I can't believe no one has reviewed Uncle Sam's yet! It's a bit of a classic American fast food…read moretakeaway right in the heart of Studentville, on Crwys Road (in Cathays/Roath). It has been going for years, and has managed to hold on to its fine reputation for decent quality and value for money throughout that time. It IS rather tiny, however, so it's possible you could easily walk past and miss it - but once you've been there once for food, you'll be a complete convert. Basically, they do American fast food - mainly burgers. It's not healthy, and it's not complicated, but what they do they do very well. The belly-busting All American 1/2 pound burger with fries and a tub of blue cheese sauce seems to go down well with meat-eaters, while there's a generously proportioned veggie option for people like me who don't eat beef. They also do chicken and pizza, but to be honest if you go to Uncle Sam's it should be for a burger, because that's what they do best. Excellent value for money!

Best chicken in Cardiff, I repeat for effect Uncle Sam's is the best chicken in Cardiff. I used to…read morelive in the States and as anyone who has been there or is from the U.S will tell you bigger is better! Why? It just is and Uncle Sam's certainly lives up to its American namesake. The restaurant is tiny and like other reviews have said it so easy to miss, so its beggars belief how such a small place can churn out such big and hearty portions of food. The price is ok but that is completely offset by taste of the food, as the juicy and flavourful chicken engulfs your taste buds. Of course chicken is not for everyone and they do have plenty of other dishes on the menu such as huge burgers (which have appeared to been given a real shout in other reviews) and pizza but honestly I personally think Uncle Sam's rules the roost!

Another drunken visit to another take away on the way home. The guys were pretty cool here and gave…read moreus some free chicken after we spent a bit on ordering...More chicken. It's not bad, it's what you expect from a cheap take-away, the best tasting thing ever when your drunk, the horrible thing that repeats on you when your stomach is delicate the next day.

Coming from the Southern US, where chicken frying is an art (we even deep-fry the Thanksgiving…read moreturkey), I must admit my standards for this kind of fare are admittedly higher than most. So my hopes were lofty for Roosters, the fried chicken take away tucked behind Bute Street in Cardiff Bay. It's what you'd expect from a take away, but I found the skin was crispy (which is pretty much half the battle in my book) and the guys behind the counter were chipper and efficient. Overall, it was a bit too greasy for my liking, but it'll definitely hit the spot if it's what you crave after a night out on the sauce. If faced with the option of Roosters or anywhere else for post-night out grub, I'd probably choose a Mc Donald's Quarter Pounder or a Subway sandwich. To its credit, it's open pretty late, which comes in handy when you've ravenous in the Bay and Tesco's et al are all closed.

Classic Fried Chicken is one of those business's that has no brand and just states what your…read moregetting from the one establishment. With Miss Millie's a few steps away it's only a matter of price that tempt's people to go here. Miss Millie's is a tried and tested recipe and as a copycat CFC are cashing in on the same formula. Due to the excessive amounts of salt in the recipe it's difficult to determine which is better between the two shops, but in my experience going along the brand route usually results in a better experience. As I have mentioned in previous fired chicken reviews, it's not a good idea to mix with alcohol after a night out due to the excessive salt, which has a dehydrating effect.

Classic Fried Chicken are not breaking any records with what they do. Sticking to tried and tested…read morefried chicken recipes and assemblages, this fast food outlet is all about giving people what they want, leaving the provision of innovative cuisine and nutritional benefits of food to other providers. That's not to say that there is some nutritional benefit to the fried chicken combo's that they serve... protein is the most essential ingredient in any meal, and is the only thing that the body cannot manufacture itself, even when it is well fed with all of the right things. For this reason we need to eat it every day to remain healthy. We need on average about 40 grams of the stuff daily, and Classic Fried Chicken probably provide that in each of their chicken options... and then some... And this is the downside! It is not advisable to regularly eat excessive amounts of protein, especially from animal sources, as there are diminishing returns on the health front. It's a complex subject, and so I won't go into here. Suffice to say, the occasional chicken meal is probably okay, but as a staple mainstay it's more than likely to be a bad idea. Fried food is really not a great way to obtain nutrition under any circumstances as it creates unwanted side effects that stress the body out. It's pretty toxic, especially if the fast food outlets don't change their oil as often as the could, and with escalating oil costs, I would image that it gets changed less often than it used to at most at the fast food outlets. A lot of the meals come with a smattering of salad, and whilst this is better than nothing, the amounts provided are woefully insufficient to amount to a well balanced meal. Classic Fried Chicken appears to be a well-run establishment that offers eating in as well as takeaways. They always have special offers running on a rotational basis.

So, I wonder what they do at Chicken Cottage? Sounds like a retirement home for the feeble and…read moreinfirm poultry community of Cardiff, doesn't it? Well, sorry to disappoint... but it's a blue and red, plastic-fantastic fast food joint on St Mary Street in the city centre! I don't think I've ever seen anything look quite so different from the name it carries as this place! But, it's an international chain with outlets in London, Paris and NYC and so they must be getting something right! They've got nineteen outlets in London alone. According to Naeem, who works at the St Mary Street, Cardiff branch, the biggest seller is, (somewhat unsurprisingly), the deep fried chicken... so I guess that people tend to think that this is their fotre.

I finally succumbed to the lure of Chicken Cottage a couple of weeks ago now. It was 2am, I was…read morewatching the first episode of Sherlock (Filmed in Cardiff) and spotted the unmistakable Chicken Cottage logo! I then decided I was hungry and realised I had never been. Well Damn you Sherlock because I wish I never bothered. It cost me about a fiver for some spicy wings, a couple of chicken strips (or something like that), chips and a medium drink. The wings were good, but there were only two of them. The chicken strips were really greasy and tasted of nothing in particular. The chips were horrible. My Fanta was alright though! Definitely drunk food though. I won't be going there again, and it was only late night hunger and the fact Chicken Cottage is 2 minutes away that drove me to it. Next time I'll walk the little bit further to Chip Alley.

Rude staff and management. Did a review and the owner offered me a free meal in reply to my view…read morewhich is I think a good gesture but it won't help because the staff was disrespectful in front of everyone there and I am not here to claim free meals but will never even walk into that shop again The owner should reconsider the staff's behavior.

Benny's chicken offers burgers, chips and a variety of fast food. The shop is pretty much just like…read morea McDonalds with the similar 99p deals. For a small meal £1.99 will get you a burger, chips and a can of soft drink. When I do take away it's generally not chicken, also when albany fish bar is a few steps away I'd choose them every time. Chicken from Benny's chicken is very similar to KFC in my opinion, very tasty but not something to eat after a night on the drink.

I think it was the Goodies, way back in the seventies, that released the song the Funky Chicken,…read moreand for some unfathomable reason it steadily made its way up the 'hit parade', (as the charts were known back then), cementing them another hit amid a series of unquestionably awful singles, making them the kings of cheese... they loved it! I guess that the Funky Chicken fast food outlet on Clifton Street is named after this song, and when all is said and done, it's a good name for a business of this kind... proving ultimately that there is redemption for everyone, even the Goodies! (I loved the Goodies when I was a kid by the way!) The Funky Chicken is a well established business in this troubled area, where the one way system is reeking havoc amongst the local trade. Sales for fast food are down across the board, especially during day time hours, but thankfully the Funky Chicken Is withstanding this nadir in the streets history. This has probably got a lot to do with the discounted prices. It's possible to pick up a bargain bucket for £9.99 which includes eight pieces of chicken, eight wings and four regular fries. Other promotional offers include a 10% discount for students, a free 1.5 litre bottle of fizzy drink with orders over £15.00 and free home delivery with orders of £10.00 or above. They also offer kids meals, pizza deals (including a 'buy one get a second one half price' offer on deep pan and thin crust pizza's). The menu is extensive, and also includes; burgers, Peri Peri chicken, kebabs, bbq ribs, snacks, sides and extras, as well as desserts and cold drinks. The Funky Chicken are open from 11.00 in the morning until late every day.

This place has the BEST chicken you can find for the price. A chicken burger and fries with a drink…read morefor 2.50! The chicken "burger" by the way is not a burger as such, but REAL chicken breast in the shape of a burger. Very good quality and I recommend anyone to go there and try it out! Thanks FC!

Salt N Pepper Grill is a modern fronted corner restaurant on City Road, with a reasonably plush…read moreinterior compared to a lot of the other kebab houses found a little further up the road. This is what I find odd about the city centre end of this fabled street: It somehow looks more dilapidated than the other end of the road, but some of the most lavish eateries, like Cla Zaman and Mirchi, and some of the most renowned and upmarket salons in Cardiff, such as Guy Christian and Coray & Co. are based here. This seems to contradict the appearance of the place, which is a little baffling! Salt N Pepper Grill, as the name would suggest, concentrates its efforts on charcoal grilling a pretty impressive range of kebabs, some of which are vegetarian. They have an 'all you can eat' option for £8.99, offering forty different items to choose from. Students, who get a 10% discount on normal menu prices, can enjoy the 'all you can eat' offer at £6.99. The food is well prepared and the service is good, but I wonder how adversely affected this restaurant is now that Cal Zaman has opened its doors... they're difficult to compete with in terms of scale and luxuriance, and priced similarly they present pretty stiff competition.

Touted as an all you can eat "Indo - Pak cuisine" this restaurant has 40 different dishes to sample…read moreand at the very low price of £8.99 for the general population and £6.99 for students, students also benefit from a 10% discount on all deliveries costs for takeaways. If you always wanted to try every dish but haven't built the courage to try the hotter menu items this is a great opportunity. Get there early and claim one of the booth tables to have a more secluded dining experience. For larger groups this is an ideal curry place with some fantastic dishes for everyone's taste. The seating is very comfortable, with marble floors and some very attractive interior design it's a restaurant to put on the list.

the chicken is too dry and the chicken wings seem like it was at least 2 days old I didn't enjoy…read moreeating from chunky chicken, the chips was soo oily and the salad was brown, not again I will order from there

I suspect that I'm actually pretty hungry as I'm writing this. The thought of their fried chicken…read moreseems more and more tempting with every letter I type... Because that's what this place is good for. Fried chicken and that's it. Don't bother with the chips. Forget the coleslaw and the corn on the cob. Stick to the chicken itself, and you won't go wrong. I'm always pleasantly surprised when I sink my teeth down into a juicy piece of cooked animal flesh. It really is delicious, and I'm not usually one of those crazy meat eaters. But I prefer the chicken here to, say, the stuff from KFC or Chicken Cottage. There must just be something in the coating with appeals to my own sense of yumminess. Oh, apparently other people agree. They're nodding vigorously at me. So, the service may, admittedly, not be great, but the chicken is, and it's worth the wait when you have The Fried Chicken Craving.

Fried chicken servers Miss Millie's are technically a chain, with two Cardiff outlets, plus a bunch…read moremore in Bristol and one in Weston-super-Mare. But that is regional enough that out-of-towners may be none the wiser of its, err, delights. This branch feels especially claustrophobic - its City Road sister is poky in isolation but positively spacious by contrast - and the service often doesn't seem to consider the words 'fast food' part of the job description. Only those who have burnt all their taste buds clean off on piping poultry could claim that Miss Millie's can even hold a candle to reigning chicken takeaway champs KFC in taste terms too. But Miss Millie's presents a passable alternative if you're stranded in Canton or wanting that chicken fix later than most of Colonel Sanders' shops stay open (seriously, how much trade do KFC lose shutting so comparatively early on Queen Street?). And if you're particularly lazy, at least the on-street parking is right outside and fairly plentiful.