In the centre of Cardiff, just outside the bustling St Davids Centre, you'll find an area named The Hayes. This row of shops, cafes and boutiques is perhaps the most upmarket part of the centre, and within it, you'll find The Ivy Asia. Bringing together Asian fusion flavours with exotic cocktails and late night entertainment, The Ivy Asia is not just a destination for dining in Cardiff, but for celebrating, entertainment, and a night out.
Whether you're popping in for brunch during a busy shopping day, or looking for somewhere special to celebrate a big occasion, The Ivy Asia is a fantastic option, with totally stunning interiors - featuring two large cherry trees and green onyx floors. Start by ordering some snacks and bites for the table, like sesame prawn toast with sriracha and lime, or the crispy wontons with szechuan dip. The sashimi section features a beautiful selection of thinly sliced meats and raw fish, including salmon with spiced yuzu and avocado salsa, and seared beef tataki with crispy shallots, spring onion and ponzu dressing.
The small plates are ideal for big get togethers or intimate dates, where you can share amongst the table. Try the crispy fried asparagus with sweet potato, shiitake and enoki mushrooms and a citrus soy dressing, flavourful spiced chicken skewers with red pepper and chilli, chives and pickled radish, or the barbeque duck salad served with hoisin, mango, mizuna and kaffir lime. If you're going all out, make sure you order the golden aromatic half duck, served crispy with steamed pancakes, cucumber, spring onion and hoisin sauce, or The Ivy Asia black shell, containing all the sushi, maki rolls and sashimi that you could ask for.