Crown Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant at 120 City Road in Roath, Cardiff. Run by a family from Shanghai, it combines a simple, welcoming dining room with an unusually broad menu that moves between familiar takeaway favourites and regional dishes for groups to explore together.
Starters include crispy aromatic duck with pancakes, vegetable spring rolls and a range of dumplings. Roast pork with crisp crackling and homemade fish balls stuffed with pork demonstrate the kitchen’s attention to both texture and traditional preparation.
Soups are a particular strength, including sliced sea bass with pickled mustard greens in a tangy, spicy broth. Seafood, beef, pork, chicken and vegetable dishes are joined by curries, stir fried noodles and rice, creating plenty of options for a large shared table.
Snow fungus and pear sweet soup offers a lighter finish after the savoury dishes, while set meals help groups sample several courses. Guests with allergies should discuss the current menu with staff because soy, gluten, sesame, eggs, shellfish and other allergens feature across sauces, dumplings and shared preparation areas.
Address: 120 City Road, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3DQ, Wales
Crown Kitchen Menu
Starters
Aromatic Crispy Duck
Halal, succulent, aromatic crispy duck served with delicate pancakes, fresh leek salad, and rich hoisin sauce. A perfect blend of savory flavors and textures for an exquisite dining experience.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls (8)
Crispy spring rolls filled with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, served with a tangy dipping sauce. A light and flavorful appetizer perfect for any occasion. Vegetarian
Salt Pepper Squid
Tender squid, lightly battered and seasoned with a perfect blend of salt and pepper, served crispy and golden. Accompanied by a zesty dipping sauce for a delightful seafood treat. Spicy
Salt Pepper Chicken Wings
Halal, juicy chicken pieces, expertly seasoned with a savory blend of salt and pepper, and fried to a crispy golden brown. A deliciously simple and flavorful dish. Spicy
Salt Pepper Chicken
Halal. Juicy chicken wings, perfectly fried and seasoned with a tantalizing mix of salt and pepper, served crispy and golden. A mouthwatering snack with a savory kick. Spicy
Salt Pepper King Prawns
Succulent king prawns, lightly battered and seasoned with a perfect blend of salt and pepper, served crispy and golden. An irresistible seafood delight with a touch of spice. Hot and Spicy Contains: Crustaceans Spicy
Salt Pepper Chips
Crispy golden chips seasoned with a mouthwatering mix of salt, pepper, and aromatic spices. A deliciously savory twist on a classic favorite. Hot and Spicy Spicy Vegetarian
Salt Pepper Pork Ribs
BBQ Pork Ribs
Dry Pork Ribs
Fried Dumplings (6)
Golden and crispy dumplings filled with a savory mix of meat and vegetables, served with a tangy dipping sauce. A delightful and satisfying treat for any occasion.
Sea Weed
Delicate strands of seaweed marinated in a light dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, creating a refreshing and nutritious appetizer or side dish. Vegetarian
Chicken Satay Skewers (4)
Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and coconut milk, skewered and grilled to perfection. Served with a rich peanut sauce for dipping, creating a deliciously savory and satisfying appetizer or main dish. Hot and Spicy Contains: Peanuts Spicy
Prawn Toast (6)
Crunchy slices of bread topped with a savory mixture of minced prawns, garlic, and seasonings, deep-fried until golden and crispy. Served hot and delicious, perfect as an appetizer or snack. Contains: Crustaceans, Sesame
Seasoned sliced beef 五香卤牛肉
Halal, non-heat dish, comes in dip
Spicy sliced shells 香辣螺片
Cold dish, halal, contains: molluscs Spicy
Sliced chicken in chilli oil 口水鸡
Cold dish, halal, contains: sesame Spicy
Beef and tripes in chilli sauce 夫妻肺片
Cold dish, contains: sesame Spicy
Sliced jellyfish salad 凉拌海蛰头
Cold dish, halal, contains: cucumber
Sliced pork in chilli garlic sauce 蒜泥白肉
Cold dish, comes with dip Spicy
Sliced Pig Ears in Chilli Sauce 红油猪耳
Cold dish, contains: sesame Spicy
Cucumber Salad 拍黄瓜
Cold dish, hand shakes crunchy cucumber with fresh hand chopped garlic mince. Contains: garlic, peanut Vegan
Black Fungus Salad 爽口木耳
Cold dish Vegan
Shredded Potatoes coated in Chilli Sauce 炝拌土豆丝
Cold dish Vegan Vegetarian
Cucumber and Peanuts Salad 黄瓜拌花生米
Cold dish Vegan Vegetarian
Traditional Handmade Dumplings (10) 传统手工水饺（10)
Nanjing salted/brined duck
Halal. This is a famous cold dish from Nanjing, China, with 2000 years of history, known for its fragrant, tender, and non-greasy meat. It comes with duck bones.
Shanghai smoked fish 上海熏鱼
Halal, non-heat dish, may contain fish bones