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U Mi Chinese Noodle and Rice Restaurant, Churchill Way, Cardiff city centre: review
On November 22, 2025 by The Plate Licked CleanNo, this isn’t a Chinese restaurant-only blog, though it It probably feels like it recently. This one makes it three in a row: a few visits to the ultimately underwhelming Fresh Feast, before BBQ Xiang‘s siu mei roast meats on Caroline Street restored my faith. Now, we head downstairs to a Churchill Way basement for
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BBQ Xiang, Caroline St, Cardiff: Chinese roast meats restaurant review
On November 11, 2025 by The Plate Licked CleanGood things have a habit of happening in this little room in the middle of Cardiff. It was once Malai Thai; you might remember their extraordinarily good value set lunch a few years ago, although it’s almost quaint now to think of a city centre meal, fresh from the wok, served on an actual plate
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DaiU all you can eat buffet, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay: review
On January 17, 2025 by The Plate Licked CleanHere’s the thing. You have probably already made up your mind about DaiU in Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is the first in a small chain (Brighton, Croydon) and their site prepares you for a ‘symphony of flavors, captivat(ing) your senses’ featuring ‘the irresistible aroma of fresh meats, perfectly grilled to succulent perfection’. ‘Experience the ocean’s bounty’,
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Roasties, Cardiff: Chinese restaurant review
On November 23, 2024 by The Plate Licked CleanRoasties’ recent opening on Macintosh Place has been keenly anticipated. Chinese roast meat plates aren’t new to the area but they are clearly the headliners here. The original plan, I’m told, was to have them displayed in the window. But space is limited, so you’ll have to make do for them standing to attention on
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Kachun (卡村饭馆 Cardiff Restaurant) Salisbury Road: review
On November 2, 2024 by The Plate Licked CleanThere’s no denying East Asian food is having a moment in Cardiff right now. Here on Salisbury Road alone you’ll find Savour, Mini Kitchen, Hong Kong café North Point and the Taiwanese QBAO. Add the city centre’s Chinese Fast Street Food, and Jianghu less than half a mile away in Cathays, and the city’s options
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North Point Hong Kong café, Cathays, Cardiff: review
On April 19, 2024 by The Plate Licked CleanNorth Point, named after the district the owners grew up, is Cardiff’s new Hong Kong-style café. Husband and wife Anson and Claris were born there, just before the 1997 handover to China which ended 156 years of British rule. They moved, fell in love with Cardiff, wanted a new challenge, and here they are on