16 Chinese Restaurants in Perth

Australian cities like Perth have long been a haven for those looking to move abroad. People began moving to the city from China in the 1840s and were happy to bring centuries-worth of food traditions and practices with them. The number of fine Chinese restaurants on Perth's streets these days reveals just how well-loved the community and the cuisine is among the local residents, and it's no surprise that Perth's Chinese restaurants are some of the most popular in the region. So whether you're looking for classics like dim sum and sweet and sour or are hoping to find slightly more unusual dishes created with concepts like fusion and experimentation in mind, the menus in Perth's Chinese restaurants truly do have something for everyone.

On opening the menu at any of Perth's Chinese restaurants, you'll soon realise that the chefs here know their stuff. With a commitment to fine cuisine and a deep knowledge of the best culinary techniques, you're in for a treat at Perth's Chinese restaurants. For a top-class meal, visit Chi Restaurant on Albany Highway – one of the most famous Chinese restaurants in Perth where the crispy pork ribs with salted egg yolk and spicy chilli king prawns are firm favourites. If you're a true aficionado for the cuisine of China and love to sample regional specialities, you're in luck. Head down to Chilli Panda on Newcastle Street where a spice extravaganza awaits from the chefs at this specialist in chilli-heavy Hunan cuisine. Carnivores can indulge in pungent spiced beef with a fried egg, while history buffs will have their eyes drawn to the restaurant's top seller – ‘Mao’s braised pork’, served with spicy stir-fried cauliflower.

As Western Australia's premier destination for culture and nightlife, Perth is jam-packed with things to do. What better way to kick-off your big evening out at the city's theatres, bars or nightclubs than a meal at one of Perth's Chinese restaurants? Get your night out companions together and start your evening in style by heading to Chinatown, located conveniently near the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in the central suburb of Northbridge. For the ultimate in pre- or post-night out food, why not try dumplings? With fillings ranging from pork to vegetables on offer at Perth's Chinese restaurants, these delicacies are a must-eat addition to your evening out. And for those who love fish, you especially shouldn't miss out on the divine prawn dumplings on offer at Northbridge Chinese Restaurant on Roe Street.

While Chinese cuisine is famous for the spicy and savoury notes of many ingredients, don't be fooled. Perth's Chinese restaurants are also famous for the variety of desserts they have available on their menus, all designed to cleanse your palate and allow you to indulge yourself in a little post-meal treat. If you fancy something cold to cool you down in the city's warm climate then ask your server for a selection of ice creams with flavours drawn from China's culinary collection, such as black sesame. If you're planning slightly more substantial after-dinner sweet food then go down to Dragon Palace on Francis Street, where a world of authentic fruity desserts awaits. Be sure to go for something tasty, such as mango pudding served with cream or classic Chinese baked pineapple buns.