You know you are onto something special when you are greeted by a charming smile. The movement from door to table was uninterrupted, courteous and classy. Paired with a clever interior formed between a mix of classic and modern touches made it remarkable. Especially the quirky re-interpretation of a unicorn by the entrance.
After quickly deciding on the prestige degustation, the ladies settled for the lemon meringue cocktail, a concoction of liquor topped with a generous amount of meringue. Simply phenomenal. The meringue was to die for. The same though, cannot be said about the liquor which I abstain from as always:P!
Then came the assortment of bread. It had a good mix of fruit bread, herbed ones as well as some with cheese. Over all, the choices were interesting but I cannot help but feel that the bread were not treated with enough love. It was as if the assortment of breads were left out for a little too long. I would have loved them to be warm instead.
Next came the Amuse Bouche, three selection of vegetables from 1907’s very own farm in Toodyay along with a spiced popcorn. I did not quite buy the concept. Bloody Mary Jelly with Celery came tops but it was barely impressive, Ginger Glazed Carrots where rather ordinary and the Turnip had a bitter aftertaste, all of which did not live up to my expectations. Alas, it was the trusty popcorn that packed the most kick.
Then came the first course of thinly sliced venison Carpaccio. After weeks away from Perth, I finally got my first slice of heaven. It was just perfection on a plate. The preparation of the veal was simply exquisite and the combination was sensational. The layers of flavors from the biscuit, wine fermented cheese and condiments made every bit of this course enjoyable.
Venison; Margaret River venison Carpaccio, tonka bean mayo, pickled walnuts, fromajo cioc al vino rosso.
The next course was a small meal of marron. WA’s signature protein when cooked right has an unparalleled sweetness. In the hands of 1907, it was another dish done well. The combination from start to end was spot on. I approached a small piece of marron with the pea emulsion topped with caviar. After polishing the marron, I progressed to the fennel apple salad topped with a battered bone marrow. Simply wow! 
Marron; Manjimup marron, fennel apple & lemon salad, pea emulsion.
A meal of spatchcock arrived next. Prepared three ways when most cannot even prepare it right in one way, 1907 was definitely out to impress. The flavours of the sous vide was only average at best but I loved the balanced tones of the drumettes glazed with a mild mixture of soy as well as the sausage that was very well seasoned. A steamed bun stuffed with what seemed like a parfait sealed the deal. 
Spatchcock; Sous vide breast, glazed drumettes, sausage, steamed bun
The Entremet, or a course in between courses prepared us for the mains. As the smoked poured out of the glass it reveal a juicy scallop, minute seared on a bed of what I perceive as curried lentils. I loved the scallop but the textures of lentils did not pair well for me. I wanted something more subtle in texture.
Scallops; Minute seared scallops, curried lentils.
The 4th course was another product from the sea. As impressed as I was with the preparation of the seared scallops and marron earlier, I was not blown away by the fish. It was overcooked, dry on the edges with it's flesh feeling a little too firm for my liking. Brioche crisp was ok and I did not like the anchovy one single bit. This for me, was not a winner. The flavor as a whole was very clean and did not really appeal to me.
Fish; Fish of the day, baby vegetables, black olive, white anchovy, brioche crisp, marron bisque.
There have been several beef dishes that have wow-ed me beyond words during my eating career. Some were fine dining, and one was at random county inn from the South West region. The preparation of the beef at 1907 was good but fell short of spectacular. The tenderloin despite being cooked to perfection, was missing something. I wanted more. Maybe a good sauce like a red wine reduction paired with a seared slice of foie gras. I needed to be elevated once more. Bring on the French, bring on the modern. While the cooking was hard to fault with a perfectly medium-rare tenderloin and a fall-off-the-bone braised rib, it needed more. I wanted the peppers to blistered to bring out the sweetness more. Perhaps too demanding haha.
Beef; Cape Grim beef tenderloin, braised ribs, Brussels sprouts, coriander and pepper salad.
After a palate cleanser of champagne butter and strawberries, our dessert came. It was any chocolate lovers heaven. On the plate, 4 different chocolates came to marry. Decadent, creamy, and rich. Sadly,its downfall here was an over-pressed tart base which hindered an otherwise perfect tart.
1907 Chocolate plate; Cherry & milk chocolate tart, dark chocolate glaze, blond chocolate custard, white chocolate, cherry ripple ice-cream.
Then came a large cheese platter to share. Amazingly, fish man and xl stood up to the challenge of having 6 different cheeses to end the night. There were so many I cannot even name them all. But the cheese coming from France, Spain, Australia and the UK made this course a memorable one. From the full-bodied blue cheese to the stinky half ripen goat milk’s cheese till the mellow red wine matured one, every bite was a journey to remember. A happy one. Délicieux.
The night ended with petit fours and drinks. A pleasant meringue and a chocolate slice topped with crystallized violet. 
Just as we left, we were handed a little surprise from the restaurant. A bag of goodies for tomorrow. 2 bread, chocolate truffles, a muffin and a breakfast muesli. How courteous! 
1907 that night stood as a restaurant worthy of the title "one of Perth’s best" in the fine dining scene. The food, a combination of modern Australian and French was fulfilling with a bit of hit and miss but mainly perfection. Its Pledge was poor but the Turn was every bit spectacular. The marron, and the venison were clear winners that night. It had technique, balance and complexity. Such is the requirements for dining at this level. If your expectation is molecular gastronomy, I would clearly steer clear of 1907 as the food today fell in the region of being more traditional rather than pushing the boundaries of the conventional. Service was every bit courteous and to have a wait crew as knowledgeable as the chef made the evening complexities a smooth journey.
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The way we started was very typical of the cuisine in the region. We skipped the cured meats and olives but feasted on dips like the Tatziki, $7 (cucumber, garlic & yoghurt) and the Taramasalata, $8 (mullet roe dip). Both of which were rather good with the warmed Pita slices, $4 for a serve of 6. The way the dips were prepared were rather unconventional with the dips having more bulk than having a runny consistency. This almost made the Pita and dips a meal of its own. If only the Taramasalata was not so salty.
Whilst we had many others that night, I was lazy to snap a photo of everything. The fish was pretty decent and so were the sausages. As for the prawn dish, it came in a rich tomato braise that was moreish with the Pita! The quantity of the prawns though, were rather questionable. All in all, the meal at Brika was satisfying although it does not quite reach my Nirvana just yet. I see great potential in Brika and with its already large fan base, I have no doubt that the quality Brika brings will be more than enough for most. 
What is a good French Toast? For me, its all about a well-dipped soaked toast that has beautiful charred edges. The end product should be moist and fluffy with a golden brown color. City Farm delivers exactly that. Cutting through the bread you could still see a very eggy inside that looks a little runny. Soak up all that syrup sauce and its so good by itself. My biggest critique about this dish were the caramelized banana. It was a rather typical accompaniment but unfortunately it was not typical good. The banana lacked the ripeness I desired and the caramelization fell short of spectacular. I was looking for a caramelized banana that was mushy on the inside but could still hold its shape while carrying a whiff of buttery scent. All the joys of a perfectly caramelized banana but there was none.
He said it was OK but lacked quantity on a place. Perhaps a serve of chips on the side for a couple of dollars more would make this a pretty good meal. As is, it would not keep anyone filled past lunch.
It had layers of good silky texture and it was creamy through each bite. However. I did not quite get the excitement of the bitey cheddar as I savored the egg. I was expecting more to go with my buttered toast but there was hardly enough Cheddar to complement the dish as a “Aged Cheddar and Chive Egg”. As for the addition of the chives, the flavors were quite subtle and compliment the dish well. Yay or Nay? Well, to be honest it was OK, but definitely not the explosion of “WOW” I was expecting. Above average at best.
Her comments were positive on this one. It was generous, tasty and really hearty when you are starving. But was it the best she had? She digress and said it could be less sweet. It was for me a little on the sweet side too. 
Needless to say, after a 2 week long street food journey in Seoul last year, nothing was more nostalgic than these little pancakes filled with piping hot cinnamon syrup. I loved every bit of it. In fact, Leo decided to put more sugar in mine this time. It was yums! Perhaps a little burnt but still every bit delicious.
Cold appetizer: tender shredded chicken, soy, ginger and shallots.
In a nut shell, Eureka Chinese Restaurant falls under my description of an honest home style restaurant which we do not get very often in Perth. The cooking is authentically Malaysian and its price was extremely reasonable. Sittings are extremely limited with the venue fitting little more than 30 people at any one time. Put 3 large tables in the equation and you are only left with small tables for 10 people? Nevertheless, get a booking a few days before and you will be easily sorted! Do not forget the roast duck per-order :)! My only wishes are that the dishes come out consistent. Various places I have been to tend to be inconsistent. But the good ones like Hawkers and HK BBQ in Northbridge never fail to keep my buds happy! Hope this place keeps doing the same thing too.
FIVE’S Philly Steak Sandwich was around $15. It was a nice bread with decent chunks of steak and caramelized onions all held together by a slab of melted cheese. Now, if only we could get a little more sauce in there?! The first bite was good, but by the second one it turned bland. More flavor and more sauce please! This could have been a bad ass sandwich that could turn the biggest bread haters to lovers. 
Could this Five Bar’s rendition on the classic Bahn Mi best its predecessors? It really depends on how you feel a Bahn Mi should be. For me the combination used at Five Bar lacked the necessary flavors which I dubbed the South East Asian kick. A kick where each mouthful should bowl you over with a salty, sweet, and sour flavor with hint of heat. Not to mention a refreshing bite that keeps you wanting more and more! I liked the coriander and chili bits but found the pork a little unenthusiastic and the use of the hoisin sauce unnecessary for such a bread classic as it feels a little cloying. Or perhaps unnatural. 
We also called another beef pasta which was significantly better than the prawn one but still lacked an impact big enough to change the course of the night. What exactly do I mean? Well read up my meal at No.4 Blake Street where I had one of the best pasta courses which totally set my horrendous meal on a road to recovery. See my review on 
Then comes the sides of bread and marrow. The bread were quite nice little things to eat but it just did not go well with the beef. The marry my old favourite were plenty this time but tasted horribly raw this time. All those who came with me to the Trustee before remembered it to be very nice, with all the crumbs and herbs stuff onto it. This time, it was just appalling. 
One thing to note about Kai’s ramen is their soy egg which is given for all flavors of ramen. It is superbly moreish and not many places in Perth (if any at all) serves it the way Kai does. In fact, a ramen place called Arigataya (Roe St, Northbridge) served me a fully hard boiled one which was sadly, boring. But that is where the good news ends for my Miso Ramen. The soup had a distinctive Miso taste that was slightly spicy. But my biggest dislike about this was how there were chunky slices of vegetables throughout my soup. It felt in many ways, catered to a distinctive group of people despite the generous slices of Cha-su. Even more dislike was how the vegetable tended to overpower the flavor of the miso at times. An OK ramen this was, but definitely to 
