Maelfa Fish Bar
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About Maelfa Fish Bar
Maelfa Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway in Cardiff, at Unit 5 Dorothy Lewis Ct, and it is open daily. The menu is built around fish and chips, with cod among the fish. Kebabs sit on the same menu, made with either donner meat or chicken meat, so the kitchen covers both a classic chip shop order and a kebab order. Mixed meat and chips is also served for anyone who wants meat rather than fish. Orders are placed at the counter, with staff working behind it.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, hot chilli sauce, mixed meat and chips and kebabs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, hot chilli sauce, mixed meat and chips and kebabs.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers describing cod in batter that is neither hard nor soggy, with more fish than batter, and chips one calls the best in Cardiff. The chilli sauce is mentioned more than once for its tang and kick, and a large mixed meat and chips with donner and chicken is called good value. Others name kebabs, chicken burgers and sausages, all described as great. Staff are consistently called friendly, and some say the team gets food out quickly even when busy and helps with dietary needs. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer describes a delivery that arrived late, greasy and with items missing, with a gritty kebab and tasteless chips, and reports finding fish in the chips, raising allergy concerns. Another says regulars were waved forward and served ahead of newcomers who had ordered first, so later arrivals left with food while they waited, though that diner still called the food great.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers describing cod in batter that is neither hard nor soggy, with more fish than batter, and chips one calls the best in Cardiff. The chilli sauce is mentioned more than once for its tang and kick, and a large mixed meat and chips with donner and chicken is called good value. Others name kebabs, chicken burgers and sausages, all described as great. Staff are consistently called friendly, and some say the team gets food out quickly even when busy and helps with dietary needs. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer describes a delivery that arrived late, greasy and with items missing, with a gritty kebab and tasteless chips, and reports finding fish in the chips, raising allergy concerns. Another says regulars were waved forward and served ahead of newcomers who had ordered first, so later arrivals left with food while they waited, though that diner still called the food great.
Featured reviews
- SmallT423
“Beautiful Fish and Chips, All ways super helpful with any dietary needs.”
- Crystabelle Gorman
“Food was great, lovely after a long day out. The service, however, was strongly deterring. Because we weren't locals/regulars, they kept waving forward the locals/folk they recognised despite us being at the counter first. Then after ordering, they continued to prioritise the locals' food above ours. Where some walked in after us with orders longer than ours and walked out soon after, we were left waiting long enough to pop to the shop round the corner twice. Smiley enough whilst they talk to you but felt very pushed out, likely wouldn't return despite the great food.”
- Muhammad. S Farooqui
“I had a great experience at Malfa Fishbar. The customer service is excellent, and the staff are professional, friendly, and always respectful. Every customer leaves satisfied because they are treated with kindness and care. Keep up the great work👍”
- Snake9815
“Amazing food, staff & drink selection. Regularly come here and it never disappoints. Very friendly staff, that go above and beyond for you and delicious food. Prices are very reasonable, you can pay cash or bank transfer. Will be coming here for years to come!”
- Aiden M
“Let me start off first by saying the lads behind the counter were on good form and very friendly now the large mixed meat and chips very good value for money great tasting donner meat and chicken meat also great chilli sauce just the right amount of kick it’s definitely the best mixed meat and chips I’ve had from Cardiff take note Golden BBQ”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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- Parkside Kitchen4.12030.8 mi£10–20
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- Shaam nights restaurant4.62,4891.8 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maelfa Fish Bar | 4.7432 | — | — | fish and chips, hot chilli sauce, mixed meat and chips |
| Parkside Kitchen | 4.1203 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | avocado on toast, outdoor seating area, dog friendly |
| Shaam nights restaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.62,489 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | hummus, fattoush, mixed grill |
| Curry Hut CardiffVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.0669 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | biryani, kottu, masala dosa |
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