Matsudai Ramen
A popular ramen shop housed in a former bank in Grangetown, praised by multiple food media outlets for its rich tonkotsu broth.
Started by James Chant as a pop-up and selling ramen kits during the pandemic, Matsudai Ramen moved into a former bank on Clare Road in Grangetown in 2022. The signature classic Tonkotsu Ramen features thin noodles with pork belly and pork collar chashu, menma, and half a soft-boiled egg, in a broth that is rich without being greasy, earning praise from both The Infatuation and The Good Food Guide. Other options include the spicy Sunset Red Tonkotsu, vegetarian versions, and snacks like karaage fried chicken. A £10-a-bowl deal is available Wed–Fri 17:00–18:00 and during select times on Saturdays, which requires the purchase of a drink. A discretionary 10% service charge is added to the bill. It is about a 25-minute walk from the city centre, or accessible by bus or taxi.
Opening hours
Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 (kitchen), with an additional lunch service on Sat 12:00–15:00; Closed Sun–Tue
Nearby sights
- Principality Stadium
- Cardiff Victorian Arcades
- Cardiff Market
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff City Hall & Civic Centre
- National Museum Cardiff
- Bute Park
- Techniquest