About The Crispy Duck - Maindy
The Crispy Duck is Cardiff’s No 1 Pan-Asian Restaurant. We are an oriental fusion restaurant, setting the standard for modern Asian cuisine in Cardiff specialising in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The menu has influences from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia and beyond.
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Cantonese Style Sweet & Sour
£10.80Crispy Shredded Beef
£10.80Singapore Style Vermicelli
£9.80Stir Fried Soba
£9.80Chef's Special Roast Duck (1/2)
£12.80Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
£10.80Singapore Style Fried Rice
£8.50Cantonese Style Black Bean
£10.80Stir Fried Udon
£9.80Rendang Curry
£10.80
Appetizers
Prawn Crackers
Bowl of freshly deep fried crispy prawn crackers.£2.00Sweetcorn Soup
Creamy and rich sweetcorn soup swirled with egg. Choice of chicken or crabmeat.£4.50Tom Yum Soup
Thai hot and sour soup made with fresh lemongrass, chilli, ginger and lime. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£4.50Miso Soup (V)
Savoury and comforting soup made from soy bean paste, tofu and seaweed.£4.50
Signature Starters
Old classic with a modern twist. Our chefs have spent years perfecting these starter dishes from all across Asia which are designed to be tried shared amongst the table.
Sesame Prawn Toast
Crispy Chinese style toasted bites topped with prawn & water chestnut and finished with sesame seeds.£7.80Pan Fried Gyoza
Delicate Japanese dumplings steamed until succulent & seared until crisp served with ponzu & citrus sauce. Choice of chicken or mixed vegetable.£7.80Aromatic Crispy Duck (2 Pieces)
Tender crispy duck served with cucumber, spring onions, aromatic plum sauce & wrapped in a warm pancake with a carrot cuff.£5.80Crispy Chicken Karaage
Succulent pieces of chicken coated in a specially seasoned butter & fried until crispy.£7.80Barbeque Spare Ribs
Tender fall off the bone Chinese-style pork ribs glazed in a sweet BBQ glaze.£8.20Singapore Satay (2 Pieces)
A classic juicy meat skewer seasoned with savoury spices & grilled over charcoal. Served with traditonal satay peanut sauce. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£4.60Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs
Tender fall off the bone Chinese-style pork ribs marinated in a salt and pepper seasoning.£8.20Seven Spice Salt & Pepper Squid
Rings of lightly fried squid dusted with a savoury Chinese five spice & served with spiced mayo and sweet chilli.£7.80Tempura Mix
Lightly battered king prawns & seasonal vegetables served with traditional dips.£8.60Soft Shell Crab Karaage
Soft shelled crab coated in a specially seasoned batter & fried until crispy.£8.60
Yakitori
Small plates of savoury grilled meat skewers. A common Japanese comfort food perfect for sharing around the table.
Tabasaki (4 Pieces)
Sweet soy glazed chicken wings grilled over charcoal.£7.20
Agemono
Traditional Japanese deep fried dishes, often found at local 'Izakaya' & best served with a cold beverage.
Harumaki Spring Rolls (V)
Traditional Japanese rolls filled with diced vegetables & lightly fried until crispy.£7.20Tempura (2 options)
Lightly battered & fried ingredients served with traditional dips.£8.20Takoyaki
Deep fried octopus balls made with fluffy wheat flour batter served with traditional savoury takoyaki sauce.£8.60Sweet Potato Korokke (V)
Delicately panko crumbed mashed sweet potato fried until golden brown & crispy served with traditonal dips.£7.20Katsu(2 options)
Fresh ingredients rolled in a light panko crumb and quick-fried served with a tangy Tonkatsu sauce.£6.80Agedashi Tofu (V)
Flash fried battered nigari tofu served in a sweet Tentysu sauce with fresh chives, seaweed & ginger.£7.20
Yudemono
Refreshing palate cleansers and small nibbles for whilst you're deciding.
Edamame (V)
Blanced young soybeans topped with coarse sea salt.£4.50Sushi Gari (V)
Sweet, thinly sliced young ginger marinated in a sweet vinegar bath best served with or eaten after sushi.£3.00
Salad Dishes
Crisp and refreshing salads served Japanese style.
Japanese Salad with toppings
Bed of fresh Japanese pickled cabbage dressed with soy & vinegar with cucumber, asparagus, avocado & toppings.£6.20
Main Courses
Inventive iterations of classic dishes with inspiration drawn from across Asia.
Cantonese Style Sweet & Sour
Your choice of meat stir fried Cantonese style (light batter) with vegetables and classic Chinese-style sweet and sour sauce. Choice of chicken or king prawn.£10.80PopularCrispy Shredded Beef
Shredded beef lightly fried in batter & stir fried with vegetables in a Chinese-style sweet ginger glaze.£10.80PopularChef's Special Roast Duck (1/2)
House special aromatic duck roasted until succulent and served with traditional Chinese plum sauce.£12.80PopularJapanese Teriyaki
Your choice of meat carefully grilled until juicy and topped with teriyaki glaze. Choice of chicken, beef or Scottish salmon.£10.80Cantonese Style Black Bean
Your choice of meat stir fried with vegetables and savoury comforting Chinese-style black bean sauce. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£10.80PopularLemon Chicken
Lightly marinated chicken breast coated in a light batter & fried until golden brown served with a tangy lemon sauce.£10.80Japanese Style Honey Beer
Your choice of meat cooked until succulent & drizzled with our signature honey beer reduction made from carrots, celery, honey and beer. Choice of stir fried beef or deep fried chicken.£10.80Malaysian Style Three Spice Stir Fry
Your choice of meat stir fried with a fresh tomato based sauce seasoned with crushed ginger, garlic & onion and a touch of fresh chillies. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£10.80Malaysian Style Chopped Spice Stir Fry
Your choice of meat stir fried with a light soy based sauce seasoned with crushed ginger, garlic & onion and a touch of fresh chillies. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£10.80Chef's Special Sweet Soy Sea Bass
Grilled fillets of fresh sea bass served with a sticky soy & butter emulsion.£18.80
Curries
Ranging from hot and spicy to warm and comforting our selection of curries are carefully curated from different countries to suit all palates and moods.
Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
Mild & comforting curry often described as being sweet & decadent. Simmered with caramelised onion, garlic & carrot served with crispy breaded chicken cutlet.£10.80Malaysian Chicken Curry
Medium-mild spice creamy curry with signature fragrant coconut milk base flavoured with fresh lemongrass, potatoes & succulent chicken breast.£10.80Rendang Curry
Medium spice flavour-packed curry characterised by a dryer texture, flavoured with fresh lemongrass, onions and a splash of coconut milk. Choice of chicken or beef.£10.80Thai Green Curry
Medium spice creamy curry made with coconut milk, green chillies, aubergine, ginger & lemongrass. Choice of chicken, beef or king prawn.£10.80
Vegetable Dishes
Fresh stir fried vegetable dishes cooked Chinese style on the wok.
Pak Choi (V)
Fresh pak choi blanched & stir fried with garlic & shoyu.£7.80Broccoli Stir Fry (V)
Broccoli florets blanched & stir fried in a light dressing of soy & garlic.£7.80Buddha Casserole (V)
Seasonal mixed vegetables & nigari tofu stir fried with a light soy dressing.£8.80Spicy Eggplant (V)
Sliced eggplant stir fried with fresh chillies & traditional soy-based sauce.£7.80
Noodle Dishes
A selection of noodle dishes cooked fresh to order. Served with a selection of seasonal vegetables & egg.
Singapore Style Vermicelli
Very thin rice noodles stir fried Singapore style with curry powder, egg, seasonal mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef or king prawn.£9.80PopularStir Fried Soba
Buckwheat soba noodles (thin noodles slightly thicker than spaghetti) stir fried with egg & seasonal mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef or king prawn.£9.80Stir Fried Udon
White flour udon noodles (thick noodles) stir fried with egg & seasonal mixed vegetables, with the option to add meat. Choice of veg only, chicken, beef or king prawn.£9.80Japanese Ramen
Large bowl of ramen noodles in our slow cooked rich kimchi both topped with a selection of mixed vegetables with the option to add meat. Choice of kimchi, chicken, beef or seafood.£12.50
Rice Dishes
Selection of rice dishes made with delicate fluffy Japanese rice. The perfect accompaniment to any main dish.
Tamago Chahan
Egg fried rice topped with shredded egg.£4.50Gohan
Fragrant steamed rice topped with chives.£3.50Singapore Style Fried Rice
Rice fried with curry paste & egg Singapore style & topped with shredded egg. Choice of veg only, chicken or king prawn.£8.50Tori Chahan
Chicken & mushroom fried rice topped with shredded egg.£8.50Yasai Chahan (V)
Mixed vegetable fried rice topped with shredded egg.£7.50Ebi Chahan
King prawn & mushroom fried rice topped with shredded egg.£9.50
Sushi
Fresh sushi prepared to order by our experienced sushi chef using quality sushi rice & fresh fish. Served with homemade wasabi & soy sauce.
Scottish Salmon & Avocado Roll (6 Pieces)
Freshly sliced raw salmon fillet rolled with sliced avocado & topped with tobiko (flying fish roe) & mayonnaise.£8.80King Prawn Tempura Roll (6 Pieces)
Freshly fried king prawn tempura rolled with cucumber & topped with mayonnaise and lightly roasted sesame seeds.£9.20Salmon Sashimi
Expertly prepared fresh raw Scottish salmon fillet slices.£8.80Nigiri (2 Pieces)
Fluffy sushi rice topped with fresh Scottish salmon fillet slices or king prawn.£4.50Fried Soft Shell Crab Roll (4 Pieces)
Deep fried soft shell crab rolled with cucumber & avocado and topped with tobiko (flying fish roe) and mayonnaise.£9.20California Maki
Crab sticks rolled with crispy cucumber & avocado and flufy sushi rice topped with tobiko (flying fish roe).£8.80Avocado & Cucumber Roll (V) (6 Pieces)
Crispy cucumber & avocado rolled in sushi rice and topped with mayonnaise & lightly roasted sesame seeds.£7.20Inari (V)
Pouch of fried tofu filled with fluffy sushi rice.£4.00
Desserts
Deep Fried Banana Bites
Fresh chunks of banana battered and deep fried until golden served with a generous drizzle of golden syrup and two scoops of your choice of ice cream. Choice of chocolate, vanilla, red bean or green tean ice cream.£5.80Ice Cream Bowl
Two scoops of your choice of ice cream served with a wafer crisp. Choice of chocolate, vanilla, red bean or green tea ice cream.£3.50Chocolate Fudge Cake
Slice of moist warm chocolate cake topped with a decadent melted fudge sauce.£5.80
Specialty Lagers
Asahi (330ml)
Medium bodied golden Japanese lager with a dry crisp bite & medium carbonation.£3.80Tiger (330ml)
Full-bodied Singaporean pale lager with soft bready aroma & hint of tropical fruit.£3.80Peroni (330ml)
Crisp & delicate smooth Italian lager with grassy aroma & a bitter finish.£3.80
Soft Drinks
Diet Coca-Cola (330ml)
£2.50Coca-Cola (330ml)
£2.50Sprite Can (330ml)
£2.50J20 (275ml)
Orange & passionfruit or apple & mango.£2.50
Water
Still Water (Large)
£4.00Sparkling Water (Large)
£4.00