PODI

CURRY LEAF CURED SNAPPER

Finger-lime, coconut dressing, curry leaf oil.

32

KANGAROO TARTARE (SA)

Spice cured, figs, dehi, confit yolks, crispy potatoes.

32

SPICED LAMB RIBS

Slow cooked for 18 hrs with tamarind treacle, yoghurt dressing.

10 PP

PAN ROLLS

Beef flank, slow cooked jackfruit, tomato tamarind chutney.

15 PP

CRISPY PUMPKIN

Ginger turmeric black pepper sauce, pepitas.

28

PIPPES

Steamed in light turmeric coconut broth, salmon roe, finger limes.

32

PRAWNS

Butterflied with confit garlic soy sauce.

42

CURRIED FISH PICKLE

With seasonal greens, fenugreek and mustard dressing.

32

ELAWELU

SPICED POTATOES

Curried leeks, roasted chickpea salad.

32

EGGPLANT MOJU

Twice cooked with a slow cooked spiced coconut sauce.

36

CHARRED CABBAGE

Cashew confit garlic cream, green chilli oil.

34

ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Wedges glazed in a pineapple curry sauce.

34

SEASONAL GREEN SALAD

Toasted almonds, anchovy dressing, herbs.

25

MAS

BEEF WAGYU RIBS

Braised, cauliflower carrot sauce, beetroot pickle sambola.

59

BLACK PORK

Dark roasted coconut and spices, malay pickle.

52

LOCAL SPANISH MACKEREL

Charcoal grilled, umami tomato sauce, house made chilli oil.

56

GOAT CURRY

Bone in, figs, roasted spiced grape salad.

54

GORAKA CHICKEN

Spiced potatoes, tamarind ginger sauce, shallot salad.

48

PUNCHI

GOTHAMBA ROTI

Large super flaky house made roti.

14

BASMATI RICE

Steamed, single serve (option to top with coconut sambola $12).

8

CONDIMENT PLATTER

Pick your three favourites from below condiments.

15

COCONUT SAMBOLA

Desiccated coconut, chilli, lime.

6

PAPPADUM

Perfect crunchy side for your mains.

6

SEASONAL CHUTNEY

Changes seasonally, ask your wait person for today’s chutney.

6

LUNU DEHI

Traditional condiment of salt-cured lemon, shallots, cumin.

5

LUNU MIRIS

Zesty spicy chilli and onion sambola for an extra kick.

5

Flavours

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FOOD IS A JOURNEY. A BRIDGE BETWEEN CULTURES, MEMORIES, AND NEW EXPERIENCES.

Ella Darwin is the culmination of a lifelong passion for food, culture, and hospitality. Founded by MasterChef alumna Minoli De Silva, Ella offers a contemporary take on Sri Lankan cuisine, infused with personal stories and global inspirations. Minoli's journey from her family's kitchen to  the national stage has been driven by a desire to share the richness of Sri Lankan flavours with the world

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RESERVATIONS

Join us for an evening of bold flavours and warm hospitality.
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For group bookings or private events, email us at: reservations@elladarwin.com

Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday
5:00 PM till late

Walk-ins welcome, but bookings are recommended.

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CONTACT

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0498 369 021
reservations@elladarwin.com
20 West Lane, Darwin NT 0800

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© Ella by Minoli, 2025.

Made with love, spice, and good stories in Darwin.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. And we pay respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

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Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.