Chai Social in Cardiff

Really excellent food with subtle flavours, ample portions, charming and careful service- altogether a great experience. Music perhaps slightly overpowering but staff changed it at our request. Cannot wait to return.

The restaurant The restaurant opens at 12 noon for a couple of hours. and then again in the evenings. The place was not busy. The menu is nice and easy to read with a variety of dishes. We chose the Club Curry menu which adequate came with a curry, rice, naan and papadum. We ordered the chutney which came in small bowls. Did not mind the small portion as it was to go with the curry, but had it been to have it with Papadums as one does in Indian restaurants then the portions would, in my opinion, be on the small side. The chicken curry we ordered had a nice tasty creamy sauce. The Club Curry deal was reasonably priced and not too heavy for lunch time. The restaurant has a function room at the back which accommodates up to 35 people. Would recommend this restaurant and would definitely go again with a bigger appetite.

I ordered chili chicken and chicken noodles, and they were amazing. The chili chicken, in particular, brought back a wave of nostalgia.

Absolutely gorgeous food and friendly staff. We had butter chicken and chicken jalfregi, garlic naan bread was soooo good. First visit but won’t be our last!

I had a business meeting booked in Chai Social and since it has changed from Mint and Mustard I didn’t know what to expect. Firstly, I had the warmest welcome from the lovely Raj who couldn’t do enough. He was on hand, not just to make sure I was fed and watered but also helped me set my projector up. Whilst I was waiting for my guests to arrive Raj served me a chicken tikka starter. I have to say, I don’t think I have ever tasted such a delicious tikka. I enjoyed every single mouthful. I then tried a mixed starter plate which had a bhaji, the most delicious cheese ball, not sure what it was but I could have eaten a plateful! As I was there for a meeting I was too busy seeing to guests, so didn’t get to eat any more. But from the experience of the first class service and the freshly made cuisine, not to mention the wonderful ambience, I can’t wait to go back. Hands down one of the best curry houses in Cardiff. Thank you to Raj and the team for the wonderful hospitality.

The loveliest welcome..service and food fantastic. Had cauliflower starter...amazing and the pot curry....superb Thanks and see u next month from Nicki and Kat x

Delicious Indian food , I had crispy cauliflower starter and a lamb shank with pilau rice. Others in our party had a very fragrant biryani. Staff very helpful and friendly . Reasonably priced for high quality food. Highly recommend it .

We went on a Saturday evening. Place was busy but the service was quick and efficient. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. I look forward to our next visit.

We love Chai Social , we visit frequently and they are always excellent . We've been as a family (with a toddler) regularly and they're always welcoming with him - little things like bringing his food out asap , engaging with him and letting him order are so thoughtful in a way a lot of restaurants just aren't so they keep getting our custom . We've visited with friends , groups , birthdays - its always a great experience and we encourage you to visit . Best dishes : Coconut Curry (I'm addicted) , Grandma Curry ,Dirty fries & Kati Rolls

Fabulous menu and food. A varied of unfamiliar dishes and familiar names, with a twist. Really delightful service too. Would be back any time visiting the area.

Had a lovely time with great food and great service from Swapnali! Happy hour cocktails and good value for money!

My favourite restaurant in Cardiff. The staff are super friendly and provide an excellent service. The food is beautiful, with rich flavour using quality ingredients at a fair price. For starters we shared, as always a Pakora Scotch Egg, homemade and absolutely delicious (would love one each but need to leave room for mains!) . Main course we had the hunters lamb and railway lamb curries with rice and naan. The lamb was melt in your mouth in a delicious rich sauces. Cocktails good too, and with 2 for £10 doesn’t break the bank. Keep up the good work, will be back very soon

Great menu with a good variety of slightly different Indian inspired dishes. Nice decor and atmosphere, friendly and not too formal. Good value for money

Amazing food, organised and friendly. Our party was large, but it was made easy at the restaurant through their organisation. They have a great space at the back for a private booking for up to 40 people. Outstanding.

Great food. Super friendly service. Cocktails really reasonable and looks like a great place to come for a drink. Raj was a great host.

Amazing food. The coconut chicken curry is incredible. Best coconut curry I've ever had. My husband had the thali which was varied, massive and tasted amazing.

Lovely staff and great vibe! Staff top up drink well too!!!!!! Would recommend fully to any group !!

Me and the family came here for lunch from the express menu, and everyone thought it was delicious. Showed me what an authentic curry was meant to taste like, such rich and deep flavours, incredible. Staff were very kind and friendly, and the place had great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back for a future birthday and trying the dinner menu. Thanks for a good time :)

Been here a number of times now and I always feel so welcome. The food is amazing and the whole restaurant has a really fun but authentic vibe to it. Hightly recomend.

First time visiting and it was fantastic. We opted for sharing plates and each dish tasted amazing. The Pakora Scotch Egg was especially good. Can't wait to go back.

What a fabulous evening we had at Chai Social tonight when 7 of us got together for a pre-Christmas meal!! Service was exceptional and food was fantastic/ thank you so much for making it such a great evening! We will be back!!

Had a lovely evening with good food and 80s and 90s music in the background. What’s not to like? The staff were universally great and explained the menu well. The small plates were very tasty. The dirty fries were yum. The main courses are cooked and served in a clay pot. All very tasty with thin and delicious naan bread. Will happily go back and recommend to anyone.

Starters were mediocre. However, the clay pot curries we something special. Myself and my partner had different curries and both we bursting with flavour.

I visited Chai Social this afternoon for the first time and was impressed by the lovely food, the excellent value for money and the nice Staff. I decided to go for Popodums to start followed by the excellent Express Lunch Channa Masala which comes with...

Had a very tasty meal here with my fiancé and service was great, with no coming to ask us about our food mid bite as most places do, and I got to take home the lovely little pot that my icecream came in! Also was...

Was gutted when we heard that the Mint and Mustard was closing but we love the new reincarnation from the same team, possibly even more! The food is a delicious and surprising mix of flavours and influences. The okra fries are amazing and the meat...

Popped in for lunch as I'd been keen to try this place for a while. Had a dish from the very reasonably priced express lunch menu and I'm so glad I did. It was an exquisitely cooked chicken curry which came with rice and also...

Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were particularly attentive and friendly! Would definitely recommend!

Had a delicious (3) small platters at Chai Restaurant. My friends also had a lovely curry. Highly recommend!

Very nice atmosphere, the food was amazing certainly a different style of cooking. The food was presented in a cooking pot which was hot and allowed the sauce to thicken. I had the hunters lamb very tasty with lamb kofta meatballs to start

Welcome new/amended addition to Whitchurch Rd. It’s previous incarnation as the Mint and Mustard was always first class, but Chai Social caters for a wider audience. We’ve been twice now as a family, and with friends for both breakfast and an evening meal, and both...

Lovely cocktails, nice sharing dishes...loved the pakora scotch egg and a great selection of mains for everyone.. Great flavous on their one pot curries the Hunters Lamb and Jungle chicken curry is unlike anything we have had before....with the most amazing frsh naans.. Excellent service...