Sushi trains, a jazzy izakaya, a West Deck brunch cafe and a beer garden: the best-reviewed places to eat at Karrinyup right now.
Karrinyup isn’t a suburb you’d think of as a food destination, but the shopping centre has quietly become one of the better places to eat in the northern suburbs. The trick is knowing which spots are worth it, because there’s a lot of choice and the reviews are mixed. I went through the Google and Tripadvisor reviews and these are the ones people keep coming back to.
Quick facts
- Where: Karrinyup Shopping Centre, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup
- Japanese: Sushia Izakaya (Google 4.5) and Super Tetsudo (Google 4.4)
- Brunch: Little Laika, West Deck
- Drinks: Good Company, West Deck
- Tip: Sushia is closed on Mondays, so book ahead for weekend dinners
Sushia Izakaya
Sushia Izakaya is the highest-rated restaurant in the centre, sitting at 4.5 on Google from more than 860 reviews. It’s a proper sit-down Japanese place with jazz playing and set menus if you can’t decide. Reviewers keep mentioning the miso black cod and the wagyu yakisoba. It’s closed on Mondays, and it’s worth booking if you’re going on a weekend night or with a group.
Super Tetsudo
If you want something quicker, Super Tetsudo is a sushi train where you order off a tablet as well as grabbing plates off the belt. It’s 4.4 on Google from nearly 800 reviews, and it’s open for lunch and dinner every day. The sushi tacos get a lot of love.
“Standout for me was the sushi taco!”
Marie B, Google review
“The staff are super efficient and professional.”
Jake S, Google review
The menu is on the Super Tetsudo website.
Brunch at Little Laika
Little Laika on the West Deck comes from the team behind Laika in Lathlain. It’s known for big brunch plates like the pancake and bacon stack and the brisket benedict, plus seasonal specials. Reviews are a bit up and down on service, but the food gets good marks.
“Gnocchi for brunch was a new experience and outstanding.”
Jan D, Tripadvisor review
A beer at Good Company
Good Company is the West Deck’s pub-style bar, with a beer garden, woodfired pizzas, burgers and cocktails. It’s where I’d end up for a cold one after the shops. The recent reviews are strong, and people rave about its bottomless lunch deal, Club Bottomless.
“This place ticked all the boxes.”
John H, Tripadvisor review
“We had the best afternoon doing Club Bottomless.”
Leanne B, Tripadvisor review
Getting there
Karrinyup Shopping Centre is on Karrinyup Road, a few minutes inland from Trigg and Scarborough, and there’s a bus station right at the centre. If you’re after more suburb food guides, try Mount Hawthorn’s best restaurants or the best Chinese in Morley.
Featured image: The West Deck at Karrinyup by Karrinyup SC, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Google reviews, Sushia Izakaya (4.5 from 860+ reviews) and Super Tetsudo (4.4 from nearly 800) are the standouts. For a drink and a feed, Good Company on the West Deck has strong recent reviews.
