Exorbitant Kewpie mayonnaise prices, yakisoba made with spaghetti, and fish without the fat. Australians may have a love affair with Japanese cuisine but for the chefs who were first on the scene, it wasn't always easy.
With new-look dining rooms and some of Perth's best pizza, there's no denying the allure of this inner-city tavern. And you really, really should order the Il Capo.
Truth be told, the clientele of the Highgate establishment spent longer pondering the drinks than the food. But with a new chef in the kitchen, guests might want to rethink their priorities.