The Crispy Duck
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
029 2062 8008Delivery
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian
- Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
- Phone number
029 2062 8008
- Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Private party facilities
With a dedicated private dining room seating up to 30 guests, we are happy to help plan and host your special occasion! To book, please get in contact with us via our telephone number.
- Area
Cardiff
- Parking Details
Street parking is available across Whitchurch Road and other side streets.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
Menu
This menu is available 6 days a week between 5:00PM - 10:30PM Tuesday-Saturday, and 5:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday. Some of our dishes may contain nuts. Please inform us if you have any allergies
Appetizers
Miso Soup£4.00
savoury and comforting soup made from soy bean paste, tofu and seaweed
Tom Yum Soup£4.00
Thai hot and sour soup made with fresh lemongrass, chilli, ginger and lime. Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn
Sweetcorn Soup£4.00
Creamy and rich sweetcorn soup swirled with egg. Choice of Chicken, Crabmeat
Prawn Crackers£2.00
bowl of freshly deep fried crispy prawn crackers
Yakitori
Small plates of savory grilled meat skewers. A common Japanese comfort food. Perfect for sharing around the table
Tebasaki£4.00
sweet soy glazed chicken wings grilled over charcoal (4 pieces)
Aspara Bacon£4.00
fresh Welsh asparagus wrapped in bacon & grilled over charcoal (2 pieces)
Lamb Cutlet£6.80
succulent lamb cutlets grilled over charcoal & served with peanut sauce (2 pieces)
Signature Starters
Old classics with a modern wist, our chefs have spent years perfecting these starter dishes from all across Asia which are designed to be tried shared amongst the table
Aromatic Crispy Duck£5.60
tender crispy duck served with cucumber, spring onions, aromatic plum sauce & wrapped in a warm pancake with a carrot cuff (2 pieces)
Tempura Mix£8.20
lightly battered king prawns & seasonal vegetables served with traditional dips
Crispy Chicken Karaage£6.80
succulent pieces of chicken coated in a specially seasoned batter & fried until crispy
Soft Shell Crab Karaage£7.80
soft shelled crab coated in a specially seasoned batter & fried until crispy
Barbeque Spare Ribs£7.20
tender fall off the bone Chinese-style pork ribs glazed in a sweet bbq glaze
Salt And Pepper Spare Ribs£7.20
tender fall off the bone Chinese-style pork ribs marinated in a salt and pepper seasoning
Pan Fried Gyoza£6.80
Delicate Japanese dumplings steamed until succulent & seared until crisp served with ponzu & citrus sauce. Choice of Chicken, Mixed Vegetable
Singapore Satay£4.00
A classic juicy meat skewer seasoned with savoury spices & grilled over charcoal. served with traditional satay peanut sauce (2 pieces). Choice of Chicken, Beef, King Prawn
Sesame Prawn Toast£6.80
crispy Chinese style toasted bites topped with prawn & water chestnut and finished with sesame seeds
Sevem Spice Salt & Pepper Squid£6.60
rings of lightly fried squid dusted with a savoury Chinese five spice & served with spiced mayo and sweet chilli
Agemono
Traditional Japanese deep fried dishes, often found at local 'Izakaya' & best served with a cold beverage
Takayoka£8.20
deep fried octopus balls made with fluffy wheat flour batter served with traditional savoury takoyaki sauce
Sweet Potato Korokke£6.50
delicately panko crumbed mashed sweet potato fried until golden brown & crispy served with traditional dips
King Prawn Tempura£8.20
lightly battered & fried king prawns served with traditional dips
Vegetable Tempura£8.20
a selection of seasonal vegetables lightly battered & fried served with traditional dips
Agedashi Tofu£6.50
flash fried battered nigari tofu served in a sweet Tentysu sauce with fresh chives, seaweed & ginger
King Prawn Katsu£7.80
fresh king prawns rolled in a light panko crumb and quick-fried served with a tangy Tonkatsu sauce
Chicken Katsu£6.80
tender chicken pieces rolled in a light panko crumb and quick-fried served with a tangy Tonkatsu sauce
Harumaki Spring Rolls£6.80
traditional Japanese rolls filled with diced vegetables & lightly fried until crispy
Yudemono
Refreshing palate cleansers and a small nibbles for whilst you're deciding
Edamame£3.50
blanched young soybeans topped with coarse sea salt
Sushi Gari£2.50
sweet, thinly sliced young ginger marinated in a sweet vinegar bath best served with or eaten after sushi
Salad Dishes
Crisp and refreshing salads served Japanese style
Japanese Green Salad£4.50
Bed of Fresh Japanese Pickled Cabbage Dressed With Soy & Vinegar With Cucumber, Asparagus & Avocado
Japanese Tofu Salad£5.00
Bed of Fresh Japanese Pickled Cabbage Dressed With Soy & Vinegar With Cucumber, Asparagus, Avocado & Cubed Fried Tofu
Japanese Crispy Duck Salad£6.00
Bed of Fresh Japanese Pickled Cabbage Dressed With Soy & Vinegar With Cucumber, Asparagus, Avocado & Aromatic Crispy Duck
Japanese Chicken Salad£6.00
Bed of Fresh Japanese Pickled Cabbage Dressed With Soy & Vinegar With Cucumber, Asparagus, Avocado & Shredded Chicken Breast
Japanese Salmon Salad£6.50
Bed of Fresh Japanese Pickled Cabbage Dressed With Soy & Vinegar With Cucumber, Asparagus, Avocado & Sliced Fresh Salmon
Main Courses
Inventive iterations of classic dishes with inspiration drawn from across Asia. Please note Rice and Noodles must be ordered separately
Chef's Special Roast Duck£10.50
house special aromatic duck (1/2) roasted until succulent and served with traditional Chinese plum sauce
Cantonese Style Sweet & Sour£9.80
Your choice of meat stir fried cantonese style (light batter) with vegetables and classic Chinese-style sweet and sour sauce. Choice of Chicken, King Prawn +$0.70
Lemon Chicken£9.80
lightly marinated chicken breast coated in a light batter & fried until golden brown served with a tangy lemon sauce
Crispy Shredded Beef£9.80
shredded beef lightly fried in batter & stir fried with vegetables in a Chinesestyle sweet ginger glaze
Cantonese Style Black Bean£9.80
Your choice of meat stir fried with vegetables and savoury comforting Chinese-style black bean sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, king prawn +$0.70
Japanese Teriyaki£8.80
Your choice of meat carefully grilled until juicy and topped with teriyaki glaze. Choice of chicken, beef, Scottish salmon +$0.70
Chef's Special Sweet Soy Sea Bass£18.80
grilled fillets of fresh sea bass served with a sticky soy & butter emulsion
Japanese Style Honey Beer£9.80
Your choice of meat cooked until succulent & drizzled with our signature honey beer reduction made from carrots, celery, honey and beer. Choice of Sti Fried Beef, Deep Fried Chicken
Malaysian Style Three Spice Stir Fry£9.80
Your choice of meat stir fried with a fresh tomato based sauce seasoned with crushed ginger, garlic & onion and a touch of fresh chillies. Choice of beef, chicken, king prawn +$0.70
Malaysian Style Chopped Spice Stiry Fry£9.80
Your choice of meat stir fried with a light soy based sauce seasoned with crushed ginger, garlic & onion and a touch of fresh chillies. Choice of beef, chicken, king prawn +$0.70
Curries
Ranging from hot and spicy to warm and comforting our selection of curries are carefully crafted from different contries to suit all palates and moods. Spice levels can be altered upon request
Malaysian Chicken Curry£9.80
medium-mild spice creamy curry with signature fragrant coconut milk base flavoured with fresh lemongrass, potatoes & succulent chicken breast
Rendang Curry£9.80
Medium spice flavour-packed curry characterised by a dryer texture, flavoured with fresh lemongrass, onions and a splash of coconut milk. Choice of Chicken, Beef
Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry£9.80
mild & comforting curry often described as being sweet & decadent. simmered with caramelised onion, garlic & carrot served with crispy breaded chicken cutlet
Thai Green Curry£9.80
Medium spice creamy curry made with coconut milk, green chillies, aubergine, ginger & lemongrass. Choice of chicken, beef, king prawn +$0.70
Vegetable Dishes
Fresh stir fried vegetable dishes cooked chinese style on the wok
Pak Choi£6.80
fresh pak choi blanched & stir fried with garlic & shoyu
Broccoli Stir Fry£6.80
Broccoli florets blanched & stir fried in a light dressing of soy & garlic. Choice of Vegetables only, king prawn +$0.70
Buddha Casserole£7.80
seasonal mixed vegetables & nigari tofu stir fried with a light soy dressing
Spicy Eggplant£7.80
sliced eggplant stir fried with fresh chillies & traditional soy-based sauce
Noodle Dishes
A selection of noodle dishes cooked fresh to order served with a selection of seasonal vegetables & egg. Please ask if you'd like any special alterations
Stir Fried Soba£8.50
Buckwheat soba noodles (thin noodles slightly thicker than spaghetti) stir fried with egg & seasonal mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef, king prawn +$0.70
Stir Fried Udon£8.50
White flour udon noodles (thick noodles) stir fried with egg & seasonal mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef, king prawn +$0.70
Singapore Style Vermicelli£9.50
Very thin rice noodles stir fried Singapore style with curry powder, egg, seasonal mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef, king prawn +$0.70
Japanese Ramen£9.50
Buckwheat Soba Noodles Or White Flour Udon Noodles Stir Fried With Egg & Seasonal Mixed Vegetables With Beef. Choice of kimchi, chicken, beef, seafood +$0.70
Rice Dishes
Selection of rice dishes made with delicate fluffy Japanese rice. The perfect accompaniment to any main dish
Tamago Chahan£4.50
egg fried rice topped with shredded egg
Yasai Chahan£7.00
mixed vegetable fried rice topped with shredded egg
Gohan£3.00
fragrant steamed rice topped with chives
Ebi Chahan£9.00
king prawn & mushroom fried rice topped with shredded egg
Tori Chahan£8.00
chicken & mushroom fried rice topped with shredded egg
Singapore Style Fried Rice£8.00
Rice fried with curry paste & egg Singapore style & topped with shredded egg. Choice of veg only, chicken, king prawn +$0.70
Sushi
Fresh Sushi prepared to order by our experienced Sushi chef using quality Sushi Rice & fresh Fish. Served with homemade Wasabi & Soy Sauce
Scottish Salmon & Avvacado Roll£8.80
freshly sliced raw salmon fillet rolled with sliced avocado & topped with tobiko (flying fish roe) & mayonnaise (6 pieces)
King Prawn Tempura Roll£9.20
freshly fried king prawn tempura rolled with cucumber & topped with mayonnaise and lightly roasted sesame seeds (6 pieces)
Fresh Soft Shell Crab Roll£9.20
deep fried soft shell crab rolled with cucumber & avocado and topped with tobiko (flying fish roe) and mayonnaise (4 pieces)
Avacado & Cucumber Roll£7.20
crispy cucumber & avocado rolled in sushi rice and topped with mayonnaise & lightly roasted sesame seeds (6 pieces)
Nigiri£4.50
Fluffy sushi rice topped with fresh Scottish salmon fillet slices or king prawn (2 pieces). Choice of Scottish salmon fillet slices, King prawn
Inari£4.00
pouch of fried tofu filled with fluffy sushi rice
California Maki£8.80
crab sticks rolled with crispy cucumber & avocado and fluffy sushi rice topped with tobiko (flying fish roe)
Salmon Sashimi£8.80
expertly prepared fresh raw Scottish salmon fillet slices
Desserts
Deep Fried Banana Bites£5.80
Fresh chunks of banana battered and deep fried until golden served with a generous drizzle of golden syrup and two scoops of your choice of ice cream. Choice of chocolate, vanilla, red bean or green tea ice cream
Chocolate Fudge Cake£5.80
Slice of moist warm chocolate cake topped with a decadent melted fudge sauce
Ice Cream Bowl£3.50
Two scoops of your choice of ice cream served with a wafer crisp. Choice of chocolate, vanilla, red bean or green tea ice cream
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected
FAQs
The Crispy Duck does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The Crispy Duck also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 029 2062 8008.
The Crispy Duck is rated 4.6 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
029 2062 8008Delivery
21 Whitchurch Road Cardiff, Cardiff CF14 3JN
Additional information
- Area
Cardiff
- Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
- Cuisines
Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Parking Details
Street parking is available across Whitchurch Road and other side streets.
- Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
- Phone number
029 2062 8008
- Private party facilities
With a dedicated private dining room seating up to 30 guests, we are happy to help plan and host your special occasion! To book, please get in contact with us via our telephone number.