Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Delivery
Take-out
Vegetarian Indian restaurant and takeaway. Family-run and is frequented by local Indians. Offers a large menu predominately with Gujarati dishes in addition to ones from other India regions as well East Africa. BYO with corkage charge. Open Tue-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-20:00.
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49 Reviews
First Review by Merida
harlekwin42
Points +346
a wonderful place for any veggie/vegan - Edit
Totally delicious food including southern Indian snacks that are not found in the 'run of the mill' Indian restaurants. Plenty of choice, reasonable prices. Take away or eat in. And an abundance of sweets including plenty for a vegan.
Read moreNo alcohol sold there but you can bring your own - or have a mango lassi instead!
Relaxed atmosphere
Pros: lovely southern Indian foods, plenty of choice, friendly, relaxed
Guest
T-Rex
Points +39
Delicious snacks - Edit
I stopped in to get some snacks for a train journey, and I'm so glad I did. Great selection of spicy snacks to take away, very reasonably priced too. About a 5-10 minute walk from Cardiff Central station.
Read morePros: Delicious flavours, Value for money, Quick
Guest
MillieBirch
Points +96
I adore this place - Edit
I would eat here everyday if I could!great vegan options. yummy choices and I love the interior. the staff are friendly and happy. the customers are always smiling too!we had the thali which is huge and great value. also gives you lots of different options when you want to pick everything on the menu!if you haven't been here you should go. it took me 8 years. and I regret not coming here sooner!
Read morePros: great price, vegan options, delicious food
Guest
secretlyvegan
Points +18
fabulous! - Edit
When we visited I had the vegan Thali which was absolutely amazing. Well worth the money, it's phenomenal to think it almost cost the same as a McDonald's and you get 100x the flavour.
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walter007
Points +8851
Close to perfection!!! - Edit
Well I would said the next most stunning restaurant/cafe in Cardiff, Wales would be VFS.
Read moreI am always very skeptical when I know I am about to get Indian food in places other than my country as it has set a very tough standard for others... lol...
Guess what! I was surprise to find out the food is actually tastier than I thought.
From starter to dessert, all of them taste fantastic. These don't come easy.
And what worth to mentioned is the Lassi. Vegan one. What a treat!!!
All in all, to me, it's another must visit place in Cardiff for veg*.
Pros: excellent food, friendly staff, nice vibe
Cons: not 100% vegan :p
Guest
Alyson
Points +793
Wonderful! - Edit
Update Feb 2016 - they have created a new vegan sweets selection in the chill cabinet. They are all fantastic!
Read moreI always love coming to Cardiff as it means I can eat at VFS! I think they may have extended their menu since I last visited - this is vegan heavan! Loads of choice. Wonderful flavours. The only problem is trying to choose what to have! I also buy some of the savoury snacks to take away (eg samosas) - try the Atom Bomb, it's hot, but won't blow you up!
Updated from previous review on Saturday November 21, 2009
Pros: big vegan choice, great taste, good value
Guest
konlish
Points +5332
ok - Edit
We had a Vegan Mango Lassi which I found was too sweet and had sugar. I would have prefered it without sugar. They placed a plastic straw in my lassie which I was not happy about. Plastic is damaging to the environment. They should consider paper straws.
Read moreWe ordered 2 Vegan Talis one with Batura and other with Chickpea dosa. I only liked the Batura, the chickpea dosa was quote dry, the curries had sugar in it so sweet. I don't like sugar in my food. How unhealthy.
Pros: Vegan options and labeled, Friendly staff
Cons: Sugar in everything, Use of plastic straws, Serve milk products
Guest
isabelroo
Points +156
Worth the trek! - Edit
I say 'trek' - it's not really that bad, but if you aren't prepared to walk far out of the city centre then this may not be the place for you - but you totally should because Vegetarian Food Studio is fab!
Read moreBig vegan choice - most of the options on the menu are vegan. I remember last time I spent like 20 minutes trying to decide what I was going to order... so maybe even too much choice! Food's always tasty, including the vegan mango lassi. You can also take food away - they have a very alluring counter at the front of the restaurant with lots of snacks and treats so I was able to take some samosas and pakoras back home for me mam.
The staff are lovely too - one time I was apparently eating my thali wrong, so the waiter came up and showed me the traditional way (I think all he said was to add the dhal to the rice and scoop up with a chapati AND he got me another chapati just so I could try it out hahah) - which anywhere else could have been a bit annoying or invasive but because he was friendly and just genuinely trying to teach me something about Indian food culture it didn't feel condescending in any way.
Plus they've recently spruced up the place by painting Indian-themed scenes across the walls.
All in all I recommend!
Pros: Good prices, Lovely staff, Goood food
Cons: Out of the centre
Guest
PACaliVegan
Points +49
Tasty and Tons of Vegan Options - Edit
This place has an extensive menu of options for both vegetarians and vegans, so it was refreshing to come across when we arrived in the city. We went a bit crazy and tried ordering an excessive amount of food for two people, but the gentleman who took the order was kind enough to reign us back in and suggest we cut a few things. We had the order delivered to our hotel and they arrived in a reasonable amount of time, but forgot to include our dessert. :( We were impressed with the curry and veggie dishes, very flavorful, but were a little disappointed in the sampler platter which had a lot of fried items that all seemed a bit dry. Stay away from the atomic balls if you don't want your mouth to burst into flames. :) Overall, a wonderful little place offering vegans a plentiful selection in a city without many options.
Read morePros: Tons of Options, Delivery Offered
Cons: Some items a bit dry
Guest
arthursgrub
Points +613
Brilliant As Usual - Edit
The vegetarian food studio was brilliant as usual. If you're a veggie or vegan visiting or in Cardiff then this place is a must. Voted best restaurant in Wales in 2012 it really deserves all the awards. Reasonably priced and frequented by a mix of nationalities the food is just fantastic. Be aware that it's moved to the next block in bigger nicer premises
Read morePros: Food, Choice , Atmosphere
Cons: None , None , None
Guest
sXe_22
Points +574
Pleasant place - Edit
The environment is simple but elegant with some funny kitsch elements. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Plenty of vegan options. We asked for a suggestion to the waiter as we did not know what to choose. We had 2 starters, a portion of poppadom and 2 northen indian mains with Onion Jeera Rice and vegan rotli bread as side. Everything delicious and rich. £25 is really good value for money as we were truly sated. 4 cows because plates were a bit too hot even for spice lovers.
Read morePros: Price, Quality, Friendly staff and environment
Cons: Too spicy
Guest
Ilse1973
Points +37
Happy to customize anything - Edit
We went in for a special meal, vegan without onion and garlic and they were more then happy to accommodate.
Read moreIf there is one dish you have to try, I'd recommend the aubergine dish, delish.
Pros: Super friendly, Vegan friendly
Guest
Gy_Jon
Points +28
A Cardiff must go - Edit
We come here for a meal whenever we're in Cardiff and we always go away very happy and with a bag of "atom bombs" for later consumption. There is a huge vegan choice from starters to breads and even options for a vegan lassi. Very little is here that is also on a high street Indian restaurant menu and virtually nothing on a high street Indian restaurant is as good as anything at VFS.
Read morePros: amazing choice, wonderful food, atom bombs!
Guest
mikebinos
Points +165
wonderful food + sweets - Edit
Tons of choices, many can be made vegan. Not a bad walk from Central station. The meal was delicious and the sweets afterward were great as well (including a warmed carrot halwa). They have dosas, curries, and many more to choose from. The chai was nice as well.
Read moreGuest
taffboy72
Points +65
An aboslute must of a place - Edit
This place has amazing value and range. Very authentic with some unusual dishes. One of the only places I've ever come across to do vegan lassi. An absolute must. Only 10 minutes walk from rear entrance of Central Station. Won Welsh Curry House of The Year.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Monday October 26, 2009
Pros: Amazing range, Authentic food, Great value
Cons: Best 2Have map if you don't know Cardiff
Guest
animalgazuk
Points +32
Awesome - Edit
massive vegan choice
Read moreAmazing food
Friendly staff
What a veggie restaurant should be like
Pros: food choice and quality, Staff friendliness
Cons: None
Guest
raphalla
Points +768
Make Reservation - Edit
We went there on Saturday night at around 7.30pm. We had to wait for 30-40 minutes to be seated. So may be it is better to make reservation during weekend.
Read moreThe food is authentically India and taste good. Some can be a bit too spicy for most people. The service is good, the staff seems dedicated and attentive. The price is reasonable as well.
The very good price Thali is tasty, but not inspiring.
Pros: Food, Service, Price
Cons: A bit small
Guest
CeriCow
Points +39
5 *'s - Edit
I've been really getting into this place lately, and have been getting about 6 people in work into it to. Totally love it. It's all good but you have to have the samosas. Thali is excellent value. I still have loads to try!
Read morePros: awsome, win
Guest
gingerjenni
Points +15
Great place - Edit
Food is excellent and cheap and if you want alcohol then you bring your own for £1 charge per drinker. Sometimes the service is unusual - friendly but forgetful and very laidback. Worth a visit though.
Read morePros: Delicious, Cheap, Relaxed
Guest
Caryne
Points +301
Best Indian Veg ever - Edit
Totally wonderful place. Huge vegan choice and very friendly and helpful staff. They even had a small selection of 'Chinese' style vegan dishes which pleased my partner (very unusual in an Indian restaurant). The vegan mango lassi was to die for and just can't wait to go back to sample even more. There was even a few vegan 'indian sweets' for dessert which made a nice change.
Read moreThe prices are very cheap and it's very easy to find being only about ten minutes walk from Cardiff main railway station.
Just go to this place when you are next in Cardiff, you won't regret it.
Pros: Great vegan choice, Friendly staff, Vegan Mango Lassi
Cons: Small, so book
Guest
MrFalafel
Points +134
Finally a reason to eat out in Cardiff! - Edit
This place is amazing. I couldn't believe the excellent food and amazing choice for vegans and veggies alike. You could eat out here for a month and not have the same dish twice. I loved the authenticity of the homemade chutneys and pickles and interesting menu selections. Totally unique culinary experience. The prices were incredibly cheap but not the quality. Great for quick takeaway snacks if you're passing buy.
Read moreI can't wait to go back.
Pros: huge menu, cheap!, great food
Cons: a bit brightly lit and spartan, 15 minute walk from train station
Caryne
You must walk slow. I've got a bad back and it only took me ten minutes to walk from the train station!!
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Merida
Points +16
Best Indian in Cardiff - Edit
My favourite place to eat in Cardiff and nothing is ever too much trouble (my friend is allergic to onion and they always cook up a fresh dish just for him).
Read moreThe vegan & Vegi options are endless and extremely tasty, they even do Vegan Mango Lassi's! The food is also amazing value for money.
On top of all this they do home deliveries!
Pros: Great Vegan Selection, Amazing Value for Money, Vegan & Vegi Home Deliveries
Guest
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