Salkaara Llandaff North is an Indian restaurant and takeaway at 125 Station Road in Cardiff. This intimate neighbourhood branch is where the Salkaara name began, combining a casual room with modern presentation. The kitchen aims for spice that reveals distinct flavours rather than heat for its own sake.
Southern Indian influence is especially visible in dishes using coconut, curry leaf, raw mango, ginger and seafood. Tandoori cooking brings a contrasting smoky character to chicken, lamb, paneer and fish. Curries, grills and rice dishes allow diners to move between regional ideas and more familiar restaurant favourites.
Vegetable jalfrezi, dal, paneer and aubergine dishes give meat free diners substantial choices, while tasting menus provide a guided experience across several courses. No artificial colours or ingredients are used according to the restaurant. Guests with allergies should review the current guidance and discuss individual dishes with staff.
Lassi, soft drinks and other accompaniments help balance spice, with desserts offering a sweeter conclusion. The relaxed room suits both an everyday curry and a more considered tasting menu. Salkaara Llandaff North brings thoughtful technique and the bright flavours of southern India to a compact neighbourhood setting.
Address: 125 Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FE, United Kingdom
Salkaara Menu
Starters
Honey Glazed Chilli Chicken
Deep fried spicy battered chicken; tossed in a spicy garlic, soy and honey sauce
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Tender lamb cubes crusted with honey, methi and exotic spices; tandoori grilled.
Tawa Prawns
Spicy and tangy grilled prawns in a paste of curry leaves, red chillies and garlic
Malai Chicken Tikka
Creamy star anise and black pepper marinated chicken; tandoori grilled
Mushroom Cheese Tikki
Cheese stuffed spiced mushroom croquettes ; deep crumb fried.
Kashmiri Chicken Tikka
Chicken morsels infused in a special marinade with kashmiri red chillies
Beef Chilli Fry
Tender beef cooked with a special blend of spices; sau’teed in low flame with coconut chips and curry leaves till dry
Pappodoms
With three in – house pickles
Onion Palak Pakora
Fritters of finely shredded spinach,onion and water chestnuts
Zafrani Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese in a subtle green chilli marinade; grilled to perfection in the tandoor
Punjabi Samosa
Homemade short crust pastry with a spiced potato and pea filling; deep fried.
Tandoori Grills
Tandoori King Prawn
Tandoori grilled king prawn scented with orange zest and rolled in special spices.
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon steaks marinated with mustard, honey , dill leaves and fenugreek; grilled in the tandoor.
Mix Grill
Tiger prawn, tandoori salmon, chicken tikka , spice crusted lamb tikka and seekh kebab served with chips.
Tandoori Murgh
Baby chicken marinated with red chillies and yoghurt ; finished in the tandoor
Salkaara Specials
Alleppey Sea Bass
Sea Bass in a tongue tickling raw mango ginger, coconut milk and curry leaf sauce.
Tiger Prawns Moilee
Tiger prawns cooked in fresh coconut milk, onions, tomatoes;tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
Malabar Lamb Curry
Diced lamb cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, chilli powder coriander powder, garam masala and curry leaves.
Rajasthani Lal Maas
Succulent morsels of lamb slow cooked with rustic spices in a fiery red chilli and garlic base and finished with creamy yoghurt.
Kerala Fish Curry
Catch of the day in a clever blend of tomatoes, cocum, ginger and curry leaves.
Lamb Shank
Very tender slow cooked shank of lamb; served in a creamy sauce of cashew nuts, cream ,fresh coriander and spices.
Nadan Chicken Curry
Delicious Kerala-style chicken curry with roasted coconut and spices.
Mughalai Chicken
North Indian style preparation of chicken in a creamy , dark brown gravy rich with nuts and yoghurt; finished with a whisked egg.
Traditional British Favourites
Dhansak
Cooked with vegetables in a tangy, spicy sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomato, fresh coriander and spices; made lusciously thick adding lentils. A traditional Parsi recipe.
Korma
Simmered in a creamy sauce of cashew nuts, coconut, mild spices and flavoured with fresh coriander.
Tikka Masala
Cooked to a succulent balance in a chunky tomato and onion gravy with turmeric, yoghurt and spices . This is our 0wn version of this popular British dish.
Jalfrezi
Stir fried in a spicy onion tomato gravy, diced onion, crunchy bell pepper and finished with lemon juice.
Madrasi
Cooked in a spicy red sauce with chilli, ginger, garlic and a hint of fenugreek and cardamom.
Saag
Tossed in a creamy spinach base and spiced with, garlic, cumin and roasted fenugreek leaves.
Do’piaza
Persian influenced dish named after the use of onions at two different stages of cooking along with the spices has a depth of flavour.
Makhani
Punjabi style thick and creamy yet spicy; onion and tomato masala gravy a melange of Indian spices.
Biriyani
Malabar Biriyani
Malabar style preparation of biriyani – using fragrant basmati rice and an array of spices the whole combination is usually dum cooked in bulk so that the flavours and aroma are preserved. We do try and match to get an authentic preparation style. Served with Raita.
Side Dishes
Dal Tadka
Homemade lentils tempered with cumin red chillies and garlic
Thoran
Traditional Kerala dish of seasonal vegetables stir-fried and tempered with mustard and curry leaves
Onion Cucumber Raitha
Natural yoghurt with a touch of roasted cumin, chilli, onion and cucumber
Bombay Aloo
Baby potatoes and dried fenugreek leaves with cumin, ginger and onion D- DAIRY(Optional)
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a touch of spiceD – DAIRY
Saag Khumb
Leaf spinach and mushrooms sauteed In butter with chillies and gingerD – DAIRY