Top Perth Food Spots through the Eyes of a Traveller (Oct), Perth, Australia (B)

I’ve been in Western Australia for almost three months, and in that time I’ve been lucky enough to come across all sorts of delicious Perth food. These are my Top 5 Perth food highlights at the end of October, based purely on my dining experiences and what I’d recommend to other Perth visitors. This list will continue to expand as I munch my way round the city.

Apologies that the above picture is very much an action shot, but after the superbly named Galaktoboureko arrived for dessert, I was just too keen to test it out. “Semolina custard” may remind some people of gritty school dinners, but on this plate it was transformed into a subtle filling crowned with honey-glazed filo pastry. The different and delicious pudding maintained the high standard set throughout our meal; you’ll never go far wrong with spinach, leek and three-cheese pastries as a starter, but the mains were even better. Sausage and capsicums brought warm, comforting flavours, while slow-cooked lamb fell from the bone at the merest flick of a fork. Some terrific extra touches really underlined the quality: “whipped feta” was novel and excellent; beetroot yoghurt was as tasty as the meatballs it accompanied. Enjoying a feast in Brika’s laid-back al-fresco area feels like a mini-holiday, and I would highly recommend a visit. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).