3 Best Indian Restaurants in Cardiff, UK

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MOWGLIS GRAND INDIAN

151 Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24 4NH, UK Directions

Since 2009

Speciality:

Lamb Shank Butter Chi Chi Sagor Ana Beef Shatkora Haryiali Beef Moss Peri Peri Xacutti Murgh Anarosh Chi Kholapuri Beef Roast Kosha LB Hyderabad Special Chicken Mohani Chicken Aam Murgh Palong Masala Duck Bhona Murghi Masala Garlic Chilli Chi Chi TK and Paneer Dhoom Pukht Chicken Chat Puri King PR Butterfly Muudhoi Duck King PR Puri Paneer TK Mudu Tand King Prawns

Mowgli's Indian Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant that offers Indian dishes in a bright, modern setting with its bar. The restaurant offers Indian and Bangladeshi dishes with a spacious bar and a contemporary setting. Mr Zaman is the founder, who has over 30 years of experience in the catering industry and a particular interest in Indian cuisine. They cater for full-house bookings for special events, with a total seating capacity of up to 90 at their spacious Crwys Road, Cathays branch restaurant. Their chefs will take special care to serve you low-fat, naturally cooked, healthy delicacies from India and Bangladesh. Their efforts have been recognised and appreciated by all who have had a chance to taste their menu items. You must try their Mowglis Special Biryani, which is made of Mowgli's House mix of chicken, lamb, and king prawn in basmati rice with cardamom and coriander. The restaurant also offers dine-in and takeaway.

2025 Update: All of their food is cooked using rapeseed oil.

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POPADOMS AND RELISHES
Plain Pappadoms £0.70
Spicy Pappadoms £0.75
Chutney Tray £3.50
Mint Sauce £0.50
Sweet Mango £0.50
Onion Chutney £0.50
Pink Sauce £0.50
Mix Pickle £0.50
2 Papa & Chutneys £3.00
4 Papa & Chutneys £4.50
6 Papa & Chutneys £5.00
10 Papa & Chutneys £7.50
APPETISERS
Onion Bhaji £4.50
Samosa £4.50
Garlic Mushrooms £4.95
Aloo Chop £4.95
Fish Chat £5.50
Harri Keema Aloo £5.50
Mixed Kebab £5.95
Sheekh Kebab £4.95
Chicken Chat £4.95
Chicken Cutlet £4.95
Aloo Chat £4.95
Chicken Tikka £4.50
APPETISERS WITH A TWIST
Murgh Chom Chom £6.95
King Pr Sukka £7.50
Crab Cakes £6.95
Lb Sukka £5.95
Chi Sukka £5.95
Shami Kebab £5.95
Chicken Chat Puri £6.95
King Pr Butterfly £6.95
Muudhoi Duck £6.95
King Pr Puri £7.25
Paneer Tk Mudu £5.95
Tand King Prawns £7.95
Garlic King Prawns £7.50

Discount:

15% Off on Collection

Contact:

029 2034 3705 029 2034 4511

Mon-Sun: 5:30pm - 11pm

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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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SPICE QUARTER

1st Floor, Unit 8b, Brewery Quarter, Cardiff CF10 1FG, UK Directions

Since 2004

Speciality:

Punjabi Butter Chicken Murg Tikka Masala Murg Madras Murg Shahi Korma Murg Kadhai North Indian Garlic Chilli Murg Panjim Fish Curry Lamb Tikka Masala Rogan Ghost Lamb Shahi Korma Lamb Madras Lamb Bhuna Lamb Vindaloo Lamb Palakwalla Aloo Gobi Muttar Bombay Aloo Bhindi Aur Mushroom Masala Malai Kofta Paneer Makhani Dhal Tadka Kadhai Paneer Punjabi Cholem Jalandhari Duck Bhuna Ghost Gosht Palakwalla Beef Vindaloo Mushroom Palakwalla Punjabi Chole (Medium Spicy)

Spice Quarter has established itself as a culinary icon, beloved by food enthusiasts and critics alike. The restaurant has the honour of serving royalty, celebrities, and loyal customers, maintaining its legendary status. Today, SpiceQuarter continues to exude the same captivating glamour and the rich essence of its storied past. The restaurant has undergone significant transformations to preserve its unique ambience, complemented by an exceptionally sophisticated menu. The cuisine at SpiceQuarter draws inspiration from India's rich culinary traditions, offering a remarkable dining experience for all. Spice Quarter also offers takeaways.

2025 Update: Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available.

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MAINS
Panjim Fish Curry £14.99
Dakshini Jingha £16.99
Jalandhari Duck £15.99
Punjabi Butter Chicken £14.75
Murg Tikka Masala £13.99
Murg Kadhai £13.99
Murg Shahi Korma £13.99
Murg Madras £13.99
North Indian Garlic Chilli Murg £13.99
Murg Biryani £15.99
Kashmiri Shank £17.99
Rogan Ghost £14.99
Bhuna Ghost £14.99
Gosht Palakwalla £14.99
Beef Vindaloo £14.99
Mushroom Palakwalla £12.99
Punjabi Chole (Medium spicy) £12.99
Paneer:
Palak £12.99
Makhani £12.99
Tikka Masala £12.99
SPECIAL THALIS (Available Sunday to Thursday):
Royal Thali £16.99
Royal Vegetarian Thali £15.99

Contact:

0292 022 0075

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 10:30pm
Fri: 5pm - 11pm
Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 5pm - 9:30pm

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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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PURPLE POPPADOM

185A Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AJ, UK Directions

Since 2011

Speciality:

Lamb Chops Tandoori Kebab Platter Raan Akbari Tiffin Sea Bass Nawabi Chicken Malabar Biryani Burrata Lababdar Paneer Makhani Prawn/Halibut Fish Curry Murgh Makhani Murgh Lababdar Coconut Chicken Lamb Rogan Josh Saag Gosht Calicut Beef the Streets of Mumbai Spiced Mushroom Cake Mirchi Pakoda Broccoli Floret Paneer Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Spiced Crab Cake Salmon Duo Scallops King Prawns Chicken Connoisseur Pidi with Tharavu

Purple Poppadom offers classic Indian curries at reasonable prices. The restaurant is enhancing its Indian cuisine with a creative twist by Chef Anand George. They strive to bring authentic Indian dishes with a rainbow of colours, spices, and flavours, making this magic accessible. Their chefs enjoy combining traditional heritage dishes from cities and villages all over India with a modern twist. Their cafe-style thalis are a platter of delicious dishes accompanied by sides that include dal, aloo, vegetables, naan, and rice. Purple Poppadom's Indian dishes are lamb rogan josh, murgh lababdar, nadan kozhi curry, prawn porichathu, and sheekh kebab. The restaurant also offers dine-in, curbside pickup, and group bookings.

2025 Update: Gift Vouchers are available for purchase.

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Good Food Guide and Michelin Guide 2025
Best in Wales at the British Curry Awards 2022
Best in Wales at Asian Restaurant Awards 2023

Price:

STARTERS
Streets of Mumbai £9.95
Vegetable Variations £10.95
Paneer £10.95
Crab £13.95
Salmon Duo £13.95
Scallops £13.95
King Prawns £13.95
Chicken Connoisseur £11.95
MAINS
Lamb Chops £21.95
Tandoori Kebab Platter £19.95
Raan Akbari £21.95
Tiffin Sea Bass £21.95
Nawabi Chicken £20.95
Malabar Biryani £18.95
CURRIES
Burrata Lababdar £16.95
Paneer Makhani £15.95
PrawnHalibut Fish Curry £17.95 £23.95
Murgh Makhani £17.95
Murgh Lababdar £17.95
Coconut Chicken £17.95
Lamb Rogan Josh £18.95
Saag Gosht £18.95
Calicut Beef £18.95
SIDES
Coconut Rice Saffron Pilav Rice £3.95
Raita £3.95
Speciality Bread Basket £9.95
Lamb Keema Naan £5.95
Laccha Paratha £4.50
Tandoori Roti £3.95
Peshwari Naan £4.50
Garlic Naan £3.95
Mint & Coriander Naan £3.95
Plain Naan £3.25
Steamed Rice £3.95
Poppadoms & Chutneys £5.95

Discount:

15% Off on When You Collect

Contact:

029 2022 0026

Mon-Thu: 12pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 10:30am
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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