Swallow Chinese Take Away

A much-loved Chinese takeaway in the Roath area of Cardiff, this is the kind of place locals say every Cardiffian either adores or simply hasn't discovered yet. Trading for decades, first as a sit-down restaurant and now as a busy takeaway, it has earned its reputation for generous, well-cooked portions and sauces that stay light rather than heavy or gloopy. Long-time customers talk warmly about the friendly welcome and the feeling that little has been lost over the years, even as the kitchen has passed into new hands.

Expect all the comforting favourites, from crispy spring rolls and chow mein to rich curry sauce, cooked fresh to order for collection or delivery. With a rating of 4.5/5 from diners who keep coming back, it stays one of the dependable old-school names in this corner of the city for a satisfying Chinese feast, friendly and unfussy from start to finish.