Laksa Fest: Week 3 Recap

The Laksa League is now in its third week, and the competition has only intensified as more players join the race to be crowned the ultimate laksa lover. This past week saw the introduction of a thrilling new feature—the MEGA Bowl. Fourteen lucky players discovered the first MEGA Bowl, earning themselves a massive 3,000 points each.

The elusive bowl was dropped at 2023 People’s Choice Winning venues: Kopi Stop and the Darwin Sailing Club, adding an extra layer of excitement to the hunt.

James S remains firmly at the top of the leaderboard, maintaining his lead with a staggering 46,708 points. After a mega week, he gained an impressive 17,827 points, visiting a variety of local spots including TT Baguette, The Darwin Sailing Club, Chok's Place, Frullati Juice and Salad Bar, Rays Cafe and Patisserie, Alberto’s, and The Purple Mango Cafe and Brewery. His dedication to tasting and reviewing shows no sign of slowing down, but the competition is still hot on his heels.

Leanne is holding steady in second place, just 3,000 points behind James. The battle between these two has been nothing short of epic, and with so much still at stake, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top. Jo B has also made a big move this week, jumping into third place with 39,278 points, up from 23,605 last week.

Over in Alice Springs, the leaderboard has shifted, with Golden Laksa Queen taking the lead at 9,902 points, overtaking last week's leader, Princessbob, who now sits at 9,002 points. Meanwhile, Katherine’s Annika continues to dominate her region, gaining 11,000 points this week and bringing her total to 20,057. She also earned the coveted Early Bird and 7-Day Streak badges, proving her commitment to the League.

Laksa Fever is sweeping through the festival, with another 825 reviews submitted this week. The high number of tastings and reviews shows just how dedicated players are to discovering the best laksa dishes across the Territory. Speaking of the best, here are the current top-rated dishes (with a minimum of 15 reviews):

• "Spice and Slurp Laksa Bowl" from Rainmaker Cafe, rated 4.9
• "The Outback Laksa" from The Meeting Place Cafe, rated 4.85
• "Chicken & Prawn Laksa" from Chok's Place, rated 4.8
• Laksa from Angkor Takeaway, rated 4.8

Don’t forget - The People's Choice voting is officially open, this is your chance to have your say on the best laksa-inspired dishes. Each vote earns you 1,000 points, so get your votes in, support your favorite eateries, and climb the leaderboard!

With another 352 new players joining the League this past week, the competition is tighter than ever. Don’t forget to keep checking the app for updates and notifications on where the next MEGA Bowl might drop. 

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We’re in for a spicy week ahead! Keep slurping, tasting, and voting—let’s see who will lead the pack as we move into week four!