Albany Highway through Victoria Park is Perth's most varied cheap eats strip, with pho, dumplings, curries, burgers and more. Here's how I tackle it.
A whole world of food on one road
If I’m hungry, short on cash and can’t decide what I feel like, I head to Albany Highway in Victoria Park. The strip running through Vic Park and East Victoria Park is one of Perth’s best spots for cheap eats, with dozens of small, family-run restaurants side by side.
In a few blocks, you can find Vietnamese pho, Chinese dumplings, Malaysian hawker dishes, Indian curries, Japanese ramen, Mexican tacos and some very good burgers.
Quick facts
- Where: Albany Highway through Victoria Park and East Victoria Park.
- Food: Vietnamese, Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Japanese, Mexican and burgers.
- Burgers: V Burger Bar, 910 Albany Highway, East Vic Park.
- Tips: Go with a group, go early on weekends and bring some cash.
- Getting there: About 10 minutes from the city by car, and buses run the length of the strip.
“My rule on Albany Highway is to go where the locals are queuing. The busiest little places are nearly always the best value.”
Alex Hamilton, Editor
How to tackle the strip
The main eating stretch runs along Albany Highway, roughly between the Causeway end and Shepperton Road, then continues on into East Vic Park. It’s easy to walk, so park once and wander until something catches your eye.
- Go with a group: order a few dishes and share, so you can try more.
- Go early on weekends: the most popular spots fill up quickly, and many don’t take bookings.
- Bring cash just in case: most places take cards, but a few smaller ones prefer cash.
Burgers on a budget
For burgers, V Burger Bar at 910 Albany Highway in East Vic Park has been a local favourite for years, and it’s good value compared with the trendier burger joints.
“Reasonably priced in comparison to the other burger joints around the area.”
Tom V, Tripadvisor review
Dessert and a walk
Finish with dessert from one of the bakeries or ice cream shops along the strip, then walk it off around Vic Park’s leafy side streets. If you’re making a night of it, there are plenty of small bars along Albany Highway too.
“Thought price very reasonable for quality burger.”
Tony V, Tripadvisor review
Getting there
Albany Highway is about 10 minutes from the city by car, and buses run the length of the strip. The Town of Victoria Park has more on its main streets and local businesses.
Love a good food strip? See my guides to Oxford Street in Leederville and Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley. Heading to the races? Ascot is about 15 minutes away, so see my race day guide too.
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Albany Highway through Victoria Park and East Victoria Park is one of Perth’s best cheap eats strips, with dozens of small, family-run restaurants.
