
The Ivy Asia Cardiff
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About The Ivy Asia Cardiff
The Ivy Asia Cardiff is an Asian restaurant at 45 The Hayes in Cardiff, set inside St David's Shopping Centre. A live DJ plays in the dining room, which adds late-night entertainment to the meal. Asian-inspired artwork and floral decorations dress the room. The menu runs from small to large plates, with dishes selected to share, and pork belly is among them. An experience tasting menu gives a set route through the kitchen's dishes. Cocktails sit alongside a drinks selection, and guests can choose cutlery or chopsticks to eat with. The menu carries a QR code for dietary restrictions, with limited coeliac and vegetarian choices.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention experience tasting menu, pork belly, cocktails and birthday celebration dessert.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention experience tasting menu, pork belly, cocktails and birthday celebration dessert.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats are specific. One reviewer found the sushi rice stale and the soya sauce too salty, and another struggled to flag down a waiter in a quiet restaurant with plenty of staff. A bridal party found very sparse choice for coeliac, vegetarian and non-fish eaters, with some guests left with plain rice and vegetables, and that reviewer suggests checking the menu ahead. One diner felt the live DJ's club music did not suit the restaurant and would prefer Asian music.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats are specific. One reviewer found the sushi rice stale and the soya sauce too salty, and another struggled to flag down a waiter in a quiet restaurant with plenty of staff. A bridal party found very sparse choice for coeliac, vegetarian and non-fish eaters, with some guests left with plain rice and vegetables, and that reviewer suggests checking the menu ahead. One diner felt the live DJ's club music did not suit the restaurant and would prefer Asian music.
Featured reviews
- Sophie Marshall
“We had a delicious meal in the Ivy Asia, selecting a few different things to share. Couldn’t even choose a favourite it was so good! Jess our waitress was absolutely lovely, tending to our every need with a smile:)”
- Sophie Green
“The venue is beautiful. Very elegant and grand in design. We came for a bridal party dinner, which we booked ahead for and informed of dietary requirements. While the menu does have a QR to access dietary restrictions, for those who are coeliac, vegetarian or non-fish eaters, there is very sparse choice. Some of our guests could only order plain rice and vegetables. I’d recommend checking the menu throughly ahead of time.”
- Marcus Ballyn
“We had lunch at The Asian Ivy in Cardiff today and it was excellent from start to finish. The food was fantastic, full of flavour, and the portion sizes were very generous. As it was my birthday, I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary dessert complete with a candle, which was a lovely touch and made the occasion feel extra special. A special thank you to Owen, who looked after us brilliantly throughout our visit. His friendly, attentive service really added to the experience. We'll definitely be returning and wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Asian Ivy to anyone looking for great food, generous portions and outstanding service. Thank you for making my birthday so memorable!”
- Karen Williams
“Had the best night here in June 2026. The food was fantastic, loved absolutely everything and the cocktails were delicious. It was busy, but we weren’t rushed, even if we did hang about longer than necessary. Big shout out to Alex who looked after us all so well. Great sense of humour, even rating our use of chopsticks 😂 Thanks for making our evening!”
- Paul Thevasagayam
“Very cool concept of a restaurant, with very nice and unique decorations and excellent food. The only two small complaints: The sushi wasn't that good. We might have just gotten a bad batch, but the rice felt stale and the soya sauce was too salty. The service was good, but it was surprisingly difficult to flag down our waiter. We went at an awkward time so there were not that many tables occupied, while still having a huge amount of staff, so it's a little surprising that we had to put in extra effort to get service.”
Hours
- Monday
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Good to know
“The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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- The Ivy Cardiff4.42,1590 miWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Asia Cardiff | 4.62,476 | — | — | experience tasting menu, pork belly, cocktails |
| The Ivy CardiffWheelchair accessible | 4.42,159 | 0 mi | — | upstairs toilets decor, acacia tree upstairs, complimentary celebration dessert |
| Bill's Cardiff Central RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.33,622 | 0 mi | £10–20 | pan-fried sea bass, eggs benedict, pancakes with bacon or berries |
| Greek VillageWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4315 | 0 mi | £10–20 | chicken gyros, lamb souvlaki, sharing platter |
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