This was the first place I've had dim sum, and thankfully I went with my partner who is a lot more…read moreexperienced at ordering than I am. We got the: - chilli + black bean ribs - spicy XO turnip squares - preserved duck egg and pork congee - char siu buns - prawn rice rolls - sui mai - a pot of tea To the best of my recollection, all of the food was cooked well and pretty delicious. Since this was my first time, I didn't exactly have anything to compare it against, but my partner also approved. My favourite was the turnip cake, which I'm probably going to insist on getting upon subsequent dim visits (and have done, on the one other occasion I've been).The servers that we spoke to were all friendly, and the restaurant was busy but had a nice atmosphere as a result. There was a good level of background chatter, but it was never too loud or distracting. Looking forward to returning one day (hopefully soon!)

Very traditional Chinese Cantonese cuisine, the food is very good, you can eat in or take out…read more Cantonese dim sum will be served in the afternoon, if you want to try Chinese Cantonese cuisine, this is a very good place.

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

Noble House is now open every day of the year, perhaps with the exception of Christmas Day,…read morealthough, it may even be open then as well!? They used to be closed on a Tuesday, but have recently opted to open seven days a week, including bank holidays, (but I'm unsure whether bank holidays are the same as national holidays... please enlighten me if you know the difference). Whatever the case, Noble House is open more often than it used to be, and this is a good thing! They make fantastic food, whether it be Cantonese, Peking style or Thai. One of my disappointments is that they don't do Pad Thai, but they do all of my favourite Chinese meals, like Duck and Pineapple for £4.60, which is reasonable, and cheaper than a lot of other places, and the boiled rice is £1.80, making it at the more expensive end of the scale. Chicken with Cashews is £4.30. All the Duck dishes are £4.60, and all the chicken are £4.30 (with one exception: Lemon Chicken at £4.40 which comes with two chicken breasts), beef dishes tend to be £4.40, unless you order the fillet steak options, which are priced at £6.50. Seafood dishes are all £4.60, and pork dishes are £4.30. Fantastic! They also do well priced set meals, Curries, Foo Yung, Chop Suey, Chow Mein, but no Dim Sum. They have 173 different items on their menu, so we'll forgive them the Pad Thai and Dim Sum! Highly recommended!

Ah, Noble House…read more When I lived in this part of Cardiff, Noble House was my takeaway of choice, with some of the best tasting Chinese food in Cardiff. I have a thing for chicken chow mein, and I can say with a degree of authority brought about by hundreds of chicken chow mein dishes, that Noble House make the third best chicken chow mein in Cardiff. That's high praise. All in all, the food is excellent here and is always quick too. Reasonably priced, even if it does slide towards the slightly more expensive side of that scale, it is worth the extra cost just for the extra taste. They also create a number of dishes that I've yet to find elsewhere around Cardiff, such as duck and pineapple. For the local area, there are no better Chinese takeaways, and even if you're used to your usual, you should try Noble House just once and see if they can't change your mind.

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.

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.

Newly opened in 2012, .cn brings authentic northern Chinese cuisine to Cardiff and a welcome change…read morefrom the typical Cantonese fare. Would recommend the salt & chilli squid, crispy lamb breast with ground chilli and the stewed trotters. Good sized portions, modestly priced. Will be returning for the £15.99 all-you-can-eat hot pot

From the owner: Unique to Cardiff for both it's fresh cuisine & authentic culture…read more We host over 60 covers an offering of a fresh and modernised take on Chinese cuisine like no other, from the single authentic menu that caters for both Eastern & Western diners alike. A vast selection from the Ala-Carte menu influenced from the Northern provinces of China, makes us stand out as something which many customer's will immediately recognise as something they thought was only offered in China. If our menu ranging from Steamed Sea Bass, Peking Pork with Pancake, Freshly made Stuffed-Steamed Bun or Pig's Trotter doesn't tempt you, we also offer Chinese Hot Pot, a thousand year old traditional dining experience. A simmering pot of either spicy or vegetable broth is the central attraction, served with a vast selection of meats, seafood and vegetables, a great social and cultural experience to be shared between both family and friends.

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.

Having also reviewed 'The Happy Gathering', awarding it with 5 stars, I personally consider this to…read morebe a close 2nd place in terms of the best Chinese restaurant in Cardiff. Situated in a slightly run down spot (no disrespect to the local residents), Yang's sticks out like a bit of a sore thumb. With its sleek exterior and bright red logo, this restaurant portrays itself well as a classy establishment. Inside, the interior is designed very tastefully, and although modern, it maintains a distinct air of Chinese authenticity. There's a relaxing ambience inside, which is aided by the fact that it isn't crammed by masses of people. The food here is absolutely delicious, with exceptionally high standards of presentation and taste guaranteed. This restaurant does slightly suffer from itss location, although it really is highly recommended to all those who love good chinese food.

This good value Chinese restaurant offers decent enough food, generous portions, and all the dishes…read moreyou'd expect to see at a Chinese (though it would be nice if it also included a few surprises). The only time I've eaten there, however, it was really, really quiet. And I mean so quiet that we felt 'watched over' by the waiting staff during our meal. You couldn't fault them for their friendliness or attentiveness, but I just want to remain inconspicuous when I'm eating, rather than ending up being the centre of attention! There was one other couple eating, and they finished half way through our meal - so we were marooned in the middle of the restaurant as the only customers! I felt a bit sorry for the staff, really, who looked like they were all waiting for something to do. I would probably choose to come on a Saturday night next time, in the hope it would be busier - but to be honest I'd probably just head for a more popular Chinese such as the Riverside Cantonese - safe in the knowledge that it's generally bustling and has more atmosphere.

I don't choose to go out for Chinese very often, because it's not my favourite cuisine, and a lot…read moreof Cardiff's Chinese restaurants seem to serve up fairly bland, mediocre cuisine - with the exception of a handful such as the Riverside Cantonese and Happy Gathering. I'm fairly sure authentic Chinese food shouldn't be like that, but short of travelling to China for some first hand experience I'm hardly an expert reviewer. Unfortunately, however, the Bozan Chinese seems to be one of the mediocre crew, serving up passable but unexceptional Chinese food - but what does go in its favour are the cheap-ish prices and the staff, who are very sweet and attentive. Personally, I'd far rather go for Japanese or just about any other cuisine than Chinese, and I can't see me rushing back here in a hurry, but for a cheap, filling meal in friendly surrounds it's not bad.

Bo Zan is a typical Chinese restaurant that offers the 'all you can eat option' at £6.00 on a…read moreSunday and £11.50 on Friday and Saturday night. Prices in general are pretty keen, essentially the equivalent of low end takeaway prices with half added again. This means that most of the main courses off the normal menu are around the £6.00 to £7.00 mark. Bo Zan is better than the 'all you can eat' restaurants in the centre of town, but as with all eateries that adopt this rather questionable practice, which to my mind equates to the discount store directive of 'stack 'em high, and shift 'em quick', cooking in such quantities at a really frenetic pace inevitably means that standards drop below that of food made with more care and consideration. I've eaten here before, and I will doubtless eat here again. The food is definitely passable, and allows large groups, with people from different income groups, to all eat out together. The Bo Zan is a great leveller in this respect. I recommend avoiding the weekends entirely, and ordering ff the menu. The food is usually better that way!

Unless you pressed your nose up against the window, from the outside you have absolutely no idea…read morethat this was a Chinese restaurant. A little Tea Rooms would seem far more appropriate for this quaint, little pebbled building. Like Laura, I wasn't blown away by the food. I had sweet and sour tofu, which though nice I've had better elsewhere. My sister however declared the duck chow mein to be the best she's ever had, so perhaps it all depends on what you've ordered. The staff were all pleasant, however halfway through the meal moved our wine stand at least five foot away from the table. I'm not exactly sure what that was about. Maybe they thought we'd had too much to drink, or perhaps wished to pour the drinks for us? Whatever the case it was decidedly odd (though they did move it straight back to our side, when we asked).

This Chinese food is good but it's not great…read more My egg-fried rice had that strange texture about it that seems like it's been cooked and then reheated. I'm not suggesting that this is what happened. It just wasn't that nice. The main dishes I had of vegetables was good, but lacking a little bit of flavour. The service, though, was really good and I enjoyed my time there - though more because of the service and company than the food.