The Prophet

The banquet caters well to vegetarians and has to be one of the best value in Perth

I start dribbling when I even think about the banquet at The Prophet. Bring a gang and don't eat for a week beforehand. The salad has fried bread, the bread has some sort of addictive drug in, the dips are to die for and the felafel are eye-opening. It's yawnfully boring inside, parking is a hassle and the toilets are dodgy, but it is so very very worth it. Book well in advance or order takeaway.

Address: 907a Albany Hwy, Vic Park

Cuisine: Lebanese

Price range: $$

Must try: felafel

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Metro Indian

If you are looking to feed a crowd of hungry people then look no further than the banquets (there are three) at Metro. Although not advertised, we were told the banquets were bottomless and we could order more curries if we finished. Sounds great, except the quantities dished up initially are generous anyway. It's fun, they serve cocktails, there's bling on the walls, the food is fine and there is plenty of it.

Address: 6/420 hay St, Subiaco

Cuisine: Indian

Price range: $$

Must try: the chicken tikka

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Lanna Thai

When we visited in 2012 (for takeaway) we had prompt service and well flavoured food. The range of Thai salads makes a nice departure from the heavy, coconut curries, perfect for a hot summer day.

Address: Shop 9, 375 Hay St, Subiaco

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $$

Must try: yum nua (grilled beef salad)

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Thach's Quan Vietnamese

So much food. So little money. TQR is the epitome of cheap and cheerful. The banquet options and casual atmosphere make it perfect for large groups - they can handle almost anything. Wear your fat pants.

Address: 27 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Price range: $$

Must try: satay bean curd (don't groan, just try it)

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Lalla Rookh

A salad of peas, goats feta, fried bread and mint - one of the best things I have eaten this year

Every time I have been here, there has been a dish or two that has blown my mind. And it's not always a fancy seafood or meat dish like you'd might expect, sometimes it's a simple vegetable dish or pasta. Except there is nothing simple about them. 
Friendly staff and hidden underground: what's not to like? Good for lovers of savoury food.

Address: 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Cuisine: Italian/Share plates

Price range: $$

Must try: Pea salad

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The Hyatt Cafe

Of the three separate 'kitchens' at the Cafe, the dessert buffet somehow ends up being everyone's favourite. Waffles made fresh to order anyone?

The buffet at the Hyatt Cafe is enormous but that doesn't mean the quality is compromised. You will certainly pay for the privilege and you should only bother going if you have a decent appetite, but you could easily eat your weight in fresh seafood. Only bring the kids if they are adventurous eaters with hollow legs.

Address: Inside the Hyatt, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Cuisine: Modern

Price range: $$$$

Must try: the dessert buffet

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Itsara Thai

This place has it all: the room is beautiful, the service is great, and the food looks, sounds and tastes delicious. Every time I go, my tastes bud explode.

Address: 25 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $$

Must try: duck curry

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Fortuna Chinese Restaurant

I have been eating at Fortuna Chinese Restaurant since I was about seven years old and without a doubt it is my all-time favourite. I will happily drive for half an hour for their special fried rice. It is typical Aussie-Chinese, with peas in the fried rice and fluorescent orange sweet and and sour sauce but I love it. Take away and dine in.

Address: 66 Scarborough Beach Rd, Scarborough

Cuisine: Chinese

Price range: $

Must try: special fried rice and Mongolian Lamb

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Bollywood Rest.O.Bar

It's got a really weird name and more neon than Vegas, but Bollywood is a lot of fun and the food is good too. Great for groups, as all Indian restaurants are, it's also good to see the staff having a laugh, even if it is at customer's expense.

Address: outside Event Cinemas, Liege St, Innaloo

Cuisine: Indian

Price range: $$

Must try: chicken caffreal salad

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Pata Negra

The very famous squid ink paella is not the prettiest dish you will ever see, but many say it should be on your
foodie bucket list.

Inside it feels like you are visiting your (slightly drunk) Aunty who still lives in the 1970s while outside there is a fabulous garden with lights strewn in the trees. But you are there for the food, which is amazing and the best way to experience it, is to let the chef decide for you. Bring your loose waisted pants and a sense of adventure.

Address: 26 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

Cuisine: Tapas

Price range: $$$

Must try: silverbeet, kale and caramelised onion

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