Darwin’s Top 10 restaurants: Numbers 4-3

WE’RE getting to the pointy end of our ‘Top 10 Darwin restaurants’ count down. And it’s sure getting hot in the kitchen

Hanuman Head Chef Ali Nainar. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

WE’RE getting to the pointy end of our ‘Top 10 Darwin restaurants’ count down.

Today the NT News will reveal numbers 4 and 3 on the list, which has tongues wagging across the city.

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The count down has already thrown up some interesting – and contentious – decisions.

Many Darwinites would have tipped popular dining destinations Chow and PM Eat and Drink to crack the top 5, but the two venues came in at numbers 6 and 7 respectively.

Each restaurant was ranked on food quality, service, price and ambience out of a total of 50 points.

Be sure to visit ntnews.com.au on Saturday, when we reveal our full list – including the coveted title of “Darwin’s top restaurant”.

4. Hanuman

Sitting down in one of Darwin’s premier restaurants to sample the Indian Thai fusion meals is always a pleasure.

The aromas of the delicious food wafting from the kitchen give patrons a preview to the flavours they are about to taste.

And it didn’t disappoint. The lamb korma and butter chicken curries were rich in flavour and the entree, nyonya pork rolls, were succulent.

3. Nirvana

Nirvana is a culinary experience to be savoured.

An eclectic wonderland complete with the Mona Lisa, woodwork from the wild west and fairy lights; you are entertained by live local musicians and exotic belly dancers.

The friendly waitstaff tend to your every need while your tastebuds are tantalised by fresh Asian flavours accompanied by your favourite cocktail.

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The beef vindaloo’s tender slow cooked cubes of beef blade in spicy Kashmiri chilli and tomato curry sauce melts in your mouth, while the banana and chocolate spring rolls with a ginger sauce and pandan ice cream is the perfect dessert to complete your meal.

This Indian/Asian restaurant will delight your senses, especially your tastebuds.

Our Top 10 restaurants list is sure to set tongues wagging.

There’ll have been — and will be — shocks and surprises, and no doubt some noses will be put out of joint and big egos will be deflated.

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So don’t miss what will be the biggest talking point in the Territory as we count down to Darwin’s top restaurant on Saturday.

You’ll have nothing to gossip about around the water cooler if you do!

• Come back on Saturday as numbers 2 and 1 will be revealed right here on ntnews.com.au