Chai Social — Restaurant in Wales

We've now been here a few times and can confirm they have consistency in the quality of their food, drinks, and service.

Firstly I must start by saying this is an authentic indian restaurant, not a restaurant labelled as Indian but really serves bangladeshi cuisine. The head chef Raj is Punjabi, he and his team have served us some of the best indian food we have had in Cardiff. We are fortunate to have tasted authentic indian food in India itself and also in the UK in places such as Southall and in the midlands in Desi Pubs as they are known. Let's just say Chai Social saves us a motorway trip which we use to sometimes do just to get authentic Desi style food.

Their menu may seem limited, but they are happy to make things off the menu, our favourites off the menu are Lamb Keema and Chicken Bhuna. The lamb chops and chicken tikka starters are also good orders. When it comes to vegetarian food they don't fail either, we love the manchurian and paneer, and all the veg curries we have tasted haven't let us down either. The naan is nicely light and crisp, not that thick doughy naan you get in some places.

With drinks there is a good selection available, as well as 2 for £12 cocktails all day/night I believe. It's important to point out the cocktails are all freshly made and not used with those ready-made pouches you tend to see in pubs and bars. We've tried a few different ones over our visits and we have enjoyed them all, and well worth the money. They also have Kingfisher lager on draft and Camden IPA, both pour nicely and it's clear they maintain and clean out the lines regularly, which isn't always the case in restaurants.

When it comes to service, we personally think it's as good as some top rated restaurants we've visited in the likes of central London. Nothing is ever too much, they are always friendly and happy to assist, and more importantly if there are any issues they are quick to act and rectify it.

All in all, this is the indian restaurant Cardiff has been missing for some time, and I hope it starts getting the reputation and popularity it deserves. Give it a go, you won't be...

We recently celebrated a birthday party at Chai Social, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting ambiance set the perfect tone for our celebration. The decor is chic and modern, with a touch of cozy elegance that made everyone feel at home.

The staff at Chai Social went above and beyond to ensure our party was a success. Their friendly and attentive service made us feel truly special. They were incredibly accommodating, helping us with every detail and ensuring that all our needs were met with a smile.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The menu offers a delightful fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes, catering to a variety of tastes. Our guests raved about the delicious appetizers, flavorful mains, and decadent desserts. The chai, of course, was exceptional and added a unique touch to our celebration.

We were also impressed with the way Chai Social handled our large group. The space was arranged perfectly, allowing us to socialise comfortably while still maintaining an intimate atmosphere. The thoughtful touches, like personalised service and attention to detail, made the birthday celebration even more memorable.

They were also fantastic with our young children.

Overall, Chai Social exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of fantastic food, outstanding service, and a wonderful setting made for a perfect birthday party. We highly recommend Chai Social for any special occasion or simply for a delightful dining experience. We can't wait to return and create more wonderful...

If I could put a minus 1 review I deffo would. So my husband drove 20 minutes away to look for something to eat. The restaurant was empty and no one inside at all so my husband felt sorry for them so he decided to go inside and order some food for him myself and my 2 children. He ordered one chicken curry and one lamb curry. He then asked the kids menu they told him that he can order from the kids menu 1 burger and 1 chicken nuggets. Both as a meal. The food came to a total of 29 pounds. When he arrived home we both was shocked to see what we saw. Only 1 burger meal and 7 pieces of chips and 2 pieces of chicken nuggets. For both of the kids 7 chips only all in 1 box together. I called the restaurant back as I was very unhappy and the guy on the phone wether manager or not he was very very rude. He said apparently he didn't hear him or he said my husband said that he wanted burger meal only wich was false as I was on the phone to him as he said it not once not twice 3 times. Guys do not go here rip of completely food doesn't even taste nice my children were starving after I had to make them some food as they complain they wanted more chips. Complete rip off and so rude about everything guys do not get ripped off from this place at all discusting attitude very rude staff very rude service. I'm so glad I didn't order...