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Food and ambience

Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Malaysian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Business meetings
About
The Crispy Duck is Cardiff’s No 1 Pan-Asian Restaurant. We are an oriental fusion restaurant and bar, setting the standard for modern Asian cuisine in Cardiff specialising in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The menu has influences from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia and beyond. Our mission is to provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a warm and vibrant atmosphere.
PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$38
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Lunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Malaysian
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wine and Beer
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Plenty of menu choice, friendly service and reasonable prices. We decided to share three starters (salt & pepper spare ribs, chicken gyoza and crispy chicken karagee) and enjoyed them all. The portion sizes were just right for starters. We shared chicken udon noodles to accompany...a Malaysian beef three spice stir fry and crispy shredded beef. Again, both dishes were very flavoursome. Definitely a restaurant that we'll be visiting again in the future.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent food at The Crispy Duck and a warm welcome. Came up to visit son at Uni and had a lovely meal. The menu had a great variety of Chinese/ Japanese food. The food came quickly and there were good portions. The main courses have...side orders of noodles or rice. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023

First of all: The food is outstanding. Delicious, fresh ingredients cooked to perfection! And what flavours! Then there is the pleasant relaxing atmosphere and excellent, friendly service. The wine list is good, but for me the Sake is very good and at a reasonable price....All round the value for money is excellent. Whenever I am in town, I like to go back because this is truly a gem!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

We were having an evening meal with a family of 3 and tried different starters and mains. It was all soooo good and we would have come back also the next day but unfortunately that day it was closed. We went there very spontaneously on...the way back from a day tour so we didn't reserve any table. Luckily we got a seat as it was such a great food experience. All dishes were perfectly prepared and served. The owner and also the staff was very lovely and friendly. We can really fully recommend the restaurant.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

Excellent foods with good services, had a excellent dinner time spent with friend. The foods was served hot and fresh, will definitely visit again !

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

Had a delicious meal here last night. Always a winner when it comes to having a pan Asian flair. Can't fault it at all. Food always comes out hot and fresh, we always get polite service with a smile . Looking forward to our next...meal there.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Once again I can’t speak highly enough of the quality and high standards set at the crispy duck . We had a family supper here and we all said how delicious the food is . It was a busy night but that in some way...adds to the atmosphere and it doesn’t stop the staff having time for you and making sure you are happy . Well done Eric and the teamMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

The staff could not do enough for us - the food was fantastic! Well worth a visit - crispy beef - crispy, succulent lemon chicken and spicy Rendang ! Will be coming again - thank you

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Have been coming to The Crispy Duck for years and it just keeps getting better and better! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were first class as always! Already looking forward to our next visit!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Food are amazing, especially Malaysian curry chicken remind me to my old times where I took a trip to Malaysia few years back.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023

Never one to right a review but this was so disappointing I felt I should.Ordered the Crispy Shredded Beef and egg fried rice. The rice was very nice (but was cold) but the beef was almost non existent. It tasted like batter and was quite...sickly to eat. I hesitantly told a waiter it didn’t taste nice and I was told “it has to be like that to make it crispy ,it’s the most popular on the menu” and he proceeded to walk away. I attempted to speak to another waiter about this and was told “oh sorry” and he also walked away. Also the same waiter picked up my last prawn cracker with his hands from the bowl and put it on my plate,a bit gross to say the least? Because I never complain I didn’t know what to do next so I paid and left. Won’t be returning.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 28 June 2023

Yum yum yum. What you get is what you pay for. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food was absolutely brilliant. I thoroughly recommend a trip here if you visit Cardiff

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023 via mobile

We haven’t left a review for quite some time. Probably quite a few years ago. However, we’ve been coming here for over 10 years and thought it only fair to write another. It’s 10 years because it’s such a great place. The food is, in...our opinion, the best in Cardiff. Always consistent with the presentation and quality. We’ve probably been here over 100 times at least, probably much much more as it can be a weekly event at times. The staff are fabulous and they really know their stuff and always very accommodating. The owner is very pleasant and chats to us every time we visit, making us feel valued. The dishes we tend to have as starters are maki sushi, spring rolls and more recently, the salt and pepper spare ribs. We’ve had the maki in other places, but nothing compares to here. I really love the spare ribs!!! For the main, I have the lemon chicken and my wife has more varied taste than me, so she may go for the black bean chicken for example. Always full of flavour and presented so well. We intend to book again really soon as I really do miss the food and the good company of the owner and staff. We really do recommend this restaurant and you won’t be disappointed. Oh, we also bring my elderly mother here on occasion. A 40 mile round trip to pick her up but she loves it 👍More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023

What a FANTASTIC restaurant. The food was amazing and the friendliness of the staff shone through. Thank you for a Lovely evening

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023

We’ve been many times to the crispy duck and once again I have to say superb food and service . Great ambience and we see regulars coming in and Eric the owner always greets them . By the way to the person who said the...pancakes of the crispy duck he ordered weren’t crispy, pancakes aren’t crispy but the duck inside is . If pancakes were crispy it wouldn’t be possible to roll them !! . Well all I’ll say is we love it as do many other people . Well done Eric and the team !More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Its step free access but best to call the restaurant just to double check.
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Yes, The Crispy Duck offers takeaway services.

Yes, The Crispy Duck is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

The Crispy Duck is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4