the hanuman team

Whilst Jimmy Shu is the driving force behind Hanuman, the restaurants would not enjoy the success they do today without the skills of the chefs and support staff.

Jimmy is constantly on the prowl for talent in the kitchen and frequently roams the globe in search of that special someone. He believes that chefs who have lived and trained in the region where a recipe originated are able to bring an extra dimension to the dish. This philosophy is one of the keys to the success of his restaurants.

hanuman darwin
manager - ken french

There are currently 7 chefs at Hanuman Darwin, each specialising in a particular style.

Nainar Ali - Indian
Mumeen Ali - Indian
Rafiqul Islam - Indian
Chainarong Thanommongkol - Thai
Had Farndon - Thai
Sombun Vichaisorn - Thai
Rey Rodriguez

hanuman alice springs
assistant manager - edwin molina

Sakchai Namang - Thai (Head Chef)
Marlon Tutanes - Indian

hanuman awards

darwin

• The prestigious Brolga Award
  Best Restaurant in the Northern Territory (1994)
• Top End Restaurant Awards
  Finalist in category: Ethnic, Certificate of Distinction, 1992
• Top End Restaurant Awards,
  Finalist in category: Wine List, Certificate of Distinction, 1993
• Top End Restaurant Awards
  Finalist in category: Asian, Certificate of Distinction, 1993
• Top End Restaurant Awards
  Finalist in category: Asian, Certificate of Distinction, 1994
• The Catering Institute of Australia NT Gold Plate Awards
  winner in category Best Ethnic Restaurant, 1995
• The Catering Institute of Australia NT Gold Plate Awards
  winner in category Specialist/Ethnic Restaurant, 1997
• The Catering Institute of Australia NT Gold Plate Awards
  winner in category Best Wine List, 1998, 1999
• The Catering Institute of Australia, NT Gold Plate Awards
  finalist in category Best Wine List, 2001
• The Catering Institute of Australia, NT Gold Plate Awards
  finalist in category Best Asian Restaurant, 2001
• NT Restaurant and catering, Awards for Excellence
  Winner Best Stand Alone Restaurant, 2005

alice springs

• Australian Hotel Association (NT), Awards for Excellence
  Winner Best Restaurant, 2003
• NT Restaurant and catering, Awards for Excellence,
  Winner Best Asian Restaurant, 2005
• NT Restaurant and catering, Awards for Excellence
  Winner Best Hotel/Motel Restaurant, 2005