Global restaurant brand California Pizza Kitchen (“CPK”), the authority in creative dining with a California vibe, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in Australia, located at the landmark Hillarys Boat Harbour in Perth. Operated by franchisee California Pizza Kitchen Australia, the 370-seat, 9,500 sq. foot restaurant – the world’s largest CPK – officially opened its doors to the public yesterday and offers Australians CPK’s elevated casual dining experience, innovative menu and best-in-class hospitality served in a fun and relaxed setting. The location is the first of an initial three restaurants planned for Perth and follows recent openings in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Dubai, Mexico and Los Angeles International Airport as CPK continues its impressive global growth this year.
CPK Perth’s menu features innovative food and beverage items and rotating seasonal dishes prepared fresh from scratch every day from the highest quality ingredients. Alongside classic CPK favorites, the restaurant also offers several new items incorporating regional flavor profiles. Menu highlights include:
- Artisan hand-tossed pizzas, like the iconic Original BBQ Chicken Pizza CPK invented in 1985 featuring BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda, red onions and fresh coriander, the Thai Chicken Pizza made with grilled chicken breast with peanut sauce topped with crisp bean sprouts, julienned carrots and slivered spring onions, and many more
- Shareable small plates, including Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower, Dynamite Prawns, and unique flatbreads
- Creative salads, like the Original BBQ Chicken Chopped with BBQ chicken, black beans, sweet corn and crispy tortilla strips and Poke Chop Chop featuring fresh Ahi tuna served over baby bok choy greens, spicy Kimchi pears and fresh rocket, tossed in housemade black sesame vinaigrette
- Unique main plates, including Sesame-Seared Ahi, a Fire Grilled Ribeye finished with Cabernet sea salt, Fire Grilled local Pork Chop with caramelized onions and charred broccolini and Roasted Garlic Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables
- Lunch Duos, deliciously quick and convenient lunch-size pairings of pizzas, sandwiches, soups and salads, with more than 30 combinations to choose from
- Hand-crafted cocktails made with premium spirits, fresh fruit purees and herbs
- Premium wines and regional brews
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