South Indian · Cardiff
Keralan cooking is the draw here, and it lands gently — dishes arrive fragrant rather than fiery, so children who baulk at heat tend to manage fine. The Kerala-style crispy chicken is the starter people order twice; the lamb curry genuinely falls apart, and the prawns with coconut rice and a porotta make a proper meal. Portions are generous without being overwhelming. The room is calm, spotless and easy to move a buggy through, with high chairs, a kids' menu and plenty for vegans, and staff who'll happily steer you through the menu without hovering. Free parking takes one worry out of the trip. It's a sit-down, take-your-time sort of dinner rather than a dash-in lunch, and the garlic naan can be a little shy on garlic.
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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