Matsudai Ramen

Veg Options Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Karaage Mushrooms

★ 4.4 · $$$ · Hours

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Make a reservation in advance as the restaurant is often busy" "Make a reservation in advance as the restaurant is often busy"
"Try the karaage mushroom, highly praised for its texture and flavor"
"Inform staff if you're vegan to ensure vegan accompaniments where possible"
"Check daily specials on the board for new vegan dishes"
"Be cautious as vegan gyozas were once found to contain pork; confirm ingredients with staff"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  ramen, mushroom karaage, wings ramen — popular (×16)
mushroom karaage — popular (×6)
wings — popular (×6)
kimchi — popular (×2)
tofu — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×6
many vegan options ×4
nice atmosphere ×2
dog friendly
attentive service
 

Matsudai Ramen is a casual Japanese ramen restaurant in Cardiff with a strong focus on flavorful, authentic ramen broths and a notable selection of vegan dishes. The menu is relatively small but well-curated, featuring vegan and vegetarian options like karaage mushrooms and mushroom karaage don, with clear vegan labeling. Some reviewers mention the need for reservations, busy atmosphere, and occasional menu discrepancies, but overall the venue is praised for its fresh, tasty food, friendly staff, and inclusive environment.