Ministry of Sound. Amnesia. Fabric. Space. Pasha.
It seems unlikely that I’d write about any of these places on this blog.
Fortunately, I’m not about to branch out into reviewing superclubs. And considering my bedtime is usually 10pm, I don’t think any of them would even be open before my head hits the pillow.
No, it turns out that Pasha is a shawarma bar on Cardiff’s City Road.
We’ve previously visited once before when they first opened at the start of 2023 and enjoyed a very tasty lamb shawarma wrap, which currently costs a mere £4.99.
This time we were back for a sit-down meal, and it was good to see Pasha had a constant flow of people on a grey Saturday lunchtime.
As well as a handsome pair of shawarmas and charcoal-grilled kebabs, Pasha has a delicious looking selection of dishes on offer from their hot counter, including lamb and chicken quozy, which are served with okra, beans and aubergine sauce.
Whilst we waited for our order, we were brought complimentary bowls of lentil soup, which had a nice level of savouriness and seasoning.
To start, a plate of silky hummus (£4) was rich with tahini and oil.
It was lovely served with a freshly baked blistered naan, which was both crisp and soft in equal measure.
A mixed shawarma plate (£10.50) was generous in size and I was a big fan of the tender chicken shawarma with its crisp edges and good spicing. However, this time I didn't enjoy the lamb shawarma so much as I found it a little bit chewy and slightly too intensely lamby.
The sides were all bang on – fluffy and buttery rice; a super fresh selection of salad with richness balancing, lightly pickled red cabbage; crisp chips; and bottles of creamy garlic sauce and fresh and fruity chilli sauce.
But, the highlight of the meal was a beautifully grilled seabass (£12.99), which was clearly prepared with a lot of love and attention. The butterflied fish had a delicious mildly spiced marinade, crisped edges with a good smoky note from the grill, and gorgeously tender flesh. More of that fluffy rice and fresh salad completed the dish.
Another pair of those excellent naans also accompanied the meal.
We had a cracking value lunch at Pasha with really friendly service. I didn’t expect to go to a City Road shawarma bar and find one of the best bits of fish cookery I’ve had in Cardiff recently. It was certainly a more euphoric experience than any nightclub I’ve ever visited.
The Details:
Address - Pasha, 96 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DQ
Telephone - 029 2132 1760
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