
The Crispy Duck
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About The Crispy Duck
The Crispy Duck is a halal Chinese restaurant in Cardiff, at 21 Whitchurch Rd, serving a menu that blends Chinese, Thai and Malaysian cooking. Starters include duck rolls served as wraps and crispy chilli squid, so a table can open with dishes from more than one tradition. For mains, the Malaysian-style chicken curry sits beside the Chinese dishes, and egg fried rice is a common order alongside them. Vegetarian and coeliac diners have options on the menu, which gives mixed groups more room to agree on a meal. Tables can be booked online.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention egg fried rice, duck rolls, malaysian chicken curry and roast duck.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention egg fried rice, duck rolls, malaysian chicken curry and roast duck.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the duck, from the duck wraps and duck roll starters to a takeout roast duck with perfectly roasted skin. Close behind are the egg fried rice, praised repeatedly as simple but tasty, and the Malaysian chicken curry. Reviewers also name crispy chilli squid, prawn toast, dry peppered pork ribs, Singapore noodles, chicken karaage and lemon chicken. Presentation gets particular mention, along with quick, friendly service and a menu that covered a meat eater, a vegetarian and a coeliac in one party. Two separate groups describe the restaurant bringing out a birthday cake as a surprise. The criticism is mild. One reviewer found the food let them down and felt the service charge wasn't worth it, another found it less tasty than expected despite the dietary options, and a third called the prices a bit high while saying the quality justified them. One diner celebrating a daughter's birthday describes the music changing to happy birthday as a full cake reached the table.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the duck, from the duck wraps and duck roll starters to a takeout roast duck with perfectly roasted skin. Close behind are the egg fried rice, praised repeatedly as simple but tasty, and the Malaysian chicken curry. Reviewers also name crispy chilli squid, prawn toast, dry peppered pork ribs, Singapore noodles, chicken karaage and lemon chicken. Presentation gets particular mention, along with quick, friendly service and a menu that covered a meat eater, a vegetarian and a coeliac in one party. Two separate groups describe the restaurant bringing out a birthday cake as a surprise. The criticism is mild. One reviewer found the food let them down and felt the service charge wasn't worth it, another found it less tasty than expected despite the dietary options, and a third called the prices a bit high while saying the quality justified them. One diner celebrating a daughter's birthday describes the music changing to happy birthday as a full cake reached the table.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Wow, what a lovely restaurant. The food was served quickly, it was very tasty and the customer service was top-notch. My lemon chicken was to die for. I’m very impressed and will be back! Also, the Extra Treat was very well received!”
- Google user
“Really great restaurant! The duck roll starters were amazing! For mains we had egg fried rice, Singapore noodles and the Malaysian style chicken. All were really tasty. Their ice cream dessert was also a nice touch to finish off the meal. Really great friendly service. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“We had a delightful trip to this restaurant this evening! Each dish was delicious and there was soo much more on the menu I would love to have tried. The food was so authentic and the owner was amazing. It was someone in our bookings birthday and they even brought out a cake! We will 100% be returning and loved it.”
- Google user
“Ordered takeout, and it was amazing!💕The roast duck had perfectly roasted skin and tender meat. The honey beer chicken was a great savory dish and extremely flavorful, and the chicken karaage was crispy and reminded me of home from it's flavor. The egg fried rice was simple but so tasty—it really brought everything together. Highly recommend this spot for delicious food. I’ll definitely be ordering again!😋”
- Google user
“We don't often eat at Crispy Duck, but whenever we have it's been delicious! Their food is especially stunning, the presentation absolutely blew our minds the first time our food came! Colourful and tasty! Prices were a bit high, but the quality absolutely justified it! Location is great and easily accessible off Whitchurch road. If you are in the mood for some excellent Asian fusion food, this place is a must try.”
Highlights
“Minimalist restaurant with a fusion Pan-Asian menu of Chinese, Thai and Malaysian cuisine.”
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Chinese restaurants near The Crispy Duck
- Lucky Chef4.32620.9 mi
late cold deliveries, crab claws, hoisin duck pancakes
- Summer Palace Restaurant4.63651.3 mi£20–30
salt and chilli squid, curry sauce, yung chow fried rice
- Happy Gathering4.21,1861.5 mi£20–30
har gow, turnip cake, cheung fun rice noodle rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispy Duck | 4.4445 | — | £20–30 | egg fried rice, duck rolls, malaysian chicken curry |
| Lucky Chef | 4.3262 | 0.9 mi | — | late cold deliveries, crab claws, hoisin duck pancakes |
| Summer Palace Restaurant | 4.6365 | 1.3 mi | £20–30 | salt and chilli squid, curry sauce, yung chow fried rice |
| Happy Gathering | 4.21,186 | 1.5 mi | £20–30 | har gow, turnip cake, cheung fun rice noodle rolls |
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