The name 'The No.1 African Restaurant Café & Bar' is quite a mouthful, but it's also some claim!!…read moreIt's true that there aren't so many African restaurants in Cardiff, (you would think that there would be more considering the long relationship that Cardiff has had with Afro-Carribean culture), but to call yourself number one... well... I guess that's confidence for you! I have only ever eaten here once, and have to admit to being less than adventurous. A friend of mine is keenly into African food, and goes the full nine yards, devouring everything from pigs feet to goat curry, but a lot of the more unusual dishes really don't appeal to me. So, I stuck to chicken and chips whilst she embarked on a gastronomic adventure! There's plenty of options for the less ambitious eater at The No.1 African Restaurant including kebabs, burgers, fish and chips and chicken dishes, and so it's entirely possible to stick to something you know if you don't feel in the mood for taking any risks. My friend opted for the goat meat plate, and conversation ceased the moment it arrived and didn't really spark up again until she had cleaned her plate... I guess she enjoyed it! Christopher, the owner, is originally from the Congo, but serves a mix of different style dishes such as giraffe rice from Nigeria and Fu Fu from... I can't remember... (I was too traumatised by the idea of giraffe rice to be able to absorb any more information!)

Appearances are deceiving - the food is delicious, especially the goat, and portion sizes are…read moregenerous. Prices may seem a bit more expensive than what can be found on nearby City Road, but what they offer is decently-sized, delicious and generous. They also have a deal available (I think it's a main + carb?) that should be taken advantage of for a filling meal. Though the atmosphere may be daunting at first, the owner is a very lovely and friendly man and will gladly help translate any part of the menu for you.

.New eatery brings African flavours to city for first time…read more Goat pepper soup Strictly for the brave: Tribe Tribe's red-hot goat pepper soup Adventurous Cardiff diners seeking respite from the autumn chill can now head to Canton for a searing bowl of goat pepper soup. Tribe Tribe restaurant is the brainchild of partners Foluso Sotomi and Charlie Hughes. Boasting chefs from Nigeria and Sierra Leone, it operates as a café serving light English meals by day before switching to traditional West African fare as the evening arrives. The aim is to offer something fresh to the area, while delivering authentic meals catering to Cardiff's growing migrant population, which includes students, doctors and university lecturers. Foluso tells me of a customer who used to travel four hours to Manchester to get his culinary fix, as there were so few places getting the food just right. "Now he comes here!" Tribe Tribe opened on September 1 and offers a range of foods common across the West African region. Jollof rice is cooked in a tomato-based sauce and served with chicken, fish, meat or vegetables, while those fancying a stroll further off the beaten track can sample eba and pounded yam. These sticky but tasty carbohydrates are rolled into balls between the fingers and used to soak up bowls of soup or stew. Occasional chef's specials from other parts of the continent are also available, as are African beers. Some dishes are ferociously hot but can be adjusted to suit more delicate palates.This was an experience i will be frequenting.

Yummy! Great food,…read morelovely atmosphere - I'm a regular now! Seriously, if u are after some authentic west african/nigerian food - this is the place for u!

Having lived in Morocco for a few months I can tell you that everything at La Casbah is pretty…read moreauthentic - this includes the décor as well as the food. There's quite a few traditionally cooked meals prepared in tajines, but I always rock up and order the same thing. It's lamb and prunes with couscous all the way! I love this dish, and wish I could perfect the recipe at home, but until I do, I am bound to this place, because no-one else makes it better. I rarely spend more than a tenner when I come here. There's stiff competition amongst quite a few restaurants in the immediate area, which is great for the eater, even if it means that none of the restaurateurs in Easton are likely to be able to afford to retire early. But you could always leave a larger tip than usual if your conscience gets the better of you!

Well, it's not Casablanca but this Easton eatery does manage to bring a little Moroccan spice and…read morewarmth to Bristol. Good lamb dishes, as you would expect from a Moroccan place - all spicy and tender. Not just about the meat though, with plenty of choice for vegetarians as well. Plenty of puddings to tempt you but no alcohol as this place is BYO. If you're not from the area what really makes it worth a trip out here are the prices. You won't pay more than a tenner for any of the mains, and usually quite a bit less. So as well being able to try something a bit different you can do it without splashing out, splendid.

I wanted something slightly different for dinner and was not disappointed by the delicious Moroccan…read morecuisine on offer. The owner was friendly and welcoming and the decor. and food were both authentic. We forgot about the 'Bring Your Own' alcohol policy so were ushered to co-op just down the road. Excellent location, just outside the city centre. I'm a big fan.

This independent BYO restaurant is a local treasure. The owner is cheerful and the food is good…read more Seating is either at small tables or cushion style around a low table for groups. Quite a small menu means the food comes quickly and is consistent, but a couple of specials would go down well with me just to add a little variety. BYO helps to keep the cost of a meal down and there's an off license nearby. Corkage is £2 per bottle. Do phone for a reservation, it's quite popular

Booked a table for 2 on a Saturday night, when we arrived the place was absolutely packed with 4…read moreother couples waiting by the door...thankfully we booked ahead we were seated within 5minutes of arriving. I loved their photo wall by the entry, so cute! Also the decor all together was colorful and cute! We ordered 2 curries and a tandoori sampler, the food was really good. The tandoori sampler was okay, nothing special I wouldn't order again, but the curries were delicious! The lamb dhansak was the best I've tried in Bristol and the chicken tika marsala was also really tasty, will definitely be back here again for the curries!

Well worth its reputation. The staff are friendly and helpful. And the food is excellent. What more…read moredo you ask for?