let's call it bao town
The Perth Cultural Centre was again brought to life with music, chatter and the aroma of smoky bbq goodness. The Night Noodle Markets kicked off on Wednesday luring crowds of hawker food seekers. If noodles were the holy grail, the wonderful offering of soft, fluffy steamed bao certainly led me astray. There is something special about the humble bao, those steamed mantou buns lovingly stuffed with magical combinations.
Who: Lucky Chan's Noodle & Laundry (almost open in Northbridge)
Where: Urban Orchard
What: Bao Chicka Wow Wow - Panko crumbed chicken, sesame mayo and kimchi and Red braised pulled pork, pickled cucumber and charsui.
Tip: Definitely order both and devour them yourself! I'll be going back to try the ramen
Who: Let's Do Yum Cha
Where: Central Square
What: Steamed BBQ pork bao, Prawn and chive dumplings
Tip: The signs are a little deceiving as they say 6 for $15. You can make up a plate of 6 different yum cha morsels for $15.
Who: Let's Do Yum Cha
Where: Central Square
What: Steamed BBQ pork bao
Who: Low Key Chow House (Leederville)
Where: Central Square
What: Mantou buns with pork two ways, crispy and slow
Who: Low Key Chow House (Leederville)
Where: Central Square
What: Kari Ayam Chicken Curry served Nonya style
Tip: This would make the perfect main course after devouring a few small plates. So flavoursome!
Who: Banana Leaf
Where: Urban Orchard
What: BBQ pork skewers cooking
Who: Banana Leaf
Where: Urban Orchard
What: Lechón Kawali (Deep Fried Pork Belly)
Tip: Give the pork a good drizzle with vinegar and make sure you sauce up your rice. This could have been heaps tastier with a thick oozy sauce.
Who: Banana Leaf
Where: Urban Orchard
What: BBQ pork skewers
Tip: Make sure you douse the rice in plenty of sauce
There are also plenty of bar offerings including Yalumba's pop-up sea container where you can sit overlooking the bustle, Thatchers Cider and Coopers. Sit down and wash down your Asian delights to the sound of great tunes.
The Night Noodle Markets will be running 18-29 March 2015
Mon Tues 5-9pm
Wed 5-10pm
Thur Fri 5-11pm
Sat Sun 4-9pm
Here is a peek at the menu:
