Restaurant
Ah Um
Shop 12/60-66 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
Find Ah Um
Shop 12/60-66 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
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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.
What's On at Ah Um
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
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
Most popular items
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.
Before you head over
Practical advice on arrival, reservations, and ordering to make the most of your evening. Check the website to view current seatings and plan your visit.
Finding the Hidden Entrance
Ah Um has no exterior signage on Roe Street. Head through the front listening bar, Astral Weeks, and look for the sliding door that opens into the hidden dining room.
Book Well in Advance
The intimate dining room has limited seating that fills up quickly. Plan ahead and reserve your table on their website well before your evening out.
Order Generously and Pace Your Meal
Dishes are focused sharing plates served sequentially without automatic sides. Consider ordering across multiple courses or exploring the full menu to leave satisfied, and budget time for a relaxed, unhurried pace.
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