The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rebecca

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Staff were attentive and lovely. Food rather ordinary .
   

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   JayneH

   South Wales3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyed a beautiful lunch with friends for celebration. Options of cocktails good and variety of food. Decoration and ambience lovely, staff we attentive and helpful throughout.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Brighton1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, lovely ambience, service was good but waitress didn’t talk much and we couldn’t hear her.
   

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   Rhiannon

   South Wales3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant is gorgeous inside but that’s about it. Food was really disappointing - sashimi was rubbery, dumplings had no flavour, dry chicken, overcooked rice, and the char siu pork was really chewy. For the price, expected more interesting flavours or at least nicely cooked meat but wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of it was microwaved. Portions were small and super overpriced. Cocktails were also nothing special. Great spot for photos but that’s about it. Everything was so bland!
   

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   Samantha

   South Wales2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   the 2/3 course lunch offer is really good value. venue is amazing as always the decor a sight to behold. great service. stunning cocktails.
   

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   Rachael

   Gloucestershire1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We found the service confusing and not communicated well and didn't enjoy our starters, although the salt and pepper beef was very tasty and we enjoyed the mocktails
   

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   Ian

   Mid Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visited the restaurant as a Xmas present. The experience could not be faulted, from the warm reception and service from all staff, to the presentation of the restaurant itself which is outstanding, to the quality of the food. As a vegan diner, my wife had ample choice, with all dishes being exceptional. We would not hesitate to recommend the Ivy Asia and will certainly be returning soon.
   

   The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Ian, thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, looking forward to see you again soon.
   

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   Gareth

   South Wales1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Our table was booked for 12:30pm, our starters arrived quickly but main course took an hour, arrived at 1:57pm. Chicken starter was chewy, I mistook it for pork. Ordered from the set menu 2 @ 19:95 pp, no drinks ordered, but charged £50.51, no explanation or itemised receipt given, in the rush to make up time.
   

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   Jayne

   South Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The lunch menu at £19.99 was exceptional. Beautiful food served with absolute style. Drinks a little pricey but no matter where you have a drink with a meal it’s always expensive these days. 100% recommend and can’t wait until next time.
   

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   The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Jayne, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We’re happy to here you had a lovely experience with us, see you soon!
   

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    danielle

    South Wales2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Service was slow. Wagu beef sent back as tough. Paid £36 for a small piece of cod that didn’t even come with anything else. Every other time we’ve been it’s been great but after tonight Won’t be returning any time soon
    

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