Subiaco by train was our destination this month. Not having been there for some time, one Diva was surprised to see the old market site up and running in a new building at last. We wandered up and down Rokeby Road window shopping before we popped into 1982 Food and Coffee for lunch.
Menu offers dishes mostly under $25, we chose the Poke Bowl and Kimchi Fried Rice, both priced at $22.50.
The poke bowl was health freak heaven, lots of really fresh rocket, colourful crunchy slaw, edamame, corn and a large blanched floret of broccoli. The dressing was a zesty yuzu which added a zing to the taste buds. The boiled egg, cherry tomatoes and smoked salmon were perfect partners in this bowl of goodness. There was also a serving of purple rice which sadly wasn’t up to expectations as it was very glutinous and quite rubbery. In all though the meal was satisfactory and enjoyable.
The kimchi rice dish looked delicious and ready to be devoured. Two sunny eggs were zig-zagged across with the garlic aioli and sprinkled with green pea sprouts. Underneath was the pork katsu and the kimchi rice mixed in with the edamame beans. The eggs were cooked well but unfortunately the pork katsu was very salty and dry. The kimchi rice and edamame beans were pleasant tasting and flavoursome.
This is a casual café with inside and outside dining and just a stone’s throw from the station. Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful.
3 Forks
1982 Food and Coffee,
shop 3/1 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco
www.1982foodandcoffee.com
Phone: 0431 100 919
Open Mon-Fri 7am-2pm,
Sat – Sun 8am-2pm
