Attended a 'party' there. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Would highly…read morerecommend.

Mowgli's is best visited on wednesday banquet night for a full menu choice of courses or sunday for…read morea 5 course set meal and at £12.95 you really cannot argue but expect the service to be rushed as people cash in on this offer. Banquet night in my opinion is the best value for money Indian sit in restaurant offer around the Crwys rd area. The interior is spaces and light. They have very basic wooden furniture that can be less than comfortable. The toilets are kept clean and presentable. From my experience I would definitely go again, try some of the monkfish dish or the spiced king prawns. As curry houses go Mowgli's is a winner unfortunately it's location is less than desirable for a evening date, but for larger groups I would take a look.

As you stroll around the bay from time to time you may see a serious looking man dressed to the…read morenines in full Indian regalia from top to tail (having said that I haven't seen his tail) and unless you know he is the PR guy for Spice Merchant you might think he is a visiting ambassador. I will point out at this stage that if he isn't handing out leaflets he could very well be the ambassador. So it maybe wise not to ask him if he does takeaways. I've been to the Spice Merchant about five times 4 of those were to sit down in the restaurant, once was for a takeaway. I've always liked the food and it has always been served to me by friendly welcoming staff. I wouldn't like to commit myself to say its the best curry house in the bay as they are all good but its definitely in the top 3 (there are only 3).

Was a bit hesitant visiting here after the mentioned flyer annoyers buzz by me every time I'm in…read morethe bay. however I was pleasantly surprised by it's simple light wood decor and lovely food. Unfortunately I wasn't eating in there as I was taking away and wanted to mention that here. The menu seems alot more traditional than the westernised food of other places and found it utterly delicious. It was prepared as if we were staying at the restaurant and had really quality to the food rather than the greasy take aways you can find your self with at times in other places. It's a little more expensive than a normal take away but it very much worth it if your into your Indian food.

First off, for those of you that like a beer to wash down your curry, beware: this place does not…read moresell or allow alcohol on the premises. If that doesn't bother you, however, the food is really pretty good. Mirchi is a family-run independent restaurant serving traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine, and they now do home delivery. Some of their best selling dishes include the simple but tasty Tandoori Grills, and their Karahis and Biryanis, but they also do some more traditional dishes such as Nehari, Paya, Haleem and Falouda, as well as glasses of refreshing Mango Lassi. For vegetarians, this is also a good option because there are plenty of veggie dishes to choose from. They have some price busting promotions, too - such as chana biryani for just £3.99, or their special student meal deal of a plate of boiled rice with Chicken or Chana Curry for just £3.50 (until 7pm) - they may not be the most exotic meals on the menu but they are such good value, for cash strapped students it's got to be worth a try!

Mirchi opened its doors back in 2006, offering a comprehensive Halal Indo-Pak menu. Since then it…read morehas received a number of awards, along the lines of 'Welsh Curry House of the Year' etc... the evidence of which is adoring the walls inside. These awards are all a little surreal... there seem to be so many of them liberally handed out with gay abandon, but with often very little information to tell us who by... even Mohammad the owner was none the wiser when I asked him about them on a recent visit... curious! Nevertheless, Mirchi does deserve recognition. It is a large eatery that serves good food accompanied by decent service. Prices are reasonable for main meals, and they do a selection of really affordable fast food options that are well worth trying, like the Mirchi Special Roll made with Tandooried Chicken Tikka rolled in a nan bread with salad and sauce for £3.50. They also do a good range of really reasonably priced Byriani's, a favourite of mine, starting at £4.90 for the vegetarian option and ending with £8.00 for the prawn Byriani. And, best of all, they do Chai for £1.00 a cup! There's all the usual student discounts, and they have just started doing home deliveries.

I enjoyed this restaurant…read more That doesn't sound like that great a compliment but it really is. I don't actually like indian food all that much. I'm not great at dealing with spice, so curries are pretty much off my menu. However, being a loving girlfriend I accompanied my boyfriend when we had a craving for it. And I was actually really glad that I did. The restaurant itself was really nicely kept and furnished. The waiter was lovely and the delivery of food to our table was so speedy. I had said, apologetically, that I really wasn't good with curry and when they brought my food out it had the most deliciously mild warmth to it. Obviously, for curry lovers that's not great. But my point is that they went out of their way to make my meal enjoyable. Lovely lovely people. Lovely lovely meal.

Again, another hidden gem in Cardiff just waiting to be discovered…read more Visited Balti Cuisine for the first time last night on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed. Opted for the King Prawn Saag (spinach dish) and steamed rice and it was delicious. My friend had the prawn corma and a garlic naan and both were very tasty (though she said that the korma seemed a little saltier than usual). We had a large bottle of Kingfisher each and the whole lot came to £28.50, which I consider to be very decent, considering the quality of the food (and comparing that with the price of drinks in Cardiff these days. Earlier in the evening, I paid £8.10 for two Vodka & Diet Cokes in the Park Plaza Laguna bar. I think going out is going to bankrupt me before long!). But back to Balti Cuisine. The decor is fabulous: LOVING the blue water cubes inlaid in the walls (they made me feel all sunny and bright!) and the table decor is clean, simple and stylish. The staff were friendly and very polite; no one pushed us to order a starter or a side dish, which is a bug-bear of mine (has anyone else been to an Indian where you feel like a criminal if you don't order starter, couple of mains with loads of sides; a mountain of food you can't possibly eat? I hate that). In the middle of our dinner, the staff also proved their mettle by dealing compassionately with a tricky situation involving an older couple who were very drunk and falling down. The staff showed genuine concern for their customers and called an ambulance while my friend picked the lady off the floor, sat her on a chair and talked to her until she calmed down. After the couple had left, every waiter came and genuinely thanked my friend for her assistance. All-in-all, I was impressed and I'll definitely be going back. I want to try some more dishes!

The 1st time I visited Kismet was 2am on a Saturday night…read more I walked in and there on the floor in the middle of the restaurant rolling about laughing like a maniac was a drunk man. The staff seemed to carry on around him. We got served by a smiling waiter who seemed not to notice it was 2am in the morning or if he did it ddn't seem to bother him. Just before the foods arrival my friend pointed out to the waiter that his plate was a little dirty. The waiter picked it up blew on it, gave it a rub with his napkin placed it back under my friends nose, winked, smiled then walked off. We just laughed. Anyhow - you'd think after this experience I would give it a bad review - but no - every town needs a curry house exactly like Kismet which caters for the drunks when all other places have shut down and their chefs gone home. Plus its cheap, plus the food was good.

Really this place should get five stars just for the effort they put into creating meal deals. As…read moreyou can see from the picture, there are just loads. What is there? The £2.95 buffet (I know; we couldn't believe it either...), £5.95 for the 4 course set meal and all drinks buy one get one free. Absolute craziness. The service we received was just great. I went there with my housemate Rachel (who you can actually see in this picture!) and we had an excellent time. Our server was friendly, engaging in conversation rather than just delivering information. The food itself wasn't the BEST indian that I've ever had but it was pretty darn good, especially considering the outrageously low prices of everything.

What can I say about Mama's other than that it's the quintessential student-friendly kebab outlet…read more Whatever you're looking for you're sure to find something to spend the last of your change on whether it's one of the meal deals or just a standard burger or kebab. You can even eat in if you like, which is great if it's pouring with rain and you'd rather not have to tuck into a soggy pizza when you get home. The guys who work is Mama's are great, they'll join in with any banter that's going on in the queue and you can tell that they're always doing their best to get everyone served in the quickest time. Food prices are pretty standard but if you're like me and alcohol makes your eyes get bigger than your stomach you could end up spending upwards of £4.50 on their larger meals. Don't get me wrong, these ones are big and will satisfy anyone's munchies, just make sure you don't get a large chicken meat and chips and then drop it on the road when you're nearly home like I did or you will be SO upset afterwards. I'd been having a really good night until then too and I was only halfway through my kebab when I dropped it. VERY sad times believe me, Mama's kebabs are like gold-dust to drunk people. Mama's is great for pretty much all of your post-lash needs, and they also do a hangover deal on Sundays where you could get two nice greasy pizzas for the price of one. I would recommend avoiding Mama's when you're sober though - it's just not the same. Kebabs aren't for sober people anyway so you're better off getting a Magic Wrap or something instead. However if you are in that comfortable 2am state then come on down to Mama's and let them look after you.

The boys at Mama'a Kebab House know what they are doing! I don't suppose their pre-made, pre-bought…read morekebabs are any different to anybody else's, but for some reason they just taste better than practically everywhere else! I don't know about the burgers, because if I want meat it's got to be a kebab every time, but I also rate the pizza's, and often go for the Sunday special after a visit to the Vulcan. I'm a little ashamed to admit this, but I have been known to recruit pure strangers in the pub in order to go and get two for the price of one on a Sunday... shameful behaviour really... but it's not my fault that this kind of deal is open to this kind of abuse! The guys here are really friendly, and work really hard... I like to think of my little ruse as a means of introducing new people to the establishment that wouldn't have otherwise patronised the place... phew, perhaps I'll be able to sleep tonight after all!

A while back, a group of my friends lived in a house on Llanishen Street, just around the corner…read morefrom this tiny take away, which is on Whitchurch Road. We often used to end up getting take away from here, and it was consistently good, and by far the best Indian takeaway we knew of in the area. I don't spend a lot of time in the Heath area any more, but last time I drove down Whitchurch Road I spotted Monsoon and remembered how good it was, so we stopped off for a take away. I was made up to find the food is as good as ever - good value, tasty, and served with a huge smile. If you're a Heath local and you haven't tried Monsoon yet, give it a go - they also do home delivery.

I really love the guys that work in Monsoon. They are super friendly and laid back, with a bit of a…read morecheeky sense of humour going on there too! Actually, to be more accurate, it's the owner, (Mr Shar), that has the cheeky sense of humour, and it's his long time friend and manager that generally takes the brunt of it! But it's all good fun and makes for an interesting aside when you go in person to place your order. This is an Indian takeaway that is well into its stride. It's been going for over ten years and so it's not surprising that everyone is as chilled out as they are. Business has been better, but they are doing okay, so this is one fast food establishment that is sure to survive the recession. Monsoon is a great place to get your food at the moment if you are in a large group. They have got a 3 for 2 deal going on which means that there's some significant savings to be had!

Good Lord, what a spicy curry…read more I asked for it though, so it's nobody's fault but my own. At the time, my normal order of chicken korai wasn't listed on the menu, so I asked the good man if the chef would kindly whip one up for me. "Of course," he said. "How hot would you like it?" "Um, you know, like madras hot," I said. I learned my lesson, boy. It was like that scene in "Along Came Polly", where Ben Stiller was sweating profusely after consuming a number of dishes in an Indian restaurant - I was literally dripping with perspiration, but to make matters worse, I couldn't stop eating because it tasted so good. So yeah, basically I'm a bit masochistic. But I've been back since and asked for something a bit more modest on the heat index and have been happy every time.

Spice merchant is one of my go to places when I want takeaway. We've had some really good evenings…read morein with their meals so I thought I'd try out the city centre branch for a change one lunch time. I was quite impressed that they had a totally different lunch time menu with lighter bites and cheaper options than their evening stuff. The service was prompt and the food was really quite nice. I had a grilled sizzler that was lovely but my work colleague wasn't too impressed by her lamb dish. Evening time it costs can mount up quickly which is why we tend to get takeaway and have our own drinks. Also there's never really much of an atmosphere or particular enjoyment about eating there.