Spice Island is a long established Indian restaurant and takeaway at 777-779 Newport Road in Rumney, Cardiff. Its cooking draws on traditional Indian and Bangladeshi recipes while introducing contemporary techniques and presentation across a broad dine-in menu.
The opening selection includes onion bhaji, samosa, chicken pakora, paneer and seafood, followed by tandoor cooked chicken, lamb, salmon and king prawns. Sashlik, mixed grills and Lahori spiced lamb chops provide alternatives to curries for diners who prefer chargrilled dishes.
House specialities range from citrus scented shatkora and Goan green chicken curry to Bengal Khazana with chicken, lamb and king prawns. Traditional korma, bhuna, madras and jalfrezi sit alongside balti recipes, biryani, seafood dishes and vegetable sides such as saag aloo, tarka dal and chana masala.
Set meals make shared ordering straightforward, while rice, naan and chutneys allow diners to adjust a meal around their chosen sauces and spice levels. Table reservations, collection and home delivery are available, and guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant.
Address: 777-779 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 4AJ, Wales
Spice Island Menu
New Exclusive Dishes
Our exclusive curry only dishes are available for takeaway
Old Delhi Style Butter Chicken (NEW)
MEDIUM The Original Recipe Of The Indian Delhi Style Butter Chicken In An Enriched Spices Tomato, Almond & Butter-based Gravy. Rich, Mild And Flavoursome.
Afrikhana Lamb Curry (NEW)
HOT Tender Lamb With Potatoes In A Rich Indian-style Medium To Madras Strength Sauce, Infused With The Fiery Fruitness Of Scotch Bonnet Chillies & African-inspired Spices And A Hint Of Soy
Chicken Dishoom (NEW)
MEDIUM Original Bombay Style Cooking Method With Our Chef’s Homemade Garam Masala, A Touch Of Special Algerian Indo Spices And Soy. Cooked To Medium Strength.
Dilwale Masala (NEW)
MEDIUM Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka And Sheek Kebab Cooked In An Original Delhi Style Bhuna Recipe With A Splash Of Masala Sauce
Thaiwala Masala (NEW)
HOT Indian And Thai Recipes Fusioned Together With Chicken Tikka Creating A Sweet, Spicy, Medium Curry With Lemongrass.
Starters
Onion Bhaji
Traditional Fried Onion Bhaji Served With Salad
Tikka Starter
Pieces Of Grilled Chicken Cooked In The Tandoori, Served With Salad
Salmon Tikka Starter
Premium Salmon Matured In A Mildly Spiced Tandoori Marinade Of Dill, Ginger & A Trace Of Mustard
Mr Chicken 65
Deep Fried Battered Chicken Breast Chunks Tossed In Garlic, Ginger, Onions With A Bombay 65 Spice And Tomato Sauce
Sweet N’ Spicy Chilli Chicken
Deep-fried Battered Chicken Breast Pieces Tossed In A Mint & Mango Special Chilli Sauce And Sesame Seeds
Lahori Lamb Chops (2pcs)
Marinated In A Rich Lahori Spice With Tandoori Sauce And Yogurt, Grilled In The Tandoori Oven, Served With Salad
Lamb Lakhnovi Kebab
Spiced Sheek Kebab Blanketed In A Thin Naan Pastry And Cooked In The Clay Oven Tandoori
Samosa
Triangular Pastry Stuffed With Spiced Minced Meat Or Vegetable
Traditional Chicken Pakora
Chicken Tikka Strips Coated In A Special Batter & Deep Fried
Sweet Chilli Paneer Stir Fry
Paneer Cheese Grilled & Stir Fried In A Special Sweet Chilli Sauce With Onions, Capsicum & Coriander
Lahori Lamb Chops
Marinated In A Rich Lahori Spice With Tandoori sauce & Yogurt, Grilled In The Tandoori Oven, served With Salad (2 Pcs)
Sheek Kebab
Minced Meat, Medium Spiced & Grilled In The Tandoor
Spice Island Mixed Starter
A Delicious Mix Of Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka & Sheek Kebab Served With Salad & Sauce
Puri
Prawns / King Prawns Or Minced Meat Cooked With Chopped Onions & Green Peppers In Medium Spiced Sauce. Wrapped In A Lightly Fried Puree Bread
Chat
Choose Chicken Or Potato Or Sardine Fish, Sweet & Sour Cooked With Chaat Masala Sauce
Jingha E Garlic
A Delicious King Prawn Flavoured With A Hint Of Garlic & Mint, Cooked In The Tandoor
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns In Cocktail Sauce Served With Salad & Lemon
King Prawn Butterfly
Deep Fried King Prawn Served With Salad
Kebab Ahadee
Pancake Stuffed With Delicious Spiced Chicken And Spinach Cooked To Our Chef Recipe
Kebab Masume
Pancake Stuffed With Delicious Spiced Lamb And Spinach Cooked To Our Chef Recipe
Tandoori Dishes
Tandoori Chicken Half
Chicken Marinated In Herbs & Chargrilled
Chicken Tikka
Boneless Chicken Pieces Flavoured With Mildspices & Cooked In The Tandoori
Lamb Tikka
Pieces Of Lamb, Medium Spiced, Skewered & Cooked In The Tandoor
Chicken Shashlick
Chicken With Capsicum, Onion & Tomatoes
Lamb Shashlick
Lamb With Capsicum, Onion & Tomatoes
Chicken Hasina Bahar
Chicken Cooked In The Tandoori, Served On A Sizzling Platter, Bathed In Cream
Lamb Hasina Bahar
Lamb Cooked In The Tandoori, Served On A Sizzling Platter, Bathed In Cream
Lahori Lamb Chops Main
Marinated In A Rich Lahori Spice With Tandoori Sauce And Yogurt, Grilled In The Tandoori Oven
Lahori Lamb Chops
Marinated In A Rich Lahori Spice With Tandoori Sauce & Yogurt, Grilled In The Tandoori Oven
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Sheek Kebab & Lamb Kebab
Salmon Tikka
Premium Salmon Matured In Mildly Spiced Tandoori Marinade Of Dill, Ginger And A Trace Of Mustard
Tandoori King Prawn Shashlick
King Prawn With Capsicum, Onion & Tomatoes. Dry & Spicy Dish
Tandoori King Prawns
King Prawns Flavoured With Various Spices & Tenderly Cooked In The Tandoori
Paneer Tikka
Pieces Of Indian Cheese, Medium Spiced, Skewered & Cooked In The Tandoor
Chef Specials Dishes
Chefs specialties – dishes that are created by our very own chef, these dishes are great dishes but with unique flavours
Korai Kebab Khyberi
Cooked In A Rich Tomato Sauce With Peppers, With A Special Spice Ingredient Created By Our Chef
Peri Peri Chicken Xacutti
Madras Hot Chicken Tikka Bhuna With A Portuguese Touch
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Fresh Garlic & Chilli Sauce Made With Fresh Spices, Coriander & Red Chillies (hot)
Goan Green Chicken Curry
Boneless Pieces Of Chicken Made With Freshly Pureed Coriander, Tamarind, Mint, Green Chillies & Other Herbs
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Simmered In A Creamy Satin-smooth Mild Buttery Sauce
Naga Kalai Sizzling
Cooked In A Hot Naga Sauce With Fresh Special Chillies Served On A Sizzler With An Aromatic Essence
Achari
MEDIUM A Little Hot With A Tangy Taste, Cooked With Fresh Garlic, Fresh Ginger & Home Made Pickle,garnished With A Sprinkle Ofcoriander (medium)
Karahi
MEDIUM Traditional Punjabi Dish Cooked In A Karahi With Fresh Tomato, Green Chilli,ginger & Fresh Coriander (medium)
Kolaphuri
MEDIUM Hot & Spicy Prepared With Turmeric, Cumin & Green Chillies (hot)
Shatkora
Cooked With Traditional Bangladeshi Citrus Fruit To Give A Subtle Tang & Served With Aunique Medium-hot Sauce
Roshuni
A Hot & Spicy Curry With Extra Garlic & Aromatic Spices
Traditional Selection
Curry
Madras
Vindaloo
Bhuna
Dopiaza
Dhansak
Jalfrezi
Makhani
Rogan Josh
Pathia
Chicken
Pathia
Lamb
Pathia
Chicken Tikka
Pathia
Lamb Tikka
Pathia
Prawn
Pathia
King Prawn
Pathia
Fish
Pathia
Vegetable
Pathia
Paneer
Korma
Chicken
Korma
Lamb
Korma
Chicken Tikka
Korma
Lamb Tikka
Korma
King Prawn
Korma
Prawn
Korma
Fish
Korma
Vegetable
Korma
Paneer
Passanda
Chicken
Passanda
Lamb
Passanda
Chicken Tikka
Passanda
Lamb Tikka
Passanda
Prawn
Passanda
King Prawn
Passanda
Fish
Passanda
Vegetable
Passanda
Paneer
Malaya
Chicken
Malaya
Lamb
Malaya
Lamb Tikka
Malaya
Prawn
Malaya
Chicken Tikka
Malaya
King Prawn
Malaya
Fish
Malaya
Vegetable
Malaya
Paneer
Saag
Chicken
Saag
Chicken Tikka
Saag
Lamb Tikka
Saag
Lamb
Saag
Prawn
Saag
King Prawn
Saag
Fish
Saag
Vegetable
Saag
Paneer
House Signatures Dishes
Spice islands house signature specialities. a unique blend of flavour created four our very own restaurant
Dilwale Masala (NEW)
MEDIUM Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka And Sheek Kebab Cooked In An Original Delhi Style Bhuna Recipe With A Splash Of Masala Sauce
Afrikhana Lamb Curry (NEW)
HOT Tender Lamb With Potatoes In A Rich Indian-style Medium To Madras Strength Sauce, Infused With The Fiery Fruitness Of Scotch Bonnet Chillies & African-inspired Spices, And A Touch Of Soy
Old Delhi Style Butter Chicken (NEW)
The Original Recipe Of The Indian Delhi Style Butter Chicken In An Enriched Spices Tomato, Almond & Butter-based Gravy. Rich, Mild And Flavoursome.
Chicken Dishoom (NEW)
MEDIUM Original Bombay Style Cooking Method With Our Chef’s Homemade Garam Masala, A Touch Of Special Algerian Indo Spices And Soy. Cooked To Medium Strength.
Island Sil Sila
MEDIUM Delicious Chicken Tikka Strips Cooked In A Slightly Hot Sauce With Roasted Red Chili Peppers, Garlic, Ginger & Onions & Coriander Completed With Chefs Special Spices
Honey Malai Korma
Our Chief’s Special Twist On A Korma, Infused With Almonds, Honey, & Cream
Bengal Khazana
MEDIUM Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka & King Prawns Cookedin A Slightly Hot Sauce With Onions, Tomatoes,capsicum, Green Chillies & Fresh Garlic Along With Chef’s Special Mix Spice
Chicken Nargis
HOT Sliced Marinated Chicken, Cooked With Onions, Capsicum & Tomatoes, Garnished With Tandoori Sauce & Fresh Coriander
Tandoori Mirch Masala
MEDIUM Chicken Cooked In Spicy-hot Masala Sauce With Green Chillies, Herbs & Spices
Murghi Masala
MEDIUM Chicken Tikka Cooked With Medium Spices, Fresh Coriander & Minced Meat
Murgh E Kasar
Roulade Of Chicken Stuffed With Fresh Spinach & Served With A Light Medium Sauce
Chicken Donya
MEDIUM Chicken Tikka Cooked In A Flavoursome Coriander Bhuna-style Sauce Of Medium Strength
Special King Prawns
MEDIUM Cooked In Their Shell With Medium Spices, Onions, Peppers & Fresh Coriander
Bhindi Gosht
MEDIUM A Classic Favourite, Cooked With Slow-cooked Lamb And Okra In A Medium-strength, Rich Curry Sauce With Special Herbs & Spices
Rajasthani Lamb Curry
VERY HOT Tender & Slow Cooked Lamb Cooked In Garlic & Chef’s Red Chilli Sauce
Radhuni Lamb Chop Bhuna
MEDIUM Specially Made Mixed Spices, Marinated Quality Lamb Chops With Yogurt & Lemon, Cooked In A Medium Spice Bhuna Style Sauce
Mango Korma
Exotic Mild Dish Cooked With Chef’s Special Mix Of Mango, Coconut & Cream
Balti Dishes
Balti Exotic
With Chicken, Lamb, Prawns & Spinach
Balti Saag Wala
Lamb Served With Spinach , Onions , Tomato’s And Cooked In Balti Spice
Balti Chicken
Balti Lamb
Balti King Prawn
Balti Jalfrezi Chicken
Balti Jalfrezi Lamb
Balti Vegetable
Masala Specialties
The nations favourite curry
Lamb Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Masala
Paneer Masala
King Prawn Masala
Biryani Dishes
Served with a plain curry sauce
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Prawn Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Island Biryani Special
Chicken, Lamb, Prawns & Mushrooms Topped With An Omelette
Seafood Specialties
Haryali Machli
Tilapia Fish Cooked With Coriander, Mint, Garlic,chilli And Our Chef’s Own Special Spice
Fish Kalia
A True Bangladeshi Delicacy Of Melt In The Mouth, Off The Bone, Pan-fried Tilapia Fish Served With Bhuna Sauce
Gulda Tiger Prawn Tenga
Tiger Prawns Cooked With Yoghurt, Mint, Lemon Juice & Almond Powder, With Fairly Mild Sauce (chef’s Recommendation, Spice Island Exclusive)
Nawabi King Prawns
Spicy, Medium Strength, Medium Dry, Chef’s Special Recipe
Vegetable Side Dishes
Curry Sauce
A Choice Of Curry Sauce From Our Traditional Section
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Saag Aloo
Mushroom Bhajee
Bhindi Bhajee
Cauliflower Bhajee
Saag Bhajee
Bombay Aloo
Aloo Gobi
Aloo Peas
Mushroom Peas
Dal Samba
Lentils With Vegetables
Tarka Dal
Lentils, Highly Spiced With Garlic
Saag Paneer
Saag Dal
Channa Masala
Rice & Chips
Boiled Rice
Basmati
Pilau Rice
Basmati
Mushroom Rice
Garlic Chicken Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Keema Rice
Coconut Rice
Garlic Rice
Lemon Rice
Chips
Breads
Peshwari Naan
Almonds & Coconut
Plain Naan
Keema Naan
Stuffed With Minced Meat
Kulcha Naan
Garlic Naan
Chapatti
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Puri Bread
Papadoms, Sauces & Drinks
Papadum
Masala Papadum
Spicy
Mint Sauce
Each
Full Chutney Tray
Mango Chutney, Onion Salad, Mint Sauce, Mixed Pickle
Raita
Mildly Spiced Yoghurt With Onion
Soft Drink Bottle
Big Bottle
Mint Sauce
VEGETARIAN A Special Mint Sauce Indigenous To The Indian Restaurants; Made With Natural Yoghurt, Milk, Sugar And Mint
Mango Chutney
VEGETARIAN A Lovely Sweet & Tangy Mango Chutney – The Perfect Partner For Your Papadoms
Onion Salad
VEGETARIAN Finely Diced Onions Mixed With Small Pieces Of Cucumber, Tomatoes And A Special Dressing – Lovely With Your Papadoms
Mixed Pickle
VEGETARIAN Mixed Pickle, Spicy And Delicious
Set Meal For Two
2 papadums, onion salad, mango chutney starters: onion bhaji, chicken tikka mains: chicken tikka masala, lamb karahi sides: saag aloo, pilau rice, boiled rice, plain naan. Price: £45.60