Best Lamb Biryani in Cardiff

5 restaurant menus in Cardiff, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Mattancherry Canton
Mattancherry Canton
94/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken 65
Beer
Poppadoms and Chutney
Roti
Paratha
Pappadum
Chicken lollipop
Syrian Beef Curry
Chicken Biriyani
Plain Dosa
chaat
Non Vegetarian Thali
Chicken momo
Chicken Wings
Curry
Aleppy Fish Curry
Fish Tawa Fry
Thali
Chai
Lamb
Dosa
Fish
Chicken tikka masala
Tea
Lamb Biryani
Masala Dosa
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I visited Mattancherry this evening with a group of colleagues. They were able to accommodate us at short notice and were very welcoming. The food..."
Emma Alexander
"Excellent food choices, you could have a good family time. Cozy place to hangout with friends and family.Friendly staff, Mr Ramachandran will take..."
Jeffrey Fernando
"This is my 3rd time at Mattancherry in Cardiff and I’m still blown away by the quality of the food and the best service anywhere. The food is well..."
Patrick McCann
"Go here, eat the Thali, have an excellent time. The taste of each curry showed the time that had been taken to cook them, and the freshly cooked..."
Billy Glover
"This restaurant is a gem, one may compare it to a diamond. The cuisine here is as excellent as ‘Diamonds’ by Rihanna, not as good as ‘Diamonds..."
Clark Estrada
"Great food, and amazing service overall. A few issues - I got served the incorrect drink a couple of times and felt a bit cramped on the small..."
Neil Roberts
"Absolutely amazing food. Friendly service. We both had the thali which was out of this world. Definitely be going again. One of the best currys in..."
anthony coombes
"I read some reviews on this place and they were not lies, nor over exaggerated. This place really is different to other Indian restaurants that..."
David Bowden
"I visited as part of South Wales Curry Club and was delighted with the standard and quality of food and service. The chef coming out to meet us was a..."
Matt Hickman
"An authentic Indian cuisine restaurant in Cardiff, wales. We have ordered prawns and Anchovy small fish(natholi) starters. We also ordered Masala..."
Fred 1755
"This is a gem of a find in Canton! came with a large party on Friday night and we all enjoyed the evening immensely. Cozy interior with a newly added..."
Cardiffgirl _
"I visited matancherry restaurant 2 days in a row with my family. The food was delicious. Service was impeccable and the ambiance was nothing short of..."
Adriana Greta Gomez
"Hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in the Cardiff area, if not the best. If you wish to try authentic Kerala food, this is the place to be..."
Aravind Anil
"Very good food! I really..."
Dina Sapych
"Its good restaurant. But in my opinion the the food is limited .The price is little high also. There is no parking for the restaurant but with in..."
ADV. JOMON PAROKKARAN
"It's one of the best Indian restaurants in cardiff. We taste chicken biryani, porotta, and beef curry. Delicious....!. Location is convenient. Good..."
Shihab Vaippipadath
"The service here is exceptional, with genuine effort made to look after you. The Thalis are really good value for money, great quality, and really..."
Joshua Thorley
"Googled the restaurant as we were near to the Sophia gardens and little kochi was too busy for its regular customers. Tried masala dosa , Allepey..."
Anurag Yadav
Ponnuswamy Restaurant
Ponnuswamy Restaurant
89/100 (1851 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Non Veg Thali
Mint Lemonade
Curry
Medu Vada Sambar
Special Parotta
Chilli Chicken Spicy
Lamb
Sambhar Vada
Mango Lassi
Kuska
Paratha
Egg Parotta
Chicken lollipop
Dosa
Apple Juice
chicken meal
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biriyani
Mysore Masala Dosa
Falooda
Chicken 65
Boiled Rice
Fish Masala
Indian
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Summary: It’s Great food at great value. Review: The staff are friendly. The service doesn’t take too long. The food is authentic tasting,..."
Lawrence Ponsford
"Fantastic authentic southern Indian restaurant. It’s a no frills venue but the food is absolutely incredible, served by who we believe to be the..."
claire elliott
"The food was really amazing. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are somewhere in TamilNadu. The Masala Dosa, Methi Vadai, Filter Coffee..."
Armaan Terence
"Incredible authentic South Indian food. Definitely coming back! Dosa with chicken curry, cauliflower manchurian and chicken 65 were personal..."
Mannat Chopra
"Lovely restaurant to have authentic south Indian food..Staff were warm and friendly & offered an excellent service.. Food was served hot and fresh....."
Nee Vas
"It’s been 2 years this is my most go to restaurant which makes you feel as home and the food is again just like home. The best and my go to starter..."
shraddha pongde
"Taste like any best South Indian Restaurant of India. Reasonable Price, Tasty..."
Jaipur Furniture
"The food was really nice and the customer service was really good. We had masala dosa sambar vada and their filter coffee, which was authentic south..."
HANNA MATHEW
"I love this place !!! Let me be honest from the outside the place doesnt look amazing nor is the inside but what keeps you coming back is the food...."
GIRA PATEL
"South Indian restaurant that is both delicious and reasonably priced. Ponnuswamy, the owner, is a great guy. We ate masala dosa, delicious lamb kuthu..."
Hisham
"Good price for greeeeaaaaat food!!!! We tried egg parotta, chicken curry, chicken biryani, all are excellent. Surprised at every dish. Every the..."
Jiu Kam
"Hands down one of the best south Indian restaurants I have been to in the UK. The owner is friendly and the hospitality was nice. The prices are soo..."
vellala sudhanvi
"Lovely people. Lovely food. Must try. You will love this one if you like South Indian authentic with reasonable..."
mukil sankar
"Really good authentic Indian food. Not very far from the centre of the city, the staff is friendly as well. I loved it bad surely pay another..."
Rohan Srinivas
"Best South Indian restaurant that has both tasty foods and reasonable prices in South Wales. They have a wide range of South Indian menus to choose..."
SHASTITAREN PILLAY
"From the outside this place looks tiny but inside its compact and can seat up to 36 people. The decor is nice bright, simple and clean only negative..."
Pujaa Khambhaita
"Meet Mr. Ponnuswamy who is both head chef and owner with more than 20 years of experience in South Indian cuisine. Excellent host and very good..."
D B
"Its one of the famous South Indian Restaurant in Cardiff. Here you can find a wide variety of delicious SOUTH INDIAN SPICY FOODS.. Enjoy the variety..."
Nikhil Raj
"The best South Indian restaraunt on the European continent. And I'm South Indian. So trust me. Amazing service, they are always delighted to have us!..."
Geethika Ayilliath
Panama Tandoori Restaurant
Panama Tandoori Restaurant
88/100 (2510 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Fusion
Balti
Asian
Bangladeshi
Indian
Balti
Asian
Bangladeshi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
After-hours
garlic naan
Lamb
Papadum
Chana masala
Samosa
Lamb Biryani
Mushroom Rice
Coconut rice
Curry
Onion Bhajee
Prawns
Calypso Coffee
Persimmon
Saag Aloo Side
Subzi Balti Main
Tandoori Chicken
Naan Bread
Tikka Masala
Naan
Biryani
Tandoori Chicken
Poppadoms
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Fusion
Balti
Bangladeshi
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great little Indian restaurant on Whitchurch Road. Nicely furnished with modern interior. Plenty of veggie options on the menu and the portions were..."
Cardiffgirl _
"First time dining here (have ordered previously) and food and service was great. A busy Friday night and food came quickly and friendly service...."
Liv
"Decided to take a lep of faith and order despite other restaurants having more reviews. 0 idea which was best as from Manchester. Orderd for..."
leanne flavell
"My go to Indian restaurant , always an amazing naan bread, any tweets requested to your orders are always adhered ..."
Mark Coray
"Amazing food, very polite and friendly service and a great atmosphere. I had the best chicken shashlick and the peshwari nan was full of flavour...."
Gosia D
"Absolutely gorgeous meal and staff very friendly and knowledgeable as one of our party was a curry virgin the staff's recommendation proved..."
JEFFREY CHICK
"Really lovely food, we had a selection of side plates to share between us. All of them were..."
Caroline Wilson
"Came here late on Friday as we've just moved to the area, and all our stuff is still in boxes, and who wants to cook after a long day of..."
James Todd
"A great evening out with my family. The food is well prepared and tasty, the staff are friendly and helpful . Can't fault the Panama and would..."
AL N
"Our local curry house, we love the food and the service is very friendly. Definitely recommend Makhani and all Masala..."
Ali Kurhan
Coastal Curries
Coastal Curries
83/100 (1228 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Kerala Paratha
Dal Makhani
Raita
Lamb Biryani
Paneer Tikka Masala
Chicken Dosa
South Indian Thali
Chilli Bajji
Schzewan Noodles Chicken
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"Outstanding, delicious curries. Medium was like my hot, so if you're usually a 'medium', I'd recommend going for mild. The decor is very basic, I'll..."
Kara Matheson
"I go their for Dosa which are not available on other Indian restaurant menus. Always greeted warmly and enjoy the no frills setting and delicious..."
Kavita Payall
"Chief Louis & team - amazing..Probably the best Paneer Tikka Masala & Daal Makhni, Naan I have tasted since my arrival to..."
Apurv Singhal
"This is one of the best restaurants we ever visited. We went yesterday to them and they knew that it was our son's first birthday. When we finished,..."
Suzan Makhloof
"We are addicted to cuisines here since we first tried on Mother’s Day 2023. We almost go every week for yummy and healthy South Indian foods. It..."
Pragati Khanal
"Sorry to see some negative reviews, we (a big group) ate in today and the food was pretty alright, it was what a South Indian would normally expect...."
Ajay SV
"Louis is a South Indian chef and he he know his stuff in regards to South Indian food. If you want a special order North Indian order Rahman (kidney..."
Raj singh
"Wanted to visit for a long time.Staff very friendly, food very nice took me back 30yrs to south India.Will be visiting regularly..."
Desmond Odonnell
"Extremely authentic South Indian food. Their dosas, Sambar and chutneys are heavenly. We also tried their gobi manchurian, chicken 65 and vada which..."
gayatri balachander
"This is a wonderful little place serving absolutely delicious curries. Service was a bit slow but completely worth the wait, perhaps pre-ordering..."
Deep Juneja
"I've been to this place twice when I was working during weekends in Kotara and Eraring. I am confident to say that the chicken & lamb biryani is..."
Sheng David Wang
Mirchi Indo Pak Cuisine
Mirchi Indo Pak Cuisine
74/100 (2660 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pakistani
Balti
Balti
Asian
Indian
Pakistani
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Briyani
Nehari
Kabobs
Lamb and Chicken Kebab
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb Seekh Kebabs
4pcs Seekh Kebabs
Tandoori Chicken
Salad
Fried Rice
Lamb
Wings
Paneer
Fish
Chili
Naan Bread
Fried rice
Chicken biryani
Lamb chops
Naan
Tandoori King Prawns
Curry
Biryani
Fries
Prawns
Poppadoms
Mixed Grill Platter
Chicken karahi
Samosas
Poppadom
Lamb Biryani
Juice
Fish Pakora
Lamb karahi
Sheekh Kebab
Falooda
Sit down
Indian
Pakistani
Balti
Asian
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Ate at Mirchi a couple of years back but at that time the food wasnt what he hoped. Thought we'd try it out again this Ramadan especially with the..."
Anieka Kunwal Ali
"Came here for my daughters 21st birthday, with the family had a lovely meal. The food is better than some places in Southall in London, got served..."
Ghulam Tahir
"Very authentic food. We had chicken tikka, Nihari, Lamb Karahi and Kerela Dall. All the food was excellant. And best of all value for money with..."
Sohail Riaz
"Im a regular customer at Mirchi its mine and my childrens first choice when dining out. We went there this evening what can I say the restaurant..."
Sammera Hussain
"Great hospitality by the owner Asif and food was delicious. Would highly recommend and revisit. Came from..."
Fateh Khan
"We were so hungry and hadn't eaten on city Rd before this was perfect lush food!! Maria our waitress was so..."
Olivia Jones
"Always had excellent food very friendly especially Maria nothing is ever to much trouble would highly recommend eating..."
Lisa Hickey
"Went for the iftari buffet yesterday, food was very tasty and was of authentic Pakistani taste. Family really enjoyed the food and there was plenty..."
Farzana Ahmed
"Great food. Great staff. Have catered wonderfully for our registry, birthdays, family get togethers. Even catered for my mehndi!!! Professional and..."
Kasim Ramzan
"Visited here for the first time as was highly recommended and having worked in catering as a chef for many years I was not disappointed,food was..."
Toni Goold
"Excellent service the staff were really poilte,very helpful the food was absolutely amazing would definitely go there..."
Afia Khatun
"Fantastic little restaurant and take away. Delicious food and good service, reasonably priced and generous..."
Catherine Jean Barnett
"It's one of the yummiest food cuisines in the..."
Sabia Mounis
"After a day hiking the Brecon Beacon nothing better than a mix of great food at Mirchi. The restaurant is situated on the high road Cardiff. We ..."
Anam Hoque
"My Pakistani friend brought me here for authentic food. Judging by the amount of south Asians frequenting the restaurant I suppose the food must be..."
Sandy Karagianni
"It was A nice place i have ever Visited in my Life. When we stepped in we were welcome by a Nice Manager and he walked with us to the table. We get..."
Abdul Haq
"There is a multi-award winning restaurant in Cardiff that has to be at the top of the list for those who enjoy authentic Indo-Pakistani..."
Feed the Lion
"The single best authentic curry I have had; amazing service, great portion sizes, great value for what you get. Even though we had a takeaway, it..."
Lachlan Puresevic
"Authentic pakistani restaurant very good karahi. Quick service. Lovely relaxed family atmosphere came with my kids. We all enjoyed food thoroughly..."
adil hasnain
"First time going the food was not hot seem a bit cold but the portion for briyani was good compared to some London locations, the food over all was..."
sheena persaud
"Very nice warm welcome as soon as I stepped foot inside the modern, clean, restaurant. There was lots of space as I looked around, separate spaces..."
Rahi
"We are from Poland, we travel around the world and this restaurant positively surprised us. Very nice service and delicious food, especially meat,..."
Sylwester Krolak
"Tastes authentic pakistani food. We ordered lamb karahi chicken biryani. The meat was sooo tender and juicy we will definitely visit..."
Sultana Patola
"Great place on City Road to try traditional Pakistani cuisine. Been coming here a number of years now, always opting for either the mixed platter or..."
Joseph Llewellyn
"Order : Half Lahori Murgh Karahi Fried Egg Rice Portion of Fries Naan x 3 2 drinks Total - aprx £22 The Karahi was delicious, full of flavour and..."
Muhammed
"In absolutely love with their food and the staff is also very friendly and nicer. Thanks to “Mirchi” for it’s delicious and mouth-watering..."
Farwa Mansoor