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Happy Lok

Chinese, Malaysian • Cardiff
Sugarvine
4.6/5
(029) 2037 1407 53 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff, South Wales, CF24 4ND (029)203…Show
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Intimate and relaxed Cardiff restaurant serving authentic Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.
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About Happy Lok

Highly Commended in the Welsh Restaurant Awards 2023, Happy Lok is a relaxed and friendly Malaysian/Chinese restaurant in the Cathays district of Cardiff. Head Chef Jacky is a talented Malaysian-born chef with more than 25 years’ experience and signature dishes on the extensive menu include Nasi Lemak, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Char Kway Teow and Roti Canai. Happy Lok is fully licensed with Tiger Beer and Tsing Tao available as well as soft drinks, wines and spirits. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner (except Wednesdays) and can be booked for private parties.

Sugarvine
4.6
Food 4.7/5
Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.4/5
Value for Money 4.6/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:00
Tue 12:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:00
Wed closed
Thu 17:00 - 22:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:30
Sat 12:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:30
Sun 12:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:00
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5.0
Chalisa Chow
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5.0
C L
best Chinese restaurant and best Canton food in Cardiff
Robbins
Attentive service and a fulfilling delicious meal. Second visit and didn’t disappoint. Recommend.
5.0
Sherman
燒鴨實在燒得好味非常，皮脆肉嫩油汁香，我們都大快朵頤，吃得十分開心。
4.8
Julie Rowley
What a find! Recommended by a Malayan friend. Don't be fooled by the exterior, a lovely little restaurant, nice decor, fab staff - nothing was too much effort, attentive but not too attentive, food was just delicious and very good value too!
Andrew Townsend
Excellent food on a drab Monday lunchtime. Recommend the roti canai, Nasi Lemak and Sarm Bao Rice
elenia
delicious and lots of great vegan options that were super impressive! recommend the claypot aubergine tofu and the vegan duck pancakes
Amir Wahab
Excellent food and service. Very friendly staff. Good can be a bit spicy.
3.3
Andrew Roberts
My wife and I, having lived in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) bewteen 2013 and 2014 were excited to discover a restatuarant offering authentic Malaysian cuisine....... particularly 'Beef Rendang' which is my wife's favourite dish which she had enjoyed a number of times in Madame Kwan's in KL. Unfortunately what was served at Happy Lok was not authentic and my wife had to ask for the dish to be changed to an alternative. Beef Rendang is a dry curry with beef cooked very slowly to tenderize it and allow the spices to penetrate and served shredded. HL served up large pieces of tough beef in a wet sauce! My 'Pad Thai' was OK but nothng special..... no interesting vegetables and flavour was underwhelming. My daughters sweet and sour chicken was excellent as was the service. Service attentive with a smile and the Beef Rendang dish was readily replaced with a vegetable curry which was enjoyed. We ate early due to attending a show so the restaurant was very quiet.
5.0
Sherman
Have been here for many times. Always satisfied us on the tastes. We have tried the prawn fried rice this time, very delicious. Thanks to the chef for his good skills. The service of the young girl, I think she's a U student working there. Very considerate and having good manner and smiles.
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Booking policy Reservations accepted
Best seat Window seats - Tables 1 and 9
Max group booking size 20
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details The whole venue is available for private hire.
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £25
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £25
House wine price £17
Wines available 9
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering Halal options on Menu
Halal information Chicken and beef are halal. Kitchen is not certified halal. The kitchen will clean all utensils before cooking halal orders.
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

High chairs Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Delivery service Yes
Outside catering services Yes