Whilst I’m a huge fan of Anand George’s Purple Poppadom and have had lovely meals at Dill Jeera, Chutney Roti, and Chai Street, I’ve been back to Mint & Mustard more times than anywhere else. As well the consistently lovely cooking, its proximity to Penylan helps provide an explanation.
Taking advantage of a great value voucher deal, Mrs and G and I feasted on tasting menu 2 (normally £36.95 a head).
A trio of starters kicked ass - a good wodge of soft, smokey and creamy tikka paneer was spiced with mustard and honey; a bronzed tiger prawn was coated in a punchy paste of kashmiri chilli and turmeric; and a juicy turkey seekh kebab zinged with fresh coriander.
A little pot of lemon sorbet was just the right side of sharp and sweet.
Mains were a triumph.
Dhaba murgh saw pieces of tender chicken tikka cooked in a rich tomato sauce fragrant with garlic, ginger and coriander.
A whopper of a tandoori king prawn was sweet of flesh and licked with smoke.
Majestic lamb was a deep flavoured dish of yielding meat in well-spiced gravy.
A light and fresh tarka dhal was tempered beautifully with garlic, cumin, onion and tomato.
Steamed basmati rice was as fluffy as it gets.
Perfectly soft naans were brushed with butter - there was a mix of sweet coconut stuffed peshwari and tomato, coriander and red onion topped varieties.
The chocomosa is a classic for a reason. A crisp filo pastry triangle oozed hot chocolate ganache and was balanced by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a piece of caramel topped banana.
We had an ace meal at Mint & Mustard. If you’re looking for first rate Southern Indian food then you're always in safe hands.
The Details:
Address - Mint and Mustard, 134 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ
Web - http://www.mintandmustard.com/locations/cardiff/
Web - http://www.mintandmustard.com/locations/cardiff/
Telephone - 029 2062 0333
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