Ponnuswamy Restaurant

It’s been 2 years this is my most go to restaurant which makes you feel as home and the food is again just like home. The best and my go to starter is Medhu Vada. This is the only restaurant in Cardiff where you can order anything and will always make you feel satisfied. The service here is done in a way that makes you feel like you are in your home country. If anyone do visit cardiff must try this chettinadu cuisine South Indian food. And don’t forget the evergreen 100% Indian Filter Coffee.

Fantastic authentic southern Indian restaurant. It’s a no frills venue but the food is absolutely incredible, served by who we believe to be the owner, who is super lovely and welcoming. The dosa, dhal and masala are my fav veggie options, all with a decent spice kick. We feel like we’re back India when we visit (minus the sunshine and heat). Highly recommended

Summary: It’s Great food at great value. Review: The staff are friendly. The service doesn’t take too long. The food is authentic tasting, delicious and the portions are decent. The value is good (4 of us ate for £45). The seating area could be improved, but it was still comfortable (toilet OK). Notes: This place doesn’t have a card machine, so cash or transfer only. Parking is hard to find in the evenings here, allow time to search. The food is a little on the spicy side (still nothing compared to normal South Indian), so I’d mention if you want it milder. Food: Masala cheese dosai is excellent. Perfectly crispy on the outside, with nicely flavoured potatoes and plenty of cheese inside. It came with some decent chutneys. Lamb biryani was surprisingly good. It came in a regular bowl and didn’t look great, but all the flavour and texture was there 👍🏻 Mixed Uttapam was good, but the texture was just a little off. Still enjoyable and I would order again. Butter chicken is not as creamy as usual, but still delicious and well cooked overall. Mango lassi is well made. Masala tea is decent. King tawa fry (fried kingfish), is a small portion for 1 (more like a side or starter), a bit spicy, and we’ll cooked and delicious. Desserts were nice.

The food was really amazing. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are somewhere in TamilNadu. The Masala Dosa, Methi Vadai, Filter Coffee everything is perfect just like what you get in South India. Sometimes you have to wait a little bit to get your order but the people are very friendly. I found the food to be on the spicier side which I liked but be a little careful.