The Ivy Asia Cardiff

My friend and I decided to order from their dragon set lunch menu. Priced at £19.95pp for 2 courses, we thought that was excellent value for money. We added dessert for an additional £5 each. Our meal was absolutely delicious. I honestly can't fault a thing. The service was excellent. I just love the decor and general ambience. We ordered: Crispy fried tiger prawns with chilli lime & ginger dressing. King oyster & shiitake gyoza. Honey & sesame chicken. Keralan chickpea & shishito pepper curry, steamed rice & wok fried greens. Coconut pana cotta. It was my friends birthday, so they brought out complimentary mochi balls which was a lovely touch 😊 I would definitely take advantage of this lunchtime menu again!

Another wonderful meal at Ivy Asia Cardiff and each time it seems to get better. From the lovely warm welcome at the check in desk and cloakroom service to the friendly table service. Issey was a joy serving our table, kind, friendly and professional, she was a masterclass that every restaurant could benefit from. The food was sublime. Perfectly cooked and presented. The premium experience was delicious and we were fortunate to be there when the Veuve was on offer too. Looking forward to the next time...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ivy Asia in Cardiff, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious—each dish was bursting with flavour, beautifully presented, and carefully crafted to perfection. Every bite was a delight! Some dishes are also halal, which is a great option for those with dietary preferences. Our waiter, TJ, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and extremely helpful. He made sure we had everything we needed and added to the overall great atmosphere of the restaurant. The entire staff were welcoming and professional, making us feel truly valued as guests. The décor inside is simply stunning. The vibrant colours, intricate details, and unique design make the whole space feel special and exciting. It’s an immersive experience that adds to the enjoyment of the meal. The cocktails were also exceptional—bursting with flavours and absolutely delicious. They complemented the meal perfectly and added an extra touch of indulgence to the experience. Overall, Ivy Asia Cardiff is a must-visit. Amazing food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting—highly recommended!

Beautiful restaurant in terms of the decor however, the food and service did not impress us. The wait time from the moment we ordered our drinks, starter and main was way too long. We noticed how other people would come in way after we arrived but had their starters or drinks served first. This was annoying to watch to say the least. When the main was brought out, my partner was served his steak without any cutlery. He had to ask for it. The service was not the most enjoyable. Very disorganised and not welcoming. The only thing that we enjoyed were: my partner- Donuts for desert; Me - The Indonesian shrimp/prawn curry; both- Man can go (non alcoholic) drinks. The rest was bare and not that enjoyable. For the price we paid (£110), I’m shocked at how things were. Don’t think I’ll be back again.

Visited the Ivy Asia in Cardiff today with my Husband for our first date day in such a long time after recently becoming parents for the first time and to say we were disappointed is an understatement. The Gochugang glazed chicken came out first, and that was the only dish I could say we enjoyed - full of flavour!! However the whole experience was disappointing and we were so excited to come here, especially because it took so much courage to leave our little one, but o am so sad to write this poor review. I appreciate the waitress mentioned we don’t do starters or mains as such, it’s more of a sharing experience but reassured us there will be plenty of time between dishes - on saying that it was a huge wait from when the chicken arrived to the table, to when the prawn tempura roll and beef tataki to came out, resulting my husband eating his glazed chicken alone!! We even had to ask waitress where the other two dishes were. Whilst eating those - literally shortly after our mains of duck and belly pork was given to us too. We had to ask to remove the dirty dishes to make room, and due to still eating the roll and tataki our mains went cold. The dishes that were served today had no actual taste and flavour. I was so disappointed in the seared beef tataki and the aromatic five spiced confit duck leg as like I said they just did not have any flavour, resulting us drowning the dishes in soya sauce just to have some flavour. I appreciate the waitress said this was a new dish to the menu, but for the price they charged, we were really disappointed. Spending in total £150 on a meal that neither myself or husband did not enjoy, its left us feel sickened. Decor was lovely and they have definitely paid loads of attention too that! Very pretty!! But for the food and experience, it’s definitely left a bitter taste.