Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Milkwood, Pontcanna, Cardiff
On January 10, 2018 by The Plate Licked CleanSome menus just pull you right in, the words swimming sharply into bold type even as they whisper sweet nothings to your appetite. Hush, my sweet. Have no fear. You’re in safe hands. On a damp autumnal evening, there’s a lovely seasonal feel to the menu at Milkwood. French influences are writ large; boudin blanc and terrine are familiar,
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Happy Lok Diner, Crwys Rd, Cardiff
On March 20, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanIt’s not easy to find the perfect fried egg. All too often, you get that bland uniform bleached white of the albumen, so uninspiring, so listless, so like something from a child’s playset. It’s far more rare to find an egg fried until the edges take on the crisp, delicate aspect of a lace ‘hem’.
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Burger Theory at Kong’s, St Mary St, Cardiff
On February 13, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanWhat’s pink and wrinkled and hangs out your pyjamas? The answer, of course, is ‘your nan.’ (© Cardiff University Rag Mag, circa 1983.) As an aside- what happened to rag mags? Are they Still A Thing, available as a scratch’n’sniff app with added VR functionality, or is their unfashionable comedy now deemed too toxic? Anyway.
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Sushi Life, Wellfield Road, Cardiff
On January 12, 2017 by The Plate Licked CleanThings change. Il Pastificio went from word-of-mouth hot ticket (tables rarer than an earthworm with a Drama degree) to mini-empire very quickly. One mushroomed into four, but now just as quickly what was their original home, and latterly their pizza joint, finds itself up for grabs, and Sushi Life are the new kids on the block.
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Abo Ali, City Road, Cardiff
On September 19, 2016 by The Plate Licked CleanAbo Ali is one of the larger Lebanese grill houses on City Road. With framed pictures of the Kaaba and pyramids and camels, it’s no surprise to see there is no alcohol on sale, but there are plenty of fresh juices: my lemon and mint is tartly refreshing on a warm evening, although our three year
Cardiff . Restaurants in Wales
Dear Jay Rayner…
On August 30, 2016 by The Plate Licked CleanYesterday, Monday 29th August, Wales Online published excerpts from my response to Jay Rayner’s criticisms of Cardiff’s eating out scene. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/food-drink/weve-fantastic-food-here-heres-11814779 Picture: Eat Me Daily Here’s my original piece. Dear Jay, I’m a fan. The first thing I do on a Sunday morning is to read your latest Observer piece. I’ve bought -and recommended- your