Wagamama Cardiff Library is a pan Asian restaurant on the ground floor of Cardiff Central Library at 14 Mill Lane. Communal benches and an open kitchen create an informal, fast moving setting for lunch, dinner or a break during a city centre visit. Outside dining, table bookings and click and collect add flexibility.
Ramen, donburi, teppanyaki noodles and curries form the main structure of the menu. Katsu curry is a familiar signature, while broths, stir fried noodles, grilled proteins and rice bowls offer different levels of comfort and freshness. Gyoza, bao and other small plates can be shared or used to extend an individual meal.
Plant based dishes have a prominent place alongside meat and seafood choices, and separate children’s and non gluten menus help diners navigate the range. Some recipes can be adjusted, but guests with allergies should consult the current guide and speak directly with a team member. The kitchen handles numerous allergens and individual advice remains important.
Fresh juices, soft drinks, Asian beer, sake, wine and cocktails provide a broad drinks selection. Dishes arrive when ready rather than following a formal course structure, which keeps the experience relaxed. Wagamama Cardiff Library brings accessible Asian inspired food into a distinctive civic setting at the heart of Cardiff.
Address: Ground Floor, Cardiff Central Library, 14 Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1EX, United Kingdom
wagamama cardiff library Menu
Lunch Set Menu
Main + drink £14. Available Monday – Friday, 11am – 3pm. Terms: excluding bank holidays, no other offers or discounts can be used in conjunction, regular size as standard for all drinks listed, only one drink per order available at +£2 promotional price.
Chicken + Prawn Turmeric Rice Bowl
Edamame. radish. pineapple salsa. spring onion. half a tea-stained egg. shichimi. turmeric rice
Teriyaki Chicken Donburi
Teriyaki sauce. carrots. pea shoots. edamame beans. spring onion. sesame seeds. kimchee. sticky white rice
Pulled Shiitake Donburi
Spicy teriyaki sauce. carrots. mangetout. sweet potato. cucumber. onion. edamame beans. kimchee. sticky white rice
Raisukaree Chicken
Mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
Raisukaree Tofu
Mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
Grilled Chicken Ramen
Marinated chicken. ramen noodles. rich chicken broth. pea shoots. menma. spring onion
Yaki Soba Chicken + Prawn
Noodles. egg. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds
Yaki Soba Yasai | Mushroom (v)
Noodles. egg. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds. Choose from udon or rice noodles.
Yaki Soba Yasai | Mushroom Without Egg
Noodles. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds. Choose from udon or rice noodles.
Lunch Exclusives
New lunch exclusives. Add a drink for £2.
Katsu Chicken Wrap
Beetroot wrap. crispy omelette. katsu chicken. crunchy asian slaw. katsu pickles. katsu curry dipping sauce. Make it spicy for 80p.
Yasai Ramen Wrap (v)
Spinach wrap. tender veg. soba noodles. spicy teriyaki sauce. crispy omelette. spring onion. rich broth reduction to dip
Miso K-Chicken
Sticky miso korean fried chicken. sticky rice. beetroot. kimchee. cucumber. shichimi
Miso Cauliflower
Sticky miso korean fried cauliflower. sticky rice. beetroot. kimchee. cucumber. shichimi. coriander
Nasi Goreng
Grilled chicken breast. teriyaki fried rice with peppers + onions. fried egg. katsu curry sauce. katsu pickles. sesame seeds. Make it spicy for 80p.
Chef's Picks
Discover our signature dishes.
Duck Gyoza
Served fried. sweet cherry hoisin sauce
Beef Brisket + Kimchee Gyoza
Served steamed. zingy yuzu sauce
Chicken Gyoza
Served steamed. chilli, soy and sesame sauce
Yasai | Vegetable Gyoza
Served steamed. spiced vinegar sauce
Firecracker Prawn
Bold + fiery. mangetout. peppers. onion. hot red chillies. sesame seeds. shichimi. white rice
Firecracker Chicken
Bold + fiery. mangetout. peppers. onion. hot red chillies. sesame seeds. shichimi. white rice
Firecracker Tofu
Bold + fiery. mangetout. peppers. onion. hot red chillies. sesame seeds. shichimi. white rice
Katsu Chicken
Panko. sticky white rice. katsu curry sauce. dressed salad. pickles. Make your katsu hot for 80p.
Katsu Yasai Sweet Potato, Aubergine, Butternut Squash
Panko. sticky white rice. katsu curry sauce. dressed salad. pickles. Make your katsu hot for 80p.
Raisukaree Prawn
Mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
Raisukaree Chicken
Mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
Raisukaree Tofu
Mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
Big Flavour Bites
Hot. crispy. fresh.
Gochujang Tamarind Ribs Pork (On The Bone)
Sticky gochujang tamarind sauce. crispy onions. coriander cress
Gochujang Tamarind Ribs Corn
Sticky gochujang tamarind sauce. crispy onions. coriander cress
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Yuzu
Choice of sauce. mixed pickles. zesty vegan mayo
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Teriyaki
Choice of sauce. mixed pickles. zesty vegan mayo
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Firecracker
Choice of sauce. mixed pickles. zesty vegan mayo
Chilli Squid
Shichimi. chilli + coriander dipping sauce
Ebi Katsu
Panko prawns. chilli + garlic dipping sauce
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Spicy firecracker sauce. onion. ginger
Lollipop Prawn Kushiyaki
Three grilled skewers in lemongrass + chilli
Bao Buns
Pillowy buns packed with tasty fillings.
Korean Fried Chicken Bao
Pickled rainbow slaw. gochujang sauce. yuzu mayo
Tonkatsu Pork Bao
Apple slaw. korean barbecue + okonomiyaki sauce
Korean Barbecue Beef Brisket Bao
Fresh asian slaw. sriracha vegan mayo
Oyster + Shiitake Mushrooms Bao
Panko aubergine. vegan mayo
Hoisin Pulled Duck Bao
Cucumber. cherry hoisin. vegan mayo
Lighter Bites
Flavour-packed snacking.
Spicy Smashed Cucumber
Smashed cucumber topped with crispy chilli oil. sesame seeds + oil
Wok-Fried Greens
Cooked in a flavourful garlic + soy sauce
Edamame
Salt 280 kcal or chilli + garlic salt
Koko 'Prawn' Crackers
Chilli + lime salt. sweet chilli dipping sauce
Teppanyaki
Sizzling noodles straight from the grill. Go big on your protein: chicken +£3.5; prawn +£3.5; tofu +£2.
Saku Saku Duck Soba
Crispy duck. noodles. amai sauce. egg. beansprouts. leek. spring onion. chilli. spicy teriyaki sauce
Katsu Udon
Noodles. katsu sauce. red pepper. cabbage. broccoli. carrots. beansprouts. baby corn. edamame beans. crispy sweet potato. Keep it vegan or add chicken for £3.5. Make it hot for +80p.
Yaki Soba Chicken + Prawn
Noodles. egg. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds. Choose from udon or rice noodles.
Yaki Soba Yasai | Mushroom (v)
Noodles. egg. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds. Choose from udon or rice noodles.
Yaki Soba Yasai | Mushroom Without Egg
Noodles. peppers. beansprouts. fresh + crispy onions. pickled ginger. sesame seeds. Choose from udon or rice noodles.
Teriyaki Soba Steak
Noodles. mangetout. bok choi. onion. chilli. beansprouts. sesame seeds
Teriyaki Soba Salmon
Noodles. mangetout. bok choi. onion. chilli. beansprouts. sesame seeds
Teriyaki Soba Chicken
Noodles. mangetout. bok choi. onion. chilli. beansprouts. sesame seeds
Chicken + Prawn Yaki Udon
Noodles. egg. beansprouts. leek. mushrooms. peppers. crispy onions. ginger. sesame seeds. bonito flakes
Ramen
Rich ramen noodle soups. Go big on your protein: beef +£4; chicken +£3.5; pork +£4.
Signature Seafood Ramen
Charred butterfly king prawns + tender squid, marinated in gochujang + miso. clams. salmon fillets topped with crispy onions and chilli. yuzu broth. ramen noodles. pea shoots + samphire
Tantanmen Beef Brisket
Ramen noodles. extra rich chicken broth. menma. kimchee. spring onion. coriander. chilli oil. tea-stained egg
Gochujang Pork Belly
Ramen noodles. silky chicken broth. charred sweetcorn. pea shoots. spring onion. tea-stained egg
Chilli Chicken Ramen
Ramen noodles. spicy chicken broth. onion. beansprouts. coriander. chilli. lime
Grilled Chicken Ramen
Marinated chicken. ramen noodles. rich chicken broth. pea shoots. menma. spring onion
Kare Burosu
Shichimi-coated silken tofu. udon noodles. curried vegetable broth. mushrooms. pea shoots. carrot. chilli
grilled chicken ramen
marinated chicken. rice noodles. rich chicken broth. pea shoots. spring onion
new signature seafood ramen
charred butterfly king prawns + tender squid, marinated in gochujang + miso. clams. salmon fillets topped with crispy onions and chilli. yuzu broth. rice noodles. pea shoots + samphire
new gochujang pork belly ramen
rice noodles. silky chicken broth. charred sweetcorn. pea shoots. spring onion. tea-stained egg
Donburi
Protein topped rice bowls full of flavour. Mix it up and tuck in. Go big on your protein: beef +£4; duck +£4; chicken + prawn +£4.3.
Chicken + Prawn Turmeric Rice Bowl
Edamame. radish. pineapple salsa. spring onion. half a tea-stained egg. shichimi. turmeric rice
Gochujang Salmon Rice Bowl
Spicy gochujang sauce. pickled red cabbage. teriyaki kale + spinach. asian slaw. spring onion. lime. sesame seeds. white rice
Grilled Duck Donburi
Spicy teriyaki sauce. carrots. mangetout. sweet potato. cucumber. onion. fried egg. kimchee. sticky white rice
Teriyaki Donburi Beef Brisket
Teriyaki sauce. carrots. pea shoots. edamame beans. spring onion. sesame seeds. kimchee. sticky white rice
Teriyaki Donburi Chicken Thigh
Teriyaki sauce. carrots. pea shoots. edamame beans. spring onion. sesame seeds. kimchee. sticky white rice
Pulled Shiitake Donburi
Spicy teriyaki sauce. carrots. mangetout. sweet potato. cucumber. onion. edamame beans. kimchee. sticky white rice
new grilled duck donburi
spicy teriyaki sauce. carrots. mangetout. sweet potato. cucumber. onion. fried egg. kimchee. sticky white rice
new teriyaki donburi
teriyaki sauce. carrots. pea shoots. edamame beans. spring onion. sesame seeds. kimchee. sticky white rice
new teriyaki donburi beef brisket
new teriyaki donburi chicken thigh
new chicken + prawn turmeric rice bowl
chicken. prawn. turmeric rice. edamame. radish. spring onion. pineapple salsa. tea-stained egg. shichimi
new gochujang salmon rice bowl
spicy gochujang sauce. pickled red cabbage. teriyaki kale + spinach. asian slaw. spring onion. lime. sesame seeds. white rice
Extras
Add-ons for your dish.
Tea-Stained Egg (v)
Chillies
Katsu Pickles
Pickled Ginger
Kimchee
Extra Curry Sauce
Katsu curry, firecracker, raisukaree
Buldak
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Buldak Fire Wings
Spicy buldak sauce. crispy + spring onions. sesame seeds. 780 kcal
Buldak Bibimbap
Spicy buldak sauce. beef brisket. pickled red cabbage. red pepper. baby corn. green beans. fried egg. pea shoots. kimchee fried rice. 1011 kcal
Desserts
Bao Nut Ube + Cherry
Panko bao filled with a scoop of ice cream + sauce
Bao Nut Matcha + Chocolate
Panko bao filled with a scoop of ice cream + sauce
Bao Nut Miso Caramel + Toffee
Panko bao filled with a scoop of ice cream + sauce
Banana Katsu
Fresh panko banana. vegan miso caramel ice cream. toffee sauce
White Chocolate + Ginger Cheesecake (v)
Creamy cheesecake with a biscuit base + a zingy ginger twist. toffee sauce. ginger icing sugar
Miso Caramel Banana Bread (v)
Toffee topping. vanilla ice cream. toffee sauce
Smoked Chocolate Caramel Cake (v)
Smoked chocolate mousse. salted caramel. crushed biscuits. chocolate fudge brownie. chocolate ganache. vanilla ice cream
Popcorn Affogato (v)
Vanilla ice cream. condensed milk. hot espresso
Coconut Reika
Three scoops with coconut flakes + passion fruit sauce
Miso Caramel Ice Cream
Three scoops with toffee sauce
Chocolate Brownie (v)
Lemon Yuzu Muffin (v)
coconut reika ice cream
three scoops with coconut flakes + passion fruit sauce
miso caramel ice cream
three scoops with toffee sauce
chocolate brownie (v)
made using gluten-free flour
Kids Menu
Kids bento build your own £7.90. Add a kids drink or dessert for £1.50 or enjoy a free cococino.
Kids Bento Build Your Own
Start with your fave main: chicken katsu, yasai katsu sweet potato (vg), grilled chicken, fish bites, fried tofu (vg). Bring on the sauce (vg): katsu curry, sweet amai. Rice or noodles: soba noodles (v), rice noodles (vg), sticky rice (vg). Pick a veg (vg): carrot, cucumber, sweetcorn. Choose your gyoza: chicken gyoza, yasai | veggie gyoza (vg). Served with: ‘prawn’ crackers (vg).
Kids Katsu Chicken
White rice. carrots. cucumber. sweetcorn. katsu curry sauce or sweet amai sauce on the side
Kids Katsu Yasai
Breaded sweet potato + butternut squash. white rice. carrots. cucumber. sweetcorn. katsu curry sauce or sweet amai sauce on the side
Kids Chicken Ramen
Noodles. chicken broth. carrots. pea shoots. sweetcorn. For a gluten-free diet, choose rice noodles.
Kids Yasai Ramen (v)
Tofu. noodles. veggie broth. carrots. pea shoots. sweetcorn. For a plant-based diet, choose thick udon noodles (302 kcal) or flat rice noodles. For a gluten-free diet, choose rice noodles.
Kids Yaki Soba
Chicken. noodles. sweet amai sauce. egg. mangetout. peppers. sweetcorn. For a gluten-free diet, choose rice noodles.
Kids Yasai Yaki Soba (v)
Tofu. noodles. sweet amai sauce. egg. mangetout. peppers. sweetcorn. For a plant-based diet, choose thick udon noodles or flat rice noodles. For a gluten-free diet, choose rice noodles.
Kids Cha Han
Chicken. white rice. egg. carrots. mangetout. sweetcorn. sweet amai sauce. Gluten-free option available.
Kids Yasai Cha Han (v)
Tofu. white rice. egg. carrots. mangetout. sweetcorn. sweet amai sauce. For a plant-based diet, remove egg. Gluten-free option available.
Kids Mini Brownie Bite (v)
Chocolate brownie. icing sugar
Kids Vanilla Ice Cream (v)
One scoop of vanilla with toffee, passion fruit or chocolate sauce
Kids Tropical Ice Pop
Sides
lollipop prawn kushiyaki
three grilled skewers in lemongrass + chilli
edamame
salt 280 kcal or chilli + garlic salt
wok-fried greens
cooked in a flavourful garlic + soy sauce
new spicy smashed cucumber
smashed cucumber topped with crispy chilli oil. sesame seeds + oil
new gochujang tamarind corn ribs
sticky gochujang tamarind sauce. crispy onions. coriander cress
Curries
vibrant + comforting. go big on your protein. add extra chicken / prawn / tofu
raisukaree
mild + warming. coconut curry sauce. mangetout. peppers. onion. chilli. sesame seeds. white rice
raisukaree prawn
raisukaree chicken
raisukaree tofu
new firecracker
bold + fiery. mangetout. peppers. onion. hot red chillies. sesame seeds. shichimi. white rice
new firecracker prawn
new firecracker chicken
new firecracker tofu
Drinks
Matcha Colada
Matcha. pineapple. coconut milk. apple
Positive
Pineapple. lime. spinach. cucumber. apple
Power
Spinach. apple. fresh ginger
High Five (v)
Melon. pineapple. lemon. apple. orange juice
Tropical (v)
Mango. apple. orange juice
Kids Drinks
Kids Juice
Orange (v), apple, or a combination of both (v)
Cawston Press Juice Drink
Apple + pear, apple + summer berries
Cococino (v)
Warm frothed whole milk. Oat (vg) and semi-skimmed milk available. Price: free
Juices
nutrient powerhouses squeezed and freshly poured. large | regular
new matcha colada
matcha. pineapple. coconut milk. apple
positive
pineapple. lime. spinach. cucumber. apple
power
spinach. apple. fresh ginger
high five (v)
melon. pineapple. lemon. apple. orange juice
Cocktails
thai chilli margarita
smooth tequila, chilli liqueur and coconut syrup. lime. bird’s eye chilli. chilli + lime salt rim
lychee blush sangria
yuzu + lychee cordial paired with pink pinot blush. grapefruit. orange
passion fruit paloma
smooth tequila, passion fruit and tangy yuzu. grapefruit. strawberry + salt rim
roku g+t
50ml / 25ml; japanese craft roku gin with light or regular tonic water
Wine
all wine available in 125ml
pinot noir (v)
13% vol.; light to medium-bodied. silky. chile
merlot
12% vol.; smooth. medium-bodied. chile
pinot grigio
11% vol.; light. easy-sipping. italy
marlborough sauvignon blanc
13% vol.; fresh. crisp. new zealand
Beer + Cider
jubel peach lager
4% vol. 330ml.; craft lager cut with fruit to refresh. served over ice. made with barley. gluten is removed during the brewing process
sxollie cider
4.5% vol. 330ml.; sweet, crisp and made purely with green apples
Soft Drinks
new ginger kombucha
43 kcal
strawberry spritz
strawberry puree + botanical cordial. ice. soda water. lemon
cherry blossom lemonade
cherry blossom + cloudy lemon syrup with soda. dried rose petals
cloudy lemonade
large / reg
Coffee + Tea
all coffee is ethically sourced. served with whole milk. oat (vg), semi-skimmed milk, decaf available
flat white (v)
latte (v)
cappuccino (v)
americano (v)
served black or with whole milk