Perth’s best Filipino restaurants
Filipino food hasn’t become quite as mainstream as many other cuisines in Perth, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a thriving community with some stellar Pinoy restaurants to delve into.
The MiMada Shop
Feel like some home-cooked Filipino flavours? The friendly folks and inviting vibes of The MiMada Shop will have you feeling like you’re at your friend’s place for dinner… Except that your friend makes the crispiest pork belly, tastiest empanadas, and fluffiest ensaymada.
40 Cumberland Way, Bassendean
Pala
One of the newer kids on the block for Perth Pinoy cuisine, Pala brings Filipino fusion flavours to brunch. Expect to find plenty of purple on the menu, with ube French toast, waffles with fried chicken and lattes – plus picture-perfect flower-scattered salads, adobo eggs benny and sinigang salmon.
91 Main Street, Osborne Park
Chibugan Corner
This pint-sized restaurants on the South Terrace side of the Freo Markets will cure any cravings you’re having for your Filipino favourites. Swing by Chibugan Corner for some of Perth’s most legit sisig, adobo, lumpiang and heaps more – all served with a smile!
Fremantle Markets, Corner South Terrace and Henderson Street, Fremantle
Congee House
Cockburn’s Congee House is an Asian fusion restaurant that specialises in Filipino cuisine, serving up its namesake congee in a style that straddles both the Chinese version and Filipino arroz caldo. You’ll also find plenty of other Filipino favourites on offer, like adobo, sisig, and kaldereta.
Shop 9/ 23 Junction Boulevard, Cockburn Central
Kusina Republik
Another pint-sized powerhouse, Kusina Republik will sort you out with some big Filipino street food flavours – especially if you’re craving isaw and pork BBQ, grilled over charcoal every Saturday. Plus, you can pop into neighbours Melissa’s Supermarket for some Pinoy groceries and goodies to take home.
72-74 Warton Road, Huntingdale
Ready Eddie’s Cafe
Hammy Hill’s Ready Eddie’s Cafe will fill the silog-sized hole in your heart. Freshly-made lumpia, pork adobo and grilled pork belly, fried tilapia and more are all on offer – though we find it hard to resist that crispy pork hock. Don’t worry – if pork’s not your vibe, there’s plenty of vegetarian options, too.
Unit 5C, 817 Beeliar Drive, Cockburn Central
Kabayan’s Buffet
Coventry just can’t miss, and Kabayan’s is just more proof. While they offer a multitude of Asian cuisines, their specialty is definitely their tasty Pinoy offerings – which are also a total bargain. Head there on a weekday for their $12 combo, or feast at their weekend buffet, which is a measly $22.
Coventry Village, 243-253 Walter Road West, Morley
Henerasyon
Another Coventry gem! Henerasyon promises a “legacy of hearty Filipino cuisine” – and this casual market spot definitely delivers. The glowing bain-marie is filled with a selection of silogs and sisigs – think bangus, tocino and tapa for the former, plus grilled liempo, pork sinigang or paksiw for the latter!
Coventry Village, 243-253 Walter Road West, Morley
House of Pinoy
Another innocuous strip mall treasure, House of Pinoy has you covered with all your tasty Filipino faves – from chorizo de Cebu, to crispy pata or oxtail kare-kare, all cooked with homey heart.
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Timberlane Village Shopping Centre, 497 Beechboro Road, Beechboro
Filipino Favourites
It’s more than worth hunting down pop up and food stall Filipino Favourites. Their menu is a perfect entry point for any newcomers to Filipino cuisine, with charcoal-y chicken inasan or adobo burgers ready to convert any skeptics.
Luma
While you’ll have to wait for one of Luma’s next pop ups to taste their modern Filipino menu – you won’t be disappointed. At these limited-run events, classic Filipino flavours are paired with contemporary fine dining techniques – think oysters with smoked crab fat “aligue” butter or spiced coconut vinegar, or perfectly charred Exmouth tiger prawns in coconut taro sauce with roe. Keep an eye out for their return!
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Header image: Kabayan’s Buffet