Chilli Basil - Cardiff

Thai, Breakfast, Chicken

232 City Road, CF24 3JJ, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Dishes: 39

+442920482233

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Chilli Basil

★ 4.6 / 5 (2142 reviews)

+442920482233 +447786970977

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232 City Road, CF24 3JJ, Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Opening hours

Wednesday
12:00-22:30
Thursday
12:00-22:30
Friday
12:00-23:00
Saturday
12:00-23:00
Sunday
12:00-22:00
Tuesday
12:00-22:30

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Of course, you can also reach the restaurant with municipal transportation. The nearest station is Cathays, located 585 meters away from Chilli Basil, Otherwise, there are parking opportunities available at a distance of 676 meters at Penylan Library.

Amenities

Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Takeout Seating Wheelchair Accessible Reservations Takeaway Delivery

Chilli Basil

★ 4.6 / 5 (2142 reviews)

Chilli Basil has garnered mixed acclaim, with visitors experiencing a wide range of culinary delights and disappointments. While some rave about the fresh, flavorful dishes like prawn massaman and coconut soup, others lament bland offerings and inconsistent service. The cozy atmosphere contrasts with complaints about the chaotic kitchen and slow meal arrivals. Cash-only transactions add to the frustration for some patrons. Despite the inconsistencies, the restaurant is praised for its vegan options and friendly staff, making it a potential go-to for Thai cuisine aficionados. Overall, Chilli Basil presents a unique experience, though opinions vary widely among diners.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Anh

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 2142 reviews

Was Tara Bertelloni at Chilli Basil a mag?
Just had a delicious meal at this small and casual Thai restaurant for £50 for 3 people! For starters we had prawn tempura, chicken satay and chicken prawn dumplings; then for mains we had Tom yum noodle duck soup, spicy chicken fried rice with an egg, and beef massaman curry. All really tasty and cooked up in minutes. If I lived locally, I would eat here regularly. Note that it is cash only. View all feedback.

What DHL Bambik dislikes about Chilli Basil:
Food: bland, watery, overall flavourless. I tried green curry in many places and it has never been so mediocre. No sweetness-acidity balance, not spicy. Starters alike. Fish cakes were rubbery and oily. Dumplings didn’t taste of anything. I would never expect that from a Thai restaurant. Service: poor, slow, meals are not arriving together. Cash only. Atmosphere: chef shouting a lot, decor absent, not a lot of space... View all feedback.