When Karrinyup’s new-look precinct launched in 2021, it brought with it a wave of hospitality openings, with some of WA’s leading names unveiling highly anticipated venues. Fast forward a few years and things have only gotten better in the Karrinyup restaurant, bar and cafe scene.
Spanning two dining precincts — The West Deck and The Cafe Terrace — these Karrinyup restaurants and cafes aren’t just a pit stop between shopping sprees, but have become destinations in their own right.
Overwhelmed by all the options? We’ve got you. From dumplings and ramen to authentic Italian or a smooth latte, this essential guide from the team at WA Good Food Guide is here to help.
Here are the best Karrinyup restaurants, bars, cafes and more.
Ciao Dandy
Dandelion has said goodbye to its much-loved Modern Asian dishes, making way for Ciao Dandy’s coastal Italian flavours. The summer pop-up is here for a good time with bright, bold interiors and an irresistible spritz menu made with balmy evenings in mind.
The Pink Gin Spritz, crafted with their own Fine & Dandy berry gin from the in-house distillery, prosecco, pampelle and grapefruit soda, is a must-try.
On the food menu, the tiger prawns poached in tomato sugo are as juicy as they are flavoursome, the handmade pastas are fresh and if you’re looking for something sweet, it’s got to be the tiramisu cannoli.
Ciao Dandy
Little Laika
Find the best coffee in Karrinyup at Little Laika. From the team behind Laika in Lathlain, Little Laika is located on the West Deck, offering up a side of fresh air with your caffeine hit — just what the doctor ordered to break up a big day of shopping.
If you need to fuel up, the pancake and bacon stack or the brisket benny are always crowd-pleasers. And keep an eye out for their ever-changing specials — think Biscoff’ee lattes for Christmas, green pesto muffins for Halloween and truffle scrambled eggs for truffle season.
Authentic Bites
Authentic Bites Dumpling House has been a Perth icon since opening in Northbridge and its Karrinyup outpost is dishing up all the dishes you know and love.
The pork buns are fluffy, the pan-fried dumplings are crispy and the xiao long bao are just the right amount of juicy. Meanwhile, the pork and prawn wontons in spicy sauce are an absolute standout. Trust us — you won’t want to share.
Super Tetsudo
Super Tetsudo is Perth’s most popular sushi train, and for good reason. Get in early to nab a seat by the train so you can feast on whatever catches your eye as it passes by. If you prefer to order your dishes fresh, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the 20-something-page-long menu.
From scallop sashimi and mackerel aburi to sushi tacos and chicken katsu, there’s something for the most adventurous diners and those who prefer familiar flavours.
Super Tetsudo
Nourish + Feed
Whether you’re looking for a light and fresh lunch or a wholesome snack, Nourish + Feed has you covered. Choose from a range of salads, acai bowls, wraps and toasties for lunch, or grab a smoothie to slurp down on the run.
If you’re in a rush, check out the cabinet for a range of raw snacks that taste more indulgent than healthy.
Super Souper Ramen
Super Souper Ramen certainly lives up to its name. Expect authentic ramen crafted with care — think 8-hour tonkatsu broth and house-made dashi — combined with some special dishes to keep you on your toes. Miso ramen gelato, anyone?
We’re particularly fond of the tan-tan, a dry-style ramen served with house-made sesame and peanut sauce.
There’s also gyoza, donburi and plenty of sides if you’re not in the mood for ramen.
Priestess by Voodoo Coffee
Located in The Loop, Priestess comes to us from the creators of Pretzel and Raine Square’s Voodoo Coffee. While the Voodoo heritage is clear, Priestess is a light and inviting space compared with the moodier, more industrial original; the perfect place to ponder whether you really need those new shoes.
While coffee is the focus, Priestess serves a range of sweet treats and other pastry items to enjoy alongside your flat white. Light bites include ham and cheese croissants, toasties and baguettes. Or, pick a bagel and add your choice of topping such as smoked salmon with jalapeño cream cheese, or perhaps Canadian maple butter for a sweeter experience.
Hermanos en Tacos
Hermanos en Tacos is the sister restaurant to Mount Lawley Tex-Mex favourite Hermanos en Cantina. The fresh, fast, friendly theme continues here in this fully-licensed casual diner.
Portions are substantial and the flavours punchy, whether you choose the 12-hour slow-cooked beef brisket, a plate of nachos or one of the twenty varieties of taco (we recommend the blackened fish and shrimp). Refreshingly, the salsas in each dish are as much the star as the fillings, and there’s clearly a lot of thought and scope behind the menu.
Unsurprisingly, margaritas and a growing selection of tequilas are available to add to the fun.
Viet Hoa
Viet Hoa will transport you to the night markets of Hoi An, with all the flavour and colour.
Soft and sensuous rice paper rolls come crammed with dazzlingly fresh lettuce, crumbed fish, cucumber, grated carrot and avocado. They’re a meal on their own but there’s plenty more, and Chinese influence comes to the forefront too.
Try a mixed plate from the bain marie where $15 plates are piled high with the likes of satay chicken, colourful stir-fried veg, beef with black bean sauce and slippery rice noodles. There’s oodles of choice, but overlook the roast duck at your peril.
Good Company
The Three Pound Group (The Camfield, The Stables, The Reveley and The Elford) chose the perfect name for their pub. With neighbours like Ciao Dandy, Good Company certainly lives up to the billing. And while it might be more than a stone’s throw from the ocean, it has beach bar stamped all over it.
Head to the West Deck for woodfired pizza, wagyu beef burgers and chicken schnitzel paired down with a Feral Biggie Juice on tap. (Or you can always branch out with premium Ruinart at $200 a bottle or a skin-contact rosé from Amelia Park.)
Cocktails come in three sizes – virgin, cocktail and giant – while the pizza oven churns out puffy, billowing beauties with fior di latte playing foil to a range of flavourful toppings. There’s kingfish crudo, too – a bracing starter with blood orange vinaigrette and toasted nori powder. Right on trend, and spot on in execution.
Thuggs Fried Chicken
If you want the Nashville version of fried chicken – and a side serve of hip-hop – Thuggs is your go-to. Go hungry. Go on a day when you are not worried about carb intakes. And leave room for the loaded fries. While the names of the burgers and the cool-dude backdrop bring on a wry smile, the choices are all about serious comfort food.
The challenge is to munch your way through a Busta Double burger – two slabs of buttermilk-fried chicken between pillowy soft buns, and a smattering of pickles and Thuggs’ own mayo. And, just in case you were wondering, they do have vegan and gluten-free options.
Thuggs Fried Chicken
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