The stretch of Albany Highway through Victoria Park has long been home to many of Perth’s best restaurants, from Le Marrakech to Good Fortune Roast Duck House.
It’s a pocket of Perth where indie artists and writers brush elbows with ravenous food enthusiasts, each looking for a bubble tea, a meal, or a late-night read from local bookstore Crow Books.
If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Victoria Park, here are our top picks.
The Best Dumpling Restaurants in Victoria Park
Juicy Bao Bao
Juicy Bao Bao in Victoria Park brings the familiar Chinese dumplings from their flagship Northbridge branch down to Victoria Park. Find any combination of pork, pork and prawn, chives and chicken—all wrapped like a present and ready to be dipped into soy sauce with a dash of vinegar. Then there are the pan-fried chicken and prawn dumplings with crisp bases, satisfyingly crunchy and just as tasty. Of course, the xiao long baos, with their pleated tops are as juicy as they are flavoursome. Whether steamed, pan-fried or boiled, each dumpling is stuffed to the brim—maximising flavour and value.
Unit 2/786 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
Momo Planet
If you haven’t eaten a momo—a Nepalese dumpling—you’re missing out on one of life’s great pleasures. While the chicken and the vegetable momos at Momo Planet are tenderly cooked and carefully pleated, there’s nothing quite like the joy of eating their buffalo momo under the colourful red, blue, white and green prayer flags. Each momo is served with golbheda ko achar—a tangy, mild tomato chutney—and can be steamed, fried or prepared in johl (a light gravy). With a large communal dining space and local artists playing live music on weekends, Momo Planet is more than just momos; it captures the tapestry of art and food that sits at the soul of Victoria Park.
315-317 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
Momo Planet
857 Dumplings Plus
For those craving a quick dumpling hit, look no further than 857 Dumplings Plus. Yes, you’ll get your usual pan-fried chive and pork dumplings and wontons slathered in an addictive peanut and sesame sauce, but there’s also bright pink spicy ‘hot pot’ xiao long baos. There’s chilli oil for those chasing the heat, but the drawcard is the speedy service and the range of starters and sides—from perennial dim sum favourites like salt and pepper squid tentacles, to spicy and sour shredded potatoes (a cold relief in the heat of summer) to crisp fried chicken.
857 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
The Best Noodle Restaurants in Victoria Park
Yip Au
Zhu sheng noodles made using the traditional method of pressing dough rhythmically under a bamboo pole—are being preserved under the skilful hands of the Wong family at Yip AU. The menu leans Malaysian, with two main noodle widths: thick or thin. For hot summer lunches, opt for the ‘dry’ option, where the noodles come mixed in a bowl with oyster and dark soy sauce. To warm up on cool evenings, opt for the soup style and be rewarded with noodles swimming in an umami broth. It’s not just about the noodles at Yip—the glistening sides of rose duck and spicy beef rendang deserve a mention, as do the condiments—with a sambal that’s spiked with belachan, a funky fermented shrimp paste that’s essential to any good sambal.
915 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Qin Lanzhou Beef Noodles
In a nod to inclusive and accessible noodles for the community, Qin’s Lanzhou Noodles has two branches in Victoria Park. The original store serves their signature beef noodles, with hand-pulled noodles that come in over seven widths, plus an additional gluten free option. Further down Albany Highway is the Halal store which dishes out the same spicy, gleaming red-oiled signature beef noodle, but with Halal-certified meat. The broth may start clear when it arrives at your table, but once you stir in the chilli oil and the flash of green spring onions floating at the top of your bowl, you’ll be treated to a slightly spicy, strongly savoury broth that will have you coming back no matter the season.
873 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Qin Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Felix Hong Kong Rice Noodle
There’s more than meets the eye to rice noodles. It’s all about the slippery smoothness and the variety of toppings you decide to stack your bowl with. Thankfully at Felix Hong Kong Rice Noodle, you can top your noodles to your heart’s content—choose from pork tripe, mince, clam, fish skin and prawns. Whatever you pick, the milky broth will have you dropping your chopsticks and draining the bottom of your bowl with abandon.
Shop 2/869 Albany Highway
The Best Japanese Restaurants in Victoria Park
Kuza Urban Japanese
Run by owner and chef Alex Ma, Kuza Urban Japanese brings the spirit of Izakaya-style dining to life. The focus is on fresh produce, prepared simply with innovative Japanese techniques. Dishes are made to share—think sashimi, smoky grilled skewers, and perfectly crisp tempura. With a lively atmosphere and a welcoming team, Kuza is all about embracing the fun, social side of Japanese dining.
393 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
Katzu Katzu
Katsu is king at Katzu Katzu. Chef Sean (ex-Nobu) has taken his fine dining experience and re-directed it into the crisp and crunchy art of katsu. Katsu, at its heart, is deceptively simple: a crumbed pork cutlet in panko breadcrumbs. This is where Katzu Katzu shines: with a crumb that isn’t too thick, a coating that sticks to the pork cutlet when fried, and with the best cuts of Berkshire pork from Beverley in Western Australia. Grind your own sesame seeds and then dip it in the housemade katsu sauce for the full experience.
861 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Hakata Gensuke
Hakata Gensuke takes ramen to the next level—with whip-fast service, online ordering and elbow-to-elbow shared tables. The tonkotsu broth hits all the characteristics of a perfect pork broth—rich but not too thick, flavoursome but not as to overpower the toppings, which include char siu, black fungus and a flavoured jammy egg among others. For the ramen veterans looking to try something new, go for the black tonkotsu broth—the slightly ominous blackish-brown broth being the best indicator for the savoury sesame and garlic kick of the noodles. The god fire broth is reserved for spice chasers with a heat level that will bring even the strongest chilli lovers to their knees.
850 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Hakata Gensuke
Best BBQ in Victoria Park
Kanpai Yakiniku
Kanpai Yakiniku offers Japanese BBQ without the hassle of smoke-infused clothing thanks to its top-of-the-line ventilation system. Get the buttery smooth, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of Japanese A5 Miyazaki beef to start, then continue with sides of Wagyu short rib and pork. It’s not all about meat though—the sashimi chef selection is a show stopper, bringing out an enormous plate of 25 chef-selected cuts of sashimi (expect salmon, tuna and whatever else is available that season) on a bed of ice. With so much choice, Kanpai Yakiniku is perfect for family reunions, catching up with friends or an extended office dinner.
280 Albany Highway, Victoria Park
SsamKorean BBQ
Korean BBQ, where the banchan (side dishes) are just as important as the meat sizzling on the hotplate. At Ssam, tables are set with generous servings of kimchi, plus a rotating selection of side dishes and vegetables—think sliced pumpkin, mushrooms, and more. You’ve got KBBQ staples, like the marinated LA beef ribs, pork jowl and ox tongue, while stews round out the menu. A fiery, red-orange budae jjigae is a winter favourite, while the crisp, golden kimchi pancake is a must-order year-round.
313 Albany Highway, Victoria Park
SsamKorean BBQ
Frank’s BBQ
It may look like an abandoned parking lot with a verandah, but Frank’s is a local icon in Victoria Park, slinging out Texan smokehouse meat to the Victoria Park faithful. While the 14 hour smoked beef brisket takes pride of place on the menu, there’s a suitably impressive list of sides to match—from Southern corn to potato salad to ranch-style beans. There are pork ribs, fall-off-your-fork pulled pork (also smoked for 14 hours) and beer-can chicken. If you insist on carbs with your meat, you can find all their meats in a burger or sandwiched in a toasted bun.
767 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
The Rest of the Best Restaurants in Victoria Park
Cosy Dels
It may not technically be in Victoria Park, but just a hop, skip and jump away in Lathlain, Cosy Del’s is the kind of place where you’ll want to linger over a glass of wine and savour the northern Italian dishes that let fresh, seasonal produce shine. Start with roasted pumpkin topped with silky Parmigiano Reggiano or smoky hibachi-fired ox tongue spiedino finished with an olive crumb and smoked honey. For mains, the pappardelle with beef cheek ragu delivers pure comfort, while the pillowy spinach and ricotta gnocchi is just as satisfying.
15 Lathlain Pl, Lathlain
Vivendi
By day, Modus Coffee is a bustling cafe, but come Friday and Saturday night, it transforms into Vivendi, a sleek pop-up wine bar bringing a touch of European-inspired elegance to Victoria Park. The seasonal menu of share plates is designed for indulgence—think kingfish crudo, crispy potatoes with crème fraîche and chives, and freshly made pasta, like the leek and guanciale rigatoni. For dessert, summer calls for Vivendi’s bombe Alaska with creamy pistachio gelato, seasonal fruits, and Italian meringue.
5/660 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
The Prophet Lebanese Restaurant
A Victoria Park institution since 2001, The Prophet has long been known for serving some of the best Lebanese food in Perth. Run by father-and-son duo Jihad and Christian Moussallem, the food here is consistently generous and packed with flavour. Expect all the classics—hommos, falafel, fried kibbeh, and kafte—but don’t miss the batinjan: thick-cut eggplant smothered in tahini sauce, sumac, and herbs.
907A Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
Dapur Van Java
Words like ‘homey’, ‘warm’ and ‘nostalgic’ might seem like cliches, but they seem particularly apt when describing the Indonesian fare served at Dapur Van Java, not in the least because the restaurant is located in a refurbished home along Leonard Street. The nasi campur Bali komplit is the place to start, with chicken, satay, egg, sambal and crackers—providing the textural symphony of crunch, and heat that’s characteristic of good Indonesian food. While the nasi goreng is flavourful, it’s the ikan bakar barramundi (a whole copper-brown grilled barramundi served with rice) and the iga bakar (grilled beef rips with rice and soup)—all served with a side of sambal—that’s worth the repeat visit. If their sambals have you hooked, your next stop will be down the road to Ria Ayam Penyet, which boasts Indonesian street food with four types of sambal to choose from.
1 Leonard Street, Victoria Park
Feeling inspired by Vic Park’s plethora of Asian cuisine? Check out our guide to the best Japanese restaurants in Perth and beyond.
