While most people think Darwin is known for its stunning sunsets, tropical lifestyle, worldly fusion of markets, barramundi fishing, larrikin locals and crocodiles — and it is — more recently Darwin has become the irrefutable laksa capital of Australasia, where people eat this fragrant sweet, sour, salty and spicy noodle soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Darwin’s proximity to Asia and extensive multicultural population means it’s not surprising that laksa is Darwin’s most highly acclaimed dish. While the ingredients in Darwin’s laksas are a closely guarded secret by each connoisseur, there will surely be a laksa style and flavour to suit everyone. Whether they originate from China, Malaysia or Indonesia all Darwin laksa makers agree, it’s the quality and freshness of their ingredients that make each bowl unique.