Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Darwin

12 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chok's Place
Chok's Place
97/100 (30 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Kung Fu Kitchen
Kung Fu Kitchen
97/100 (156 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Chinese
Malaysian
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Malaysian
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food with good customer service always make me have a good time at Kung Fu Kitchen. They serve traditional Chinese food that other Chinese..."
abby Ho
"Really authentic Chinese food, highly recommend to everyone! The Taiwan braised beef with rice is soooo good, I am very happy to find a good place to..."
zhang huizi
"This is best Chinese restaurant in Darwin. We can here for lunch/dinner almost every day during our stay. We have tried..."
MENGNAN LIU
"Beef Char Kway Teow is a must try dish. It is another name Beef Chow Fun in Cantonese - 干炒牛河. It is the most authentic Stir Fried Ho Fun in..."
Jessie Zeng
"Yummy food and great service keeps me going back all the time in the last 2 years. The Sichuan chilli chicken feet and duck wing are my favorite as..."
Safina Tam
"Very yummy food. Their beef char kway teow is the best of the..."
Vivian Wenhui LIANG
Darwin Laksa Mindil Beach
Darwin Laksa Mindil Beach
91/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Malaysian
Asian
Vegan Options
Soups
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Laksa
Chili
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Dinner
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Location was excellent for my meetings and proximity to Waterfront for dinner and drinks. Staff were exceptional. Darwin Hilton, maybe have cheaper..."
Jehan Pereira
"Great place to stay. The staff are very friendly. The room we had was amazing. But the window don’t open. We face onto Mitchell st and had great..."
barry hannah
"Thanks so much Darwin Hilton team. I had a wonderful stay at your hotel and I only have one very small problem to raise. The room service menu needs..."
Marcus Deakes
"Hilton is located at a prime location. Love that there's a pharmacy and Coles a few steps away. Close to restaurants, main mall strip and short walks..."
Kipp Ler
"First off Robin in the executive lounge made me feel so welcome she went out of her way each and every time like I was the only one In the room..."
Tracey P
"Great place to stay. We arrived 3 AM and all went well. They stored our luggage for 2 days until we returned prior to catching the Gahan for..."
RIchard Hutton
Borneo Intersection
Borneo Intersection
90/100 (86 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Indonesian
Asian
Indonesian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Indonesian
"Really delicious Indonesian/Malaysian halal food. I'm usually picky with my nasi goreng but theirs was absolutely delicious and even tasted great the..."
N Omo
"Delicious! Reminds me of home. Probably the best beef rendang I have ever had in Darwin. Kangkung and eggplant is absolutely great too! Will keep..."
Yeen May Looi
"Highly standard serving in a nice plate unlike other store food in Casuarina served in plastic..."
Louie Novio
"New outlet added to the nice environment of cas food court looks promising.. Nasi campur i got was..."
Saathi 456
"The best Indonesia cuisine in Darwin for sure. Great value and cheap..."
Rex Yu (Photographer)
"Very nice Indonesian..."
Sam Bakara
"Great food good size serving friendly..."
P J Grogan
"Very..."
DCH CH
The Purple Lady
The Purple Lady
90/100 (2 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Thai
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Asian
Malaysian
Satay Time
Satay Time
89/100 (57 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Bamboo Lounge
Bamboo Lounge
84/100 (731 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Thai
Indonesian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Prawns
Laksa
Beef
Pork
Chili
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Indonesian
Asian
Thai
Malaysian
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Gift Cards Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Awesome food and service, as always, first time back to Darwin in two years and this place was top of the list to go to! Great to see you again Madhu..."
Jeanine Creek
"We have just finished dining here and I can't believe this place is not more well known. Just around the corner from us we will be spreading the..."
Bernard McNamara
"Nice place, Nice food, Nice service and Nice price, would come back again, really enjoy the time in..."
鄭亦茜
"Had lunch there today for the first time. Tough decision on what to order because everything sounded so good. Chose a curry and it was fabulous. ..."
Wanda Mansell
"OMG taste sensation. And the service was excellent. We are only in Darwin for a short time. But we will make the most of the gastronomical adventure..."
Pixie McTread
"Madhu the owner is the most beautiful person ive meet,this place is just superb food... Highly recommended to all my friends and all my..."
Randy Florendo
"Best laksa in Darwin, very friendly staff. Highly..."
Aiden Mizzo Mizen
"Utterly delicious food, fantastic service and good wine. Relaxed atmosphere... Love it every..."
Catherine J McAlpine
"My first visit. The food was absolutely amazing. I'll be back..."
Ernesto De Rubeis
"Omg so good!! So fresh, so so tasty, quick and the service was amazing. Best Thai I've had. Don't miss out, get on..."
Belinda Snell
"The prefect darwin cuisine, mixture of western & Asian..."
Melanie Reichlmeier
"Best laksa in Darwin and we have had them all... Beautiful. Al fresh ingredients and take away size was massive. Will be..."
Emma Cartwright
"Delicious! 5..."
Lisa Hill
"We've had breaky here a few times now and each time the food is..."
Monica Bugno
"The foods were all very delicious and well presented. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was also nicely decorated and..."
Fianna Reblando
"The best Thai food outside of the markets. So nice to get some authentic Khao Soy and the veggies are amazing and fresh. The staff were particularly..."
How To Travel With Kids
"Great thai food, drinks, desserts, atmosphere and..."
Ralf I
"A friend and I had our second lunch here today. We ordered nasi lemak/beef rendang (excellent) and penang beef curry (great taste with a wonderful..."
Philip Spencer
Rendezvous Cafe
Rendezvous Cafe
80/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Asian
Asian
Cafe
Malaysian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mini Sesame Prawn Toast
Dry Noodle BBQ Pork
Red Curry
Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Laksa
Seafood Laksa
Pork
Yum Cha
Singapore noodles
Vegan Laksa
english breakfast
Noodle
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Beef Rendang
Beef
Chicken Laksa
Lemon Iced Tea
Chow Mein
Prawn Crackers
Egg Noodle
BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Hainan Chicken
Rendezvous Special Fried Rice
BYO Cake
Curry
Char Keoy Teow Wet
Sit down
Asian
Malaysian
Café
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We were in Darwin on Holidays and came here with a large group including children and ordered shared plates. The food was hot and delicious, the..."
Liz Johnstone
"Highly recommend the yum..."
Julie Hakes
"I had a very niece experience here. I'm on vacation looking around for a place to have coffee and breakfast. After walking down mitchel st. And..."
Raymond Herradura
"I celebrated my 70th Birthday in style at the Rendezvous Cafe in Darwin on Saturday 25th May 2019. The staff had allowed my friends to store a Red..."
Captain Peter R. Miller
Yati's Laksa
80/100 (1 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Malaysian
Nirvana Restaurant
Nirvana Restaurant
80/100 (1024 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Indian
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Malaysian
Thai
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
After-hours
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Green Curry
Quail
Chili
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Pork
Pad Thai
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Parking Available
Private Dining
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"At a loose end .. looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat and can across this little gem. I like Asian style food and curries .. so was happy...."
Neil Kendrick
"This place is filled with character! Great food as well. Staff were really nice. We were told the building predates cyclone tracy(which is very..."
Elliot Jackson
"This restaurant has super kind, friendly and helpful staff. The interior was a lovely surprise and there are several sections with a different..."
the.m.influence creator of the Project Love App
"Very impressed... Nice live music, very chilled atmosphere and the best Irish Coffee cocktail I have ever tasted. Even If you visit just for that..."
Daniel R. Olar
"Rain (I’m sorry if I spelt this wrong!) served us and she was so incredible. I am a bartender myself and was so so impressed with her. All the..."
Hayley Macdonald
"Welcomed to the restaurant by a lovely lady that was more than welcoming to a new place. Drinks were great and served very quickly. Food also upto a..."
Will Groundwater
"We were 4 people so we tried a bit of everything and none of us were disappointed, everything was very good, i would definitely go back. I recommend..."
gregory darwin
Ratchanee Chai Thai Food
80/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Thai
Asian
Malaysian
Thai
Asian
Malaysian
Papparich
Papparich
75/100 (1273 ratings)
Restaurants
Malaysian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Laksa
Noodle
Beef
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Asian
Malaysian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Papparich Casuarina has always been the place for our family dinner. We always try different menu and it never disappoint us. We absolutely love the..."
Nuraizah Amir
"Had my birthday dinner with friends & workmates and service was excellent, food was insanely delicious and the ambience is so relaxing. Staffs are..."
Sheen Dumanillos
"Our favourite go-to when we are in town. If only every restaurant was like this! Easy, fast, delicious food, good..."
Ali Jamo
"The service was really great, the food was amazing!! The Prawn Char Kway Teow was to die..."
Davina Dee Avery
"We have eaten there 3 times and I cannot complain about the service or staff. The food is always delicious and a treat to look forward..."
Grace Page
"The food is so good!!!! The door bell table noise is strange but the food excedes any minor non..."
Michelle Newton
"Had lunch with my friends here. Tried their nasi lemak and wat tan hor fun. Their sambal doesn’t taste like the usual paparich in Malaysia. But..."
Sherly Huang
"PappaRich has a pretty niche market in Darwin - they are the only sit down Malay place with an extensive menu. Even though it's just an "average"..."
Black_orange
"Food was really nice and hopefully it stays that way, as it is so easy for franchises to have their reputations diminished over time through bad..."
_foodiej
"Some hit and miss but mostly decent and a good variety. Comfortable environment. Pricey compared to other branches (don't even start comparing it to..."
Bitingtravels
"The papa Wat Tan Hor is so delicious. It's like fried kway teow with egg drop gravy. Definitely must try !! Portion is so big and it's not expensive..."
Sherly
"I visited on boxing day after tiring day of shopping for lunch. The food was delicious. I had also ordered “ ABCD” for desert. It was very..."
Chaitanya Desai
"Chicken skin for the win! Can’t believe Pappa Rich actually has this dish. Awesome! Very crispy and..."
Zhi Yan Chiam