# ‘I’m sweating … can I get some tissues on stage?’ Behind the scenes at Darwin’s international laksa festival

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-01T01:25:52+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/nov/01/im-sweating-can-i-get-some-tissues-on-stage-behind-the-scenes-at-darwins-international-laksa-festival
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/i-m-sweating-can-i-get-some-tissues-on-stage-behind-the-scenes-at-darw-aff919/

After secret visits and a live blind tasting, judges unanimously crown Cambodian cafe in light industrial area as home of Darwin’s best laksa The people of Darwin take their laksa seriously. They slurp spicy, coconut-enriched curry soup noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They stalk their favourite stalls and sellers at legendary markets such as Mindil beach, Parap and Rapid Creek. And they b

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