Banana Restaurant in Cardiff

Excellent staff and delicious food! Highly recommend!!!

Visited Banana Restaurant recently and had a fantastic experience. I tried the Mysore Masala Dosa, and it was spot on—crispy, flavorful, and filled with a deliciously spiced potato filling. The vada was also impressive, with a perfect crunch on the outside and soft, fluffy insides. To top it all off, I ordered a mango lassi, and it was just what I needed to complete the meal—refreshingly sweet and satisfying. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic South Indian flavors!

I ate the Mysore Masala Dosa and vada those were really good!!!

Delicious Food Portions were very generous! Chilli Chicken Dosa was suburb highly recommend !

Great food, lovely customer service 100% would recommend

Enjoyed food and service here. Thanks for hone style tea on our request

Speedy service with traditional fresh good

First time here! Really enjoyed the food, it was nicely busy and very chilled atmosphere. Lovely!

Lovely food and service, thank you!

Lovely food as always, friendly and attentive staff. Nice and peaceful with relaxing music. Plain, but lovely (Not a fan over overly decorated places). The Mysore Masala Dhosa is lovely and filling and good value. Food was hot and served quickly. (Spicy but not in a bad way).

Wonderful food! This is our regular Indian.

The food was delicious. Must visit place

Tasty food, cozy atmosphere, a must-visit!

The best food I ever had. Chicken chettinad and chicken madras were the best. Tasty and spongy Naan as well.

October 2024, our first visit to Banana. We loved the food and will definitely be going back. We ordered vegan (we had noted that when booking) and the service and food was wonderful. We can’t fault any of the dishes. We ordered idli and sambar, onion and spinach bhaji, cauliflower bhaji, potato masala dosa, chole, bhindi curry and coconut naan and rice. Would completely recommend.

Excellent service and very delicious food

Excellent and authentic taste of India. Very good service!!! 5 stars from us!!

We had the chicken momos, the chicken kathu and the lamb biryani. Went in with no expectations but it was a really good example of Sri Lankan cuisine! The service was friendly snd welcoming. I’d come back here!

A lovely place to sit and enjoy. The place was a bit quiet on the day we were there. Which made us think mmm when we started, but once the foods arrived to the table we went crazy. Oooo.. what a nice taste! Amazing place. Lovely service. We packed what we couldn’t finish as we didn’t want to leave any food. Thanks Banana team.

Excellent food. Authentic and decent.

Went there on a recommendation and it was a great pick. Had chicken kottu, fried rice and typical Sri Lankan taste was there. Appreciation for keep opening until close to midnight. Nice calming atmosphere plus warm hospitality! Overall 5 star experience ❤😇

Wonderful, warm service and great food.

Massive Dosa with tasty potato curry inside

Fantastic food, myself and my partner each had a Dosa, very generous portion, the dips were all delicious too! Staff were attentive and friendly, overall the resteraunt had a warm, cosy welcoming atmosphere and we’d eat here again :)

Delicious food, huge portions of food. I had the Dosa and it was very filling. highly recommend

Amazing dishes. This is my 4th visit and every dish had its true flavour with respect to spice level as well. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed the food here. Would highly recommend this place.

Loved the idli and dosa ! So delicious ! Thank you

Excellent food and service. Management and service attendances gave an outstanding service.

Lovely starters shared by us ,been before and will be back.

Excellent service, really tasty food.

Food was absolutely delicious, flavorful and very fairly priced, the atmosphere of the place was very calm and homey, really clean as well. The staff were exceptionally generous and friendly. Location is also quite convenient for students around the area and portions were great. Definitely recommend this place for anyone as they have food for everyone (vegan-vegetarian-halal-gluten free etc..)

Very polite and passionate to service given by beautiful girl

Great food, well presented, and good, prompt, friendly service.

Me and my partner went to this place place to have some indian food, food taste good. Hospitality was very great.

Every dish we tried was bursting with flavour and cooked with perfection. Don’t miss out trying out their cocktails. Highly recommended!

I love South Indian food, and was delighted to find this restaurant near to where I was staying in Cardiff. It's exceptionally good! My partner and I enjoyed chaat starters and dosas - all beautifully cooked and presented. As good as anything I've had in South India! Highly recommended! Delicious!

As a regular at Banana Restaurant, I can confidently say their food never disappoints! The butter chicken is always a highlight, with its rich, creamy sauce and perfectly tender chicken. I also highly recommend their dosa – crispy on the outside and soft inside, served with delicious chutneys and sambar. For something heartier, the chicken biryani is a must-try! It’s fragrant, well-spiced, and generously portioned. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, making each visit a pleasant experience. Whether you're craving Indian comfort food or trying something new, Banana Restaurant is a great choice!

My friend suggested the place , food was lovely starters are bomb. Will be a regular customer there unless the taste differ😉

Amazing restaurant, staff were incredibly attentive and food was incredible!! Would highly recommend to anyone, best restaurant I’ve been to in a while!

Delicious food, attentive staff and all-round lovely vibe. Very well priced, especially for such a huge starter! Will definitely be returning.

Food was delicious specially the masala dosa the perfect taste staff was very friendly would definitely be back with my family

Had a good time with my family really enjoyed with food and drinks staff was very friendly

The food was very good and tasty and as far as I know South Indian food, authentic too. The prices are much much more reasonable than another south Indian restaurant in Cardiff (which has now become incredibly expensive). The prices here are more what I would expect to pay. They are able to cater for vegan and vegetarian dietary needs very easily. I would recommend this place for groups. I had the egg kothu and masala dosa. I will definitely be coming back!

What a lovely experience! Currently under new management. We thought menu was quite limited for vegetarians due to the changes in the menu, but we were certainly not disappointed with what was ordered! They even gave suggestions and amended curries to suit us! We will still continue to be loyal customers!

First time here and have to say it was beautiful food. Will definitely come back. My wife and I loved it. Thank you

We recently visited Banana Restaurant and had an amazing experience. We ordered the Chicken Kottu, Chicken mango (we’re kind to substitute), Sticky Chicken, Dosai , and we found every dish was tasty. All the dishes were perfectly spiced, with nice chunks of chicken and a wonderful blend of aroma and flavour. The portion sizes were great and was bursting with taste. The ambiance was welcoming, and the service was prompt and friendly. Overall, this was an enjoyable evening. Very good value for money. One last note is that there has been a change in menu and the food has elements of pan Asian. Hopefully as the menu evolves we will see some more popular Sri Lankan favourites. I would highly recommend a visit.

Food is Awesome, Mainly chicken tikka masala and momo's are excellent. Friendly service staff.

The food was so great and they have been friendly cousmter service.

Delicious food and speedy service. Our server was very helpful. Kothu was very tasty. Will definitely return!

Four of us went to Bananas for lunch today 31/8. The food was wonderful,service fantastic and the staff were so lovely and welcoming. It has a lovely decor and ambience. Also very reasonable in price. If you haven't been already you need to try it,we will definitely be going back soon 😀

Srilankan & South Indian food 🥘 😍

I am very impressed with this place, they have delicious food, I was welcomed with warm hospitality, and cosy atmosphere too!

Food was good taste and i ate dragon chicken taste was really good

I had a masala dosa and it was very good, right amount of crisp, delicious filling. Portion was good sized, between that and a salad I was well full. Highly recommended!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Amazing Experience at Banana Restaurant!** I recently visited Banana Restaurant and had an unforgettable dining experience. I ordered the Chicken Kottu, Chicken Malai Tikka, and Masala Dosa, and every dish was exceptional. - **Chicken Kottu**: Perfectly spiced, with tender chicken and a wonderful blend of flavors. It had a great texture and was bursting with taste. - **Chicken Malai Tikka**: Soft, juicy, and marinated to perfection. It had just the right amount of spice and was incredibly flavorful. - **Masala Dosa**: Crispy, light, and served with delicious chutneys. It was exactly how a dosa should be, and it exceeded my expectations. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, and the service was prompt and friendly. Overall, this was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and I can't recommend Banana Restaurant enough. If you're in the area, this place is a must-visit!

Amazing food, great relaxed authentic place with different things in the menu. Friendly staff and a great experience. You should come and try it out!

Whilst the staff were friendly and the flavour of the curries were great, there were multiple strands of long black hair found in my curry so I certainly won't be ordering from here again.

Food was amazing and at an affordable price. The Bollywood burger was like nothing else.

Me and my wife had a lovely meal at banana. Very nice food thank you all at banana restaurant.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant - the tastiest curries around and superb masala dosa. Prices very reasonable and great for families. Highly recommend

Delicious Sri Lankan food. One of the best places to eat in Cardiff, great service always too.

Amazing food here! We went on a recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding! I have never eaten Sri Lankan food before and it’s a mix between Indian and Chinese and totally yummy! Recommend the chicken devil as a starter, spicy and very tasty. Very reasonable prices too, Portions are big so go hungry

One of the best south Indian meals (especially chai and masala dosa )we’ve ever had.Masala dosa is very crispy and cooked to perfection . Chicken Biriyani is incredibly unique and bursting with flavours .Excellent hospitality from the owner .Waitress is so polite .I brought an year old with me ,she made a mess however they were quite supportive .Highly recommend this place 😍😍😍FYI-Parking is available the left side road before approaching the restaurant and a parking space on the right inside the private property which belongs to them

The place is reasonably priced compared to the size of the portions. The Gobi manchurian was very nice. Please ask to make it mild because it's a bit extra spicey.. the dosa was big. You can ask for more chutney if you finish before finishing the dosa. I am certainly going again for their idly and see how it is.

Brilliant service, food was nice and decent atmosphere!

We recently visited Sri Lanka and had recommendation from friends to come here, and the food did not disappoint! Extensive menu with loads of Sri Lankan and Indian options, really different to your ‘standard’ Indian. The masala dosa was incredible, identical to what we had in SL ! Mutton Ceylon curry was really nice if a little spicy, and chicken Kothu was delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow, and restaurant is clean and basic. Really good value which makes a change for eating out at the moment !Highly recommend and would return.

We recently visited Sri Lanka and had recommendation from friends to come here, and the food did not disappoint! Extensive menu with loads of Sri Lankan and Indian options, really different to your ‘standard’ Indian. The masala dosa was incredible, identical to what we had in SL ! Mutton Ceylon curry was really nice if a little spicy, and chicken Kothu was delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow, and restaurant is clean and basic. Really good value which makes a change for eating out at the moment !Highly recommend and would return.

We ordered dosa and idli along with parota. Idli and dosa isn't great taste as it was bit hard but it goes well with sambar after soaking it for few minutes.

The masala dosa was delicious, crispy and flavorful. The devil chicken had the perfect kick, adding excitement to the meal. The chicken kothu porotta stole the show with its amazing taste and unique blend of flavors. Highly recommended!

Good food and great atmosphere! The best part is service staff. She is very polite and welcoming!

Rithu the waitress was very kind and she gave a very good service.

Food really nice girls serving very polite and attentive we'll defo come again

Colllected a takeaway last night. Starter and side dish missing when we got home. Fish in curry was obviously frozen as it was like eating cardboard. Messaged the restaurant. No response.

I ordered a Poori and Idli These guys have not send me the potato masala with the poori. This was at 3 pm. When contacted they said that they will deliver a potato masala at about 5pm or 5.10pm on the same day. But I have not received the potato masala even at 7.30pm . The girl who answered the phone was so disrespectful she just cut the line, and she says no managers are available, when she said that she will ask a manager about it. She is lying .Later she called from a different number and promised to send it with a few minutes. But I did not receive it .

Subject: Urgent Complaint Regarding Unacceptable Customer Service and Incorrect Order I hope this message reaches the appropriate department with the urgency it demands. I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the recent experience I had with your customer service and the handling of my order. Firstly, the level of customer service I received was shockingly subpar. I encountered a complete lack of responsiveness and a disconcerting disregard for customer concerns. It is unacceptable to leave customers feeling neglected and frustrated when seeking assistance. Moreover, the order I received did not meet the specifications outlined during the purchase. (No potato masala with poori). This blatant deviation from what was promised is deeply disappointing and reflects poorly on your company's commitment to customer satisfaction. Such errors are not only inconvenient but also erode the trust customers place in your brand. I demand immediate attention to rectify this situation. I expect a prompt resolution to the issues raised, along with a clear explanation of the steps being taken to prevent such lapses in the future.

Such a nice dining experience and very economic in Cardiff. Varieties of Asian flavors. Recommended highly

Terrible experience No customer respect No taste No hygiene in the toilet

Such a terrible food and service i ever had in my life. We ordered prowns noodles , kothu porota and falooda. No aroma and flavour , totally tasteless food. The girl who came for the service showed a long face🥺 The atmosphere was great, calm and pleasant , because nobody else was there in the restaurant other than us.

Very bad and waste food. In my life I didn’t had like this bad food

Wonderful South Indian food (plus Sri Lankan and more familiar North Indian options) at very reasonable prices. My dosa was crisp and tasty with a delicious potato filling. Staff very friendly. This was our first time but won't be our last

They don’t follow simple instructions, I requested for a less oil and crispless dosa but I got exact opposite not properly fried, lot of oil and crispy, which I even had but the main thing is the attitude at which they replied was not acceptable.. we requested to return which they could have politely handled but on the contrary the chef mentions that- “ that’s what they get here,“ which was not told to me when I ordered. Not worth it .. very arrogant in the service and food was not served up to the mark

Food dishes were very tasty and plentiful. Far more authentic than most Indian restaurants. Breads+rice were amazing. Service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. I asked for their music to be played instead of xmas tunes !! So all in all a great experience and not expensive. Just be warned dishes are a lot hotter than usual curry houses .

Wonderful food choices, veggie options, different from usual indian restaurants. Plentiful, delicious helpings. Very tasty. Friendly helpful staff. Clean+welcoming. Good value.

Love this place, fantastic food everytime, Dosa's are 10/10 becoming a regular spot. Lovely staff too always very welcoming.

Go here for the food which is amazing! Small neighbourhood restaurant with an interesting menu. Last time we went there were quite a few items not available which was a shame eg hoppers and kulfi desserts. Would recommend just for the quality of the food though - I had a mutton curry which was lovely.

If you're looking for a nightmare dining experience, this is the place for you! My partner and I ordered food, and what arrived was a mess. To start with, a curry was missing from our order. When I called to complain, they had the audacity to tell me I'd have to pay for my chips, rice, and chapatti again before they'd deliver it. It wasn't just the additional cost that made my blood boil; by the time the food arrived, it was cold! And as if things couldn't get any worse, when I opened up my chip packet, there was a hair as long as a piece of floss tangled up inside it! Need I say more? Avoid this restaurant at all costs - your stomach and sanity will thank you for it!

Must try place. You get the authentic South Indian flavours. Very clean and tidy. Food served piping hot. The chappathi and the natholli fish fry felt very homely and fresh.

Just great food nice atmosphere friendly staff prices very reasonable

Having been here regularly over the past few months we were keen to introduce our extended family to this restaurant. As always, excellent authentic food at a very reasonable price. Everyone enjoyed and so glad we have a restaurant like this in Cardiff.

We had a wonderful meal at the Banana. The choice is great and includes dishes from Sri Lanka. It was so easy to get a meal that was both gluten free and vegetarian for me. The restaurant was immaculately clean with a cosy feel and had a lovely mural of a waterfall in Sri Lanka. Our server was friendly, polite and helpful and the prices were very reasonable. We have already recommended this restaurant to our family and friends and will return as soon as possible.

مطعم رهيب لعشاق الاكل المفلفل الحار عندهم برياني الدجاج جميل جداً بس قدموه بارد نوعاً ما ودجاج الكاري فنان وعندهم صحون زي اكل الشوارع في الهند كانت تجربة جيدة الشباتي ما يستاهل مطعم اكله لذيذ بس الشباتي من ثلاجة السوبر ماركت ما ينفع المطعم يستاهل التجربة والبرياني غيييييييير

Delicious food. Highly recommend.

Some food is good but service is very slow

There is a good choice of specialty dishes, allowing you to share and sample lots. The food was delicious with generous portion size. The rice was really fluffy! The service was excellent

We have really liked this restaurant, the food is tasty and the waitress was very kind. She advised us about what order and it was delicious.

Our 4th visit to the Banana restaurant in only 4 weeks. It’s becoming a regular of ours. As ever, the choice is extensive and very reasonably priced. The paratha are delicious and accompany the curries very well.

Lovely restaurant with lovely serving staff. Food is of a good quality and a good range of vegetarian options. Definitely will be back.

We have ordered sparkling water, they brought tonic ( or something but definitely not sparkling water). It was not in a bottle. I assume that they use Tesco 2 lt bottle drinks. The soup we ordered (rasam) was really bad. It was basically a hot water with spices. It was HORRIBLE. I am really sorry but it was one of the worst food I have tested in my life. Mr owner , please 🙏 do not serve this as a food to people. Rice was under restaurant standard. Curry was alright. Overall very poor quality. Good luck for your business adventure.

worst resturant I've ever been to. terrible food.i order sirlankan chicken curry and butter chicken it all taste same and disgusting it has ofter taste, like its spoiled never again and I had food poisoning as soo as I reach home all day i was vomiting and in toilet .... please concider this as warning before going to eat there....( all round the worst restaurant ever) i won't be surprises if this people even have health and hygiene certified ....

I just had food yesterday from this restaurant. It’s the first time in uk I’m having food poisoning! Idk what they gave me I wasted £61 and spend the rest of the night and day in the toilet ! Just don’t do a business with low quality food standards ! Worst experience ever.