M's Food Find #41

Got a text message from Sam R. a couple of weeks back saying Chiara is going to be back in town! I missed the last one she was here so I was NOT going to miss this one. After getting Kath to say yes, we planned for a Wednesday night out last week for drinks and dinner catching up.

Ended up at the Generous Squire pub at the other end of Shafto Lane. Rather near the Burger Bistro. We were asked for ID and stamped. Goodness me. I thought I was dressed very maturely. It is a compliment I guess. Hahaha! I wore the Bardot dress in Mayy's Closet #1 and Shoestopper #1. Felt invincible with the bangs and eyeliner. Allow me some narcissism here.

Anyway on to the food, we eventually decided to stay on at the Squire for dinner. We were all having drinks and catching nicely anyway. With a food menu spread out in front of us, we didnt really need to break the good vibes up. After all, pub grub in Perth is actually good! So I didn't feel like I was being shortchanged or anything. And the Squire is such a nice business people vibe place. Pretty nice and sophisticated. I like it.

I ordered a special not on the regular menu: the tasting plate. Yes, that amazing looking spread there was all for me alone. And it only costs me AUD20. I thought it was so well worth it and just simply, really awesome. For lack of a better word. Oh and so generous too.

There were 2 big arborio rice balls which were very nicely done. The rice was nicely cooked through and held together. The flavours were just nice and sort of felt like egg fried rice/risotto. The salt and pepper calamari rings are quite the STARS on the plate. Very lightly battered and you can still actually see the calamari rings. Sweetness there with a hint of salt. So good. You have to try it to believe it. The vegetable frittata is quite measly and abit too mushy for my liking. But I will not complain further. I had 2 rather big battered fish instead of one because I don't eat beef and I traded in the beef skewers for it. The fish size was like any ordinary fish and chips' fish. So it is such a bargain really at AUD20 for the amount of food and the quality.

Cannot wait till I can go back for it! Anyway, my companions also had dinner. Chiara and husband ordered a tasting plate to share. Yes yes, they shared and I had one to myself. Whatevs. Maddy had the pizza which was good I suppose since she finished it. Sam R. had the lamb rump which I initially wanted and it sure looks yummy. Huge portions though.

We finished up dinner leisurely and a lot of laughter in between. I finally bid goodbye at 9pm and walked back to my car alone. Past King Street and all the lovely shops. Along the cobbled stones walkway. Feeling like I am the only one in the world and oh so oooo-la-la pretty. Yes, I am just being honest. Took a few photos I thought I would share.

At Zomp. It is like playground for women. Wheeeee.

And more...spot the leopard prints one I wanted.

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

Past Linney's and saw this cute set! Awwww, look at the elaborate roses. Wow. I would like one of those please. LOL.

And I walked past Louis Vuitton and surprised they were open. And then I saw a sign saying it is a private function. Wow. Wish I could have snucked in. So pretentious, me. LOL. Alas. Only a lowly commoner. HAHAHA.

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

M's Food Find #33

I got a facebook wall post from Miss Kath Chiu saying she dreamt of me texting her. So I texted her and made her dream come true. The end result: organising a catch up over burgers with Mis Chiu and Mr Ferragamo-Burberry himself. We chose The Burger Bistro, Shafto Lane (they also have an outlet in Leederville) for that wonderful dinner night out on Tuesday. Unfortunately, I completely sparsed out and forgot to take photos of the entrance. Nevertheless, I remembered my duty to blog when I sat down in the bistro with Kath. It is not a big restaurant but I think that's the way I like it. Off the wall, cosy and just all about the food and company.

The accolades! Menu on the wall, order at the counter. Minimal fuss. I have been here once before last year and discovered it quite accidentally. Fell in love with it ever since and have been wanting to head back. Got my wish finally.

We eventually moved to a table at the back because someone started smoking outside and we hated the smell. Eventually Sam arrived looking very put together as usual. Let's get to the burgers already!!!

That's my burger for the night, Mr Saigon which is the bistro's only pork burger. Filled with fresh raw herbs and veggies like any Vietnamese cuisine. I really liked the tender pork and fresh veggies. It balances the meat very well with that hint of Vietnamese flavour. There is a Miss Saignon burger which is just a chicken patty instead of pork.

I am not a fan of the healthy buns because it is too chewy for my liking. I stick to my McDonald's fillet o fish buns as a favourite bun, especially when it's piping hot and soft. OKAYYYY. we are NOT talking about Macca's. Let's go on to the BEST THING ON THE MENU here. In my opinion of course.

The chips/fries. The thick cut chips are so wonderfully salted and battered. Oh the softness and bite. I could eat the whole big bowl but I only ordered a small serve to go. It costs you AUD2.80. There is complimentary water so I decided to be healthy and stick to water. My meal costs me AUD 18.30. Do the math yourself please and you will know how much Mr. Saigon will cost you.

I really cannot emphasize enough HOW GOOD THE CHIPS ARE. omg. Better than shopping. THERE. I said it. I don't regret it and I will NOT take it back.

That's Kath's beef burger. I don't know which one she ordered but she sure was happy with it.

That's Sam's chicken burger and he ordered small serve of chips as well.

Just so you know, we all cleaned our plates up nicely. The burgers were of the right size and not crazy big so much that it puts you right off. I had the lamburghini (lamb burger) during my first trip there. It was good too. I can never make up my mind. NEVER. It usually takes me awhile. Anyway, the sad thing is the bistro only opens Mondays to Fridays, but till pretty late which is good I guess. The three of us sat there till closing, so much to catch up. It feels like we see each other all the time. Gotta start being sociable and plan monthly or bi-monthly or tri-monthly catch ups. I cancelled on a couple of past meetups with Sam, Maddy, Kerren and Chiara last year and I feel terrible. Its always insane bad luck that I just dont feel well on that day and I have to let them know so last minute. Sighs. NEVER MIND. Its a new year and I am so happy we all met on one of the best trips I will ever have. Sam, if you are reading this, LET's MAKE BALI HAPPEN! I am so excited.

And because the both of them were pretty excited about making it to the blog, so here's a photo of my dinner companions and I.

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

Till my next food find, Mayy xo