Janata Palace in Cardiff

Can't fault their takeaway, very good value, decent amounts, fresh and tasty.

First time ordering tonight and it didn’t disappoint. I preordered and it came right in time. Piping hot and very tasty! Good prices too.

Great food but poor service they seem more focused on take aways

If you eat in the restaurant, it's a lovely meal. Don't get a takeaway because it is very poor. No taste. The naan bread is like cardboard God knows what happened to the onion bhajis but they were disgusting. You put the rice on your plate and you get a bucket of water with it so all your meal is swimming with water Won't be ordering a takeaway again from this restaurant.

The staff are welcoming and friendly. Regarding the food, the dishes were good but not spicy enough and too sweet. Same for the garlic naans which were good but not enough garlic. The price is very fair.

Janata Palace, nestled in Cardiff, UK, promises a journey through Indian cuisine, but unfortunately, falls short of expectations. Our recent visit left much to be desired, with the food quality leaving a sour taste in our mouths. Upon sampling the Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Jalfrezi accompanied by naan, it became evident that culinary excellence was not a priority. The naan, initially burnt to a crisp, was replaced promptly, only to be met with a second batch that was undercooked—a deliberate oversight, perhaps a testament to the chef's ego overshadowing the pursuit of gastronomic satisfaction. While the service maintained a commendable standard, the prolonged intervals between courses tested our patience. As for taste, the Chicken Tikka Masala's sugary overload was an affront to authentic Indian flavors, while the Chicken Jalfrezi offered a palatable respite. The starters, exemplified by the Chicken Tandoori, lacked the depth of seasoning and spice that would elevate them beyond mediocrity. In terms of ambiance, Janata Palace maintains cleanliness, yet falls short in the lighting department, leaving room for improvement to enhance the overall dining experience. Regrettably, one visit sufficed to dissuade any future returns. Janata Palace may not find favor among discerning Indian palates, as its offerings fail to resonate with the authenticity and quality expected.

I recently visited this excellent Indian Restaurant after not being for quite sometime. The menu looked great with dishes for everyone. We went for the Prawn Biryani and Tandoori Lamb Shaslick. Both dishes were excellent and the portion sizes were impressive. If you collect and spend over a certain amount you get 10% off which is a great offer.

Staff delightful. Food delicious and excellent value. Great evening out with friends. Will certainly be returning soon

The food was so good on our first visit (with wife) I thought I have to go back with a few of my mates, food did not disappoint again, not my last visit.

Delivery took 75 minutes, when I’m 10 minutes or less from restaurant. Curry, naans and starter all luke warm. Will say the chicken madras was the nicest I’ve had for a long time - chicken cooked from scratch, sauce delicious & right amount of spiciness, but all had to be reheated. Naans, starters nothing special. Could improve by faster delivery time, and ensuring food arrives hot.

Second night in Cardiff and we thought we would try Janata Palace. We came back on our fourth night in Cardiff; need I say more. The quality of the food and service coupled with the great value for money made this one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever visited. I particularly enjoyed the in depth knowledge of the staff with regard to their dishes, ensuring we knew exactly what we were ordering. Looking forward to the next visit.

We've had our cycling club Christmas meal at the Janata Palace for the last three years. This year we had 48 people, the staff were polite, organised everything efficiently and the food was excellent, as always. Everyone enjoyed the night.

Best curry in the UK Amazing friendly staff 6 star silver service Awesome music Michelin star Chief

1st time we have been here and it was very good. I personally think it could do with more of the chefs' speciality meals on the menu. The menu in general was comprehensive, and the food was very good. It is well worth a visit.

Great food. One of the best chicken & mushroom biriani's i've had. 2 mates with me said theirs was great too.

Allways come Here will continue coming here food is lovely and great staff

Been coming here for almost 8 years now. Always nice food. Always piping hot. Can’t wait for my next one!

Don't tell customers it will be an hour for delivery if its actually well over 2 hours.

Tasty food at a reasonable price. Although service was a little slow it wasn’t a problem. Even the house wine was acceptable.

Above average curry house. Really good food and service. Friendly staff.

Just got a takeaway for a treat. We were so looking forward to it. We usually go to red chilli and really wish we had. This was just awful. Really bland food, no heat to it at all. A strong flavour of raw onion with no spices detectable at all. I had chicken and my partner had lamb. The chicken tasted a bit like a disinfectant type flavour and even the rice was odd...very watery and almost sweetish. It was totally inedible and very disappointing.

Highly disappointed. Service is too Bad, food is tasteless. 😤

Picked up our order of lamb tikka bhuna and chicken tikka masala this evening. Writing the review immediately because I’m so wound up. I had the bhuna, and there was NO spice at all. On a medium spice curry, I expect to feel the heat in my mouth after every mouthful. The only thing I felt was disappointment. Like dumping a tin of tomato soup on top of some lamb. What on earth happened? Could’ve made a better curry myself. - and for a lot cheaper! 2 stars because the naan was really good and I respect a good naan. Just a shame we were dipping it in tomato soup Whatever happened I’m assuming it was a blip, because our previous order was fantastic. Sort it out because when a bhuna and a tikka Masala taste the same there’s something wrong.

Food was great service was abit slow was asked If we wanted popadoms we said yes but didn't even get them

Very nice food.nice staff perfect foods ❤️❤️❤️

Over 2 hours for a delivery. If I sat down or collected would it be that long? Terrible service bunch of liars. Minus 1 go to mowgli’s instead. Better service and a better meal.

The service was great. Food absolutely stunning. 8 of us altogether and we all had a lovely meal. Definitely looking forward to going back.

3/5 stars. I ordered a coconut rice, saag bhaji and a chicken tikka bhuna. Food arrived lukewarm/cold. The coconut rice was lovely. The chicken tikka pieces were good quality but the Bhuna sauce was bland and a little oily. The saag bhaji container was half empty so not a very good portion for the price. Not a bad meal, but I won’t reorder and will go back to my usual Indian, the red chilli by Victoria Park instead.

Fantastic little resteraunt, great staff, excellent food, we’re a very happy customer this evening.

Accomadating a large group at short notice with great professionalism. Excellent service, amazing choice on the menu. And... it was delicious ! Well done Janata palace !

All round great place , it was quiet on our visit but that suited us

In a group of 4 we had a takeaway that included a korma, butter chicken and chicken tikka. Unfortunately they were ok but pretty bland and the paratha was like eating cardboard.

Lovely food but a bit tight on the Keema meat in their bread.

Whether eating in or home delivery, best curry on Cardiff!!! Food is alaayxx as bang on point, in house service always customer orientated and staff dedicated to the best service they can give. Many claim for years that other older curry houses r the best, I say no way!!! Beautiful restaurant. Outstanding service, fantastic food, ur a fool if h don’t give it a try!!!!!

First time ordering. Food arrived earlier than anticipated and was piping hot, really tasty and not greasy. Will definitely order again.

Used this restaurant this evening as our local was shut. It did not disappoint. The food was first class, staff very friendly and listened to out requirements. My curry was made milder and my friends hotter and the both came perfect. The Balti rice was delicious too. We sat chatting for ages and at no time did we feel that we had out stayed our welcome. Will definitely return - and would highly recommend

Best curry house in West Cardiff 😋

Great food, wonderful staff. I have used them for many years to dine in for family birthdays. Quiet place if you like to chat and have conversations. Great menu to choose from and they also do takeaway and delivery. Thanks Janata for the great dining experiences over the years!

We went to celebrate my wife's birthday seven of us sat down to an excellent meal I had a tandoori massala and could not wish for better. The staff were attentive but gave us plenty of time to chat and chose from the menu. if you like Indian food you will enjoy this restaurant. They also do take away and offer a delivery service.

Awful curry - made me regret going there. Did go late for meal but my lamb was grisly and full of ligament and bone, my friends veg curry comprised curry liquid and rice and nothing more (no veg).popadoms were soft and nan bread was raw. Rice was greasy but eatable. Last time I go there - they may have thought I would not care but it was just really disgusting to eat.

Excellent food and service as always

Very nice food and good service

Usually a big fan of this place but disappointed with yesterday evening. 5 of us made to sit on a tiny table and all very cramped. Couldn't fit any food on the table and waiter had to put on our plate immediately instead of being put in the middle of the table for us to share...Couldn't even fit the drinks on the table. Spoiled the experience as its off putting everything having to be lumped on your plate.

Staff helpful and friendly, prices about right, meals were was really nice, very pleasant surroundings.

My daughter and i went for a meal on a saturday night. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious.xx

The staff are friendly. Bought takeaway a few times and not had any issues. Neat and tidy eating environment if you fancy some Indian cuisine.

Lovely food--Special Birhyani, Chicken Tikka Massala and Chicken Korma Extremely friendly staff What more could you ask for!! Highly recommended

Samosas, Bahai’s, naan, popadums, rice, absolutely perfect. But mains tasty but meat tough. Considering we ordered lamb tikka and chicken tikka meals the meat should have been really tender. But both were tough. Not good. Service: delivery excellent and on time food hot and we appreciated that. But will we order again? No. There are better takeaways in Cardiff.

Great friendly staff and amazing food!

Lovely menu catering for customer requests, warm welcome and friendly service

Consistently superb cuisine !! Always a warm welcome from the friendly and attentive owner and staff. The curries are the very best that Cardiff has to offer and indeed I have yet to visit anywhere in the UK which prepares better asian food! Thank you Janata Palace for the many years we have enjoyed your food and hospitality !!

Lovely food and pleasant atmosphere

I would like to thank the staff at the janata palace for the excellent service and for going above and beyond for my birthday. 👍👍

lovely staff, poppadoms and chutney were lovely, but the main meals weren’t as good- the chicken was a bit tough. shame as it’s convenient

I visited the Janata Palace last night for the first time and will definitely be going back. I was part of a large group and we all agreed that the food was delicious. Salam and his staff were wonderful! Diolch/Thank you!

If you want diarrhea then come to this restaurant. I Had diarrhea instantly

I enjoyed cury whit rice. It was so delicious.

Great food and good ambience. Popped in for takeaway, staff very friendly and obliging.

Lovely place with some lovely food, chicken always tastes fresh and the spice of curries is always perfect. Any problems, these guys will sort it, no trouble at all. Went to collect and left without my poppadoms, then they delivered to the house super quick so I could enjoy them with the meal. Will definitely eat in soon! Thank you for the great meal.

Good food options and welcoming staff!!

Enjoyed my meal this time have used it before not to good depends on the day or who is cooking

It was a long wait for the Janatato open, but itwassoworth it,amazing tasty, lage portions ,lovely evening spent there

Nicest Indian I have had in ages

I have visited this restaurant on many occasions to dine in and also for take-aways. The first thing you notice is when entering the restaurant is, the warm, friendly greeting from the staff to you. The food has always been very enjoyable (consistently) whether dining or as a take away and the prices are reasonable too. Never had to make any complaints ever. So if you fancy an indian meal in Cardiff, then give this place a try - you won't regret it.

Had a home delivery meal was fanntastic defo my new favourite curry house

Quite average - bland - unidentifiable meat. Not authentic.

Good food, nice staff, great delivery service

I did eat here many times - food was ok, while on business - Some say Janata serves Islamic halal meat ? NOT sure - I wont eat Halal meat at any place.

We have used the Janata Palace for many years and have always had very good experiences, both eating-in and takeaway. Now in the middle of lockdown we might have expected a lesser experience. However, we have just enjoyed one of our best takeaways ever - absolutely first rate. The mixed tandoori starter was delicious and my chicken dhansak was great, tender chicken in a delicious lentil sauce. My husband’s lamb vindaloo was pronounced to be the tastiest ever and our spinach bhaji was perfect. I had pulaw rice and husband had a pashwari naan bread, both perfectly cooked. Delivery was, as always, reliable and on time. First class service, as ever.

Cannot say enough good things about it. Sag paneer is a must have and the onion bhajis are perfect. My go to indian and so reasonably priced!!!

Quality meals and good service.

Lovely food and very good staff

Great service,superb meal and excellent value for money.Everything cooked fresh to order,excellent choice on the menu

We went to Janata Palace on Friday night and we were very disappointed with the meals we complained and it took 3 attempts to make the biriyani edible it was very runny and tasteless We used to use the place regularly but since it's been taken over we definitely wont be returning

Food and service was excellent staff were very friendly

Have eaten here for over 40years Never disappoints. New owners but just as friendly & food just as good Staff are lovely & always ready for a chat Definately recommend

This has been my go-to spot for a curry since I moved to Cardiff 6 years ago. Excellent food and service whether you are ordering a takeaway or a full meal with friends/family.

It’s been a while since I’ve had a take away from here it was always very impressed with the welcome from the brothers and the quality of the food. However, the visit last weekend to collect my food wasn’t the best to say the least. I found the guy who took my payment rude and dismissive. Got home one of 2 poppadoms had turned brown (i.e. overcooked) the Saag Bhaji was tepid and bland, the main course was disgusting! Literally tasted like mildly spiced oily water! It went into the bin after 2 mouthfuls along with the glupey rice and bland half eaten saag. I will never eat here again which is sad as I’ve been visiting for 20 years at least!!! Sorry boys, you need to up your game! OH, the guy who handed me the food was polite and courteous. The only positive experience of the evening!

Since it’s been taken over we’ve had a number of home deliveries, sorry to say it’s gone down hill big time

This is the best Indian Food and service i have ever enjoyed. See you after Lockdown for my weekly Curry.

Cannot fault the Janata Palace we always have a takeaway the staff are very polite ordering is easy never been disappointed with the meal very good quality would highly recommend this restaurant and takeaway thankyou .👍🤩

Absolutely delicious meal as always

Went here last night with some friends. The food is delicious and the service is friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for some tasty Indian food

Nunca había estado aquí antes, pero escuché buenos informes. Tuvimos una comida para 3 y todos lo disfrutamos. Personal atento pero no demasiado ott. Temperaturas tomadas antes de ingresar y rastrear y rastrear detalles tomados. Se observa un distanciamiento social. Realmente no me puedo quejar del restaurante. Definitivamente volveremos.

Sehr gutes indisches Essen. Preise sind völlig ok.

We have a long history of frequenting Janata. Recently changed hands, but still produces reliably good food at a reasonable price. The new vendors are polite and helpful.

Food excellent staff welcoming value for money and very relaxing staff dont rush you or dont stand over you can not wait to go again.

Tuvimos una comida para 4 esta noche, todos tenían platos diferentes, todos eran realmente sabrosos, excelente relación calidad-precio (incluso sin comer fuera para ayudar con el descuento, es una buena relación calidad-precio), personal servicial y amable, definitivamente regresaremos y lo recomendamos encarecidamente. Se han implementado medidas de distanciamiento social y desinfección de manos, así como la toma de información para seguimiento y localización.

First time visited the food was lovely the service was excellent definitely go again and to order a takeaway

Realmente muy bueno. Nos detuvimos porque parecía un buen ambiente y quedamos encantados con el resultado. El servicio fue excelente y modificaron mi elección de plato para adaptarse a mí. La comida era deliciosa y el precio igualado. ¡Nos encantó y volveremos!

Fui el miércoles 12 de agosto. Reservé con anticipación pero no estaba demasiado ocupado. Aproveché el trato de EOTHO. Conseguí una gran oferta y la comida era muy buena. No he estado aquí antes porque no soy local y estaba preocupado por una revisión reciente, pero en mi experiencia fue excelente. ¡El personal fue muy útil!

Lovely meal, tasty curry and good prices. Excellent and polite service. Brilliant!

Con gran pesar tengo que traerles esta noticia. Fui al palacio de janata por mi comida y no reconocí un lenguado, me dijeron que eran las mismas personas pero como llevo más de 43 años yendo allí creo que lo sabría. Bueno, la comida estaba sucia y también el servicio. Pedí comidas para cuatro y todo fue en vano. Ya no iré a ese lugar

Our favourite curry house for years had a few lockdown meals delivered and all been fresh and hot cant wait to be able to sit and have a meal friendly staff and excellent food 😁😁

Beautiful food, every time - whether its a sit down meal or take away. Staff are so polite and attentive and prices competitive. Kids love it too, “they’re generous with their chocolates”!! 10 out of 10.

Food was lovely how ever the lamb in the curry was just really fatty spoilt it

Food lovely, staff couldnt do enough to make sure everything was to our liking

Myself my partner and daughter had a meal here tonight. The food was to a very high standard and the staff was fantastic. They are very welcoming and take time to speak to you. We will definitely be returning. Jane & Bobby.

Very nice food and excellent service 8 of us went for a family meal and will definitely go back on another occasion

Prawn purée to share was good, my mixed tandoori was fine, wife thought her biryani was a little dry. Nice atmosphere lots of pubs nearby. Staff very nice.