Modu Bar & Kitchen

Modu Bar & Kitchen brings an Asian fusion restaurant and bar concept to South Perth, with a menu shaped by Asian flavours and a drinks list focused on oriental-inspired cocktails. The venue takes its name from Shanghai’s nickname, “City of Sins” or “City of Magic”, and draws on the atmosphere of 1920s Shanghai. Its setting is deliberately moody, with emerald tones, velvet booths and an open kitchen that puts some of the cooking in view.

The food menu covers smaller and larger dishes, sides, oysters and a kitchen-selected “Feed Me Please” option for diners who would rather leave the choices to the team. The website describes the all-day offering as spanning premium meats, fresh seafood and vegetables, with desserts also available. Named dishes include natural oysters with yuzu mignonette, crispy chicken crackling, wagyu open gyoza, charred lamb neck and loaded crab fried rice. There are also options such as charred eggplant dip with vegan XO sauce and Turkish bread, vegetable fritters and baby potatoes with scallion oil and black vinaigrette.

Drinks are a central part of the experience. Modu promotes cocktails with oriental flavours, including a smoking baijiu kung fu tea cocktail, while bottle service is available with a personal glass display locker for storing a bottle between visits. The venue’s format suits more than a quick drink: the website positions it for casual catch-ups, corporate lunches, date-night dinners and special functions, including VIP events. The intimate booth seating and open-kitchen layout make it a natural choice for a small group or a dinner with a little more atmosphere.

Live music is scheduled from Thursday to Saturday nights, with the venue taking on a more entertainment-focused feel on the weekend and staying open late. Modu is closed on Mondays and Sundays, opens from midday Tuesday to Friday, and begins service at 5.30pm on Saturdays. A weekday hawker lunch runs Tuesday to Friday from noon to 2pm, while the broader all-day menu is designed for both full meals and lighter bites. With its combination of dining, cocktails, music and function options, Modu is best suited to adults planning a date, group evening, lunch gathering or special occasion in Perth.