The Rare Welsh Bit

Cardiff Bay

Caffi Sïo, Cardiff Bay – Chapter’s culture cafe

Caffi Sio, Cardiff Bay

*Sadly, Caffi Sio is now closed. There’s nothing I love more than a stroll down Cardiff Bay on a sunny day. From the scenic views and marine wildlife, to the quirky souvenir shops and the endless selection of restaurants and cafes, there’s not much I don’t like about Cardiff Bay. In fact, the only downfall […] Read more…

Restaurant review: Tasting Menu at Moksh, Cardiff Bay

Tandoori king prawn with curacao moilee, white chocolate chilli foam and smoked on the table with whisky wood smoke!

Seeing as this is the fourth time I’ve reviewed Moksh, this fine dining Indian restaurant based in Cardiff Bay needs no introduction. However, if you’ve never heard of this restaurant before (and if not, why?!), check out my three previous reviews of Moksh. Like the earlier tasting menus I’ve had the pleasure of sampling, Moksh’s latest […] Read more…

10-course tasting menu at Moksh Indian restaurant, Cardiff Bay

Lamb fine dining Indian food

*Sadly, Moksh has now closed down.  If you read my blog regularly, then you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Moksh; the Indian fine dining restaurant in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay. In fact, it is by far my favourite restaurant in Cardiff. I’ve reviewed Moksh twice before – once back in 2013, and again last […] Read more…

Afternoon tea at the Senedd, National Assembly for Wales – Cardiff Bay

afternoon tea cakes, pastries and sandwiches

Afternoon tea is (still) kinda a big thing right now in South Wales. I’m forever hearing about newly-themed afternoon teas popping up at hotels and restaurants in and around Cardiff and the stronger the trend gets, the more creative the themes become. Forget traditional tea served in dainty, vintage teacups or cake, macaroons, scones and finger sandwiches served […] Read more…