Hanuman Restaurant - One of Darwin's Best.

Hanuman is not a new restaurant in Darwin, definitely been around for a few years.  It is one restaurant that we have visited many times over the years, as it moved location a few times.  The most recent visit was in early May 2013.  It is on Mitchell Street, in the Darwin Entertainment Centre complex. [NOTE - hotel here has recently changed from Holiday Inn to Doubletree, so be aware of that].  If driving, there is paid parking below, or try The Esplanade - seems easier there rather than Mitchell Street.

It gets harder to maintain the standard over a long period but this restaurant certainly does.

Hanuman serves asian cuisine - thai, nonya, indian and peranakan and a modern take on that general area of food - think Sri Lanka, India and SE Asia, with the main man originally from Sri Lanka.

One of the best restaurants in Darwin, the menu offerings have expanded while still keeping most of the regular favourites, with the oysters - Hanuman oysters - still a top entree.

In a group of four, we ordered a range of both entrees and mains, with all sharing. All commented favourably on all dishes and we all are experienced in Asian food. Service was excellent and as always - bookings are the best option; you might get in without one, but on Friday and Saturday it is unwise not to make a booking - it was basically full last Saturday, and it is not even the tourist season yet!.

There is a cocktail bar and outside food area, non air-conditioned with fans, and while cool, inside in the a/c is recommended.  Food service in the outside area [under cover and weather proof] is often a bit quicker and more focussed around eating quickly and going on elsewhere. 

The wine list is okay, covering a good range of prices and quality, but not extensive; having a beer is maybe more common with this food style.

Recommended very strongly - absolutely one of the best in Darwin if you like Asian food.