A Gourmet Lover’s Guide to Origins Market

Origins Market has curated dining, fresh produce and artisan shopping experiences to suit the most discerning tastes.

Been before? You’ll want to head back for more – there’s always something new to taste in this ever-evolving market.

Independent producers who’ve set up shop in the dynamic community hub include a butcher, baker, brewer and winemaker, chefs and baristas. When you combine all this bespoke goodness with a selection of artisan eateries and local craftspeople, it’s markets done right: a place to meet friends, learn a new skill, taste wine or grab a bite to eat.

Let’s take a virtual stroll through Origins.

Follow the scent of freshly roasted beans and grab a brew from Obison Coffee Roasters, a heady mix of Brazilian, Colombian and Ethiopian specialty coffee beans. Raw treats are also on the menu.

Cold-pressed juices from Livity are the perfect detox or kickstart to your morning. Livity Juice is jam-packed with natural nourishment and available for purchase individually, by the pack, or via subscription. Smoothies and slushies are also available, as well as raw treats from Pebbles into Rocks and loaded teas from PowerTea. All the healthy treats in one place!

A mecca of WA wine, gin and cider tasting is waiting for you at the Urban Cellar Door, and there are no tasting fees here. You can sample your way through fine chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, rose, port, pavlova vodka, botanical gin, apple and pear cider to name a few.

Dusty Buns Patisserie cooks up a sweet and savoury selection of baked goodies made from scratch to satisfy all your bakery cravings. All creations are made using traditional baking methods and fresh, natural ingredients. Local favourites include the creamy peppercorn pie, vanilla slice with house-made crème-patisserie and a glorious range of filled donuts bursting with incredible flavours. Get in early for their 48-hour sourdough.

Sous chef, Tara, bakes cakes. Cakes for weddings, cakes for birthdays and cakes for any occasion, created onsite and from scratch too. Drop by Cakes by Tara to check out her range of custom cakes and try her delicious ready-to-eat cupcakes, cookies, cheesecakes, slices and tarts, decadent desserts and classic apple pies. Kids and parents will love the latest creation: a Cookie Monster cake sandwich – the generous serves are big enough to share or take some home for later.

Andy’s Burgers claim to fame is the “best cheeseburger in the Southwest”. We won’t argue with that. Gabriel has worked in fine dining establishments in Melbourne as a chef for 14 years, and has created a comfort food menu the whole family will love including Southern-style fried chicken, wingettes and popcorn chicken. Try the hush puppies (we hadn’t heard of these either but take our word for it that these fried corn fritters are GOOD).

Newcomer Uncle Ted Korean Street Food will have you feeling like you are on the bustling streets of Seoul with any of their delicious on-the-go Korean corn dogs and Korean pancakes (hotteok). Chef Ted has worked in Australia for ten years.

Tora Sushi is so much more than your classic California Roll. Richard and Eva can cater to any occasion, with a large selection of platter options available. Locals line up for hand rolls full of the freshest ingredients – we scored an insider’s tip on the smoked salmon roll with Richard’s homemade pickled onion. Generous chicken and salmon boxes satisfy the biggest sushi cravings, and a range of snacky sides with crunchy edamame, punchy salads and traditional warm gyoza complete the experience.

Everyone loves pizza and Cesco’s Pizzeria combines the traditions of Italy with the fresh local produce of Western Australia. Mattia uses preservative-free, naturally risen pizza bases, and has been folding dough since he was 14. Woodfired, cheesy goodness is in every slice. Weekly specials, takeaway boxes and gluten-free options are all on offer.

Bobcha Korean Food truck serves up Korean street eats with a delicious sweet, tangy twist. Feast on Korean fried chicken smothered in sauce or a revamped Bibimbap. They also serve your favourite burgers, wings and chips as well as a kids’ version on the classic chicken dish. Choose from rice or chips and optional extra salad.

Newcomer Inspired Feasts has it all going on, with a hearty selection of tajines and nourishing salads to satisfy the whole family, utilising a broad range of flavours, textures and tastes. Watch this space for opening dates soon!

The Butchers Wife will have your mouth watering before you even order your food. Nasi Goreng, sates, and delicious Balinese sausages with an incredible array of salads will satisfy those who like a bit of spice with their food.

If you think you are seeing double, you’re not! The family behind the Butcher’s Wife are also responsible for The Balinese Butcher, which makes all the incredible Balinese Sausages and sates for the restaurant. The Balinese Butcher stocks a full range of fresh, beautiful cuts of meats, and alll produce is sourced from farmers in Western Australia.

Revolución Latin Food serves up authentic but simple Latin Food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and Cuban Sandwiches, to name a few. This colourful eatery offers a range of daily specials and share plates to enjoy with a drink. Save room for churros cooked to perfection: crispy-on the-outside, soft-in-the-centre.

The Vietnamese Kitchen brings you all your favourite traditional Vietnamese dishes cooked to order with fresh ingredients, different textures and a range of delicious herbs and vegetables. Your home of potato-wrapped prawns, crispy pork belly, slow-cooked beef with rice and delicious dumplings is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Tram and Vu. Can’t wait? The owners have thought of everything – barbecue pork buns are ready to eat while the main event is being prepared. Don’t miss the banh mi.

Is a meal ever really finished until you have dessert? Janneke from Sub Zero Gelato is an expert in artisan Gelato making. She trained in the Netherlands, and her gelato won ‘Champion Gelato’ at the 2021 Perth Royal Food Awards, so she knows her stuff! With less sugar and fat than ice cream, feel guilt-free as you indulge in classic flavours or try something inspired by the seasons. Revelations include gorgonzola gelato, stout, and truffle honey. If you can’t choose, order the tasting journey of 6 or 9 flavours – you’ll need two spoons.

Vasse Valley Hemp Farm is WA’s first and leading hemp food business. Enrich your diet with nature’s goodness in a bottle or sachet. Vasse Valley Hemp Farm offers a variety of raw hemp products free from additives from powdered protein to hemp seed oil. Ask the team about options to try at home, our picks include hemp seed dukkah on just about anything or boost your baking with hemp hearts, a protein-packed alternative to nuts.

Stock up on your favourite Western Australian gourmet treats in once place. WA Gourmet Pantry stocks over 50 small-batch products, all from WA. You will find olive oil, pickles, nuts, condiments, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie and much more. Cheese and olive oil tasting is available on trading days.

Ready to start feeding your soul (and your stomach)?

See you at Origins Market.