management took over.

The cafe was very spacious with a lot of tables and chairs so finding a seat on a Saturday morning was easy. Aubergine exudes a laidback and casual feeling. The service was really fast and efficient. I got the feeling from the happy staff that this place is very well managed which explained the cheerfulness.

Order of the day:

Chai Latte

Eggs Benny with Ham - $15.50

Breakfast Sandwich - $14.50

The Chai Latte was rich in flavour and the cinnamon taste was strong. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which had bacon, grilled tomato, rocket leaves and a sunny side up. The toast was crispy and FRESH unlike the stale overcooked hard bread that most cafes have. This toast was awesome, soft on the inside but lightly fried and crispy on the outside. My partner and I were very impressed with the food.

Aubergine Cafe was very dog friendly as well. Owners sit outside and have their breakfast with their four legged friends beside them! I watch with envy at how well behaved their pooches are, unlike my dogs! The owner loves dogs as well, I saw him come out to pat the dogs outside, and even give them treats! Such a nice friendly guy, no wonder his staff is so cheerful and the customers all look very happy too.

I strongly recommend this cafe which serves good food and coffee!

Rating: 4.5/5

Aubergine Gourmet Foods - 231 South Terrace, South Fremantle

Perth - Cioccolato

Since school has started, I had some spare time in between lectures to catch up with friends (which then made me skip my lectures because I was having too much fun!)

Same thing happened this day. I was supposed to meet my friend for a quick cup of coffee before my lecture, but I ended up spending half the day with her. She introduced me to Cioccolato which is well-known among coffee lovers.

The cafe is situated in Applecross, Ardross street where there are a few cafes lined up beside each other. I did my research on this place before I went (dedicated food blogger, no?) and some people claimed that they serve the best coffee! To an avid coffee-lover/addict, this was music to my ears.

My usual choice of coffee - latte, and a carrot and walnut cake.

The latte came in a tall glass (i ordered the large one) and the taste was different to other lattes. It is difficult to describe but there is a stronger coffee taste to it, yet it is subtle and not overwhelming. The cakes all look homemade, and there are a lot of gluten-free and organic choices. The Carrot and Walnut cake was moist and fresh. It went perfectly with the latte.

Wildberry Tart

This was my friend's order, and I quote "you've got to try this, it is seriously good!" Again, the homemade tart tasted really fresh, and you could tell that they used good quality ingredients for their products. The tart was rich in flavour but not too sweet, it was delish.

I would recommend this place for coffee and cakes. I don't think they open for dinner, so please call to confirm! You can even bring your pets if you sit outside.

Rating: 4.25/5

Location: 31 Ardross St

Applecross WA 6153

(08) 9364 2284

Perth- Roxby Bar & Grill

I decided to go the Roxby Bar and Grill for a try as I often drive past it and it is always crowded. Crowded restaurants are a sign that the food must be good right?

Tucked along a corner of South Street (O'Connor) Roxby is a fairly big restaurant. It has a spacious alfresco area and the interior is really big! It serves Thai food and western food as well. It has a bar and a big dining hall. There is also a large projector showing sports at the background, good to keep your boyfriend entertained and pretend he's listening to you when u are talking.

I was a bit early for dinner, but when I ordered my food, all the tables were full.

You get to choose the type of curry or sauce you want, then choose what kind of meat you want it to go with. The staff was very friendly and service was really quick. They also had a range of Western Food (like fish and chips etc) 

For appetizers:

Golden Bag - $9.50

There were so cute and they were freshly fried. It has a meat and vegetable filling and they tasted good.

Tom Kha Gau - $8.50

I think it is overpriced for a small bowl of soup but this is the standard price for Thai food in australia. The portion might be small but this coconutmilk-based soup came packed with seafood and vegetables. It was tasty and rich in flavour.

Steam Rice - $3 per serve!

I did not like the fact that I had to pay $3 for star-shaped rice.

For Mains:

Cashew nut with Chicken - $21

The chicken and vegetables made a very good combination with the yummy sauce.

What is this swan-shaped thingie? They are so creative in their presentation :)

Hor Mok Talay ( Seafood with Green Curry Sauce ) - $24.00

The green curry sauce was really thick. The serving of the seafood was generous and we had lots of prawns, scallops, squid and fish. I found the sauce a bit too thick but it was still a pleasant dish.

Overall the food was average and not as "authentic" as other Thai restaurants. However, the lively and casual atmosphere of the restaurant made dining here a fun experience. Next time I might try their 'grilled' western food instead as the Thai food was not that spectacular. The Thai food here was also too pricey for my liking.

The big signboard contains all the relevant information of the restaurant.

Rating 3.5/5

Location: 398 South Street, O'Connor WA 6165

Perth - Deli Chicchi at Ardross St

Had Thursday off work so I can study and catch up with my lectures. Instead, I went to meet one of my closest friend from uni for lunch and coffee. this smart girl here has answers to everything just graduated from law school. She's leaving Perth next month and will be going to canada next year to travel and work! i will miss u, and hopefully if i dont spend all my money on food i will go visit u!

we had lunch at Sundays Everyday where i ordered my teriyaki chicken udon with the chicken separated again.. i will never get sick of that dish

The rain was pouring down heavily so our initial plan of going for some beer changed to going to a cafe for hot coffee. Why do I always feel like having coffee and snuggling under a blanket whenever it is raining?

This is my mocha (sg mff's fav coffee) with a small glass of dark chocolate chips at the side.


We sat outside with our coffee and cupcakes and chatted over the faint sound of the rain.

had to order a cupcake as there were no cupcakes at home and i was craving for one very badly.
this was my friend's cupcake. Their cupcakes really remind me of what i baked before! i love Deli Chicchi's selection of cakes as they are all baked freshly and looks home-made, which gives you this very cosy feeling when you have coffee here.

Rating: 4/5 -because it is a really nice and cosy cafe. There were people who brought their dogs with them, i want to bring my dogs to a cafe too! I have not tried that before because I dont want to be chased out with 2 dogs held on one hand, and another hand holding my coffee and cupcake! I should try and see how my dogs react, i know for sure they will be wagging their tails and jumping on strangers because they are such attention seekers.

Location: Ardross St, Applecross

then we went to good grocers to look at the overpriced groceries which blended in with the richer Applcross suburb. I heard it was opened by my former employer and they just take their goods from *** and marked it up, this is from a company who emphasizes on supporting locals and providing better service to the local community.

with their exorbitant prices, i could still find a few cheaper stuff to buy.bought the white chocolate apple $1.99 which sounds delicious but does not taste as good as it sounds -- someone finished it without giving me a bite :(