Chilli Basil

You'll find Chilli Basil tucked away on City Road, in that stretch between the city centre and Cathays that's quietly become the place for proper food. It's unpretentious in the best way—no Instagram theatrics, just a straightforward room where people come to eat seriously good Thai. The kitchen doesn't water things down for British palates either; if you order it hot, you get hot. The regulars clearly know what they're doing, and that's always a sign you're in capable hands.