The Everest Bar & Eatery

You're tucked away on The Friary, that quietly brilliant street near the castle that somehow manages to stay under the radar despite having some of Cardiff's best food. The Everest Bar & Eatery is exactly what the neighbourhood needed — proper Nepalese cooking that doesn't mess about with fusion nonsense or dilute flavours for a British palate. The kitchen knows what it's doing, whether you're ordering their momos (the dumplings are genuinely excellent) or diving into a richly spiced curry. The space itself feels unpretentious and welcoming, the kind of place where locals have already worked out they're onto something special.