Purple Poppadom

Had a wonderful experience dining here the food absolutely lived up to its reputation as part of the Michelin selected restaurant list. The appetizers and main course were both superb, full of rich, layered flavours that really impressed. The dessert we ordered, however, didn’t quite match the standard of the rest of the meal it was good, but not as memorable. The staff were genuinely warm and attentive, and the ambience inside is elegant and inviting perfect for a fine dining experience. The restaurant is located in an area that isn’t particularly exciting and being on the first floor makes the entrance a bit unconventional, but once you’re in, the atmosphere makes up for it. Overall, this place delivers an excellent fine dining experience with Indian cuisine – something that’s still quite rare to find at this level. Definitely worth a visit.

We had an amazing dining experience at Purple Poppadom, Cardiff – truly deserving of its Michelin Star. The food was outstanding, with every dish full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive, making the evening extra special. A must-visit in Cardiff for anyone who loves exceptional food and fine dining. Highly recommended!

So, a number of awards, a reduced unusual but very interesting menu and prices well above average - we weren't sure what to expect. The chutneys were the first sign suggesting we were in for something good. We had the Kozhi Curry which was very good with a range of spices coming through a coconut base sauce with a little bit of a kick. The Lamb Shank dish is one to definitely try. However, was it good value for money ? You'll have to decide this for yourself.

One of the best, most authentic Indian culinary experience I have had. The flavours were amazing in every single dish I tried. This restaurant is one of the many reasons why I absolutely love Indian cuisine. The service was on point and the waiters were very friendly. I highly recommend a trip to this place to order the tandoori lamb dish, it was out of this world.

We had an absolutely delightful Sunday Roast at one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. The food was simply spot on – amuse bouche was amazing, the chicken was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavour. The cauliflower cheese was particularly delicious – creamy, rich, and comforting, just as it should be. The dessert, a classic bread and butter pudding, was beautifully balanced – not too sweet, with just the right texture and a lovely finish to the meal. The staff were genuinely friendly, welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Overall, it was a lush experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back!

What a fabulous place highly recommend, Fantastic scenery , Staff were brilliant always asking if we need anything else. The food was fantastic some much flavour and spice everything you expect. Would definitely visit again.

Amazing food & excellent & friendly service. One of the best if not the best Indian restaurants in Cardiff hands down!

What an experience, the food was 10 out of 10 and the service was 10 out of 10! Wow, I can’t wait to come back to Cardiff now!

We came by the Purple Poppadom on a family visit and it was far and away the best food we had in our four days in Cardiff. It serves elevated Indian cuisine that is beautifully made and creatively presented. This isn't your standard Indian take-out. The dining room is casual but stylish, the cocktails were terrific and the food top notch. Service was very welcoming and efficient. Had we been hungrier we would have gotten the tasting menu with the wine pairings. Highly recommend.

This amazing restaurant has a favourite dish chicken connessieur Good Local parking and you get full after a good meal i love this place

This is easily one of the best meals I have ever had, anywhere in the UK. This is Indian dining done well! Go as hungry as you can so you can try everything! For starters, we had the Aloo tikka chat (5*), the Bombay chat (5*) and the creamery (4*) plus poppadoms with the trio of dips. For mains our table had: Chicken Nawabi - easily the best dish I have ever tasted. The chicken bhuna in this dish is NEXT level. 5 stars does not do this plate justice! 5* Tiffin sea bass - their signature dish and also delicious! 5* Nadal khozi curry - fragrant, deep flavours. Probably one of the best curries I've ever had but it had tough contenders in the other plates! 4* Raman Akhbari - the lamb leg with mash. Amazing. 5* For dessert we had chocomosa anand and the grilled pineapple dish. Do not think you can share played as the portions are small. The little choc filled pastry delights were melt-in-the-mouth crispy parcels filled with warm melted chocolate, on a bed of caramelised banana. These guys are outstanding. Do not let the exterior and street fool you. This is memorable.

Had a fantastic meal here last night and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we felt very comfortable and well looked after. The meal itself was beautiful both my 3 courses and my wife's who is not a massive fan of overly spiced food were super. This is not your typical Indian restaurant this is a special one

Purple Poppadom is no ordinary Indian restaurant. The menu has a host of varied but specially crafted dishes with a Southern Indian bias. We had the tasting menu, which is probably the best fine dining Indian tasting menu I've had and knocked the socks of some recent experiences in London. The chef appeared halfway through the 14 dishes and explained the origins of the 3 fish dishes in front of us. Staff were friendly and service went like clockwork. Definitely a 5 star meal at a reasonable price for the delicious and well presented food on offer.