Mint and Mustard Penarth in The Vale of Glamorgan

BEWARE! Food was very good, but be beware of the 10% service charge which they apply to the bill without confirming if you would like to pay it. This is a discretionary payment and appears in very small print at the bottom of the menu. We were only a party of 4 and it was a Monday so there was only another 1 table in the restaurant. I sent an Email to the restaurant stating my disappointment at not being asked if I wanted to pay a £13 service charge, which I have had no reply to. I would hesitate to go again, hence the star rating.

Ordered lamb korma charged extra given cold chicken korma

Great Food and plenty of it with some fantastic flavours. Great service too! (thanks Moon) We all had a laugh and a Lovely Time :)

Loved the welcome and atmosphere. Our service was very personable and fun by our server 'Moon'. Menu was interesting and extensive with a few favourites but a lot of other different dishes.

Wonderful food extremely tasty and the service was impeccable so a big thank you to our server 'Moon' she was lovely, very attentive

We booked for 7-30 on a very busy Friday night! The new menu was causing delays but when the meal came it was worth the wait.Most of all Moon looked after us impeccably and we were made to feel most welcome.by her.I can recomend Mustard seed.

We simply loved this. The restaurant is warm and beautifully turned out. The team were so friendly and welcoming and on a Saturday night there was a huge cohort working. We were shown to a large table with plenty of room for the pram holding our sleeping granddaughter. The food was something else. The home made samosas had flavour so exquisite I have never tasted anything like it before. The chilli squid had a perfect kick, and the chicken domo were superb. Together with other Bahjis poppadoms and a wonderful spicy scotch egg we commenced our meal. The main courses too were exceptional. I had the Calicut beef, round and flavourful with a big hit of ginger warmth. Our daughter the panneer curry which had a glorious tasting Marsala. The boys had the coconut chicken, excellent and the lamb rogan josh , also superb. We had been recommended by other family to visit and we will certainly be back. We only visit Penarth a couple of times a year but this should become a tradition.

We found this lovely restaurant by chance early Saturday evening and so glad we did. Lovely interior and a warm welcome met us. We were seated immediately wherever we chose and immediately provided with menus. We were offered advice with choosing our meals as there were so many which looked lovely on the menu. We chose poppadoms and chutney tray and shared a portion of onion bhaji to start all of which were very tasty. My husband then had the chicken in a crackpot which had spices and a coconut sauce which was delicious. I chose the Railway Lamb which was equally delicious in a beautifully flavoured sauce which was not spicy but had beautiful flavours. We shared mushroom pilau rice and a roti, both of which were very tasty. We both said the food was the nicest we had eaten in such a restaurant for some time. Flavours used are Kerralen, Nepalese aswell as Indian. Service was excellent and the two gentlemen who served us were clean, smart and friendly. Will definitely return when in Penarth.

Honestly one of the best Indian dinners I have had in a long time. Phenomenal and great service. Really unusual dishes compared to the usual “curry places”. Worth a visit. Naan was out of this world

I order regularly and food is always very good. The vegetarian mango curry and chilli coriander naan are favourites of mine.

A treat of a find for a Monday Lunch. Lola’s Chicken was just fantastic. Great value, lovely service. Well worth a visit.

We chose Mint and Mustard for an early dinner one Saturday night. So glad we did! Lovely place with intriguing decor. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was top notch - absolutely delicious. We both had dishes we had never encountered on other Indian restaurant menus and found them great. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Great service arrived earlier than advertised 👍

Big group and they coped amazingly! So slick. We had a great night. Perfect. Thank you! ⭐️

The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered Tiger prawns and Scotch egg as starters. Main course - Mango and coconut stuffed naan, Wheat roti and Highway Dhaba Murgh and Mushroom rice. Followed by dessert of Chocolate and cherry cheesecake. Portion size was spot on. We were attended by - Mr. Alex and Ms. Moon. Both were quite warm and welcoming. Excellent service provided by both of them. Second time visiting it. Would definitely love to bring my whole family along.

The food was absolutely delicious. We loved it.

The Mint & Mustard is brilliant! We booked to be certain of getting a table but they also allow people to walk in, which is great to know if you are in Penarth and wanting some quality food. The welcome was great, meeting us as soon as we stepped in, we were sat straight away and looked after throughout. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Our starters were awesome, recommend the Gobi, we had to wait a little for the mains - but this was helpful as we had a breather to really enjoy the mains - dish of the night was Saag Gosht - really tasty, but saying that everything was perfect. And for what we had very reasonable too. Recommend to everyone.

the chicken tikka masala didn't taste like a masala and the coconut chicken I assumed was a corma but it wasn't the sauce was like dish water and had peppers on it and was spicy which I thought was strange as a korma or coconut curry shouldn't be spicy it went In the bin sorry guys but it's a no go for me

Delivery was a little later than requested, but it was not a problem. Food delicious as always, with interesting options for vegetarians too. The vegetable mango curry is particularly good. Thank you!

They accidentally have me the wrong order, brought me the right one with no issues, love that

Very tasty food at a reasonable price

We had an amazing experience at Mint and Mustard in Penarth. The £10 lunch deal was incredible value for money, with authentic and delicious food that was all amazing! The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even better. It was the best meal I’ve had in a long time – well worth the visit!

Great place and lovely staff (Moon in particular!) Food was delicious and hit the spot for a Friday Curry night. Will definitely be back and recommend.

Waited over an hour for cold food to be delivered. Really disappointed considering how high all the other reviews were. Food was tasty but when it’s delivered cold and sweaty it’s not what you expect, especially when spending over £40 for a meal

Usually good but disappointing this time. The starter was ok but the sauce with the main was so thick you could have sliced it!

We’ve just had a lovely meal at the mint and mustard celebrating our wedding anniversary. Staff very lovely especially our waitress moon, who gave some really lovely menu suggestions will definitely be back. Can 100% recommend the scotch egg starter !

Very good food. Very good and friendly service. Loses a point on atmosphere because I use hearing aids and the universal use of noise-reflective surfaces is seriously detrimental to my enjoyment of conversation with those in my company.

Brilliant food, excellent atmosphere. Moon served us and she was very kind and accommodating. I would recommend Mint & Mustard to anyone

Normally great food here. Tonight was a massive let down. Railway lamb (gluten free) was a disaster, may be a different chef. India gate across the road may have been a better option, albeit not a restaurant, just a take away.

Excellent, delicious food and friendly efficient service. I dropped a star for atmosphere as only a few tables were occupied during our visit so the place felt a little underused. With the standard and selection of food this place should be packed out. Plus they serve excellent cocktails at very reasonable prices!! We'd love to have an Indian restaurant of this standard where we live. Will definitely go to Mint and Mustard if we are visiting the area in future.

A lovely evening with very tasty food and generous portions. We had a wide selection of dishes - highlights being the tarka dal and the rogan josh. Beautiful rice, roti and naan. Plenty of advice and patience and good humour from our exceptional server Moon.

We went on a whim one night with friends for the evening offer menu - 2 courses for £20. Portions were very generous indeed, and the food was amazing. Choices were very good, too. We frequent high end restaurants, and honestly I can't wait to go back here for the coconut lamb once again. Stunning. My only criticism was, despite the offer, it did end up being £35 a head by the time you add a poppadoms, drink and a Naan. £70 per couple for a curry is still on the pricey side for me.

Great atmosphere and pleasant surroundings. The management dealt with our issue in a professional manner. Our waitress, Swapnali, one of the best in the profession. We will return to the Mint and Mustard in Penarth. Rikos

Fab food Fab service Lovely atmosphere

One of my pet peeves is a description on a menu that then doesn’t turn up on the plate. Had the sea bream that was described as served with green mango and rocket salad, curry leaf herb dip, garlic mustard and ‘spiced’ chips. What was served was fish, highly salted chips, garlic mayo and a mountain of ‘bagged’ salad of beetroot/ carrot/ lambs lettuce/ red cabbage - undressed and dry. Please guys, if you don’t have the ingredients listed on the menu in the kitchen for some reason / explain this when a customer places an order for a dish. Was left underwhelmed and quite disappointed with a dry and over salted supper. On the upside - my partner enjoyed his beef dish.

Booked a last minute curry because we were near by, the staff were very accommodating. We went for the clay pot curries which were served on hot plates. The food took over an hour but we did arrive at a very busy time. I would not recommend the £8 cocktails they were of poor standard. The service and the food was great

They were recommended to us, pricey, but we thought you get what you pay for, sadly we were wrong food was tasteless!!!

Couple why it was only 2 stars. Why I gave it two was purely because of the food which I cannot fault. Four of us went, my partner and 2 friends, it was their choice as never been here before. Had poppadoms to start. Nothing special and dips were small portions for four people and I only liked one. My choice. While we were tucking in a waiter came and took our plates way before we had finished. So shocked we never said a word. Called another waiter over and said he was new. Never even apologized. I had one small plate which was delicious as small appetite but others had full size meal. The rice was so delicious. When my partner ordered another cobra the waiter leaned over my friend sitting next to him so friend had to lean back so his arm could get past. Plenty of room the other side. I do not want to visit this place again . Didn't leave a tip as usually do. No apologies, nothing. No greeting coming in either. Hospitality is important to us

The chips tasted like they were microwaved and were soggy. The curry was just pure salt no flavour ! The Keema naan was the nicest thing and even that wasn’t even okay. Don’t know how the reviews are so high

Great food, very tasty, cooked to perfection and well presented, staff and manager were very friendly and courteous and provided good service. All in all a great dining experience that can be described in one word, Lush

Went for lunch at 11.45 and it was shut despite saying it should be open.

Called in at a lunch time and the place was empty apart from one couple. It has a pleasant comfortable interior. There was a special two course meal on offer but opted to go for a regular tandoori chicken meal. The meal was of a very good quality but I feel the portions could have been a little more generous for £16.50. Will probably go there again.

Lovely food and great service! Will definitely be back! The Pakora Scoth egg #chefskiss

Delivery on time, delicious food and good vegetarian options. Thank you!

Taken my wife here tonight for her birthday, food was delicious would highly recommend it

Used to be a Fantastic place for food which used to be beautifully presented Visited all the time but recently we have been disappointed with the service and food, since the old manager left things have slipped, I had a burnt curry and was told its because its cooked in the pot, that's just the way it is, nope I've had that meal many times and it was never burnt. There was no apology just a comment "well we will have to make it a different way and then put it in the pot. Then as soon as the food was put on the table I was asked how is your food (hadn't even tasted it) Your paying for Premier quality (as it is pricey) but not getting a premium service. Not sure will be returning as standards are slipping.

Have visited this restaurant many times however the other evening I was left quite disappointed after always ordering the same food you get to know how it should be cooked and served the food was burnt we could tell things had changed the person who we complained to had a list of excuses and made us feel we were in the wrong and we should have ordered something else in fact I thought the person was quite rude the service has declined since the last manager left

A nice relaxing restaurant, food is amazingly yummy, all fresh prepared, a good service, well recommended 👍

Great food and service. Let down by turning on all the overhead lights up as bright as they could go, at 10.10p.m. When I queried this they said they were getting ready for the next day. You are paying a premium price so would have expected a more pleasant end to the evening.

Another excellent visit to celebrate a family birthday. Food is exceptional as always, as is the friendly service. I ordered the mixed grill and safe say it's my new favourite. I've visited many times and never been disappointed.

This was a huge disappointment having ordered food here many times over recent years. The Lola Cutty’s curry was indescribably bad having tried it many times when it was excellent. the Chicken Khurma was colourless and bland…tasted of nothing and was almost white in colour. What has happened, a new not so good chef maybe?. Visitors and home delivery customers look out. I complained by email and had a call phone back during which I requested a refund but nothing to date. Won’t be dealing with this company again, there are other good alternatives in Penarth

Very pleasant meal at Mint and Mustard. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! I would definitely recommend it!

Great food, great service and great cocktails/mocktails. Will be back!!

Very disappointed. Food was taste less and so expensive . No worth it. I don’t want to recommend to my friends and family.

Bread charges a lot, not as good as Turkish restaurants, bread is free

Amazing value for money for the lunchtime special. Very relaxing decor and the food was excellent. A very varied choice of dishes. Highly recommended

My husband and I went mid-week for a meal. The service was exceptional and the food was exquisite! Firstly, it was a bit chilly outside, but it was lovely and warm in the restaurant... which was a relief! (A lot of other local places we have been have had quite a nip in the air, and no-one wants to eat their dinner in their coat!). We have been before, and I wasn't a fan of the more creamy meal I had... so this time they very kindly cooked me a bespoke meal off the menu, which was more tomato based and spicy (which I requested). The side salad was one of the best I have ever had. My husband ordered off the ´supper club´menu and said it was fantastic. The beetroot starter was gorgeous. We usually choose eat in another Indian restaurant close by, but this is now our favourite. It's a bit more expensive than some of the others, but in our opinion it is worth the extra few pounds. The best in Penarth and the surrounding areas! We will be back very soon - thank you!

Lovely meal at Mint & Mustard on Sunday. Great service. Particular thanks to Shan the chef for taking the time to make a special bespoke curry, taking into account various allergies. Perfect.

As an experienced connoisseur of Indo-Pakistani cuisine, I have had the privilege of dining in numerous households, which has allowed me to develop a discerning palate for authentic flavors. However, I have often found that many restaurants fail to deliver the genuine culinary experience. In this regard, Mint & Mustard stands out as an exceptional establishment, offering the finest curry I have encountered in Cardiff, surpassing all but the exceptional biryani served at weddings.

Excellent all round. Will definitely return.

Lovely service and set menu excellent value for money and tasty, including the vegan option. I would recommend a visit!

Excellent service and food. £10 special allows you to try different dishes. Peshwari Naan best ever. Next time we’ll go for the full menu.

Just had the Showstopper for lunch which was so tasty and delicious with just the right amount of food and a lovely mixture of flavours, Paneer, dumplings and Lamb Rogan Josh all for £10.. you can't go wrong. My server Swapnali was very attentive and friendly.. definitely be back again .. I came here for my birthday before Christmas with 40 of my friends and the staff and food were amazing.. Thanks Mint n Mustard

Nice atmosphere, friendly staffs, excellent food as well. Had a nice time

A wonderful midweek meal & only £17.50 for two courses, which is an absolute steal for the quality of food!! We will be back!

Delicious biryani (vegetable and prawn) and samosas. Service great.

Fantastic food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Proper ding dang doo Proper decent scran Deffo going again

Our first visit for my husband's birthday. Everything was good. The staff were welcoming and helpful, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and comfortable.

Dropped in on the off chance of a table and welcomed with a smile. Delicious food- true Indian flavours. Great atmosphere & helpful staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. They kindly packed my left overs for lunch tmw.. thank you

Very tasty dishes in a friendly atmosphere. Very nice place

Beautiful good and great service

Perfect food with a perfect atmosphere. Excellent staff with excellent customer service and friendliness. Food cooked excellently to the level of spic requested. A must visit.

Excellent food. Service was good and food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere and ambience. This is one of the best restaurants in Penarth.

Quality Curry House that serves old favourites as well as tasty new dishes. In its genre, I would say best in South Wales if not beyond. Did enjoy the Pakora Scotch egg!

This is the second time we've eaten at Mint and Mustard, and the food and service both times have been excellent. Would definitely recommend!

As always a warm welcome on arrival and food that never disappoints! We came to try The recently introduced supper club menu the food was delicious and service friendly and efficient!

Our second visit and it won't be our last!

Lovely family-run restaurant with exceptionally friendly, professional service - and great food too.

Absolutely superb meal. A popular places as it was packed.

Wanted a great but inexpensive lunch, so I went for the set menu, 'Classics' option, for £10. Service was attentive and polite. Water was provided immediately. The place was clean and neat. A glass of wine was on offer at a bargain price of £3 with the menu I chose. A delicious sauvignon blanc was provided. The food was attractively presented and was hot and delicious. I liked the 2 chutneys/sauces, too. I decided to go for some plain Naan (£3.50) and it was essential for mopping up the fragrant chicken curry. The bill came with a chocolate, prize drawer entry and free wine coupon. £16.50 in total. Couldn't fault it all, so 5 stars from me! Can't wait to go again.

Simply never fails to impress. Food has been superb for years, and still today.

The food was fabulous, so tasty

Fantastic taster menu for my Husbands' birthday! Superb xxxxx

Had a lovely meal here last night. Very good quality and very tasty. Staff were very pleasant and the staff appeared to know a lot of customers, so appeared to have a lot of regulars. 21/2 pints of kingfisher, pickles and poppadoms, 2 starters; 2 mains with nan and rice £70 with the 10% service. Lovely. Definitely coming back

The 5 stars across the board may seem a bit bland and thoughtless but this is a lovely restaurant with great food and good service without being too intrusive. I go with friends and always try something new - I haven't been disappointed yet. A great place to catch up with friends or have a quieter night with family. Have used them as a takeaway also.

We’ve been to mint and mustard many times. The food is always excellent and the service is great

Amazing experience at the Mint and Mustard. I definitely recommend dining here if you love a curry. My family and I dined here to celebrate my dad's birthday. The staff couldn't do enough to help us, making our experience that extra special. I will definitely be returning here soon. The food and drinks are amazing at exceptional prices.

A great restaurant serving extremely delicious food in wonderful setting. I have visited this restaurant many times and I've never been disappointed. The food is impeccable cooked and seasoned perfectly. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Fabulous lunch & service. Interesting menu & portion size perfect for lunch at an excellent price. So good we booked again for tomorrow 😀

The food was delicious, the Lamb Rogan Josh is amazing! Lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff.

A brilliant evening. Super friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious- we were a party of seven and everyone’s meal was amazing. The clay pot curries are incredible. A lovely 30th birthday celebration. Thanks so much for a memorable occasion.

Outstanding food with very pleasant service

Good quality meal, delivered well but starting to get very expensive for a takeaway meal.

As always, a fantastic meal. Excellent service, delicious food. We had the tasting menu, which was really lovely flavours. Thank you 😊

We moved away from Cardiff nearly 2 years ago and returned on a short weekend break - we made straight for Mint and Mustard. The food, atmosphere and service were as excellent as ever, and the manager, Ram, remembered us and gave us such a warm welcome. Thanks to M&M, with special mention to Ram - we recommend it!

A great place, lovely food , I generally have the salmon which is gorgeous. The staff are welcoming and friendly.

Service was excellent and quick, the restaurant was lovely and clean. We ordered 3 starters dishes, seekh kebab was to die for, onion bahji’s were nice, we were not mad on the tandoori chicken trio, the chicken was cooked beautifully but we felt that they all tasted the same. For mains the kheema nan was tasty, chips were okay some felt undercooked but the rice was beautiful. We had the soulful beef curry which was lovely and the clay pot rustic chicken curry which we were not fussed on, the curry tasted rather bland. The portion sizes were excellent for the price!

Excellent meal and fantastic service. Big thanks to Ram and his team. Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Cardiff.

Delicious food and fabulous warm, friendly and helpful service from the young waitress. Our meal was served promptly and we were in the restaurant for approximately an hour. Prices are not cheap, but we were happy to pay for quality. We were disappointed to note a 10% service charge added to the bill. We would have preferred to tip our waitress directly and choose the amount. This aside, the experience was a positive one.