Khyber Kebab Mitau - Cardiff

A friend of mine has been raving about this place for the past 18 months. He told me that for a real home cooking experience, it cannot be beaten in Cardiff. We ate there last night, and I must agree with him. It was excellent. If you want a restaurant with fawning waiting staff dressed in a take off of their traditional clothing, push seating, soft lights, sitar music, and, worst of all, a modernised menu with eye watering prices, this is not a place for you. The décor is nothing to get excited about. Basically, the plain walls are decorated with the menu and details of various meal deals. The lighting is bright, the tables and chairs are very basic, but not uncomfortable. My friend did the ordering. I was very surprised. We both have hearty appetites, but he only ordered three starters for each of us, followed by one main course. When I questioned him, he told me not to worry as we could order more if it was necessary. We both started with Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Pakora, and Onion Bhaji. They were beautifully spiced, and not at all greasy. All were delicious, and the Sasmosa was as good as any that I have ever eaten Cardiff. Our main course was Kerela Gosht. Three very large patties of superbly seasoned minced meat, came accompanied with Salad plus Mint and Yoghurt dressing, and two Nan Breads. The Nan was the best that I have eaten anywhere. Super tasty and. all for £7.00 !!! Amazing value. There was a small selection of typically Eastern Deserts. My friend assured me that the Rice Pudding was to die for. Sadly, I was too stuffed to even think of eating another morsel. I will certainly have it next time. And the Lamb Karahi which looked amazing. Though we were the only two Brits in the place, we did not feel out of place for a moment, as the staff and the other diners were so friendly. It was indeed a pleasure to relax and enjoy eating our food the proper way, using the Nan rather than cutlery. without being stared at. Our total bill came to a miserly £13.00. and I highly recommend this hidden gem.

I would not recommend this restaurant. The place is dirty and I ended up with a stomachache after eating the food. Their hygiene rating is zero and it seems like all the food is reheated in the microwave. Avoid this place.

The food arrived very late and was cold for obvious reason. Charged £6.00 for chicken tikka showing in the picture which is a rip off.

This place is my local go to takeaway and restaurant. The food is amazing, there curry's and chicken tikka are by far Cardiff's best, and the nan breads come one by one fresh out off the tandoori! A absolutely amazing place must try. From the outside and location you maybe put off. But as it says you always find a diamond in the rough!

My daughter and her partner suggested going here. Look in from the outside and you will probably say no way at first glance. It looks a bit transport cafe style. Don 't be fooled however. The curries here are home cooked, on or off the bone and truly authentic and tasty. On the bone curries just taste completely different from usual curry house fare and in a very positive way. I intend to go back a few times and work through the menu as everything that we had was amazing. 5 of us dined trying different lamb, chicken and vegetarian main courses with pilau rice and nan breads. £40 total. Stunning taste, stunning value. TIP: Keep your eye on Ramadan timings as this restaurant observes Ramadan and therefore may not be open at usual times during the fasting period.