Who makes Darwin’s best laksa? It’s quite well known by now that Darwin is the laksa capital of Australia… and the long-running competition for the best spicy soup used to be a heated discussion among locals at the Markets on a weekend morning – but now, thanks to the Darwin International Laksa Festival: we have the answers for you!
If you haven’t heard of the Darwin International Laksa Festival – put it on the list for next year!
It’s our build-up season special – a whole month of trying, tasting and rating the best Laksa and Laksa Inspired dishes across Darwin and now even TERRITORY WIDE – all culminated in a full-blown festival at the end of the month! It’s the most Darwin thing ever – thousands of people sitting in the sun, in the build-up… eating laksa!
After 2024’s Laksa League – with some new venues in the mix – the BEST LAKSA and PEOPLE’S CHOICE Laksa have been crowned, with TWO Golden Bowl winners for the first time ever!
- GOLDEN BOWL: CHOW, DARWIN WATERFRONT & BAMBOO LOUNGE, TIPPERARY WATERS
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE, LAKSA: KOPI STOP, DARWIN CITY
CHOW, DARWIN WATERFRONT
A continual fan favourite & three-time winner of the Golden Bowl – we suggest trying their Bahn Mi with Laksa dipping sauce too – amazing!! You’ll find CHOW at the Darwin Waterfront.
BAMBOO LOUNGE, STUART PARK
It’s their first Golden Bowl – but we’re sure it won’t be their last! Always a favourite – their laksa is balanced and creamy and always with plenty of ingredients! You’ll find Bamboo Lounge in the Tipperary Waters Marina.
KOPI STOP, DARWIN CITY
A Darwin favourite for coffee – Kopi Stop also does a mean laksa! Super flavoursome and tasty – you’ll find them on Harriet Place.
So – where are the other best Laksa’s in Darwin? We’ve rounded up the TOP TEN Laksa list, featuring the top dishes from the 2024 International Laksa Festival!
What have we missed? If you’ve got a favourite that we definitely need to try, make sure you tag us on socials!