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    Happy House

    3.8 (10 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Chinese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Would not take the same order that they have taken for the past 4 years , cost them 25 pounds and will cost them a lot more in future.

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    Pearl of the Orient - Mermaid Quay

    Pearl of the Orient

    3.3(19 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    £££

    Visited here with my partner and his mother to celebrate Chinese New Year and overall I really…read moreenjoyed it. I've never been to Pearl of the Orient before, but I really loved their neighbouring bar's food so was happy to try this place out for the special occasion. The food itself was 5 stars, but I'm taking 1 star off due to speed and portion-size. ~ Atmosphere: If you're looking for a fancy night, Pearl of the Orient really gives it. Sleek and classy, this place has all the makings of an upscale restaurant. Probably the poshest Chinese restaurant I've ever been in! ~ Customer Service: The customer service was great, but the speed was really slow. Granted, we came on Chinese New Year which also happened to fall on a Saturday night, so I can't speak for the speed of the service for other times, but we waited over an hour for our food to arrive. As I recall, Ba Orient didn't take as long with the food so it could've been entirely that the kitchen couldn't handle the packed hall of diners, and some of the chefs may have been off themselves to celebrate the New Year. So, the long wait times may possibly not be a regular thing. ~ Food: Absolutely gorgeous. I'll be honest, since I moved to Cardiff from California, I really had to lower my standards on quality Chinese food since there's little to no competition for an authentic Chinese restaurant. However, Pearl of the Orient's food is probably good enough to hold its own even in San Francisco! The Hong Kong stye crispy roasted pork was heavenly and the sea-spiced aubergine was out of this world! The meal was so delicious and you can definitely taste the quality. The only disappointing thing is the portion sizing! I ordered 7 dishes total for 3 people which normally should've been plenty, but everything was in such small portions that we were only filled up when we ordered an extra dessert. Great tasting food, but if you're looking for a Chinese-style "feast", then you definitely need to order a lot more. I would've added more orders on, but with the wait times we decided in the end to not bother. Oh yeah, for the dessert, go for the fried custard buns. OMG! --- Overall, I'm happy to give Pearl of the Orient a try again. It's a tad bit expensive, but in my opinion you're paying an extra surcharge for the magnificent decor and atmosphere. The food is incredible, but you might want to order a lot more than you had originally planned. However, if I come back another time and the horrendous wait is still in effect, I would have to pull the rating down.

    I went with a group of friends, the service was a bit slow but the food was a gastronomic feast we…read moreall ordered to much and shared, as is the custom in many south east asian feasts. The flavours unleashed were incredible as you would expect from a middle tier restaurant, you can expect to pay at least £20 a head but it is well worth it, try to avoid to much rice don't buy it just because its what you usually do. The point is to try many different meat, fish and poultry dishes not fill up on rice. The dishes come out on these little trays with fairy light candles to keep them warm a nice touch and practical. I would go as a group of 4 maybe a double date and be spontaneous try many new dishes you've never thought of having the taste is amazing. I would recommend going for special occasions, meals with family members or the introduction to the in-laws or celebrating engagement. If you are going for a birthday party It might take to long for the service, Its your call.

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    Inner dining area

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    Super Chinese Takeaway

    Super Chinese Takeaway

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Super Chinese Takeaway is a reasonably unremarkable Cantonese style Chinese takeaway situated on…read morethe beleaguered Clifton Street where Roath meets Splott. That's not to say that it isn't good, it's just that there's nothing out of the ordinary about it. And, in a lot of respects, this is a good thing! It means that it's consistent, and so it can be relied upon to make your time-honoured favourites just how you like them. They have a fair sized menu, and so there's something for everyone. I can't remember quite how much they charge for delivery, but it's something like £1.00 to £1.50, and the area that they cover is reasonably broad. If you spend around the £20.00 mark it's well worth asking them to knock the delivery charge off, or to throw in some prawn crackers, or a free starter... the harder you haggle, the more likely they are to oblige. Collections are tricky these days if you are calling in to collect, especially if you are driving from the direction of Splott. The new one way system that the council implemented about a year ago is wreaking all kinds of havoc in the area! They also offer a selection of Thai dishes which are worth trying.

    We've been using Super Chinese Takeaway for years. The food is lovely although we usually stick to…read moreour favourite meals so can't really comment on the full menu. Also, and I regard this as genuinely helpful, the delivery driver is absolutely wonderful to deal with. Polite, prompt, happy to say hello and ask how we are. Whether through JustEat website or on the phone to them directly, they've been our "go to" Chinese Takeaway for over four years.

    Lee Garden

    Lee Garden

    4.0(7 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Lee Garden is a popular Chinese and Thai Food Restaurant that offers a really impressive range of…read morefood including; Peking, Cantonese, Szechuan Chinese food as well as Thai and Malaysian cuisine. Whilst it's pleasant enough to eat in, I have mainly patronised them by using the take out menu, especially when trying to accommodate the tastes a large group of people. They have the most extensive menu for far Eastern food that I'm aware of in Cardiff, and so it's a no brainer who I recommend when we are trying to order for five or more people... it cuts down on the quibbling! The fact that they are open seven days a week also makes them pretty dependable. Being popular, they get pretty busy at the weekends and so delivery times can be erratic. They give a 15% reduction in price for collections, and they tend to process your order a lot quicker if you collect in person. I advise everyone to pick up their food if possible, especially if it's a large order. I've only eaten in once and enjoyed the experience. We needed a table for two at 8.30 on a Saturday night, and luckily didn't have to wait too long, despite not making a reservation. We wouldn't have been so lucky if there had been more of us. It's probably best to book on any night of the week, and is definitely advisable at the weekend. There's two numbers to call: 02920 462388 02920 486288 Unfortunately, there's no website, which, considering the extent of their menu, would be really useful. They have a well printed, four leaf take away menu that you can call in and collect when you are passing.

    If you're a Chinese place on the same road as The Swallow, your business model has to revolve…read morearound one of two things if you're going to survive: being so mind-blowingly exceptional at what you do that you actually manage to surpass The Swallow, or offering customers something that The Swallow doesn't. Lee Garden opts for the latter choice, providing a menu that offers an extensive range of dishes that veer away from the standard Chinese fare of noodles + rice + lemon chicken. Instead, they have a menu that, besides the standards, also offers a selection of less anglicised Oriental dishes. If you are looking for a standard Chinese, and know exactly what you want, go for The Swallow. The food's better there. If you're a little more daring and want to take your tastebuds on a test drive of some new flavours, try the Lee Garden. Even if you don't enjoy the food, you can at least say you've tried it.

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    Riverside Cantonese Restaurant - Inside the restaurant. Photo from business website: http://www.riversidecantonese.com/

    Riverside Cantonese Restaurant

    4.2(12 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    ££

    Cardiff has a couple of really good Chinese restaurants, and the Riverside Cantonese is one of…read morethem. Take no notice of the slightly plain-looking exterior, because inside it's quite smart, very friendly and serves great food every time. Their crispy duck is delicious, as is the grilled satay chicken - and besides many meat dishes they also have some lovely fish mains on the menu, including dishes with Monkfish, Scallops and Red Snapper - and plenty of veggie options. Apart from offering a varied menu, they also have a number of Set Menus which are good for sharing - offering excellent value. I've only ever eaten here in the evening, and didn't realise until reading other reviews that they also serve dim sum in the afternoons - so that's now on my list of things to try sometime!

    The exterior decoration provides some clue as to what to expect inside at the Riverside Cantonese…read moreRestaurant. It is incredibly well maintained, despite the general dilapidated look of the immediate area surrounding it. I would go so far as to say that this is the best Chinese restaurant in Cardiff, it's certainly my favourite. Renowned for their inexpensive dim sum on a Sunday, getting a seat can be pretty tricky. But they serve dim sum every night - you just have to ask for the special menu. The staff are great, they'll stop to have a laugh and joke if you are inclined to get conversational, but regardless of this the service is prompt. They really know what they're doing. The interior is light and airy with well spaced tables and decent décor. It's easy to spot a well cared for restaurant, and the food always corresponds to the standards

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    Riverside Cantonese Restaurant - Exterior at night.  Photo from business website: http://www.riversidecantonese.com/

    Exterior at night. Photo from business website: http://www.riversidecantonese.com/

    Riverside Cantonese Restaurant - Inside the restaurant. Photo from business website: http://www.riversidecantonese.com/

    Inside the restaurant. Photo from business website: http://www.riversidecantonese.com/

    Riverside Cantonese Restaurant - Combination Char siu and roast duck

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    Combination Char siu and roast duck

    China Zone

    China Zone

    2.5(8 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    £

    Like so many of the eateries on St Mary Street, China China looks really impressive from the…read moreoutside, and then is shockingly cheaply furnished inside. The modern, antiseptic, practical seating doesn't sit well in stark contrast to the hand crafted stonework of the exterior. But I have to say, I do love the huge mural of a little Chinese girl behind the counter. It's got that Communist, political poster campaign look about it, and makes me smile. In its defence, it's an 'all you can eat' restaurant that lets you blow out on a cloud for £3.99, and that includes dessert! The food is okay, and the service is really proficient. This isn't fine dining, but no-one expects it to be! It's all about a quick rotation, not too dissimilar to McDonalds... but for the same price as a meal deal at Macky D's you can eat a fabulous amount of food that is definitely loads more healthy... (Remember Supersize Me?) And with this place you certainly won't be hungry an hour later, as you would if you went to Mac D's and squandered your money on empty-calorie, bland, potentially harmful non-food!

    This is a stuff-your-face, belly-busting, 'all you can eat' Chinese restaurant, located smack bang…read morein the centre of town. The décor is mediocre and the food is far from authentic, but the prices are cheap. And I mean seriously cheap. What can you honestly expect to get if you're paying less than a fiver? For cheap and cheerful, fast, unhealthy, filling, pseudo-Chinese food after a few drinks, this place might be okay. For a civilized evening out at a Chinese restaurant, pay real prices and eat at one of Cardiff's classier establishments such as the Riverside Cantonese or Happy Gathering.

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    Swallow Chinese Take Away

    Swallow Chinese Take Away

    4.6(5 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    £

    I was a student in Cardiff from 1988 to 1993 and discovered Swallows in 1989. After the first…read morevisit, I was hooked and went back every weekend with different sets of friends. The food was amazing and our group got bigger each time, which further confirms how good the food is. My mouth still waters when I remember a prawn and chicken dish that was so delicious and aromatic.... i couldn't stop eating it. Although I have been living in the US for the last 27 years, I still have fond memories of Swallows. Besides the food, the owner became good friends of ours over the 3-4 years that I lived in Cardiff. From the start he was kind and courteous, always offering us some free desserts and so appreciative of earning our frequent business. He knew we were students, living on a limited budget, and would always give us some extra food. It left a lasting impression, that goes beyond serving great food. I am sorry to hear about Sir's health and hope you are doing better. I will visit Cardiff this year and hope to meet you again after so many years. You might not remember me by my name, but you will if we have a chance to meet again face to face. I would like to meet you and in some way show my appreciation for all those years when you went above and beyond just serving us food. Best, Deepak PS - I highly recommend it to everyone. I would like to come back here again and again.

    Obviously the pun on words is a great innuendo. For this reason alone it deserved a good going…read moreover. Slightly at the high price range than most of the other Chinese establishments in the area. Easily the best Chinese restaurant on city road you'd be mad not to give it a go. The service is spot on and the food has never been less than fantastic, its small wonder they haven't taken over other Chinese places to improve the general trend. I recommend chicken battered balls with sweet & sour, beef because it's so tender and the duck in rolls, yummy. You cannot go wrong with this place.

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