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Nirvana

6 Dashwood Cr (enter via Smith St)
Darwin 0800 NT
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Chef: Tho Thanh Thai
Nirvana is also a bar
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Spice is the variety of life at Nirvana, but the cool music and chilled-out atmosphere counterbalance the potentially blistering dishes. Offering a triple treat combination of Indian, Malay and Thai, the menu provides some outstanding choices, although the Nirvana bugs are the signature dish for good reason. Wash them down with a glass of Wirra Wirra Handpicked Riesling or an icy mango daiquiri.

Nirvana is Darwin's unofficial home of jazz and blues, and the bar is ideal to enjoy live performances of soulful tunes before settling in for dinner. The dim lighting and mellow colours maintain the tranquil mood created by the music, while the eclectic collection of artwork adorning the walls ensures a steady stream of patrons can be seen meandering through the four separate dining or drinking areas. Look for the interesting variation of the Mona Lisa and book one of the private wood booths out the back for an intimate evening experience.

Kristian Leach

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	Daily 6.30pm-11pm
	Indian, Malaysian and Thai
	Entree: $7.50-$19.90 Mains: $12.50-$27.50 Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa and American Express
	Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass.
	This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported.
	Wheelchair access
	www.nirvanarestaurantdarwin.co...
	Phone: (08) 8981 2025

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Posted by: foodyNT | 9 November 2011, 11.09pm

Lovely place that keeps calling me back!

I am a big fan of Nirvana and the amazing offering of food and atmosphere it has. A great variety of options on their menu, including tasty options for vegetarians, each time you go back you are able to explore something different. I love how depending on what night you go will determine what goes on around you - I would highly recommend taking the time to head there when live music is playing.
Sometimes the quality of service will depend also on which night you are there and how big a group you are with. But overall, the experience is amazing and Nirvana is one of the best parts of Darwin I have discovered so far.

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Posted by: peanut1 | 22 February 2011, 2.43am

All in one!

This place would have to be my favourite restaurant! I always take visitors to Darwin here because Nirvana has everything in the one spot. The live music they have almost every night is fantastic. The food is a great mix of cuisines and the seafood is to die for. We always try to head there on a Saturday to get the extra benefit of the Bellydance show! It's such a talking point and makes sure there are no awkward silent moments at the table. I've never seen such a huge range of exotic things behind one bar and the bartenders sure know how to fling them together in a cocktail(or 100 or so on the list)Yum Yum Yum!

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Posted by: feedmedarwin | 9 January 2010, 8.46pm

please don't ever go away

thank you nirvana for being one of the few trusted places in darwin where we can eat quality food that is authentic and still reasonably priced. i love your sangria too. we bring all our interstate visitors to see your lovely place and enjoy your food and they always do. well done!

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Posted by: grizlyegg | 22 September 2009, 2.41pm

The best restaurant ever!

Nirvana's has been our favourite restaurant for years- the service, the bar, the food, the music- always a treat! The special service at our wedding reception just takes the cake! Thank you thank you thank you Nirvana! All of the guests raved about the food, the ambiance, and the music! Thanks again :)

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Posted by: snafoo | 11 August 2009, 4.35pm

Consistency Consistency,Consistency

We have dined at Nirvana several times in the past weeks and everytime the food was AWESOME. Great prices,great service and fantastic food. The chilli,lime,and ginger fresh oysters are superb, my mouth is watering at the thought of them...sooooo delicious. great wine list, fantastic live music, thai king prawns washed down with a few sangrias....HEAVENLY!!!!...we will definetly be new "regulars' at this groovy,funky lil spot tucked away up town.:-)

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Posted by: love food | 21 June 2007, 11.37am

Funky place

I love a restaurant with booths and the separate rooms of this great little place make it feel much more intimate, while it still has some bigger tables for groups as well.
The cocktail prices are very good and the wine list has a good range to choose from with some food matching suggestions.
The only thing about being tucked away in a booth is that you can't tell how busy the rest of the restaurant is, so start to wonder about where your meal is.
The food itself was great, and it's good to be able to take away when your eyes are bigger than your stomach. The Indian dips platter, Pandang chicken and red duck curry were all very tasty.

Food:			Visit: Tue 19 June 2007 Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by: Unregistered user | 11 January 2006, 5.20pm

Best Restaurant In Darwin by FAR

Three cuisines, live blues and jazz and consistently great food and service. Jason the owner is the perfect host. Fantastic wine list and very reasonable. Give it a go, you'll not be disappointed.
Try one of their signature fresh mango daquiris!

Food:			Visit: Tue 10 January 2006 Mealtime: breakfast
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