I have eaten at the Thai Lounge on numerous occasions. It's clean, cosy, decorated beautifully,…read moregreat staff and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the platter, tamarind duck and the warm chicken salad.

From the owner: The Lolfa Thai Lounge is a relaxing, contemporary restaurant and take away, set in the suburb of…read moreWhitchurch in Cardiff. The restaurant combines outstanding Thai cuisine with subtly decorated interior and a warm, friendly, welcoming ambience. Our authentic Thai chefs use only the very finest and freshest ingredients with a cooking style that reflects a rich mix of traditional and regional Thai dishes. We also keep an excellent and well-balanced wine cellar including Thai and European beers. Whether you are visiting the restaurant or ordering dishes to eat at home you can be assured of the finest Thai food cooked in the traditional way prepared from the very best ingredients. The Team at the Lolfa Thai Lounge restaurant are committed to offering customers a wonderful dining experience with a taste and warmth of Thai hospitality.

I'm a huge fan of Thai cuisine and I am made up to see local Thai takeaways springing up across…read moreCardiff. I'm more familiar with Bangkok Cafe and Thai Basil over in Canton, but I tried this Cathays establishment one evening when I was over at my friend's house nearby. From the outside, it doesn't look much, and could do with a bit of a facelift, but the food itself tasted pretty authentic and was obviously cooked fresh. I heard this take away has recently come under new ownership. While under the previous owners I heard that many dishes were a bit bland and didn't pack a punch like many Thai dishes ought to, my experience of this place was very good. The food was fragrant and tasty, reasonably priced and handed over by a very friendly Thai chap. Perhaps the new owner has made his mark and turned this place around? I hope so, because it's great to be able to get decent Thai food without having to splash out every time for a restaurant meal at Thai House (which is itself, by the way, exceptionally good if you're after a lovely sit down meal).

The spectacular thing about Thai food that most people don't know is that it can melt your tongue,…read morejust kidding, but it can be extremely spicy if you order it. The dishes smell great due to the aromatic spice and most dishes can be cooked in a hot spice. Little baby fried sweet corn are delicious in a Thai food, with a good selection of vegetarian meals that are quickly cooked, this cannot be said of the meat dishes, which are cooked from fresh meat which means better taste but you will be waiting approximately 45minutes, but it's worth it. Traditional food at £6.50 a dish is fantastic as the food is out of this world. Bit disappointed on the cost of delivery though which can be from £3-5.

Just back from a business lunch out with a colleague who had heartily recommended eating at…read moreiCookThai and, having had one of the best dining experiences I've ever had, I can see why he loves it! First thing to say is this is not your average run-of-the-mill dining experience. On first entering the restaurant, the decor is, shall we say, eclectic with old shelves around the room piled with plates, steamers, dishes and an assortment of ingredients with the tables and chairs looking functional at best. But look beyond the decor, because what iCookThai is really about is the food and the experience! When I first entered, I was met by the owner/chef - Pimm - as though I was an old friend, not just a first time visitor with one of his more regular clients. After being shown to our table and having perused the lunch time menu - more comprehensive than many - it was difficult to decide which of the many interesting dishes. Pimm was the consumate host and, knowing we had business to discuss poring over laptops and tablets, suggested the chicken satay to start with and a light noodle broth dish which would be tasty but light enough not to spoil our concentration. When the food was served - all freshly prepared and pleasant, unhurried service - I finally could see what makes this an outstanding dining experience. The chicken satay was quite frankly one of the top 5 dishes I have ever had in my life - the most succulent chicken pieces, marinated to perfection and with perfect charred lines from the grill. Served alonside this was the most amazing satay sauce which arrived flaming and which had a delicious chilli warmth without overpowering the other spices. Along side this were 2 perfectly formed little rice blocks with the sweetest flavour and the dish was finished with a small dish of lightly pickled cucumber/pepper which had the most delicate crunch and flavour to perfectly round out a stunning dish. More conversation with Pimm followed the starter while the main was being prepared - another light and refreshing steaming bowl of a delicate broth with noodles, chicken and vegetables (all perfectly cooked to retain their full flavour and crunch), finished with a drizzle of the most sumptuous chilli oil on the top. Once again, the whole dish was perfectly balanced with the zing of chilli just sufficient without overpowering the delicate balance of flavours. By now, Pimm felt like an old friend as he explained the cooking processes and ingredients with all the passion for his art of cooking, all interspersed with stories of his interesting life story. Dessert followed on an impromtu serenading by Pimm accompanied by his guitar (all part of the rich experience!) which was homemade green tea ice-cream - bags of flavour yet a delicate way to round off a lovely lunch. We couldn't resist staying a little longer for a coffee (extremely good with excellent crema) and, at Pimm's persuasion, a bubble tea - my first experience of this curious beverage! All in all, we spent about 4 hours in the restaurant, but never once felt rushed or hurried or as if we were outstaying our welcome. The food is undoubtedly the star, but Pimm makes the whole experience of a meal there quirkily wonderful! I can still count on one hand the number of truly outstanding dining "experiences" I have had in my life, and I have travelled extensively around the globe. Eating at iCookThai is certainly in the top 3, and I look forward to eating there again soon and perhaps taking one of Pimm's cookery courses. Highly recommended

Very good thaï restaurant , full of flavour, cosy ans great value in Cardiff ! Mango salad is…read moreterrific. Service was also very kind. Very recommend!

Really good Thai place! Vegetable potstickers were crispy…read moreand the chili sauce was really good! The shrimp tempura was crunchy and delicious. My husband had the pad see ew, which he said was well done; the bean sprouts were cooked and the noodles were just the right texture, and the perfect amount of sauce. My chilli basil stir fry chicken with rice had one spicy on the menu, and it was just that. Good flavor. Service was quick and friendly, and they serve until 11pm. Good place for a good Thai meal!

very lovely kind staff was very welcoming and there food was unreal so flavorful so many options to…read morepick from and there service was very quick definitely recommend worth every penny

Lucky chef is under new management apparently, and though I can't comment on what it was like…read morebefore, I can tell you what it's like now. They promise 'restaurant quality at take away prices' and I have to say, they're pretty good! We ordered a set vegetarian meal and I have to say I was very impressed. We got plenty of food for around £15, which included delicious crispy veggie spring rolls and even mock duck! I will definitely order again.