The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, High Tea, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
Experiences
Sunset At The Ivy Asia
Mar 3, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
As the sun sets, The Ivy Asia invites you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable izakaya experience. Whether you’re catching up with friends or unwinding with colleagues, embrace the golden hour with exceptional flavours.
Savor a carefully curated selection of small plates for just £5 each—from Prawn Har Gow Dumplings and Ssamjang Chicken Yakitori to Spicy Tuna & Sesame Maki Rolls. Pair your bites with drinks from our curated menu, starting at just £4.50. Indulge in signature cocktails like the Sakura & Lychee Martini and Watermelon & Strawberry Margarita, or celebrate the moment with a glass of champagne.
Sunset at The Ivy Asia is available Monday to Friday from 4pm-6pm.
Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy Asia Experience Menu
£48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We invite you to experience The Ivy Asia like never before. Let us take care of your evening as you enjoy our signature dishes, perfect for sharing. Our delectable menu is adorned with traditional flavours from the East with our own modern twist ensuring to take you on a culinary journey like no other. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Group Dining at the Ivy Asia
£30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
***You will be dining from our Ivy Asia Experience Menu which is priced at £60 p/p . A deposit of £30 per person is required upon booking; this will be redeemed on your final bill. For groups of 9+, we invite you to experience The Ivy Asia like never before. Let us take care of your evening as you enjoy our signature dishes, perfect for sharing. Our delectable menu is adorned with traditional flavours from the East with our own modern twist ensuring to take you on a culinary journey like no other .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy Asia, Cardiff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
South Wales
Best Ambiance
South Wales
Innovative
South Wales
Great for creative cocktails
South Wales
Hot spot
South Wales
Romantic
South Wales
Lively
South Wales
Most Booked
Cardiff City & County
Best Overall
Cardiff City & County
Best Food
Cardiff City & County
Best Ambiance
Cardiff City & County
Great for brunch
Cardiff City & County
Great for creative cocktails
Cardiff City & County
Hot spot
Cardiff City & County
Great for fine wines
Cardiff City & County
Romantic
Cardiff City & County
Good for special occasions
Cardiff City & County
Lively
Cardiff City & County
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Asia, Cardiff, offers a "beautiful setting" with "exceptional service" and "delicious cuisine." Guests praise its "dramatic decor" and "wonderful staff." The "set lunch menu" is noted for "great value," and the food is described as "first class." While some mention slow service, the overall experience is "highly recommended."
3,333 Reviews
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Claire
South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always such a pleasure fabulous place outstanding food the way it is served is amazing x
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our food!
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Melanie
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food experience menu was lovely but pricey. Spices on the food certainly provided experience of Asian food which I could not replicate but mainly vegetables
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Stuart
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our night at the Ivy Asia Cardiff however there was one element of the meal that was not quite right
We ordered the lobster duck rice which was described as spicy on the menu however it was too spicy to enjoy. My wife and I were celebrating Song krahn as she is Thai as such we are used to eating spicy foods. The level on this dish this time was too much though. I mentioned it to the server who simply smiled and walked away. This did not spoilt the evening it is just a minor error
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your evening and we appreciate the feedback regarding the lobster & duck fried rice.
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Carrie
South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Food was amazing but wine didn’t arrive until after our main course
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the food. I have raised your comments regarding the wine to our bar mananger
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Gareth
South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely blown away by how amazing the food was. We had the ultimate experience taster and it was fantastic. The whole experience from arrival to departure was brilliant. All round one of the best meals I've ever had. The staff were very tentative topping up water and delivery of service but didn't keep coming to the table asking how we were every bite of food. It's a very organised setup with all the staff knowing who you are without needing to ask. Will definitely be going back, the whole dining experience was a night out in it's self.
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days ago
Dear Gareth, thank you very much for your feedback and 5* review and such a kind words about all team and our venue!
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Rhian
Bath2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 3
Excellent food. Service was very slow, 35 min wait for tap water. Wine arrived after our starters. Very noisy. The food was amazing though and we'd go back.
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days ago
Dear Rhian, thank you very much for your honest feedback and 4* review, we are sorry to hear about waiting time but we are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your food!
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Darrell
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The Ivy Asia Cardiff did not disappoint. Premium Experience menu was a great introduction to the restaurant. The quality and taste of the food was excellent. The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant was very good. Certainly will be returning!
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days ago
Dear Darell, thank you very much for your feedback and 5* review, we are happy to hear that you had a great time with us!
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Mark
South Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely environment, attentive staff and delicious food
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days ago
Dear Mark, thank you very much for your feedback and 5* review!
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Debbie
Bath2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fabulous! We will definitely return next time we visit Cardiff
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Denise
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food, beautiful surroundings and lovely staff.
The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days ago
Dear Denise, thank you very much for your feedback and 5* review, we are very happy you had a great time!
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FAQs
The Ivy Asia, Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 3333 OpenTable diners.
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