Rice congee @ NUNAM Thai Restaurant
When you’re spoiled for choice of dining options like we are in Perth, it can sometimes be almost stunning to your senses when you find a gem like Nunam. Specialising in Thai fusion, their brunch menu ticks all the boxes for me in terms of intrigue, delight and some pretty bold flavours. It has a very strong east meets west style with dishes like congee with slow cooked eggs and hollandaise, fried eggs with lap cheong and son in law egg with seared scallops and grilled watermelon. I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited about a brekky menu like I about Nunam. Any place that deep fries bacon to top their dishes has already won my allegiance, but when it is done purposely so to enhance the flavour profile and offer a subtle seasoning and textural element… well consider me a fan. And I am all too happy to sing this place’s praises over and over again.

Eggs Bene @ duende
By night a taste of Spain takes up the corner of Leederville that Duende is perched upon, where jovial diners clink glasses of sangria and smile over plates of tapas (including some of the best croquettes in town). But by day the glamour fades and bright sunshine streams in through the windows. And the menu, it becomes a lovely refreshing take on the first meal of the day. Think classics like eggs benedict but take out that overplayed sourdough or muffin, and replace it with a sweet potato and thyme rosti, and elevate the hollandaise by incorporating tarragon and mustard seed. Or my personal favourite, the doughnut balls with buttermilk custard plus peanut butter and jam ice-cream. I mean, any excuse for dessert at breakfast time right? And these are so, so good. And best of all, not many people have clued on to the fact that their breakfast is just as good as their dinner, so you won’t need to wait long for a table!

Sweet Potato & Chorizo Hash @ The Old Laundry Bar & Eatery
High ceilings, fresh air and a brand new Head Chef who previously led the kitchen at one of Perth’s most popular breakfast spots, The Old Laundry is definitely an up and coming venue. It’s recently opened and nestled in North Perth, which is an eclectic mix of residential and small-business properties. The counter is lined in freshly baked cakes, and the menu compiled of clever and mouth-watering items that include dishes like green eggs and ham, sweet potato and chorizo hash… and then there’s the pop tart. Made in house it’s a flaky pastry filled with creamy peanut butter and sweet three-berry jam, then accompanied by chocolate mousse, salted caramel, banana, pomegranate and fresh sprigs of mint. It sounds ridiculous and yet it works, appealing to the sweet-toothed child in all of us.

Kalimotxo Pork Belly @ Txokos
The menu at Txokos Basque Kitchen is seasonally driven by James Beard award-nominated Chef Henry Salgado’s access to the East End Market vegetable garden, local, sustainable seafood and many talented Florida farmers. Txokos Basque Kitchen features authentic pintxos (small plates) from the Basque region of Spain, Spanish wines and an outdoor asador for grilling. The kalimotxo pork belly is a favorite, marinated in Coca-Cola and wine, a signature Basque cooking style. While you’re here, check out the rest of East End Market’s merchants, from the Kappo sushi bar and Olde Hearth Bakery, to Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen, Local Roots and Lineage coffee.

Lamb Barbacoa @ Aqui Es Texcoco
Featured on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, Aqui Es Texcoco serves some of the best lamb barbacoa outside of Texcoco. Choose to either get a bbq plate and make your own tacos or order the grilled, crispy pre-filled tacos. Make sure to try all the parts: lean meat, rib, tripe, brain and head

Seafood pack @ Soto's Fish Shop
Soto's Fish Shop offers the best fish and chips in Adelaide. The small, take-away shop is a favorite among the locals who pack the shop to patiently wait for their wrapped paper bag of deep-fried seafood delights. We ordered the seafood pack that came with a fish fillet, two prawns, seafood sticks, calamari and a pile of fresh, hot chips. No grease or oil stains were left on the wrapped paper, the perfect sign to know they were super crisp. The fish fillet and chips were a standout. They had a nice crunch on the outside and the innards were soft, fluffy and moist. A delicious bag of golden crisp fish and chips and a few other surprises of prawns, seafood sticks and calamari. Best fish and chips in Adelaide? We think so!

Gujarati Kadhi  @ Soam Restaurant
Soam at Chowpatty serves progressive vegetarian Gujarati food. Fresh and flavourful, this authentic restaurant offers a seasonal menu which changes every few months as well as a regular selection of favorites. One of these is Gujarati Kadhi. Especially popular in summer for its cooling properties, this curd and gram-flour based curry is sweet, tangy and slightly spicy. It is served with Faada ni Khichdi or Mung Daal khichdi, but we recommend to embellish this delicious dish with some udad papad and fried pakora dumplings. Just remember, Soam doesn't seat more than 50 at a time, doesn't take reservations and is always packed for dinner, so visiting at quieter times is advised.

Vegetarian Dhansak @ Jimmy Boy
Situated in the South Mumbai area at Horniman Circle, Jimmy Boy restaurant opened over 100 years ago and specialises in Parsi Food. The restaurant offers a home-like ambience with old style decor, big open windows and a high ceiling. Served with caremelised brown rice, the slow cooked dhansak made with curried goat and lentils is a Sunday afternoon favourite of the meat-loving Parsi community. However, the vegetarian version is just as special: with subtle spicing, rich gravy and a perfect mix of vegetables. Don’t forget to ask for the tangy lime-juice-infused chopped onion and tomato salad and kachumbar, on the side.

The Reggie Deluxe @ Pine State Biscuits
This mix of old-style Southern goodness and modern restaurant professionalism started as a small stand at a Portland farmers' €™ market and exploded into an always-crowded hot spot for the local hipster crowd. One of the most popular items at Pine State Biscuits, the Reggie Deluxe, requires both a knife and fork (maybe even a bib). It is the ultimate breakfast sandwich with fried chicken, bacon, cheese, gravy, and a fried egg piled high on a buttermilk biscuit.

Nutella Cheesecake @ Curtis & Bell
When it comes to French-style patisserie, Rob Curtis of Curtis & Bell knows what he's doing. Every day, you'll find a different range of cakes and pastries that are beautifully created - and taste even better. Try the Nutella cheesecake with a crème brûlée topping - a generous slice with a perfectly crumbly base, a rich and smooth filling and a creamy topping flecked with fresh cream, chocolate and a shard of nut brittle.