Mischiefs Restaurant, Cardiff Bay

I know people will think I have a pecuniary interest in this place but I don't! I just can't believe how good it is. On arrival they welcomed me, asked how my bandaged hand was and then recommended the special of braised beef in red wine - fresh on the menu today. Blimey. thickly sliced roast beef in a rich onion and red wine sauce with a generous side plate of thinly cut half roasted half fried unpeeled potatoes (plenty of nutrients left in there!), and spiced brocollie al dente and carrot juliene. Fabulous! All for under £6. Incredibly good value. It's now my Cardiff Bay secret hang out! Don't tell anyone will you!!!

Several businesses have failed at this setting largely because it is just a stones throw away from the heart of the Cardiff Bay eatery jungle. It's a fab place, on two floors, with lovely wooden seating, flooring and bar.

The staff were fabulously friendly and welcoming on this first visit. Playing safe I went with the day's special of a chicken rogan josh. The standard menu is very 'standard' (find it on the web) so I thought I'd see what they could do.

I was really impressed - amazingly well presented on an oblong plate divided into three - cardamon scented rice, dark fragrant chicken in sauce and a really well dressed and fresh mixed salad.

The rogan josh was beautifully flavoured - spiced without being hot or heavy for a workday lunch and very much complemented by both the rice and that really good salad!

I told the manager how much I'd enjoyed the meal to be then greeted by the chef on my way out - a bonus! I'll be going back next week. The specials board seem to be a safe bet. Today they were offering around 4 dishes including a spiced tomato soup with bread roll at £3.00 (ish) which would be good on a cold day.

As I said this was a first visit so can't compare the place but I was genuinely impressed. I hope this venture works and that more people turn up - as I was the only diner on this occasion - and they still got it spot on!!