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Mwg (pronounced moog), is the new kid on the block in Cardiff’s food scene. It brings together Welsh delicacies from land and sea and cooks them over charcoal. Mwg is a custom built barbecue grill and open-fire plancha, which creates a unique and flavourful cooking experience, with a focus on Welsh produce. They champion simple Welsh ingredients and create a selection of gourmet small dishes with rich flavours and fresh, seasonal produce.

This culinary journey was born on a foundation of solid friendship and shared passions between two best mates, Tudor and Alex. The inspiration behind the creation of Mwg came from a trip they spent together along the Welsh coast, where they got to appreciate the nation’s beauty coupled with the deep love for Welsh produce, cooking and hospitality. They embarked on a journey to celebrate the essence of Wales through local ingredients and suppliers, with a strong focus dedicated to authenticity and quality. Keeping it in the family, Alex’s brother in law owns Cwm Kits Farm, located just a stone’s throw from Cardiff, who are the exclusive artisan supplier of all the Welsh lamb, who ensure the use of well-treated, free range animals to be used in the dishes.

When asked why local produce is such an important aspect to Mwg, Tudor and Alex responded saying “we pride ourselves in the abundance of Welsh produce available right on our doorstep, it’s got to be some of the best in the world!’. They endeavour to use local produce wherever possible in their seasonal dishes, to showcase the authenticity and the essence of the wonderful Wales.

In terms of the backgrounds of the faces behind the business, you are in safe hands. Tudor has 18 years hospitality experience, so he knows all the ins and outs of the industry, firstly in music event production, before entering the world of food events in 2011. Now running a series of successful street food festivals across the UK, owning a restaurant, and a keen home cook and food lover himself , he has a taste for great ideas and knows his way around the kitchen after kick starting his cooking journey in November 2022.

Looking to the future for Mwg, the opportunities are endless. With it being a passion project for Alex and Tudor, they are excited to see what the future holds – who knows what that will be! Check out their instagram @mwgcardiff to be the first to hear about their next exciting ventures and enquire about their catering possibilities. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming opportunities to get your hands on the wonderful Mwg!

Fancy a bite to eat at Neighbourhood Kitchen? Book online now: https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking/

After a cracking summer of crustaceans, it has sadly come to an end for the £10 lobster menu. It took Cardiff by storm, selling out in a snap of a claw, which meant, of course we had to extend it for a further two weeks so that everyone could get their lobster fix! With six weeks fully booked up by lobster lovers, some might say it was a claw-some success.

Here in the heart of Cardiff, is the small restaurant with big ideas – Neighbourhood Kitchen, where the £10 lobster menu originated. After the big crawfish boil in the summer, we clearly couldn’t get enough of the crustaceans as the new lobster menu was released. You could indulge in a lavish lobster meal for a cracking price that didn’t break the bank – it’s not very often you get those two points in the same sentence! The food lovers of Cardiff clearly liked the idea just as much as we did as it sold out in record time, even needing to be extended.

The menu saw a whole 350g Canadian lobster coated in lashings of garlic and parsley butter as the £10 hit. If you wanted to upgrade your lobster to something a little different, you could tuck into the melt in the mouth lobster thermidor – two halves of a lobster smothered in thermidor sauce and parmesan cheese, or the rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese, or lobster rolls. If you were feeling a bit crabby, you could try the Korean inspired soft shell crab burger , and don’t worry vegans of course we had something for you, the vegan not-so-fishy-fish-finger sandwich, with mushy peas and tartar sauce – a true classic.

The lobster mains were the stars of the show, but what’s a great meal without killer sides? At Neighbourhood they don’t get forgotten about. Our handpicked sides go hand in hand with the mains to create an all round top tier meal. The paprika smoked corn ribs dipped in Brains dark BBQ sauce were a flavour fusion, alongside the whitefish croquettes and kewpie mayo and the nduja and parmesan asparagus. The guests thoroughly enjoyed tucking into a table spread of great plates.

Not only is Neighbourhood an excellent restaurant, but a superb cocktail bar. With the skilled bartenders perfectly pairing cocktails with the lobster menu to elevate the dining experience. Each cocktail was thoughtfully designed to enhance the flavours of each dish. Our signature margarita was a true hit, and you can never have just one!

The £10 lobster menu was thoroughly enjoyed by the customers, staff and chefs. Everyone enjoyed getting stuck right in and having a laugh whilst eating great food. Bibs were on, hair was tied back, and belts were loosened as the lobster lovers of Cardiff tucked into a right ol’ feast. It was definitely an experience and it’s sad to see the tail end of it, but, of course, at Neighbourhood, we always have something else tucked up our sleeve. Check out our instagram, @neighbourhoodcardiff ,for more tasty updates and be the first to know about exciting new menus coming to Neighbourhood Kitchen!

Fancy a bite to eat at Neighbourhood Kitchen? Book online here: https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking/

It’s been a delicious and busy month this September for the Sarnie Club, launching hot new specials from the best sandwich creators. Each week a different limited edition killer sandwich has been brought to you, combining your favourite street food traders, and whacking them into a banging’ sarnies.

It kicked off with the highly popular crawfish roll. After amazing feedback from the crawfish boil over summer, it would only be right to bring back an all-time fav to kickstart the September collabs.

Another favourite of ours was the Neighbour X Fire and Flank Sarnie, a combination of succulent 8-hour sous vide steak, spicy chimichurri, and crispy caramelised onions on a toasted crusty roll – the ultimate steak sarnie.

It doesn’t stop there… bringing the taste of India we had the amazing ‘Argy Bhaji’, a crispy roti filled with aromatic onion bhajis, bursting with flavour, accompanied by a sweet and spicy curried pineapple slaw and a fresh raita. A definite highlight of the month!

If you missed out on these killer sandwiches, fear not, as the Sarnie Club will be continuing on with even more big, delicious sandwiches to get your hands on. Check out the menu to see what our current specials are, and keep your eyes peeled for even more bangin’ collabs. We’re excited for what’s to come…!

Fancy a naughty bite? No need to book – just pop in when you’re in the neighbourhood. Alternatively, we’re now on Deliveroo if you don’t fancy getting out of bed.

Order on Deliveroo: https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/cardiff/riverside/neighbourhood-kitchen

Neighbourhood bookings: https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking

You may have seen our ridiculous sandwiches flooding your socials over the last month, and we’re not even sorry! If you haven’t got yourself down to Neighbourhood in the last month to try out the Sarnie Club, it’s time to change that. Bringing you seasonal goods, our sarnie menu is ever evolving to bring you the perfect grub depending on the weather.

The Sarnie Club was the brainchild of Tudor, the owner of Neighbourhood, who wanted to celebrate his love for decadent, over-filled sandwiches to the people of Cardiff. Thanks to local designer Siôn Meical Jones working on behalf of River & Bear, Tudor’s rough sketch of a sandwich man was turned into the fun and unique Sarnie Club logo, and from there the Sarnie Club was born.

Current specials:

Neighbourhood Cold Cut

~ Swiftly becoming a classic amongst regulars, the Neighbourhood Cold Cut layers hard salami, mortadella ham, gouda and olive salad.

The Reuben

~ Brisket pastrami, fried onions, gouda and mustard.

Turkey Grinder

~ Roasted turkey, lemon and chilli slaw and long, hot aioli

Egg N Cress

~ A hearty childhood classic! Mamas egg mayo, watercress and sriracha

Fancy a naughty bite? No need to book – just pop in when you’re in the neighbourhood. Alternatively, we’re now on Deliveroo if you don’t fancy getting out of bed.

Order on Deliveroo: https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/cardiff/riverside/neighbourhood-kitchen

Neighbourhood bookings: https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking

Internet Sensation Gaz Oakley has been wowing millions of followers with his innovative dishes for years, releasing multiple cookbooks and collaborating with some of the most famous restaurants in the world. Now he’s making a stir in the Cardiff restaurant scene with his very own vegan pop-up restaurant at Neighbourhood Cardiff. Open from the June 23rd to July 3rd, fans and foodies will finally have the opportunity to taste Gaz Oakley’s acclaimed dishes cooked by the man himself.

Gaz first stepped into a professional kitchen 14 years ago and has been impressing the public with his talent ever since, publishing 3 cookbooks, gaining 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, avantgardevegan, and over 600 thousand followers on Instagram. His  mission is to bring revolutionary vegan cuisine to the mainstream, ‘veganising’ traditional dishes.

His most recent project, Nana O’s Comfort Food, is serving hearty, healthy, and delicious vegan meals for diners at Neighbourhood Kitchen. Gaz has dreamed of owning a restaurant since childhood, and after impressive collaborations with Wagamamas and Vurger Co., he is taking the jump to create his own unique brand. His creation of Nana O’s is inspired by his own grandmother, whose love and warmth he hopes to pay tribute to in his comforting meals.

Book now at https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking/

At Neighbourhood Kitchen, we will be opening our doors for two weeks to host a good ol’ fashioned Louisiana Crawfish Boil. Originating from South Louisiana, there’s only one way to enjoy a juicy crawfish boil – the Cajun way. Feast upon a table full of fresh crawfish from the British waterways, smothered in Old Bay Cajun Seasoning, served with smoked sausage, red potatoes and corn. This mouth watering dish is a first in Cardiff, so loosen your belt, tie your hair back and come tuck in! If in doubt, pinch the tail and suck the head! Not a crawfish lover? No problem. We’ll be serving up vegan po’boy and cajun fries to cater for all. On top of all of this, we will be curating a selection of Louisiana cocktails to perfectly pair with your food – The Alabamba Slammer, Vieux Carré and Mint Julep to name a few.

Be quick as this feast is only available for 2 weeks! Starting on Wednesday 25th May, the offer will roll until 4th June. Food is served 4pm – 9pm Wednesdays to Saturdays. So make sure you book before it’s gone!

Bookings are £15 per person, book a table here: https://neighbourhoodkitchen.co.uk/booking/

We will be sourcing the Crawfish from Crayaway, a company set up by a man going by the name of Crawfish Bob. Crayaway has been responsibly removing non-native crawfish from our waterways for over 15 years, protecting British Crawfish from the potential threat that US Crawfish pose. If you’d like to learn more about the issue, you can visit the Crayaway website: https://www.crayaway.com/ Enjoy an iconic Louisiana Cajun delicacy in the comfort of knowing that Crawfish Bob is looking after British waterways and protecting our native species.