Lallah Rookh in Perth, Western Australia

When I searched online for good restaurants in Perth, this Italian place (77 Saint Georges Terrace, 08-9325-7077) showed up on several lists. And I can see why. It was delicious, featuring largely local ingredients that were all done with care. I particularly liked a firmly-cooked tube pasta that they gave us in their chef's menu, not to mention some local octopus, as well as that quail above. They had quite a thing for figs here too, featuring it with not only a blue cheese mousse to start but also in a dessert that they closed with. Best of all, it was cheaper than what it would've likely cost in Singapore. Good choice.