Cinnamon Tree - Menu

Tonteg Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF37 5UA

🛍 Curry, Asian, Balti, Indian

4.2 💬 1892 Reviews
Cinnamon Tree

Phone: +441443706478,+441443843222

Address: Tonteg Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF37 5UA

City: Cardiff

Dishes: 11

Reviews: 1892

Website: https://cinnamontreetreforest.co.uk/?utm_source=GMBwebsite&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business

"Ordered a takeaway on Saturday evening took near on an hour and a half to arrive had to call twice to follow this up , if I hadn’t of called not sure when it would have arrived . When it arrived the food was lukewarm , no were near the standard of food service we are used to from cinnamon tree. We have ordered form there for many years and now likely we’ll never return . The food not only was it like warm but also the layer of grease on top of the dishes was awful . The quality of Ingredients seemed poor in comparison to usual , it didn’t appear cooked with any care . The paneer had a very odd texture and had not been cooked with the dish and added as what seemed as an afterthought , not been cooked as usual !! The other food we ordered didn’t taste as used to , if anything. Much more bland !! Again quality seeming poorer !! Sad to say after many many years I doubt we will return , if you can’t provide the quality you used to then don’t offer take away as well as your restaurant service as it’s awful . When speaking with staff to check on order and discuss its temperature when it did arrive staff were disinterested !! I was promised a call back but this hasn’t happened!!"

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elliem324 elliem324

Absolutely amazing food. We had the buffet earlier in the month and later in the month had off the main menu. Both were incredible. Highly recommended

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Helen
Helen

Appalling take away meal that was inedible. We have visited this restaurant on many occasions but something has changed and will definitely not be going back.


IKR66
IKR66

The food was enjoyable, but unfortunately, the service was slow and not very friendly. We didn't have a reservation, but since the restaurant was not busy, we had no trouble getting a table. It took longer than expected to receive menus and place our order. It seemed like our presence was somewhat of an inconvenience to the staff.


Hazel
Hazel

New buffet £19.95 head. Despite some negative reviews it was packed ! Nice buffet that covered all the basics- korma/bhuna/ masala/jalfriez.. no beef. Rice/ poppadoms/ naan/ salad/ samosa/ bajhees/ lentil Dahl/ amazing garlic mushrooms. Plenty to eat . People were back and fore all night but the ladies worked very hard ensuring all dishes were replenished straight away and keeping a constant eye . Friendly staff. Defo recommend .


92absx
92absx

Had a delivery, pre ordered for 6.30 and it was bang on time. Haven't visited for years and first time having their delivery. Always trying different local indians as there always seems to be something which falls a little short, however this was lovely. Had a lamb biryani, a chicken tikka biryani, chips, naans, mixed tandoori starter and poppadoms. Lovely chunks of chicken in the biryani, great naan, well flavoured curry but not too spicy. Very enjoyable and will order again.


JCH654
JCH654

The Goan veg curry with fresh veg I was promised had pre-frozen, re- cooked veg and chickpeas I don't like. It wasn't described in the menu as a chickpea curry, which I wouldn't have ordered. The cauliflower was going brown. The sauce was congealed. My chapati was hard. I'm grateful that restaurant staff agreed not to charge us for these. The rest of the meal was OK. My husband said the lamb in his biryani was good. Our greeter/waiter was helpful and responsive, and seemed sincerely apologetic. Disappointing otherwise.


Gareth
Gareth

The service at this restaurant was slow and the quality of the food was poor. The Indian dishes were bland and tasteless, with dry meat and two curries lacking any flavor. It seemed like the restaurant wanted us to order from the menu, but it was really just a buffet. We waited over an hour for 2 curries and 2 rice dishes, while the restaurant was only half full with most customers opting for the self-service buffet. Overall, it was the worst Indian food I have ever had and we will not be returning. The meal was also expensive for the poor quality.


Welshtravellers88
Welshtravellers88

This was our first visit to this Cinammon Tree Restaurant. We've been to the excellent one in Canton a number of times. What attracted us today was the Sunday Buffet which started at 2.30pm. We arrived a little early but the staff were very welcoming. The Buffet is well set up. You can help yourself to Popodums and dips. Next you can take your pick from the starters. I counted 5 or 6 starters which included onion bhajis, vegetable samosa, tarka dhal, garlic mushrooms and 2 chicken dishes. For mains there were 5 choices including chicken and lamb dishes and there was also a vegetarian dish. To go with the mains there was pilau rice, boiled rice and 2 different naans. The Buffet seemed quite p...


Vacation23719920617
Vacation23719920617

We have been visiting Cinnamon Tree since 2015 and have always enjoyed the food. However, our experience on Saturday 11th November was disappointing. The dishes we ordered, including lamb balti, pakora, bhaji, and pesh naan, were bland and the meat was tough. We were surprised by the change in flavor and quality. When we reached out to the restaurant through their Facebook page, we received a £20 voucher but no explanation for the disappointing meal. We were looking for answers and clarification on why the recipes seemed different after so many years of consistency. The onion bhaji had an unusual shape and filling, the lamb balti was a different color, and the meat was not as tender as we re...


Flosil
Flosil

Ordered a takeaway on Saturday evening took near on an hour and a half to arrive had to call twice to follow this up , if I hadn’t of called not sure when it would have arrived . When it arrived the food was lukewarm , no were near the standard of food service we are used to from cinnamon tree. We have ordered form there for many years and now likely we’ll never return . The food not only was it like warm but also the layer of grease on top of the dishes was awful . The quality of Ingredients seemed poor in comparison to usual , it didn’t appear cooked with any care . The paneer had a very odd texture and had not been cooked with the dish and added as what seemed as an afterthought , not bee...

Categories

  • Curry Savor our exquisite range of flavorful curries, each dish infused with a unique blend of spices and herbs. From mild to fiery, explore the diverse tastes of traditional and contemporary variants, perfectly paired with rice or naan.
  • Asian Experience a culinary journey through Asia with our diverse menu. From the spicy flavors of Thai curry to the savory umami of Japanese sushi, we offer a wide variety of dishes that celebrate authentic Asian cuisine.
  • Balti Balti dishes are richly spiced, cooked in traditional steel woks. Enjoy bold flavors with tender meats or fresh vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection, delivering a unique and aromatic dining experience.
  • Indian Experience the vibrant flavors of India with our authentic dishes crafted from aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, and traditional recipes, offering a rich tapestry of taste with each mouthwatering bite.

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Late Night
  • Mastercard

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