Purple Poppadom in Cardiff

The food is overpriced and nothing exceptional. Ridiculous price.

It was a horrible experience. We had a late booking (8 pm) and the staff were really unwelcoming. Gave us burnt naans! Probably not the right place for indians.

Brilliant service. I have a good intolerance and contacted them ahead of out booking. They were really helpful and ensured my needs were catered for - and very nice it was too.

Fantastic place. Can't fault a thing.

Food is okay, but very less choices.

I love this restaurant and food..amazing people serve delicious food..

Went for a meal with a friend last night , the food was nice had the waiter/ owner constantly staring over we made to rush to eat we haven’t even finished and he came over with the card machine and bill . We made to feel uncomfortable rushed and not been able to enjoy our food I was totally disappointed

Amazing food, very upmarket Indian cuisine. I had the Alleppey Prawn curry which was probably the best prawn curry I’ve ever had in my life! My husband had a sea bass dish which he said was absolutely delicious. The service was really good and lovely friendly staff. The prices are realistic for such excellent cooking…definitely looking forward to returning.

The Biryani is a must have dish I'd never seen anything like the presentation and very very tasty

I ordered a lamb dish there were only 4 small pieces of mest in the main course and it costs £18! The meat was dry and the sauce had a strong raw garlic taste. Ordered a peshawar naan but it wasn't in the bag. There are much better Indian restaurants in Cardiff with more generous portion and taste a lot better. This is a very overrated restaurant!

Expensive but worth it. Had the taster menu. Everything was really good. Only small criticism was some of the food could have been hotter in temperature. Minor moan really. Loved the night out.

During a recent visit to Cardiff, I had the pleasure of dining at the Purple Poppadom. It was a memorable dining experience for my family to have together and I’m glad we did it together. You can see the entrees we got in the pictures, but I will focus in on the main course as that was the standout by far. We got the chef’s signature dish, the Tiffin Seabass. I’m a sucker for a signature dish - and I can see why this one is one. The subtleties in the flavours and the way it combines together was very well thought out. The skin was crispy on the seabass, the curry leaf infused mash was something I wish I could make and the dish just worked. I love getting a Biriyani and my daughter felt like some chicken so we got that and the waiter suggested we pair it with the Dal Tadka. The Dal Tadka was almost the highlight of the whole meal so definitely get it, just well balanced and yummy and great to mop up with the top of the Biriyani and Naan. I said almost the highlight because there was more - the Lamb Roganjosh might be the best one I’ve ever had, I shared the meat evenly with everyone, but kept putting the sauce on more rice and eating it with Naan. Like most the dishes, the balance of the spices is a skill on show. Probably didn’t need dessert but the rose crème brûlée was calling out to me, so we shared some. I’ve never had a pink one before but the sugar cracked like it should and the flavours were well thought out, like all the other dishes. We left full and happy and stepped out into the gentle rain of the evening - all with different favourite things we’d eaten and grateful for the experience. The chef’s know what they are doing here and the wait staff were polite, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely get the dal.

Superbe quality food. Excellent service. Highly recommended

Great Indian meal! Attractive upstairs room. Good staff. Great menu.

It was OK but service was rushed. I was expecting more on all fronts. Good was nice but nor worth the additional price of other curry houses.

The restaurant was great but need a bit more entertainment like music as really not good on a nye when you come with friends and family. Was not fuss with the popadoms dips, as very tiny pots and mint sauce was like paste. The rest of my food was absolutely stunning and the flavours was spot on, so a 10/10 to the chef. I'm Indian my self and I can actually say the murgh lababdar was stunning , if you don't like it hot ask them to make it mild. Was also perfect with the coconut rice and peshwari nann.. sheikh kebab was spot on. Yes I will return again to check out the rest of the menu 👍🏽

Team event here. Fantastic experience with great staff... Felt we were really looked after and the food was some of the best Indian cuisine I've ever had

This is the best curry house I’ve ever been to. And I dare say I’ve been to a few. Me and my mates come here every few months as a tradition. We always ask for it extra extra extra hot. The service is good, but the curry is exceptional. So tasty. Always go here if you want a curry. Get the Lababdar

Wow - lived up to expectations….. and the expectations were high. The best way to appreciate how good this food is, is to go for a regular Indian the next day (which I inadvertently did). Thoroughly enjoyed every course as did all the diners with me. Only improvement suggestion would be open a restaurant chain in a few major cities. Looking forward to my next visit

Salaam all Very good quality food, starter portion is very small though.

Terrible service. One of the staff (could be the manager, the one in black suit) is extremely rude and indifferent, possibly racist. Does not answer questions when asked, simply ignored me. Impatient when answering questions... Just terrible.

Very attentive staff . Georgous food but felt rushed out after we'd finished our food but not finished our drinks . Bill Brought without asking and then card machine to pay . Spoilt our experience a bit

So, this was a gourmet culinary treat to the tastebuds! I had visited this gem without expectations and could confirm I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of dining in. Very attentive services with explanations of what was on our plates and how best to savour them, whether scooped with a spoon for a painstaking and seductive experience or devoured whole for an explosion of varied flavours and sensations. So enjoyable, we left happy and satisfied. Thanks PP.

We had a great evening! I have multiple allergies and great care was taken to guide my menu choices appropriately. This was essential support for me. Well done Purple Poppadom! 👏

Over rated who actually things this is a top Indian restaurant has not been to London or India/ Bangladesh Apart from the very attentive service which u expected with a compulsory service charge. It was very average the food I have eaten curry off a street corner that has been better in Asia was expecting so much better.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Sitting area spacious and very clean. Food outstanding. Following poppadoms and chutneys we both had sheek kebabs for starters, outstanding. For our main my wife had a lamb shank dish (Raan Akbari) which had a delightful spicy coating and a delicious hot sauce. I had a curry dish (Murgh Lababar) which had large chunks of chicken in a rich spicy sauce with fluffy boiled rice. Also we had a side dish of spinach with mushrooms and garlic ( Saag Khumb), again absolutely delicious. First time we have been to the Purple Poppadom and it won’t be the last time.

Dining at an Indian curry house in Cardiff was a delightful experience. The lamb curry was a flavorful masterpiece, rich and aromatic. The pairing of local ale and South American wine added a unique twist to the meal. The ambiance was warm and inviting, enhancing the overall enjoyment. I would confidently rate it a perfect 5 out of 5. The attentive service and the fusion of flavors made it an exceptional culinary journey

Outstanding Indian food in Cardiff. We loved the scallops and the lamb dish (number 9). The rose creme brulee is quite nice if you want to indulge yourself with a sweet ending.

Justifiably billed as one of best Indian restaurants in the UK. You’ll want to book online over the weekend and holidays. Delightful high quality flavors. The Bombay Chat is so good I had it as both a starter and dessert! The garlic naan aroma graces the dining room and the Peshwari naan is excellent too. The vegetarian Thali is good, though I always come away wishing I’d ordered something more bold//perhaps a few starters instead. The masala sliced chai rounds off a delightful evening. Service is quick and discrete. Highly recommend.

Good food, slightly pricy, but that does not matter every now and then!!!

Very poor attitude of the staffs …. Very rude and racist biased

What a terrible experience we were a party of 18 for my son's 50th birthday when trying to order we were more or less bullied into what to choose. Food was not worthy of all the accolades I have read about this restaurant and to top it all we were cheated out of £280 as my grandson paid £200 on his card and £280 cash when it came to settling the remainder of the bill no sign of the cash. Just been to the restaurant to take the issue up with them only to find the cash waiting for us nobody at any point rang us today to apologize or even alert us to the error .We will never go there again and will certainly never recommend them .

I have eaten in LOTS Indian restaurants - the food was absolutely amazing! I live in London - if I lived near this would be my go to place to eat! Fantastic!

Lovely food. I went with my family who also enjoyed their meal. Very kind staff. Would definitely recommend their food. Food was hot and also on time. Thanks guys!!

I had a nice meal and the atmosphere is very good. I went maybe with higher expectations based on recommendations and was left with a sense of disappointment. The starters were amazing but the lamb rogan josh was a bit dry and not as generous as you get in more budget friendly places. I would still recommend as the staff was very friendly and others I went with said their food was very nice if you are willing to pay a higher price.

We heard great things about Purple Popadom and visited tonight for a birthday. When we arrived it all felt very rushed for us to order popadoms and food. We ordered food and it took over a hour and 45 mins for the food to arrive. In that time no member of staff came to the table to apologies or to see if we wanted drinks. Given that this restaurant is rated highly, we all felt as though we did not receive a good level of service and would not rush to visit again! Food was to a good standard, with good vege/ vegan options

Highly recommended. One of the best Indian Meals I have had. Service was fantastic and food was equally matched. We will be back (soon)

Best Indian Food in Cardiff. HANDS DOWN! The flavours are incredible! 5* quality, this is my new go-to Indian restaurant. SUBLIME!

Top Indian. We had the taster menu. Exceptional. Highly recommended.

Just incredible! Best Indian we have been to in a long time.

The best lamb what i ever ate! Good service and nice atmosphere

Outstanding meal at the restaurant Sunday 20/8. As always the dishes we ordered were prepared using the best ingredients & cooked to perfection.

The best place in Cardiff to enjoy authentic food. So much nicer than your standard Indian restaurant.

Amazing quality, unique flavours

I had high expectations of this restaurant having heard such wonderful reviews. However, my boyfriend and I were left feeling very disappointed. We ordered the taster menu as we wanted to sample a wide range of dishes. Our meal came to £210 in total and was definitely not worth the price. There were a couple of tasty courses but most were very underwhelming. The king prawn was delicious and the main course curry was nice but the initial course and the 2 dessert courses were bland (coconut curry was way too creamy and lacked depth). The focus seemed to be on presentation rather than flavour. The waiter did a terrible job of explaining what each dish was so we had to guess what we were eating. He also slammed the plates down on the table a little too aggressively. Despite an initial speedy service, we waited over an hour for the main course as they forgot about us. When we checked when our meal would arrive we were given the excuse that the restaurant was busy. The decor was pleasant but nothing to write home about and there were people dining wearing shorts and flip flops, so if you’re planning on wearing something smart you might end up feeling a little overdressed. In short, we will not be returning.

Have been visiting here for many years, consistently excellent. Food is fresh, flavoursome and it’s clear from the deep taste and presentation only the finest ingredients are used.

This is an excellent place. The food is based on traditional ingredients and recipes but the execution and presentation are first class. The starters (a selection of street food), main (prawn biryani with a pie crust to keep it moist) and pudding (Belgian chocolate samosas, although the menu names them more imaginatively) were all superb. It’s a bit of a surprise when you arrive in a somewhat run down urban street and go upstairs to reach the restaurant. But we all know that appearances can be deceptive and once you’re in you’ll won’t regret it for a moment.

We walked from the city center (20-25 mins) and it was worth it. (We’d probably UBER next time.) Second floor quiet dining room. A special paneer starter was excellent. The nawabi chicken served with succulent thigh meat was completely delicious. Perfectly spiced. Don’t expect takeaway prices. This place has a good reputation and it is certainly deserving.

A first visit to this well-reviewed Cardiff restaurant. The restaurant interior is very tasteful, spacious and comfortable, but I went in with a degree of trepidation following my dire taster experience at the now demised Moksh in Cardiff Bay. But I went for it anyway, with the wine pairing, which at the best part of £90 was no small investment. The amuse bouche had a small cup of a spicy, foamy soap, and was a very tasty and positive start to things. The second course was the best - the sauce with the scallop left a pleasant lingering spicy twang, and the king prawn was well spiced and perfectly cooked. Third course of duck in a coconut sauce was interesting, and fourth course of chicken tikka and sheek kebab was a familiar Indian restaurant staple. The main course was pleasant, and I would certainly have their Aloo Bhindhi again. The desert was too chocolatey for me, but others at the table scoffed it down (including my portion). Was it really a wine pairing, or just a different wine for each course? Plenty to drink, so I can't grumble at all, but I suspect I would have been better off sticking to the Cobra. I left feeling like I had eaten well, but as with every tasting menu I've ever had I'm not sure that it represented value for money. I'm sure I'll be back, at which point I'll choose a starter and a main course with a naan bread, and be confident that I'll be very well fed for around half the price.

We had the tasting menu with wine and everything was amazing! A wonderful experience - only wish we were local and could make it a regular haunt! The service was also spot on - very professional and the timing between courses was perfect - thank you for a fabulous evening,

Fantastic restaurant, lovely staff who explained all the food in detail (we did the tasting menu). Would highly recommend!

I have been travelling around the UK in search of the best restaurants that serve Indian, Bangladeshi food. As I was in Cardiff for the day, I decided to make a last-minute booking here, and they were able to squeeze us in early doors. The service is impeccable, and they are all well turned out in great shirts . They'll even come and say hello and called me by my name, which is a small touch that goes far. The poppadoms were a great start with three amazing homemade dips. I ordered Lamb Rogan Josh, which was probably the finest lamb I have ever tasted in a curry. A spicy gravy like sauce that was delicious. The other dish was Murgh Lababdar, and again, the quality of chicken was as good as it gets. This had a real kick to it, and I crunched on one of the chillies in sauce and had an instant sweat, but the sauce was out of this world. The Chenin Blanc wine was good and we even tried the home-made Chocomosa Anand that was top notch. We cannot wait to return with friends and I'd rank this as one of the finest Indian restaurants in the UK.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at the Purple Poppadom. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food a fascinating blend of flavours, textures and tastes. There is a delightfully short menu but it has a range of dishes to suit all tastes. There are about 7 or 8 starters, and possibly 10 main courses with a great range of vegetables and breads, every dish appeared to be cooked to order. When the food was served the waiter explained the dishes to us. Between us we had vegetarian dishes, chicken and seafood dishes every one was outstanding. I think on our next visit we might try the taster menu. There is a cocktail menu and a good range of soft drinks, wines, beers and spirits available

Excellent food, and really good service for a big group (there were about 14 of us). The food is a bit more expensive than some other restaurants but completely worth it. We plan to return soon for the early bird thali menu.

We had the tasting menu for a special birthday celebration. It was truly amazing, we all agreed it was some of the best Indian food we've had. The service was excellent, staff were attentive but not intrusive. We'll be back the next time we're in Cardiff.

We travelled for over an hour to go to purple poppadom for a special occasion. First impressions were that the restaurant was a little bit underwhelming and dated, there are so many restaurants these days that have lovely decor and ambience but this didnt, however the staff were attentive and pleasant. We ordered the taster menu which was 7 smallish courses and some of it was nice but again a bit underwhelming. I felt it was overpriced perhaps my expectations were too high who knows? Overall it was a pleasant night but would I visit again...no.

Just had the taster menu and it was stunning. Had 7 courses and each and everyone was beautiful. Service was excellent and the restaurant is cosy and well presented. Highly recommended.

Visited this restaurant after reading about it in the nations curry awards where it was voted best in Wales. It was outstanding, the place is beautiful, the staff attentive and the food to die for. We had the soft shell crab starter which was one...

It’s in an area that looks suspect at night - upstairs and first impressions are that it’s small but it was a we’ll set out restaurant , plenty of space - no chairs back to back / now the food. - not your typical ruby...

Dissapointed as I ordered a Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) as a solo takeaway but it was so spicy that I couldn't eat it. I'll try again at some point and order something different. I've tried multiple Makhani's from various places over the years and never...

Ordered twice during my stay in Cardiff at a hotel! I had the trio of chicken and the lamb rogan! Best Indian food I’ve ever had! Who cares about the price when it’s that good?! Bugger the prices! It’s worth it! Will order again and...

Fantastic food, sooooo tasty. Strongly recommend this place. Plenty of choices on the menu and the seevice is very friendly and efficient.

Lovely environment, great food quality. The fish curry was really tasty and in a nice relaxed atmosphere, what more could you want. Well only a couple of small things - the menu selection was quite small which pushed you to the 7 course taster menu...

Managed my booking on line which was easy to do. The staff were amazing and attentive. The food was fabulous and the wine to go with the tester menu was spot on. Really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back.

Booked the PP from home in North Wales for our 3 day break in Cardiff, From the moment we arrived, the restaurant impressed us with its decor, warm lighting and extremely friendly and attentive staff, The food though, was something else! We had two courss...

A refreshingly contemporary menu, beautifully prepared and presented dishes. Clear descriptions of all our delicious choices.

A truly wonderful meal with the best lamb I've ever eaten. Delicious meal and courteous waiting staff. Exquisite naan bread too, highly recommended!

An ambience of luxury, everyone front of house is outstanding as are the wines which accompanied the worst taster menu I’ve ever experienced. The wines are truly astounding, wonderfully exquisite. The food however, well, for me a taster menu ought to showcase the very best...

Absolutely Outstanding! Visited for my dad’s birthday and was stunned by the quality of the food. It was all cooked to perfection and more than delicious. I can’t even sun up my reaction in words! Please visit. However, service took a bit longer than I’d...

Staff were attentive and friendly from the minute we walked in the door until the minute we left, regularly checking that everything was ok. The food was delicious, I had the signature Tiffin Seabass and was not disappointed. The waiter suggested a side of the...

We have loved Purple for many years, but we had stayed away in more recent times as we felt it had gone downhill a little. It was good to see the huge refurb of the place. Menu is also refreshed. Went recently with friends and...

My wife and I both agree, the food here is up there with the best meals we've ever had. We chose the 7 course taster and thankfully went for the complimentary (not free btw) wine selection to go with the food and they matched perfectly....

We booked a table for four at PP for a Friday evening, wishing to treat ourselves an excellent family meal. Having eaten there once before, just my wife and I, we thourougly enjoyed the many course tasting menu. Back then it was a fine dining...

We started as usual in any Indian restaurant we eat in with what was called Pappadoms and pickles. Only one pickle was edible which was the mango chutney, which I personally don’t like. The other two were inedible to us because they were too spicy....

Not near as good as we hoped for. The wait staff was presumptuous in our order. We would order an item and 2 item would appear and be charged for. The food was very mild which may be UK standards but for international travelers used...

Went to this restaurant following a good feedback on internet. I must say I found a gem indeed. The food was absolutely delicious. Ordered Malabar Fish Curry, Malabar Prawns Biryani, Garlic Naan, and a desert which was named after Chef Anand I believe. All of...

Made the reservation a few hours prior and were happy that they had availability. Restaurant is very small. I had the Singh lassi gin cocktail. I do not like gin but wanted to try this a try. It was really good. I had the duck...

A group of 17 of us went to PP mid week. We had a great welcome. I had the starter plate of scallop,king prawn, chicken tikka and a lamb kebab. For main I had chicken lababdar which was spicy but packed full of flavour and...

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Phenomenal vegetarian choice. Food was full of flavour, the paneer was so fresh and soft. Definitely will be visiting again.

Clean and food was nice pipping hot

We brought meat eaters to this very tasty place for veggies and vegans, they loved it too. Classy and welcoming atmosphere. Toilets very clean and appropriate for the standard of food. Banging food. Appropriate takeaway materials that were recyclable. Better biodegradable materials needed.

Is the food here fantastic? 100%. Does it look great? 100%. I have been here a number of times and loved it. However, after the new re-do of the restaurant I feel like the vibe has changed. I felt like I was constantly being upsold to order more than we needed to, order more expensive items and buy things we didn’t need. It made for quite an awkward and uncomfortable experience and I hope they tone it back in the future. Ps- I work in hospitality, I know everyone needs to make some £££ but this was too awkward.

My daughter and I decided to try a takeaway from this restaurant. We hadn’t eaten here previously but gave it a go. The food was so delicious. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, the chicken curry was so tasty and not oily like most...

Incredible food. We went for the seven course taster menu and every dish was simply sublime. Staff super attentive, great atmosphere and decor, and I can't wait to go back again.

Great food. Will be back for sure. Marsala tea - amazing.

Food was excellent but the place is very cramped

Superb. Start to finish great service, delicious well presented dishes. Amazing value.

Curry to die for should have an award for decor its amazing

A fantastic meal, we went as a family party. Staff very friendly. Beautiful curries. Lived up to expectations of best curry in Wales. Difficult to choose our favourite.

First time visiting this venue. A friends birthday celebration. Fantastic customer service, amazing food, I will definitely be back.

Lovely attentive and extremely helpful staff. Lovely setting behind an easily miss-able single doorway in Canton. The food is out of this World however, everything balanced perfectly and all sauces/accompaniments so complementary. Thank you - we will definitely be back....there's more menu to try 😁

Excellent food, first class service. Highly recommended. A perfect evening from start to finish. Thank you Puple Poppadom.

Purple Poppadom was disappointing, which is a shame as i've been wanting to try this place for a long time. The Lamb Rogan Josh was awful, It was so bad that I had to apologise to the person who had it. The chunks of lamb were nice quality and soft but the sauce had no flavour at all except for oil. Keema naan was extremely crumbly and made a huge mess, Nadan veg curry was ok, nothing special, had a nice Kerala style flavour. Tadka dahl was ok but homemade is nicer so wouldn't bother again, rice was tasty, Paneer Lababdar was nice.

Best curry I have ever had. Great service. Original menu. Worth going to. Will definitely return.

Management found us a table on Saturday night after the game, Wales disappointed but the Purple Poppadom didn't.. What a fantastic meal, the fish curry was amazing, as was the lamb shank.. Great atmosphere and pleasantly busy.. Staff were superb, friendly, efficient and polite.. We...

We visited the restaurant after several recommendations, and we are so glad we did. We visited on a Sunday evening and had the 7 course chef taster menu - we have to say every course was truly amazing, the flavours we just delicious. So much...

What a treat the staff went above and beyond excellent service. The food was delicious best curry I have had in a restaurant ever. Some people say its expensive but you get what you pay for this restaurant was worth every penny of our money....

A lovely restaurant above the high Street. The staff were very attentive and the food was delicious, everything look amazing and tasted even better. Not just the usual Indian, but a bit more up market, would highly recommend if you visit cardiff.

The beautiful Indian food was absolutely delicious and very elegantly presented. All the hosts and waiters were friendly, efficient, polite and truly charming. The restaurant is beautiful, luxurious and comfortable.

It is my decision to tip not the restaurant’s. The cost for a bottle of Alan Scott sauvignon blanc was £29.95 and retails for £11.99 which is significant mark up (250%). However, my point is that a significant profit has already been made on the...