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Ah Um

Shop 12/60-66 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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Find Ah Um

Shop 12/60-66 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

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+61 486 016 647
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ah Um

Slide through the unmarked door inside Chinatown’s Astral Weeks listening bar into low light and tuned acoustics—where conversation never has to battle the sound system. Couples slip in for dates that feel completely sheltered from Roe Street. The kitchen keeps the focus tight on sharing plates: chickpea panisse, tuna crudo with nectarine, and seared sirloin with blue cheese. Behind the counter, staff match the vinyl rotation with chilled sake and dedicated after-dinner digestifs.

  • Hi-Fi Acoustic Atmosphere: An intimate, dimly lit dining room built around high-fidelity stereo playback tuned for easy conversation.
  • Modern Sharing Plates: A focused, produce-led menu featuring tuna crudo, chickpea panisse, and sirloin steak.
  • Concealed Speakeasy Setting: Tucked discreetly behind Astral Weeks in Chinatown through a sliding door with zero street signage.
  • Curated Drinks List: Carefully chosen low-intervention wines, Japanese sake, signature cocktails, and after-dinner digestifs.
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Why Guests Choose Ah Um

Explore why Perth diners seek out Ah Um’s concealed hi-fi dining room, then visit the website to secure your table and plan your visit.

  • Hi-Fi Acoustic Clarity

    Engineered like a tuned listening salon, the dining room balances rich analog sound with acoustic absorption so couples can converse comfortably even when full.

    My wife and I could talk really easily but still enjoy the great music being played.

    Joseph Shaw

  • Intimate Listening Room Ambience

    A prominent high-end sound system and warm, low lighting create an immersive audiophile retreat built for romantic dining.

    small intimate dimly lit setting and clear audio via the prominent speaker setup

    Jason Feuerstein

  • Deceptively Simple Sharing Plates

    The kitchen avoids sprawling lists in favour of an exacting, produce-led sharing menu where clean execution and deliberate seasonings take center stage.

    Seasoning and flavour balance was on point, course after course.

    Angelica

  • Anthology-Grade Drink Program

    Drinks are treated with the same precision as the food, offering an anthology of thoughtful wines, cocktails, sakes, and dedicated digestifs.

    The cocktail and wine list is an anthology, each selection thoughtfully curated.

    Felix Carradine

  • Concealed Speakeasy Passage

    Discreetly hidden behind the Astral Weeks front bar, crossing through the unmarked sliding door delivers the thrill of entering an insider enclave.

    We then went behind the sliding door into the intimate restaurant of Ah Um.

    John Petkovic

  • An Insider Chinatown Oasis

    Hidden down a Chinatown laneway behind an unadvertised entrance, Ah Um provides an exclusive dining escape that rewards curious guests.

    A intimate oasis amongst the bustle of Chinatown

    Deb Dickson

Standout sharing plates highlighted by diners

  • Wagyu Sirloin

    The beef was excellent — cooked perfectly and full of flavour.

    ros Kim (Roskim)

  • Tuna Crudo

    The sesame tuna and steak were outstanding.

    Joseph Shaw

  • Panisse

    These refined chickpea chips are a revelation, their interiors light and fluffy like the dreams of a cloud, while the exterior is golden perfection.

    Felix Carradine

  • Dhu Fish

    The fish was impeccably cooked, tender and delicate, while the beurre blanc added a luscious, velvety richness that left us speechless.

    Amber Jean Hatton

Other favorites

Curated sides, specialty pours, and after-dinner finishes that round out the evening.

  • Panisse with Parmesan and Pepper

    The panisse with parmesan and pepper deserves a special mention. These refined chickpea chips are a revelation, their interiors light and fluffy like the dreams of a cloud, while the exterior is golden perfection.

    Felix Carradine

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    finishing with a decadent flourless chocolate cake.

    Angelica

  • Dedicated Digestifs Menu

    Even a dedicated menu for some highly recommended digestifs after dinner.

    John Petkovic

  • Curated Sake Collection

    The ambience, menu & sake collection is clearly curated with care!

    Jada De Luca

Beyond the menu

Explore the website to plan your evening and reserve a table for an intimate, finely tuned dining experience.

  • Personalized Host Greeting

    Guests are greeted warmly and recognized by name upon arrival, immediately establishing an intimate and attentive dining experience.

  • Sensory Aromatic Arrival

    The entrance through the Astral Weeks front bar is layered with fragrant APFR incense, engaging the senses before stepping behind the sliding door.

  • Attentive Allergy Care

    Hospitality staff recall noted allergies in advance and seamlessly tailor guidance around specific preparations and ingredients.

  • Curated Digestif Menu

    The post-meal experience features a dedicated digestif list with curated, knowledgeable recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the entrance?

Ah Um is tucked behind Astral Weeks listening bar down a laneway in Chinatown, entered through a sliding door with no exterior street signage.

What kind of food and portion sizes should you expect?

The menu features a compact lineup of minimalist, produce-focused sharing plates and set menus, designed more for picking at and tasting alongside drinks rather than large, heavy portions.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Advance reservations are highly recommended, as the intimate dining room has limited seating and bookings fill up quickly, though occasional last-minute tables become available.

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