Restaurant · Cardiff
Southeast Asian food in the middle of Cardiff that turns out to work well with children in tow — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu, and outdoor tables if you'd rather be where the noise doesn't matter. Seating is comfortable and the room is warm-lit and calm rather than clattery, and the staff get a lot of praise for being attentive and patient, talking people through the menu and adjusting spice levels on request. Food generally arrives fast, which helps when someone's losing patience. Sweetcorn fritters, chicken dumplings, pad thai, ramen and the Singapore chicken noodles get the strongest reactions; the curries are more hit and miss, with the massaman called average more than once. Booking is worth it. Vegan options are on the menu, and the mocktails go down well with older children.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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