Nirvana Restaurant

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. Tandoori chicken was ok .. not the best I've ever had .. the Jungle Curry was awesome .. almost too much. Called off with a couple of beers from the local One Mile Brewery .. a good find. The service and speed that the food came out with was also excellent.

This restaurant has super kind, friendly and helpful staff. The interior was a lovely surprise and there are several sections with a different metaphor. Ours gave us plenty of privacy and opportunity to chat and share plates. We were hanging out for greens and fresh veggies and our meals had plenty of those. We ordered a Pinot Grigio from Venezia which proved pleasant drinking. Definitely a place to visit whilst in Darwin.

After having friends tell us about how great this place was we were sorely let down. Although all the staff were very friendly, the service was slow and we were left for long enough while waiting for our mains that we felt forgotten about even though the place wasn't even half full. No checking in for more drinks - just sitting there with empty plates and glasses for about half an hour. The food itself was really disappointing, really bland and tasteless. Hands down the worst food we've had whilst living in Darwin for the past year, better stick to the weekend markets for delicious Asian meals and save your money. In addition to all this this soundtrack of YMCA and other 80s classics really lowered what otherwise would have been a beautiful vibe and intimate setting. All together a total let down and unfortunately we will not be returning. The attached Smoke and Oak bar has some good live music and good atmosphere. Better to stick there and avoid the dining experience.