Northbridge Chinatown Tours

Whether you are a  local living in Perth, or a visitor to this fine city, this tour is a must for you! This

tour takes you through the unofficial Chinatown section of Northbridge, Western Australia, where you will discover the huge range of Asian products available in Perth.

"Peering into a cluster of Asian grocers, butchers, delicatessans or supermarkets can be both a fascinating and confronting experience. The array of strange but delicious products on display are easy to look at, yet equally easy to pass by. It is the fear of the unknown that has driven Pauline Lynch to set about educating cooks, wannabe cooks or just inquisitive individuals about Asian food stores in Perth. " (The Masters of Cuisine).

The Chinatown tours cover all types of Asian food, from intriguing ingredients like sea cucumbers, chicken feet, fish maw and pig intestines to delicacies such as abalone, dried scallops and where to get the best barbecued duck.  

As the tour winds down Brisbane Street to William Street, Pauline leads you to the best shops for the freshest meat, fish and greens and also shows you where to buy your spices, lentils and rice, and leads you down an alleyway where you will discover a hidden treasure of Indian garments, saris and shoes.

Spice Magazine says: "Wandering Wok Tours are perfect for those with a hankering for all things Asian. From fishmongers to butchers and tofu shops, the tour outlines where to shop, what to shop for and how to use it, as well as letting you enjoy a meal and sampling along the way."

As Norman Burns says in the summer edition of Scoop 2009: "Northbridge is home to some of Perth's most fascinating Asian food suppliers....knowing there's an Asian supermarket on your doorstep and making sense of what's inside it are two different things entirely - and this is where Pauline Lynch comes in".