The Magic of Curry
For us everyday Indian food is magical! Our aim is to bring you real Indian dishes with their rainbow of colours, spices, and flavours and make this magic accessible to all.
We love combining traditional heritage dishes from the cities and villages all over India, with quality ingredients and a modern twist all of our own. We hope you’ll love it too.
About Purple Poppadom
Established in 2011, Purple Poppadom Indian restaurant is located in the bustling Canton near Cardiff city centre. We are open six days a week and only closed Mondays. Our love of real Indian food with a modern twist has resulted in many awards and reviews in national media. These include the Best South Asian Restaurant in the UK, the Observer Food Monthly awards, The Michelin Guide, The Good Food Guide and Best Restaurant and Indian Restaurant in the South Wales Echo Food & Drink Awards.
As well as restaurant dining, we also provide a takeaway service for collection. We are currently offering a 10% discount on delivered takeaways and a 20% discount if you collect.
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A La Carte
Starters
Onion Pakora
Fritters of finely shredded onion, potato, and spinach, served with mango chutney
Dietary Requirements: V,G
£5.95
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated with Kashmiri red chillies and spices
Dietary Requirements: V, D
£7.50
Samosa Chaat
Homemade Samosa, roasted potatoes and peas, curried chickpeas, topped with yoghurt, tamarind chutney, green chutney, pomegranate, gram flour vermicelli
Dietary Requirements: V, D, G
£6.50
Crispy Crab
Soft-shell crab dusted with curry leaves and garlic
Dietary Requirements: C
£10.95
Prawn Porichathhu
Juicy tiger prawns marinated with Kashmiri chilli and garlic.
Dietary Requirements: C
£7.50
Chilli Chicken
Chicken in a sticky Indo-Chinese chilli sauce
£6.95
Chilli Gobhi
Cauliflower in a sticky Indo-Chinese chilli sauce
Dietary Requirements: V, G
£5.95
Chilli Ribs
Pork ribs in a sticky Indo-Chinese chilli sauce
£7.95
Chicken Connoisseur
Chicken Tikka three ways: marinated with basil, with Kashmiri chillies and with cheese
Dietary Requirements: D
£7.50
Sheekh Kebab
Lamb mince with fragrant spices and cooked in the tandoor
Dietary Requirements: D
£7.50
Lamb Keema Naan
Served with Riata
Dietary Requirements: D, G
£4.50
Mains
Discover real curry! Reflecting the regional variations of Indian cooking from the mountains of the north, to the coconut fringed backwaters of the coastal south
The Classics
Presenting our selection of Purple Poppadom all-time favourites as chosen by our diners
Raan Akbari
A classic dish of slow-braised lamb shank marinated with spices finished in the tandoor, served in its own sauce reduction and salad
Dietary Requirements: D
£17.95
Tandoori Chicken
Half-tandoori chicken on-the-bone marinated with Kashmiri red chillies, finished in the tandoor oven, served with mint sauce and laccha onions
Dietary Requirements: D
£13.95
Tiffin Sea Bass
Anand George’s signature dish, commemorating Chefs winning of the Tiffin Cup 2008 & 2013, for Best South Asian Restaurant in the UK; sea bass, pan-seared and served on a bed of curry leaf infused mashed potato; in a tongue-tickling raw mango, ginger and coconut sauce with beetroot pachadi
£16.95
Vegetarian Platter
A delicious mix of dishes
Paneer Makhani | Saag Kumbh | Thoran | Yellow Dal Tadka
Served with steamed rice and naan
Dietary Requirements: V, D, G
£19.95
Curries
Lamb Rogan Josh
A classic dish of lamb slow-cooked for ultimate tenderness, in authentic Kashmiri style with onions and spices, finished with fennel seeds and saffron
Dietary Requirements: D
£14.95
Saag Gosht
A traditional dish from North-Western India – lamb cooked with leaf spinach, onion tomatoes and spices, flavoured with fenugreek leaves
£14.95
Syrian Beef Curry
Syrian Christian style curry from Kerala of beef tempered with garlic and curry leaves
£14.95
Murgh Makhani
Tandoori chicken tikka in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves
Dietary Requirements: D, N
£13.50
Murgh Lababdar
In the Mughlai style of cooking of North India, famous for its rich heart-warming food, tandoori chicken tikka in a spiced onion and tomato sauce
Dietary Requirements: D, N
£13.50
Kozhi Curry
Delicious Kerala- style chicken thigh meat curry with roasted coconut, tomatoes, and spices
£13.50
Alleppey Prawn Curry
Inspired by seafood cooks of the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala, South India, tiger prawns in a tongue-tickling raw mango, ginger and coconut sauce
Dietary Requirements: C
£13.95
Paneer Makhani
Indian cottage cheese steeped in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves
Dietary Requirements: V
£10.95
Paneer Lababdar
Indian cottage cheese in a spiced onion and tomato sauce – a Mughlai preparation
Dietary Requirements: V, D, N
£10.95
Biryani
Our Biryani is created in the authentic Kerala style, served under a flaky crust, for maximum flavour and tenderness, enhanced by fragrant spices, and accompanied by homemade Raita
Choose from: Chicken Tikka (D), Lamb (D, G), Vegetable (V, D, N, G), Prawn (C)
Dietary Requirements: Please see selection above
£14.95
A La Carte
Vegetables
See also Mains for Vegetable Dishes
Enjoy our selection of traditional vegetarian dishes either as a side or main course. Our vegetarian dishes can be made vegan, please request when ordering
Vegan Curry
Seasonal vegetables simmered in aromatic coconut sauce, spiked with shallots, mustard, and curry leaves
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.95Main:
£8.95
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin seeds and garlic
Dietary Requirements: D
Side:
£5.50Main:
£8.50Bombay Aloo
Potatoes stir-fried with onions and tomatoes and tempered with cumin seeds
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.50Main:
£8.50
Aloo Bhindi
Okra and potatoes tossed with onions, tomatoes, and spices
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.95Main:
£8.95
Saag Khumb
Leaf spinach and mushrooms gently sautéed with chillies and garlic
Dietary Requirements: D
Side:
£6.95Main:
£8.95
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and chef’s blend of spices
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.95Main:
£8.95Subz Kadai
Seasonal vegetables carefully tossed with onions, tomatoes, and kadai (Indian wok) spices
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.50Main:
£8.50
Thoran
Our traditional Kerala dish of vegetables tempered with mustard and fresh coconut
Dietary Requirements: V, G
Side:
£5.50Main:
£8.50
Sides
Poppadoms & Chutneys
Dietary Requirements: V
£3.95
Steamed Rice
Dietary Requirements: V
£3.95
Saffron Pilav Rice
Dietary Requirements: V
£3.95
Coconut Rice
Dietary Requirements: V
£3.95
Plain Naan
Dietary Requirements: V
£2.95
Chilli & Coriander Naan
Dietary Requirements: V
£2.95
Garlic Naan
Dietary Requirements: V, D, G
£2.95
Peshwari Naan
Dietary Requirements: V, D, G
£2.95
Tandoori Roti
Dietary Requirements: V, G
£2.75Laccha Paratha
Dietary Requirements: V, D
£2.95Lamb Keema Naan
Dietary Requirements: D
£3.95Speciality Bread Basket
Dietary Requirements: V, G, D
£7.95
Raita
Dietary Requirements: V, D
£2.95
Earlybird: £12.95
Our Indian cafe-style Thalis are a complete platter of tasty dishes surrounded by sides, including dal, aloo, vegetable, naan, and rice. Available Tuesday to Friday, 5pm to 6.30pm (last order)
Choose from:
CHICKEN THALI (D, G)
LAMB THALI (D, G)
PRAWN THALI (C, G)
VEGETABLE THALI (V, G)
VEGAN THALI (VG)
Super Sunday Taster Menu: £16.95
Enjoy all three courses below. Served every Sunday 1pm – 9pm.
(A vegetarian option is available)
– STARTERS –
A trio of Bombay Chaat, Chicken Tikka, Sheek Kebab
– MAIN COURSE –
Prawn Curry
Saag Chicken
Thoran
Served with rice and naan
– DESSERT –
Crème brûlée
Chef’s Tasting Menu: £49.95
(ADD 20.00 FOR MATCHING WINES*)
A complete 7-course menu as Chef takes you on a journey of the taste experiences around India
AMUSE BOUCHE
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POTATO AND CHICKPEA CHAAT
*Paired with: Prosecco Spumante, Italy – 100 ml
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CHILLI PORK RIBS, CORRIANDER NAAN
*Paired with: Riesling Dr Loosen (Germany) – 75 ml
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CHICKEN TIKKA, PRAWN PORICHATHU, SEEKH KEBAB
*Paired with: Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) – 75 ml
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SYRIAN BEEF CURRY, ALOO BHINDI, PILAV RICE, NAAN
*Paired with: Oude Kaap Reserve Shiraz (South Africa) – 100 ml
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SORBET
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CHEF’S SELECTION OF DESSERTS
*Paired with: Marques de Caceres Satinela 2017, Rioja, (Spain) – 50 ml
An optional service charge of 10% is added to the bill (to be shared amongst the kitchen and service team)
Allergies: Some of our dishes contain nuts. We have a complete list of allergens listed and welcome inquiries from customers who wish to know whether any meals contain particular ingredients. Please ask your waiter to suggest an alternative dish.
(V) = Vegetarian
(VG) = Vegan
(G) = Contains Gluten
(D) = Contains Dairy
(C) = Contains Crustaceans
Customer Reviews
“Takeaway takes our breath away”
We have eaten here a few time and had a few takeaways during lockdown but never left a review. Our latest takeaway was the Valentine’s Day special. It was stunning, every dish was beautifully thought out and wonderfully flavoured, the addition of the chocolate brownie dessert was really lovely too.
The food is always amazing, yo do pay more than a usual takeaway or meal but this is NOT usual, if you haven’t tried it, do it! The winter takeaway deal is of brilliant value and gives a unique taste experience.
‘We have eaten at Purple Poppadom before and loved it. During the lockdown, they are of course only available to do takeaway which we tried last night and were not disappointed. From the first mouthful it was clear this was not just another Indian takeaway: absolutely delicious food, and with 20% discount for collection, not too expensive. Very good portion sizes too: lunch today is sorted as well!’
‘Trailblazing a path for ‘nouvelle Indian’ cuisine, chef and author Anand George adds his own twist to dishes from all over the subcontinent – from Kashmir to Kerala. Thankfully, the emphasis is on the perfection of tried-and-tested regional delights rather than anything unnecessarily wacky.’
@purple_poppadom smashing it out of the park. Best Indian restaurant in #Cardiff no contest
In his words, the chicken tandoori was ‘next level’! We all loved it. Diolch yn fawr!
Tuesday to Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
Sunday: 1pm – 9pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 5pm – 11pm
Sunday: 1pm – 9pm
Open on 27th December
Open 29th – 31st December
Closed on New Years Day
Open from 2nd January as normal
Find Us
Purple Poppadom is a colourful and cosy first-floor restaurant, located halfway between the junctions of Wyndham Crescent and Severn Road.
We are a 2-minute drive/10-minute walk from Cardiff City Centre. Located within a 1-minute walk of two pay and display car parks, both offering 2-hours of free parking and free parking after 6pm.
Local Car Parks
Severn Road, Pay and Display Car Park, 104 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9DX
Wellington Street, Pay and Display Car Park. Cardiff, CF11 9BL
Address
Purple Poppadom,
185a Cowbridge Road East,
Cardiff,
CF11 9AJ
Get in touch
If you have any queries please contact us using the form below, or email us directly or telephone us. We are only too pleased to assist.
