The Best Asian Restaurants in Perth for a Flavour Explosion

As Western Australia is just a short flight away from Southeast Asia, it’s only natural that we have a natural affinity with the exotic flavours of the East.

Ranging from Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese and Indonesian, Perth's diverse culinary scene invites diners on an exciting, flavour-packed journey, traversing between fine dining favourites to cheap and cheerful gems.

Here are our top picks of the best Asian restaurants in Perth. 

Lotus 

Lotus has got to be one of Perth’s most beautiful restaurant spaces. Daytime dining is filled with bright, natural light and dining at night features sparkling chandelier lights from the towering ceilings. The restaurant celebrates Southeast Asian flavours, with an elevated fusion menu that’s designed to be shared and savoured with your favourite people.

521 Beaufort Street, Highgate 

Bam Bam Boo 

Bam Bam Boo offers a delightful array of Chinese favourites, including dim sum, dumplings, noodles, and BBQ dishes. With a focus on delicious, affordable, and healthy home-styled cuisine, this is one of the best Asian restaurants in Perth that promises a flavourful dining experience that won't break the bank. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere is just the crispy prawn wonton on top!

25/140 William Street, Perth 

5 Howtree Place, Floreat

Lucy Luu

Adventurous​ ​Asian fusion ​share plates, ​playful cocktails, a premium wine list and all of the good times await at Lucy Luu. Think kingfish sashimi with chilli lemongrass vinegar, spiced wagyu beef skewers and leek and togarashi, crispy barramundi with lime coriander salsa, and truffled fried rice alongside a cherry bitters and sakura sour and Stargazer riesling. 

This is one of the best Asian restaurants in Perth that also offers a bottomless brunch. Book a ‘Get Loose with Lucy’ session to indulge in the most delicious of dumplings and mains, including soft shell crab salad, spiced coconut beef cheek, or pork belly on zucchini fritters with kimchi salad, paired, of course, with an endless flow of wine, beer or specialty cocktails.

The fun, quirky, and super-welcoming vibe makes Lucy Luu a beloved Asian-fusion eatery, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your weekend brunch or weekly dinner bingo card. 

148 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn

Miss Mi 

Turn up the heat at award-winning Miss Mi. Charred, caramelised, smoked and scorched, Miss Mi takes you on a journey that pays homage to the traditional art of the Asian grill, as well as the diverse flavours of the continent.   

Impress your date or family with their seasonal menu, or just say ‘Choose Mi’ and the talented team will do all of the hard work for you.

You might start with elevated street snacks and other house-made curiosities before indulging in share-style heroes like WA grilled prawns with tamarind curry, roast duck with mandarin duck jus or their signature lamb ribs with Szechuan glaze, pickled red cabbage and garlic crumb.

Decadent desserts include black sesame mousse with house made sesame ice cream, yuzu gel and spiced tuille. 

Novotel Perth, 388 Murray Street, Perth 

Chilli Panda 

Industrial-chic environs and a focus on spicy Hunan dishes await at this top-notch Chinese restaurant in Perth. 

Chilli Panda's airy and welcoming space can be found in the CBD, a modern and peaceful setting to indulge in the city’s best Hunan dishes. Comforting classics are where it's at, from mapo tofu and scrambled eggs with tomato (trust us on this one) to Hunan-style fried chicken, spicy and soupy noodles, and the masterpiece that is their umami-packed black fungus and pork dish. 

The restaurant also boasts a friendly team that are passionate about the delicious food they serve - which you know is always a good thing. 

2/137 Newcastle Street, Perth

PhatLon

Perth's first Vietnamese style tapas bar, PhatLon is one of the best new bars and restaurants in Perth offering both impeccable cocktails and dining to match. It's stemmed from one family's desire to bring this unique dining atmosphere and ambience to one of Perth's most diverse neighbourhoods - and we cannot get enough!

Tuck into share plates like crab, prawn and shitake mushroom lace spring rolls and the tantalising beef wrapped in betel leaf, as you sip happily upon a refreshing lychee sours, or an indulgent Henny (read: Hennessey) coffee martini. Brimming with KAI rum, Hennessey cognac, creme de cacao, Vietnamese coffee and a condensed milk foam, it packs a mighty caffeinated punch. 

2/106 Oxford Street, Leederville 

Lucky Chan's Laundry + Noodlebar

Lucky Chan's Laundry & Noodlebar is Australia's 1st crowdfunded restaurant & home to the world's only rotating themed rooftop bar. So you can expect the unexpected even before you wander through a faux laundry leading to the long ground-floor bar. You'll also be entering a world of Asian fusion dining at this multi-level eatery, where cocktails flow and mouth-watering aromas of Asian street food meet a contemporary approach to dining. Think Asian fusion; fluffy baos, spicy and aromatic bowls of noodles, handmade dumplings (including a bespoke jackfruit variety), even cheeseburger spring rolls. Be sure to head up to the rooftop bar afterwards, for bubble tea cocktails and good times galore. 

311 William Street, Northbridge

Nobu 

It almost goes without saying that Perth’s Nobu is up there on any list of Perth’s best Asian restaurants. It’s one of Perth’s priciest Japanese restaurants by far, but dining at Nobu is an experience in itself. On the menu is some of the freshest sashimi you’ll ever taste, and a must-try black cod with Den miso dish that has become a cult favourite. 

Crown Metropol Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

Munchy Monk

If you love dumplings as much as we do, you'll simply love Munchy Monk. Hand wrapped dumplings with the freshest of fillings are Munchy's bread and butter, so be sure to order as many of their juicy, flavour-packed delights as you can! The famous vegetarian dumplings and Thai chicken dumplings are not to be missed, as are classics like fried pork and cabbage and steamed pork and prawn. There's also a wicked wonton selection, plus tasty sides like shallot pancakes, shiitake and pork Shanghai Shao Mai, and fried glutinous rice sticks. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and topped with furikake; they're completely addictive!

7/189 William Street, Northbridge

Will St

Western Australians' have a stronger than most lived knowledge of the dining scene in Bali - it being such an easy and economical travel destination from Perth. Which means many are familiar with Bali trendy eateries Mama San and Sarong, and the chef-owner behind them - Will Meyrick, whose also behind his namesake restaurant here in Perth. Say hello to Will St, a 120-seater Asian inspired eatery packed with regional cuisine and local culture, and dishes inspired by Moroccan, Indian and trans-Asian cuisines.

Seafood and spice come together in spectacular fashion, with dishes like the Muslim-style goat nihari, char siew pork hock (which comes with a side of mandarin pancakes) and traditional desserts like black sticky rice.

If you enjoy a drink with a side of exclusivity, Will Meyrick and Running with Thieves have two collaborations only available at Will St - a silky-clean rice lager, and a gin infused with  juniper berries, green cardamom, and cubeb berries. Or, experiment with a creative Asian-inspired drink, like the peanut and miso washed whiskey, served with spent peanut praline shard. 

228 Carr Place, Leederville  

Double Rainbow Eating House 

Buzzing with vibrant energy and atmosphere, The Rechabite’s ground-floor restaurant, Double Rainbow, is a total delight. Serving up some of Perth’s tastiest Asian-inspired share plates, this is the perfect spot to grab dinner on a night out, or to linger over delicious cocktails, mouthwatering eats and catch-ups with friends. The sprawling venue features a funky rooftop space, so head on up there after dinner to continue the fun. 

 224 William Street, Perth  

Grand Orient

Refined Cantonese dining at the Grand Orient will have you rethinking Chinese cuisine. Drawing upon modern and authentic cooking techniques, The Melbourne Hotel’s signature restaurant has mastered the art of combining the flavours of the orient with local and international premium produce. Steamed barramundi, Patagonia toothfish, live WA lobster, wok-fried Angus beef, Atlantic live snow crab, green lip abalone and braised superior bird’s nest soup are just some of the starring ingredients on their extensive menu. The opulent décor compliments the menu with a luxe colour palette served with equally vibrant cocktails.

33 Milligan Street, Perth

Shui 

Shui is spicing up the food and drink scene in Subiaco. This mod-Asian eatery is buzzing with vibrant energy and serving up some seriously tasty Asian-inspired share plates, along with a delicious cocktail list. Menu stand-outs include the sesame prawn crumpets with black garlic aioli, and the cured kingfish spring rolls. There are a bunch of high tables under a covered patio that soak up the atmosphere of the bustling street outside, or you can opt for a table within the restaurant's beautifully designed interior. Either way, you’ll be coming back for more. 

12 Rokeby Road, Subiaco

My Bayon

A family business named after Siem Reap's Bayon temple (known as the smiling temple), My Bayon is a true testament to Cambodian food and culture, with a lot of love thrown in for extra measure. And it shows, with every dish that leaves the kitchen fuelled by authentic flavours and generations-old recipes. It's home cooking at it's best, Khmer style, with lashings of Thai and Vietnamese included. From sweet and sour dishes to delicately spiced curries, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

313 William Street, Northbridge

Louder Louder 

An unassuming Thai restaurant serving a range of Issan-Thai inspired classics and contemporary dishes, Louder Louder speaks volumes with its fresh, fun and flavourful approach. The menu is expansive and best shared amongst friends and family, with their signature massaman beef rib curry and slow cooked pork knuckle both must-try. Add to your order the steamed whole barramundi with chilli, garlic and lime, a spicy Tom Yum hot pot, piled high Pad Thai and spicy raw prawn salad, and make sure to try on of their delectable mango and sticky rice cocktails. Delicious doesn't even begin to cover it; do we need to say it any louder, LOUDER for the people in the back? 

47 Lake Street, Northbridge

Long Chim Perth

Meaning ‘come and taste,’ Long Chim invites Perth diners to the streets of Bangkok with its tasty dishes under the watchful eye of celebrity chef David Thompson. The very man himself makes appearances from time to time, not that many diners notice as they’re too busy wiping their brows – some dishes should come with a warning about the explosion of flavours, thankfully soothed with a selection of tropical cocktails.

All the excitement of Thailand is served on the plate along with some surprises like the Sour Orange Curry of fish. Situated in the basement of the State Buildings, you’re surrounded by street art to match what many declare is Perth’s best Thai street food. 

Basement of the State Buildings, corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace, Perth 

Furaibo Izakaya Bar & Restaurant

Famed for their signature Tabasaki Chicken dish, Furaibo is a modern take on the Japanese tapas bars often found in the laneways of Tokyo known as izakaya. The extensive menu includes over 30 sushi and sashimi combinations and 35 yakitori sticks (kushiyaki) with high-end ingredients like Wagyu and scallops cooked over charcoal. Situated in the refurbished Royal Hotel and part of the Raine Square complex in the heart of the city, make sure you book a spot on the balcony to enjoy the passing parade below with a sake or cocktail in one hand, and chopsticks in the other.  

Raine Square, 300 Murray Street, Perth 

Uncle Billy’s Chinese Restaurant

Uncle Billy's is a Perth institution attracting punters in the know for authentic Chinese cuisine and revellers craving refined late-night munchies until 4.00am. Located in a back alley of Northbridge’s Chinatown, it’s as though you’ve entered a portal and landed in bustling Hong Kong. With hundreds of dishes catering to Western palates, there are many adventurous options too such as quail, pig stomach or small intestines catering to those full of Dutch courage compliments of the many nearby libations. 

Chinatown, Shop 9, 66 Roe Street, Northbridge 

Lola’s Filipino Diner 

Anyone who has travelled to the Philippines will recount stories of enjoying adobo (marinated meat) and liempo (grilled pork belly). All excellent choices at Lola’s Filipino Diner, but the fried chicken is only what KFC can aspire to be, made to order in a mix of secret herbs and spices and is served with house-made gravy and silky garlic rice. Also on the menu is the crowd-pleasing Boodle Fight, designed to be shared with a selection of dishes off the menu served directly onto the table atop banana leaves. Get ready to dig in at this Vic Park diner; although compact, what it lacks in size is more than compensated for in flavour and fun. 

8/885 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park 

Northbridge Chinese Restaurant

From the moment you step into the hustle at the generically sounding Northbridge Chinese Restaurant, you can’t help but be swept up in the chaos. As trolleys careen by teeming with steaming yum cha and touting waitresses, you’ll undoubtedly order way more steamed and pan-fried dumplings, deep-fried chilli squid tentacles and glutinous rice with steamed chicken than you probably should. But that’s half the fun, right? Yum cha means ‘to drink tea,’ which is free flowing along with freshly squeezed juices. 

26 Roe Street, Northbridge 

Viet Hoa Chinese Vietnamese Restaurant 

This family-run restaurant has had a loyal following since opening approximately 40 years ago. Situated on a prime corner block in the heart of Northbridge, they cater well to those hankering for a taste of China and Vietnam, especially their handmade noodles and duck roasted in-house. Many rave about the roast duck noodle soup, rice paper rolls and Hainanese chicken rice. It’s always busy but somehow they always manage to find you a spot, plus it’s BYO making it a fun and well-priced meal any time, day or night.   

1/329 William Street, Perth 

Good Fortune Roast Duck House 

It is indeed anyone’s good fortune who dines on the Peking duck or BBQ pork at the Good Fortune Roast Duck House. They’ve even managed to make long beans indulgent by frying them in mince pork and garlic. With roast ducks hanging in the windows, if you can’t decide what to order off the extensive menu, rest assured you can’t go wrong with anything featuring their signature boneless duck or suckling pig, or opt for a banquet and leave yourself in their capable hands. Conveniently located in Northbridge and East Victoria Park, our tip is to order extra for leftovers the following day. 

354 William Street, Northbridge; 884 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park 

Tonic and Ginger 

Indulge in the vibrant flavours of South East Asian fusion cuisine at Tonic and Ginger, housed in the historic Fremantle Old Synagogue. With seating for 120 guests across two levels, the menu is designed for sharing, featuring a tantalising array of hot, sour, salty, and sweet dishes. From freshly shucked oysters to Korean fried chicken wings, each dish promises a culinary adventure. Can't decide? Opt for the Feed Me menu and let the talented chefs surprise you. Complement your meal with gin and tonic cocktails or West Australian wines for a truly unforgettable dining experience.  

The Old Synagogue, 92 South Terrace, Fremantle 

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