Matsudai Ramen

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1. Benjamin Yumol ★★★★★

   A Well Recommended Ramen House in Cardiff. My son has a bad egg allergies but did tolerated their noodles. It was tasty and really good! We enjoyed our family meal out. Services were good too. Definitely we will go back. Only comment is with the ambience, it looks sad and outdated…

   almost 3 months ago
2. Saskia S ★★★★★

   We were recommended this place and we’re definitely not disappointed - delicious food and friendly service. Also lots of great veggie and vegan options - the chef was even so kind as to tweak one of the dishes to make it vegan friendly. Highly rate!

   almost 5 months ago
3. Forest ★☆☆☆☆

   I lived in Japan for 2 years and visited so many ramen restaurant but I never seen this short ramen noodle. I asked the manager that the noodle size is ok or not. He said it is standard but the other staff member told me it is not. The manager was super rude and ramen was horrible. I can say this ramen is not authentic, specially you cannot find this kind of noodle in Japan.

   almost 7 months ago

1. keon ! ★★☆☆☆

   Below mediocre; we’re unsure as to how it has maintained such a high rating. Would avoid. The countertop was sticky and the service was somewhat slow despite the relative lack of customers (it was late in the evening). The pacing of dishes was good. The chicken karaage was the highlight of the meal, and perhaps the only recommendable dish. The chicken was juicy, crispy, tender — everything you’d expect — and paired nicely with the curry mayo sauce. The mini chashu don was underwhelming for £6. The rice was barely seasoned and the grains didn’t stick to each other, unlike traditional Japanese rice. The chashu itself had a nice smoky flavor but it wasn’t particularly seasoned either, meaning the overall dish was bland. The iekei-inspired ramen was average. Although the broth was too salty, it still had the depth expected of pork bone broth, and the chashu was tender (albeit very thinly sliced). Unfortunately, the shoyu ramen had no redeeming factors. The noodles were slightly undercooked, nearly crunchy, and the broth was exceptionally salty yet somehow simultaneously flavorless. Both dishes were lukewarm when they arrived, likely because they had been waiting for a while on the countertop before a member of staff finally delivered them to the table. We couldn’t finish either bowl. Nothing is more heartbreaking than spending a decent amount of money on disappointing food and service, and this place is expensive. To add insult to injury, one member of staff held out the tip machine, turning it so that he could also see our choice, and watched judgmentally as we pressed No Tip (having been put off by the entire dining experience and the additional 20% VAT). Do look elsewhere if you’re searching for a satisfying meal.

   almost 9 months ago
2. Jenn Rugman ★★★★☆

   We visited a couple of weeks back and had a really nice time. The food was incredible (just like the kits but even better) and it’s definitely worth visiting the restaurant. Slight issue with service to begin with as we were forgotten about but it was easily sorted and then a great evening after that. We will definitely visit again.

   almost 3 years ago
3. GreedImmo ★★★★★

   One of our favourite spots for food with friends. Been here a few times and the food is always spot on and it’s the best ramen spot in Cardiff. The menu is always changing so you can always expect a new flavour each visit.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Laura Barton ★★★★★

   Brilliant food in a buzzy and cool restaurant. I live in Swansea and it's definitely worth the trip/ Do not miss the mushroom karaage and the shiso G&T, I've never seen these anywhere else in Wales. The ramen is top quality and there's always a range of different styles. My favourite is the sunset red with extra spice bomb, so great. On my last visit there was a snafu with our order, they were really apologetic and sorted it out with no fuss and a few free extras. Can't fault

   almost 3 years ago
2. Brad Wills ★★★★★

   Man, Matsudai really is a one-of-a-kind ramen experience. The interior of the Bank, the place in which Matsudai is situated, encapsulates everything you'd expect in a Japanese ramen bar, fused with beautiful influences of Wales throughout, it's imperatively a must for anyone who appreciates good, belly warming grub. I've predominantly ordered kits from Matsudai over the years. Firstly, I was ordering by myself; I'd prepare the kit and sit at the table with a beer, and mr mrs, and we'd natter about our week. She would giggle about how enamoured I actually was for these bowls of ramen that I was eating on a bi-weekly basis. It didn't take long 'til she was part of the experience though, and we set up a monthly subscription. Now, it's literally one of our most looked forward to nights of each month. Each bowl doesn't miss, and the crew over Matsudai will adhere to your tastebuds and recommend certain bowls depending on your pallet (what they have on offer). Luckily for them, they're so good at what they do, you can't really go wrong. Tonkotsu, shio, shoyu and my most favourite, Miso. They all have their own traits, and they are all top drawer. You won't find ramen like it elsewhere in Cardiff, and I'd put my life on it. If you are ordering online or visiting the restaurant. Only issue is, once you've had it once, you're going to be pining for it again and again.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Cardiffgirl _ ★★★★★

   Wow this place definitely lives up to the hype! I had the Miso Butter Corn & Spicy Mala Miso Veggie Ramen, both were beyond tasty and so full of flavour. The restaurant has a really cool vibe, the staff were really friendly and the service was great. Cant wait to return to try the rest of the menu.

   almost 3 years ago

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