My family and I went to JoJo’s Cafe in Nedlands to celebrate my grandma’s 80th birthday. This was the first of many lunches/dinners, and it was a good thing we starved ourselves prior. It was a beautiful day, the sun was out, and water outside was glistening. I was on the lookout for dolphins but all I could see was jellyfish and seaweed. Anyhow, we went “specials” crazy, ordering two soups of the day – Broccoli & Spinach Soup ($11.00 each), and a Field Mushroom with Anchovies, Chilli, Garlic and Parsley ($20.50) special as entrees, along with some garlic bread ($6.50). Our mains comprised of two fish of the day – King Snapper on Garden Salad ($34.00 each), and two Prawns & Calamari Umberto ($29.00 each).
Our entrees arrived looking fresh and vibrant. The Broccoli & Spinach Soup was smooth and creamy – the broccoli and spinach were pureed and had a large dollop of creme fraiche mixed in. The soup was seasoned well, and the dash of olive oil gave it a nice touch.

Broccoli & Spinach Soup

A fresh green colour complimented with crunchy croutons
Also, the garlic bread was a nice accompaniment to the soup.

Garlic Bread
The grilled field mushroom cut with ease, much like soft tofu. Each bite released the juicy goodness from within. The combination of anchovies, chilli, and garlic added a nice flavour to what would have otherwise been a boring dish.

Grilled Field Mushroom with Anchovy, Chilli, and Parsley

A large piece of field mushroom to taste
After our entrees, the mains arrived. The calamari in the Prawns & Calamari Umberto were cooked perfectly – they weren’t rubbery hula hoops. The prawns were also cooked well, tossed in garlic, chilli, tomato, and anchovies. The pasta was al dente with hints of tomato tossed throughout.

Prawns & Calamari Umberto

Fresh pasta

Calamari and Prawns
The King Snapper mains were huge – two thick and chunky fillets stacked on top of each other, resting atop fresh garden salad, with a drizzling of orange sauce and olive oil around the outer edges of the dish. The fish was juicy and soft, and was cooked perfectly. My grandma normally has a small appetite, but she managed to polish the whole dish off. She loved it. The orange sauce added a bit of sweetness to the fish, and the salad helped take some of the saltiness away – the fish was a little bit too overseasoned with sea salt. But it was not a big thing.

Fish of the Day
Overall we were happy with all of the food. But more importantly, my Grandma enjoyed it. She said she would come back again. This was her first celebration meal. I wasn’t quite too sure how she would fit in her next few meals!
JoJo’s Cafe
JoJo’s Jetty, Broadway (River End), Nedlands
Tel: +61 8 9386 8757
Web: www.jojosrestaurant.com
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday (11:30am – late)
Sunday (11:30am – 4:00pm)








































































































