Sauma, Northbridge
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/perth11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sauma is a Northbridge restaurant that many diners recommend, with one commenter calling it the best Indian restaurant in Perth and another praising its degustation as exceptional, with real art put into the food. A commenter also suggests trying the spicy shooter offered to guests. Views are not unanimous: one diner found the flavours watered down and off, though they enjoyed the pani puri shots and spicy margarita, and another left unimpressed after several visits. One commenter lists it among places that usually have excellent vegan options, though not fully vegetarian or vegan.
Address
Sauma, 200/206 William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pani puri shots, Spicy margarita, Degustation
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/Nearby-Telephone6456 in r/perth · Dec 2024taste
Had high hopes but found it watered down with off flavours; still liked the pani puri shots and spicy margarita.
- Recommendsu/4L3X95 in r/perth · May 2026
Suggests this Northbridge place with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/gabbertr0n in r/perth · Dec 2024taste
Advises trying the spicy shooter that diners are offered.
- Recommendsu/Ill-Turn-7304 in r/perth · Aug 2026variety
Says it usually has excellent vegan options, though not fully vegetarian or vegan.
- Recommendsu/exsanguinor in r/perth · Apr 2026
Loves this Northbridge spot and suggests it for a more casual meal.
- Recommendsu/SoapyCheese42 in r/perth · Dec 2024taste
Praises the degustation as exceptional and the modern, artful food.
- Recommendsu/TaylorHamPorkRoll in r/perth · Nov 2024
Says this Northbridge place serves good food that is often overlooked, given the district's reputation.
- Recommendsu/IvyDene in r/perth · May 2026
Calls this Northbridge place amazing.
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- Recommendsu/TotalAdhesiveness193 in r/perth · Dec 2024
Calls the Sauma spot on William Street fantastic.
- Caveatu/Seagreen-72 in r/perth · Dec 2024
Went a few times and wasn't impressed, calling it a shame given the spot.
- Recommendsu/mymentor79 in r/perth · Dec 2024
Calls it the top Indian spot in Perth and very near the city.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.