Miss Kitty’s Saloon shot up to the top of my wish list when I saw the reviews of my foodie mates ChompChomp and Queen of Bad Timing a few weeks ago. Consistently good American food is hard to find in Perth and most of the time, I cannot really differentiate Australian and American although there are some food which are undoubtedly American such as Buffalo Wings or the combination of Chicken & Waffles. So when Miss Kitty’s rose to fame, I was elated and decided to pay a visit after many weeks of delay.
The interior was kind of like an American diner. Bit signs of American pride like Hershey and beers are available in super size form. As we entered, a cheerful lady greeted us. More importantly, she made our experience at Miss Kitty’s Saloon a pleasant one. Fishman was amazed by her energy and the contentment she had from doing her job. Over all, top notch treatment ;)!
For our drinks, we had the bottomless ice tea, chocolate (hot & cold) and coffee. While most of it tasted good, it did little to differentiate itself from the rest. It was IMHO typical. But hey, typical is not a bad thing! Yv on the other hand found little satisfaction from her iced chocolate. She found it too plain and was no chocolaty enough!
Hot chocolate with bottomless iced tea! I do not think one can have refills because a jar is simply way too much! I think it is easily 500ml or more of liquid in one serve!
Before our mains came out, we called a few things to share:
Wholemeal doughnut, custard, toffee apple @ $6. While it was not the most fluffy doughnut on the inside, its consistency was good enough to enjoy. But the highlight for us has got to be the custard toffee apple which had a good balance of spices, sweetness and saltiness that helped the dish shine. :)!
Buffalo wings, blue cheese, celery, carrot @ $15.90
I reckon Buffalo Wings have got to be one of the more popular food to leave the US. A good Buffalo Wing should have a mild crunch, with a good level of spiciness and acidity. Delicious blue cheese dip is a MUST. However, good Buffalo Wings despite its EXTREME simplicity seems like a chore for Australia. OR was its originality tainted? I know the lollipop wings at the Merrywell only carries a potency which Americans would dismiss with a sigh! Fortunately, the wings here still carry crunch and a good amount of flavor although for me, its spiciness could go up one notch :)! If I had to complain, it would be the size of the wings which a little smaller than desired! Also, the rustic blue cheese dip left an unpleasant shock due to its chunky nature where blue cheese are still pretty obvious. I loved that though :)! Strong, bold flavors!
As we chatted and nibbled through the wings, time passed really quickly. To our dismay, it took awhile for our food to arrive. Before I could raise the issue with the waitress, we were brought a bowl of orange slices.
While I definitely have enough money to buy my own oranges, it is little things like this that counts!
Our first meal to hit the table
Steak ‘n’ Eggs, peas, fries. For $19.50, this was great value. I had a bit of everything I found this to be an absolute joy. The steak was cooked spot on, fries crisp and oh my. I loved that sauce that accompanied the steak. It was a smoky ketchup that really went well with the fries! However, if you expect a melt in your mouth steak, this is not quite there. This was tender minute steak that did not melt unfortunately. But it was good enough! YH says that this definitely differed from his usual brunch but welcomed this.
The little darling and Yv both ordered the same dish.
Stone baked mushroom tart, hollandaise, egg @ $16. While I did not even have a chance to have a bite, the girls demolish this little meal in no time. They seem to have loved everything but had no idea what this was going to be and expected a tart. Instead, they mentioned that the tart pastry felt more like a little pancake topped with poached eggs, shrooms and an abundance of hollandaise.
My sister’s Chorizo, Slow-cooked Eggs, sweet potato hash, green sauce @ $17. While my sister ordered this without much thought, she actually enjoyed it heaps but swapped the slow-cooked eggs for Fishman’s fried ones (she dislikes runny yolk). The salsa was delicious and the sweet potato came out golden brown in a crispy batter. There was only one piece of Chorizo but was yummy! One thing that concerns me though, is that this is definitely not a stand alone. Its pint size appearance is all except filling! The price though,is definitely right considering the level of effort required (making the sauce, slow cooking the eggs and frying the hash)! But is is definitely not for the hungry peeps! It is small like the mushroom tart.
My pick for the day was the Waffles & Chicken
Each individual element is a star by itself. Crumbled chicken was crunchy but still tender on the inside. Salad topping was refreshing although sweet chili dressing felt like it was one from the bottle. Waffles were cooked just right. But does a collaboration of stars always work ? Unfortunately, this pairing did not work for me. More likely than not, it was a matter of personal preference rather than pure dissatisfaction. I find appeal of pairing of waffles with chicken to be slowly diminishing in utility. My past experience at Merrywell where a friend ordered the Chicken and Killer Bee Honey Waffle also ended up in devastation. This (pairing) felt almost like a cult following rather than a norm. Definitely not for me :P! That does not mean everyone would not like it as I have seen other people enjoying it!
Filled to the brim by my main, drink and appetizers, I was fully satisfied. We went in at 11.30am and came out slightly pass 1pm. I enjoyed my meal here today. Little darling who was concerned about her exams had little thought but the rest of us had enjoyed Miss Kitty’s Saloon. The food here is different and most of the things we had today were really enjoyable with the exception of the Chicken & Waffles. If I had come here again, I would definitely share a buffalo wings before enjoying the Chorizo or Mushroom Tart by myself. In the event that no one shares, the steak ‘n’ eggs is definitely the way to go!
After months of delays, I have to say that I am finally glad to visit Miss Kitty’s Saloon. It was great how the food here was good enough and the service was friendly. This is definitely a promising eatery. While I am less likely to come in for lunch, this place might be a great alternative to Merrywell @ Crown for dinner. Perhaps next time :)!
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