Chinese fast street food in Cardiff

Been here three times, first time the food was spicy and tasty, then the next two times everything was incredibly bland, with the flavours completely muted. I go to authentic Chinese places and the food is delicious, and packed with flavour. I can't work out why the food is so different between visits. If there is a two tier system of food, where the server decides on a whim if customers get a tasty version, or a tasteless one for Caucasians based on tedious and outmoded stereotypes that Caucasians can't eat spicy food, then stop. Serve all customers the same food, or at least ask your customers if they want the authentic version.

What a great find on a cold day . The most delicious and authentic Chinese I have had in the Uk . Duck & potato noodle is going to be a lasting memory .

Food was delicious and arrived so fast. Highly recommend the beef noodle dishes the beef is so soft and flavoursome. I’ll be here weekly.

Hope you like real Chinese food 👌

Good to find a place like this in Cardiff 👍 good portions , value and authentic sichuan cooking. Giving it a 5 overall , as not many places like this in Cardiff.

I went here 3 times in the last week. Very nice. Large bowls with plenty of food. The broth is, good. Not amazing, but good. Noodles are good. The pork / duck / etc are abundant, the service is near-immediate, and pretty much every dish costs £11. Consider that this is what you would spent at any other fast-food, but here you get tasty, generous portions of healthy food. I think this is probably the best quality-price in Cardiff. Strongly recommended.

Authentic, cozy, delicious, and friendly service. Portions were huge I could only eat about half of my beef noodle soup (hope this didn’t cause offence). Glad to have found this little spot ❤️

Excellent foods. It is my 3rd time experience

I’ve been here twice, tried the pig feet noodles soup this time and it was really good! I’ve tried the duck noodle soup before as well! The broth both times has been very flavourful and the portion size is very filling! It’s a very authentic spot, would recommend it if you want an authentic Chinese food experience!

Flavour was better than expected. Bit on the oily side but meat was tender and decent portion sizes.

Comimos aquí anoche. Absolutamente fantástico! El lugar es pequeño y básico, pero añade aún más a la autenticidad del lugar. Teníamos la carne picante y una sopa de patata de pato Ambos eran tan sabrosos, mi esposa debe haber tenido un pedazo de filete entero en su plato de carne picante y la sopa de pato con fideos claros era fabuloso también! ¡Todo por 32 libras con 2 cervezas! Probablemente volveremos esta noche después de un día ajetreado en Cardiff, pero probablemente compartiremos algo, ya que esto también sería más que suficiente. El camarero / propietario también era encantador , atento y muy genuino.

A lovely little place which is an antidote to the chains in the immediate area, I was taken by the personal approach to service and the humble setting. Clearly a hit with South Asian customers it was nice to lose myself as a solo diner amongst the chatter. I ordered the Szechuan boiled beef which I thought may be too spicy but was perfect, flavourful and I was shocked by the size of the portion! I ended up dropping my chopsticks on the floor and the staff member immediately replaced them and amongst all my apologies said "don't worry I just want you to enjoy your food!" Will definitely go back to try the other dishes next time I'm in Cardiff.

Hiding gem, and always very busy. Luckily, we get tables seats outside. Staff was very helpful, kind, and made us feel comfortable . Yummy food and hot. We need to come back for us to try duck next time 👌🏾 Recommended. Toilet's available. 👌🏾 Bottle beer and ice tea drinks.

Been here quite a few times but the food is becoming very inconsistent. Different cuts of meat keep being substituted and the soup flavour seems to vary. I’ll be giving this a miss for the foreseeable future as the last soup I had was inedible. We had to send it back. This and the diabolical food safety rating makes CFSF pretty unpalatable.

Amazing food as always. Wonton soup broth was deep and hearty, a little salty, and the wontons were full of seasoned pork meat. Ordered the ‘Duck and Potato Soup’: there were definitely no potatoes in it, but there WERE peanuts so avoid this if you have an allergy, I think the menu is mistranslated. The soup was great with thick chewy rice noodles and a huge serving of duck. Great authentic flavours, no notes

The food is quite delicious. The portions of noodle are quite large which is nice. The portion of beef is quite delicious but it’s quite oily. The noodles cost a bit compared to other Chinese restaurants, they don’t have lots of vegetable and meat inside. The shop is quite small and it’s hard to move through

I did not expect to get such delicious and jindao beef noodles!!

I feel like I’m inside a lovely little corner in China .. love it

Nourriture excellent and servie rapidement, les plats étaient copieux, service très gentil. Personnel element je recommand à 100% Excellent food and served quickly, the dishes were hearty, very nice waiter. Personally, I recommend 100% Delicious food, quick service, generous dishes, and very nice waiters. Personally, I recommend 100%

Fantastic!! Best Chinese food I've had in Cardiff by a mile! Servings where huge! Food was delicious and the service was spectacular. The restaurant only opened a month ago so is still going to change. But my meal was amazing I had the beef brisket noodles and my friend had the tofu. Would definitely recommend going if you love proper Chinese food for affordable prices

We've been here about 10 times and always order the same. Beef noodle soup and the green beans. I once tried the spicy beef, but it tasted purely of cumin. I highly recommend the food and it's authentic. It's a good sign when you see a lot of Asian customers and the place is always full. The service is fast and friendly. You can pay with card. My only comments for improvement is that the food can be oily (but I think it's normal because of the type of food - sesame oil). Also, the toilet is gross. Don't use it, as I've always had to clean it before using it. However, if you ignore the toilet and focus on the food, favourite noodle place in Cardiff.

Always busy, but staff is very friendly and efficient and food is amazing value for money.

Great food and great service, very favourable prices.congratulations

The food was delicious and full of flavour. Authentic Chinese dishes that are amazing value for a big bowl of noodle soup. I got the beef noodle soup with was amazing flavourful both and tender beef. The service was good, very kind employees. The atmosphere is ok alots of fly however worth it for the food

Sit in restaurant. Order food. Eat food. Smile pay and leave.

I had Huntun Noodle. It’s quite a big portion for myself. The huntun is full of flavour, the soup is nice as well. You can also ask for chilli oil for a little kick. They have a wide range for bottled drinks, especially Chinese Tea. Definitely coming back.

An excellent and small restaurant in the heart of Cardiff and sells affordable Chinese food with Incredible flavour...... This really is a little jam although the seating is quite limited so get there while you can...

I have seen them filtering leftover soups back into the big pot that they use for serving new dishes. Not stepping there again. On top of that, they do not provide tap water; if I’m correct, it is not a legal practice in the U.K.

Finally made it to this restaurant after 3 years in Cardiff !! Really big portions, food so fresh and authentic and me and my family were in a rush and it came in under 5 minutes!!!

Authentic Chinese food. Delicious broths and flavours. Sechuan chicken was delicious and served in small pieces on the bone. Hard to eat because of bone shards but super tasty, hot and fresh. Had the crispy duck soup. Broth delicious and noodles abundant and perfectly cooked with a slip and a bite. Portions generous and quick service, providing a perfect lunch. Only complaint is the horrible toilet but will just avoid that next time.

Loved this place, food was tasty, staff really polite, lots of nice choices of food and drinks. Seemed a very popular place with loads of people there and constantly moving. I would recommend the beef noodles and the duck noodles. Wish I was in Cardiff longer to go again and again.

Edit - I have added this review after 6 months of my last visit- it wasn’t quite as we remembered. The fried chicken had a bone in every piece which may be authentic but it was too much for me. The beef was mostly cartilage & not a huge amount of meat to enjoy really. The wonton noodles were ok but didn’t have much else to look forward to in the mix. The prices have jumped up too & the quality hasn’t so I probably won’t return. Good food, beautiful broth & lovely service. One to visit. Seems to be open all day, wheel chair accessible but not for toilet facilities as they are upstairs. Will be returning with more friends. Thanks team

Chinese Fast Street Food offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. I visited on a quiet day and opted for outdoor seating. While the beef and potato noodle soup lacked the promised potatoes, the rich broth was a revelation, bursting with flavor. The peanuts added a delightful textural contrast and complemented the savory notes perfectly. The crispy duck was decent, but didn't quite hit the mark. The BBQ beef, while generously portioned, was a bit too heavy on the cumin for my taste. However, they thoughtfully provided chili oil on the side for those who crave an extra kick. Overall, the generous portions and the authenticity of the flavors, particularly in the broth, make this restaurant worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to explore other items on their menu.

Amazing went here whilst visiting Cardiff just somewhere we thought we'd try happy to say so glad we did had beef noodle soup spiced chicken and rice couldn't find a fault the food was great would definitely recommend

Amazing food, friendly staff. Our favourite Chinese restaurant in Cardiff

Unreasonable charges, charge me 20 pounds for a bowl of beef noodles with soy milk

Delicious food, excellent service and the chilli oil was on point.

The food was amazing the staff were incredible and so kind. The food was so delicious and well Prepared as well as prepared quickly. Would definitely go back! I had the noodles with vegetables which came with tofu and Mrs sister the lamb noodles. The noodles were perfectly chewy and the broth was Devine! Don’t forget to add some chilli oil.

Absolutely amazing food. wanted to marry the staff. Amazing amount of meat as well in the noodles. Would travel back to Cardiff just for this restaurant

This place is the worst restaurant I have ever been to. My partner and I ordered soup and a chicken dish, and what we received was an absolute nightmare. The soup was filled with what looked like garbage, and the wooden spoon they gave us was obviously used by hundreds, if not thousands of people before us. It was so dirty, it was sticky with grease and grime. The chicken dish turned out to be a pile of bones from which it was impossible to get a single piece of meat. But that was just the beginning of our nightmare. Soon after visiting this "restaurant," we began to experience excruciating pain and discomfort in our mouths. Today marks the third week since both of us have been suffering from herpetic stomatitis. Our gums are swollen and bleeding, the inside of our mouths is full of painful blisters, and our lips are covered in sores. Every meal is torture, and we can't sleep at night because of the pain. We have reported the matter to the relevant authorities and the media to warn others about this place. This disgusting, unhygienic dive should be shut down immediately. We categorically advise anyone interested to avoid eating at this "restaurant." It was like something out of the worst horror movie – stay away from this place at all costs!

The food was amazing. Especially the lamb noodles 🍜.

Best food I've had in like two years, the Sichuan beef is so good, plus the beef noodles or boiled beef

Great food, very authentic. Duck noodle soup was so good.

Food was very good and worth to money

Wow, the food was absolutely delicious! And the best part? It was so affordable! The service was great too, even though there was only one waitress working hard to serve everyone. She was super friendly and made our experience even better. Do keep in mind that during busy times, you might have to wait outside for a bit - but trust me, it's worth it!

I have got worse experience here. I ordered one spicy beef dish and one rice. The Beef was not really fresh. I tried a few pieces and then I just gave up. Don’t wanna get sick. I asked them to give me a receipt after I paid. They said they couldn’t give me a receipt since their printer machine didn’t work……such a bad excuse…..This was a meal during my business trip. I even can’t claim this expense due to no receipt…….

Had the beef noodle soup. They have a great array of noodles available, I recommend the potato noodles. Not spicy really, just a slight kick ! Very quick service

Excellent and authentic Chinese food.

duck udon was SO delicious, i get it every time and i really recommend everyone to try duck udon or any other meals in this restaurant because they are all so yummy yummy!!!!

very nice and authentic ma po tofu

Amazing beef noodles. I approve!

I was incredibly poorly after the noodles.

The portion is big enough, the taste is spicy enough, and it gets good reviews

I have tried most Asian noodle places in Cardiff, this is by far the best, better than Cardiff bay and the ones near Cathays in my opinion

Incredible flavours and tastes. Stopped in for a quick bite between walking around and had the duck potato noodle soup and my mate had the beef. Both had big pieces of meat and were full of flavour and taste. Also had a Chinese bottled beer. Very, very tasty. Hidden gem this, go check it out.

Food & service was fantastic! Best Ramen I've ever had! Reasonable price for the massive portions but the restaurant is a bit small but feels very authentic!

Amazing tasting food, the portions are really filling, the service was excellent and we really enjoyed the atmosphere here. Will be back for another dinner!!

Really tasty food and great sized portions

Authentic, large portions, difficult to communicate in English

You know the place which is so good you think you should leave a good review but never do because you don't want the place to get so busy that you can't get a table? This is that place!

Very authentic Chinese food, will visit again when back at Cardiff

I really love the food here so much!!! I went here so many times!!As I love sour and spicy food, I like the Duck potato noodle soup so much, the crispy duck is wonderful. Besides I enjoy the Duck noodle soup soup, beef noodle is also very good. And you can choose the meet you want and the type of noodles you like!!! That’s interesting! ! Sometimes I will choose normal noodles sometimes the rice noodles and others the udon! What else! I love the chicken in Szechuan style so much! However I saw some other people they think that is too spicy though! So if you wanna try maybe order less spicy if you can’t stand the chilly. Sometimes I will order some dish like BBQ beef or spicy chicken! Those are all good! I like boiled fish with pickled cabbage too!! If you like fish but haven’t try this flavour you can give a go! I like adventures so I will try most of the food in this restaurant and the result is I love most of them! ! If you ask me which one I like best! Hard to say haha! And you can see many Chinese-made soft drinks! I do recommend them!!!like the peach oolong tea or grapefruit green tea etc. All in all I will come as many times as I can!!! Oh and also it is free to take away! It is really perfect to find such local Chinese food!!

The food tastes terrible, I vomitted after. Vomittimg was what convinced me to write this review. They put loads of oil and barely any meat, two small boney pieces. The portions was hardly anything, more water than anything else in the bowl. Rude staff who don't have manners, they stare at you while you're eating. Horrendous atmosphere, small and cramped. Whoever has the aux has bad taste in music. Not going again.

I was impressed by the huge portions with very reasonable price. Definitely come here again!

Oh my god, been wanting to go here for ages and finally did as it has been recommended so many times and is always super busy! Worth every penny. Really reasonable prices for a lot of food - £13 for a massive bowl of great food and a Tsingtao beer. Will 100% come back here because it’s amazing. I added chilli oil to my duck just to give it some spice but was amazing before anyway. Sat down and within 10 minutes had our food and our drinks. Absolutely insane - if you’ve been thinking about coming here and have been putting it off, wait no more.

I ordered a beef noodle soup. The food is delicious and great value for money. The waiter enthusiastically introduced me to the special features here.

In Cardiff for a hot minute (well, an hour of parking at John Lewis costs £2.70, and it was pretty cold out), so had to go for the pig’s trotters. An unctuous delight. Bean sprouts form part of the token vegetation. Bones went onto the copious pile of tissues. £10 well spent. If I were often nearby I’d be in all the time. Why does this appear to have been written by Hemingway?

Very tasty and good value for money! For 10 pounds you can get a nice, tasty and filling portion of noodles. I barely managed to finish them all. The broth was very flavourful and the meat was of good quality, tender and well cooked. Will visit again!

The service sucked. I placed a take away order for two dishes, got only one. Had to wait there for another 5-10 mins for the second dish. The food had too much oil and gave us stomach ache. On Google this restaurant shows up under drive thru, NEVER GO FOR TAKE AWAY HERE. They expect everyone to eat with chopsticks and don’t have forks or spoons even. Had to throw away the food filled with oil. Waste of money!!!

A first for me, absolutely loved it and will by back to try something new!

Both dishes were so delicious and full of flavour. The service was really great too.

Just finished having dinner, was superb, service was very quick, need to try the other dishes

Very good and very bad experience here. Praise where it's due firstly ... the crispy duck and beef both with rice noodles was excellent, the ramen broth so flavourful! Starting at £10 a bowl they represent tremendous value. On my 2nd visit, I went for the beef with potato noodles. Bad choice, very slimey, couldn't eat them. There are always people from the far east dining, which must speak of the authenticity of the cooking. No MSG here. They do, however, offer 'genetically modified food', so my friend spotted displayed on the wall! 😱 The second major downside is rhe toilet (singular). Don't go there, literally. I also didn't spot the hygiene rating on the way in, otherwise J wouldn't be writing this review. I'm conflicted here, in that the food is excellent (if you pick the right dish) but .....

The place was rammed and i had to wait 10mins to get a table. Most of the customers seem to be northern Chinese students. I am used to HK food and i was in Shanghai a while back. The taste of the chilli oil was similar which I didn't like then, now I have gotten used to it. The staff were friendly and helpful. Most meals were £10. Menu wasn't big but that is always a big sign in book. Had beef noodles.

Unapologetic authentic Chinese 'cafe' as you would find in the cities in China. Food is excellent and generous portions. Little or nothing for veggies, vegans etc. This is chinese food and often quite spicy. An excellent experience! Oh, it's half outdoors with very little heating too so wrap up warm if it's a cold day...

It's small, but it's Chinese food and it's good.

A great place for authentic Chinese street food. The fish and pickled cabbage was as good as it gets.

Great value for noodle bowl dishes, been here multiple times and will be back for more. The Huntun noodles are still my favourite but this time put I had the beef bowl noodles.

Best authentic chinese street food place in the UK!!

Chinese fast street food is a small, unassuming place off the high street, with roughly 10 tables. I went at 5pm and got a table with no issues, granted it was a Thursday though. I was greeted by a very friendly and polite server who gave me a menu immediately. The menu is simple and easy to understand but if you have any questions the server will be more than happy to help you. Once I ordered it took 5 mins to get my beef noodle soup. It arrived piping hot and was probably the best noodle soup I'd ever tried. Deep and full of flavour, rich and satisfying but clean and light at the same time. 3 slabs of the most tender brisket adorned the top, which fell apart as soon as I tried to lift it with my chopsticks. Beansprouts and plenty of noodles filled the bowl. I opted for some crispy chilli oil halfway through, mainly for my own curiosity. It hit me hard and I enjoyed every single mouthful. The whole experience was lovely. Perfect service, a bustling atmosphere and excellent food. I will be back again and again without a doubt.

Recommended by a friend, amazing authentic Chinese food. Was looking all over for a dine in real Chinese food, but this place doesn't even have a website. Was real hard to find. What a gem

Pork noodles my favourite. The service ladies are always cheerful and helpful. Price reasonable as well.

I had the chicken in szechuan style, it was very good, nice amount of spice and flavor. I didn't expect it to be with bones in, which made it more difficult to eat but that didn't detract from the flavor.

Staff very kind and welcoming. Food comes in big portions and has a unique taste, very delicious. Just like the one I used to have in China. Waiting time isn’t too long for the food and you can just sit inside or outside as soon as you arrive. Atmosphere is lovely and not too loud.

Very good crispy duck noodle soup, incredibly rich flavourful broth perfect for a hangover

Отличное заведение с невероятно вкусной едой! Очень вежливое и приятное обслуживание. Большие порции. Рекомендую попробовать . Лично я теперь ваш постоянный гость !

Fantastic food, service is impeccable, the atmosphere nostalgic. The place reminds me of old eateries back in SEAsia. It was packed, with little space to move but there is a charm to that. The food is wonderfully authentic and filling. The price may be off-putting for some, but we got every penny and more from that. Other restaurants would charge triple for this kind of food. The menu is ascetic but that's to its benefit. Immediately a favourite after one meal.

Unpretentious straight to the point food, really good, so tasty and wonderful 'social' atmosphere.

Really yummy food. Having chilli oil and soy sauce with the noodles was fab. You can pay by card/contactless now which is great. Lovely service would recommend.

I had been looking all over Cardiff for authentic Chinese noodles and I have finally found them. I had beef udon and the flavouring was delicious just like in China. I am so happy to have discovered this place and look forward to trying more dishes. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. I suspect they're going to need to move into a larger venue soon as it was really busy on a weekday and I suspect it might get very popular!

such a little gem of a place! I got the huntun noodle soup. warming and fresh with beansprouts, coriander and scallions. tender bouncy noodles, lovely aromatic broth, tasty wontons, hot food and generous serving without being too much. fast service, decent prices, super friendly helpful staff, covered outdoor seating which is really nice, lovely atmosphere with the music. will definitely be back to try more menu items! **P.S. they take card now!!!***

I've always wanted to go here - I count the queues as an indication that its good 😂 I had the pork feet noodle soup and it was GOOD. I also had a milk tea drink was really nice - I like the fact it was in the bottle too. It was really nice street food - it gave street food vibes as well so we got what we wanted. The staff were really nice as well and were patient with us and let us stay as long as we wanted. Overall 9/10 experience- I really liked. 9 because I went there when it was raining so it didn't have the hustle and bustle that I saw😕

Amazing, authentic, filling bowls of noodles and tremendous meats. Everything we tried was flavorful, everything which was carried past our table smelled delicious. Why would anyone go to the fast food places nearby when, for less, you can have a real meal here?

How have I not been here before? Tremendously tasty soups. Very reasonable for the huge portions. Will come often.

Delicious, authentic food, quick service and great value

Serves authentic Chinese food. A large variety of options, everything is tasty. Highly recommended the noodle soups. Good atmosphere, although a little bit hot in the summer.

Really good! Quick service, I was absolutely starved and had food 10 mins after sitting down. Soup is spicy but not unbearable, actually very nice level and tasty. Also staff is very nice and polite. They knew how to read the vibe!! They have one vegggie option which honestly is good enough! Will come back!!

What an incredible place! In a more discreet location off the side of the high street though definitely well-known as it filled up quickly for lunch (not too many seats but they do offer take-out). The food was delicious with large portion sizes - very filling and great value for money! The beef and potato noodle soup was a good level of spicy with chewy noodles and tender beef, also filled with bean sprouts and nuts which complemented the dish well. The pork feet noodle soup also had great flavour with a delicious broth. The staff were friendly and the wait wasn’t too long. Will definitely be coming back to try the other dishes!

I loved their food. I went with my husband, we loved their food and service and the entire environment. Food taste is so much authentic. For some moment you can feel that you are in China. Also good in price. So much worthy having their food. Overall yes we recommend this place and we will go again soon.

The staff is welcoming and the food is simply delicious.