My colleague Kate Emery recently put her investigative skills to good use in search of an answer to one of Perth residents’ most asked questions: why is it so hard to find a coffee after 2pm? The venue’s answers were mostly down to economics — there just aren’t enough coffee lovers coming in for a cup after the morning rush. When deciding where to dine on a Sunday, I found myself asking a similar question of the Perth dining scene: why is it difficult to find a venue opening on a Sunday evening? As my sister and I bounced spots off each other “Nope, closed”, or googled our way through the usual foodie haunts, at least half of our findings were closed, some not reopening until Wednesday. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.
Now I predict the answer is similar to the coffee dilemma, the patronage isn’t there. But dining at Baan Baan in Northbridge, slightly off the well beaten William Street track, certainly said otherwise. Full to the brim, the only tables they had for walk-ins were the three small tables at the front of the restaurant (away from the buzzing dining room) or outside.
If you haven’t heard of Baan Baan, neither had I, but I’ll be singing its praises to anyone willing to listen. Its Thai menu is big on flavour, heat and vibrancy — the closest comparison would be Long Chim. The crispy Thai pancake ($22) started the night off strong, a tasty assortment of lightly spiced mushroom, bean sprouts and m.
