Nine Japanese Bistro
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| Nine Japanese Bistro | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Owner(s) | Muneki Song |
| Chef | Muneki Song |
| Street address | 227 Bulwer St Highgate 6003 WA |
| Website | https://ninejapanesebistro.com.au/ |
Nine Japanese Bistro (formerly 'Nine Fine Food') is a Japanese-fusion restaurant in Highgate, Western Australia.[1][2]
The venue was opened in 2003 by its chef, Muneki Song.
Description[edit]
The restaurant is in Perth's inner city, on the corner of Lake and Bulwer Streets. The walls of the venue are adorned with stacked stone and Japanese paper lamps are stacked along shelves. The venue has been described as 'leaning far more to the West than East'.[2] Dishes offered include pork belly with mango chili sauce, confit of duck leg with potato mash, and lamb backstraps with soy dressing. The venue also It serves chirashi plates.[1] Reviewers have criticized the restaurant for its limited drinks menu.[1]
Reception[edit]
In her review for PerthNow, Gail Williams praised the toothfish. The kinoco caviar pasta was described by her as an 'absolute standout'. She criticized the barrimundi as 'slightly mushy', and the plum miso as 'a tad too sweet'.[2]
In his review for The West Australian, Simon Collins praised the caviar pasta. The braised lamb shoulder, and the duck and scallop dish which 'spent a little too long on the grill' were both described as 'slight disappointments'. However, he said that the dessert partly made up for the experience, praising the cheesecake and matcha green tea gelato. Collins scored it 14/20, writing:[1]
"There is a good reason that Song’s modern Japanese eatery will chalk up 20 years in November — a remarkable achievement for any restaurant, let alone one putting some odd twists and turns on a cuisine that often celebrates authenticity."
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Collins, Simon (16 June 2023). "Nine Japanese Bistro review: Nearing its 20th anniversary, Muneki Song's Highgate diner is still going strong". The West Australian.
- ^ a b c Williams, Gail (14 July 2014). "Food review: Nine Fine Food, Bulwer St, Perth". PerthNow.