City guide
Where to find salty plums in Darwin
Darwin is the salty plum capital of Australia. If you are looking locally, the best approach is to start with the city's markets and Asian grocers, then try the specialty shops. We do not list individual stockists unless we can verify them, but these are the places and precincts worth walking.
Start at the markets
Markets are where salty plums feel most at home in Darwin. They are also the most likely place to find red salty plums sold loose or by the bag, alongside dried fruit, nuts and Asian snacks.
- Parap Village Markets — Saturday mornings. A long-running market with Asian food stalls and dried goods; a good place to ask around.
- Rapid Creek Markets — Sunday mornings. Strong Southeast Asian food presence and grocery stalls.
- Nightcliff Markets — Sunday mornings. Smaller, relaxed, with food and produce.
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market — dry season evenings. Big food market; worth a look, though dried goods are not its main game.
Market days and seasons change. Check locally before you make a special trip.
Suburbs and shop types to try
Outside the markets, Darwin's Asian grocery stores and specialty food retailers are the places most likely to carry salty plums. These precincts are generally worth checking:
| Area | Why it is worth a look |
|---|---|
| Rapid Creek | Long-established Asian grocery and market cluster. |
| Nightcliff | Village shops and nearby grocers; strong local food culture. |
| Casuarina | Major shopping centre with specialty food retailers nearby. |
| Darwin CBD & Parap | Dried-goods and Asian grocers close to the city. |
| Palmerston | Growing Asian grocery trade for the satellite city. |
We do not name specific stores here because stock changes constantly. Call ahead if you are travelling a long way.
The Salty Plum Shop
Darwin is also home to The Salty Plum Shop, the physical retail side of our salty plum business. If you are in town and want to see the range in person, it is the most direct way to buy local. Visit thesaltyplumshop.com.au for current details, hours and location.
If you cannot get to Darwin, the full range ships Australia-wide from SaltyPlums.com .
What to buy in Darwin
- Red salty plums — the local signature. See why they are red.
- Seedless plums — the easiest for drinks and cooking.
- Li hing mui and powder — if you want to try the Hawaiian style. See li hing mui explained.
Want the background first? Read the history of salty plums in Darwin.