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The Little Lanterns

41 Whitchurch Road | Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales
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Ranked #16 of 447 restaurants in Cardiff
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese, Nonya/Malaysian, Thai
Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Dawlish, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We dined here on a Friday solely on the reviews read on Trip Advisor. After receiving a warm welcome we ordered some house wine at £9.95 a bottle, good choice and a good start. We chose to eat from the set menu and were hugely impressed with the quality and quantity. Mixed starters were very good and the mains just... More

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Cardiff
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I regularly order from little lanterns. The owner and his wife are so friendly on the phone. The food is very good quality, and always arrives at my door prompt and piping hot!!!! I have recommended this take away to lots of family and friends. I cannot recommend this business enough!!!! I have tried several takeaways in Cardiff but after... More

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Cardiff
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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I'm not a fussy eater and I have never written a review before but after reading the positive reviews for this restaurant I felt compelled to write this one so no one else makes the same mistake! Firstly I have to make it clear that we had a takeaway (I literally have just finished eating) so cannot pass comment on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

after reading numerous reviews on trip advisor and with an overnight trip to cardiff booked, decided this was the place. worth the taxi fare as thr food was very good atmosphere relaxed the staff attentive but not in you face. and a bonus couple of beers gratis upon leaving. tony is the owner and hes a bit eccentric, reminded me... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Probably the best Chinese in Cardiff, I've been to a couple of others and nothing compares to little lanterns. Went with the family for my son's birthday and didn't fail to disappoint; atmosphere was great, service was quality and the food was exceptional. The owner of the shop, Tony, was really nice to everyone and made sure we had a... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We use The Little Lanterns for Takeaways mainly. My partner and i just love the food, best in Cardiff by a mile! My 10 yr old son loves it too. Lettuce wraps are to die for! Always a great service and always a very friendly atmosphere.

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South Glamorgan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012 via mobile

Went on Saturday night after reading the Trip Advisor reviews (and not being able to get a table at 'Mina'!). Super friendly service and really good Chinese food. We were given a complimentary dish - sweet & sour chicken, which was particularly good and thankfully not based on the usual sickly sweet pink sauce.

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

I went with a couple of friends having read positive reviewsI decided to give Little Lanterns another go so I expected an improvement from the first time I got food from there. I dont like to criticise independent businesses but we really wouldnt go there again. Although the host was really friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was nice but... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

The food here is good, solid and mostly Chinese. I haven't eaten anything bad here and much of it is good. Not Michelin starred good, but good.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012 via mobile

One of the best oriental restaurans in Cardiff - without doubt. Fresh flavoursome food, we (family) went again & enjoyed generous portions & complimentary dish which was delicious.

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