What is it? Australia’s first Hokkaido soup curry restaurant, which is hidden down an unassuming laneway in Perth’s CBD.
Why go? Rojiura’s take on the soup curry, which originates from Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan, packs a day’s worth of vegetables into one bowl, with each dish featuring anywhere from 11 to 17 kinds of veggies. It’s completely up to you as to what else goes in the bowl, with Rojiura boasting one of the most customisable menus in town. Start by picking your curry – anything from the classic veggie to chicken Maryland or zangi (Hokkaido-style deep-fried chicken karaage) – then your soup base (regular, mild, coconut, vegan), your spice level (one is spicy and ten is flaming hot), your rice portion (small to large), and any extra toppings, which are all gluten-free.
Time Out tip: Nab a table in Shafto Lane's courtyard for some sweet sunshine and a spot of people-watching, with a Japanese beer in hand.
Address: 4A Shafto Lane, Perth
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-8:30pm; Sat 5pm-9pm
Expect to pay: At least $23.80 for a bowl of Hokkaido soup curry