Giggling Squid Cardiff Menu – A Journey Through Thai Flavours
If you’re searching for an exciting culinary experience in the heart of Cardiff, the Giggling Squid promises to deliver a vibrant taste of Thailand with a twist. Nestled in the city’s lively dining scene, this charming Thai restaurant has become a favorite for those craving bold flavors, aromatic spices, and beautifully presented dishes. The Giggling Squid Cardiff menu is a celebration of authentic Thai cooking, offering a wide range of options that cater to all kinds of diners—whether you’re a lover of fiery curries, a fan of fragrant stir-fries, or someone seeking a light yet flavorful vegan or gluten-free dish.
Each dish on the menu tells a story, inspired by Thailand’s rich culinary heritage and crafted using fresh ingredients that bring every bite to life. From classic staples like Pad Thai and Green Curry to unique offerings like the Salt & Pepper Squid or the deliciously creamy Massaman Curry, the menu combines comfort and creativity in equal measure.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a decor that reflects Thailand’s coastal charm, dining at Giggling Squid in Cardiff is more than just a meal—it’s a delightful journey through the tastes and textures of Thai cuisine. Perfect for date nights, casual lunches, or group dinners, it’s a must-visit spot for food lovers.
Giggling Squid menu prices – A Journey Through Thai Flavours
Giggling Bundles ✨
Some of our favourite dishes bundled for your convenience!
| Menu Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Saver for 1 | Includes a starter & main – a squidtastic saving for Gigglers dining solo. | £21.99 |
| Giggling Favourites for 2 | Our go-to classics. Choose from Salt & Pepper Squid, Chicken Satay, Spring Rolls, Fresh Thai Salad or Duck Spring Rolls for starters and Sticky Chicken, Thai Green Curry with Jasmine Rice, Thai Red Curry with Jasmine Rice, Chicken Massaman Curry with Jasmine Rice or Pad Thai for your main dish. Includes Prawn Crackers to share. | £52.95 |
| Family Feast Bundle | A fab feast for families! Tuck into prawn crackers and a choice of Giggling bestseller starters plus delicious mains for 2 grown ups and 2 ‘squidlets’. | £65.99 |
Starters 🦑
Let’s get this feast started…
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prawn Crackers | Spicy and hard to stop eating! | 222 kcal | £4.25 |
| Spring Rolls (VG) | Crispy spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables and served with homemade sweet chilli sauce. | 285 kcal | £7.45 |
| Salt and Pepper Squid | A bestseller! A hint of sweetness from the fresh squid and a touch of salt and pepper in the light, crispy coating. | 390 kcal | £9.40 |
| Salt & Pepper Chilli Mushrooms (VG) | Big oyster mushrooms, big spicy flavours with a crispy coating and a sweet chilli dipping sauce. Sprinkled with chilli, garlic, lime leaf, fried garlic and shallots. | 341 kcal | £7.25 |
| Giggling Wings | Sweet sticky chicken wings, crispy fried with a gentle spicy kick. Lick your fingers after. No judgement. | 523 kcal | £8.25 |
| Hawker-Style Pork Skewers | Cumin and coriander marinated pork skewers with that juicy, chargrilled texture of barbequed street food. Spicy tamarind sauce. | 410 kcal | £7.85 |
| Chicken Satay | Chicken skewers steeped in coconut milk, lemongrass and fresh turmeric then grilled until golden. Served with pickled vegetables and peanut sauce. | 417 kcal | £8.50 |
| Yummy Duck Spring Rolls | Shredded duck mixed with carrot, celery, leeks and spring onion wrapped in Thai pastry. | 343 kcal | £9.60 |
| Golden Money Bags | Crispy, golden-brown parcels of Thai-spiced chicken, herbs and vegetables. Homemade sweet chilli sauce. | 345 kcal | £8.10 |
| Caramelised Pork Belly | Bite-sized sweet, sticky pork belly, marinated with honey, chilli and tamarind. Garnished with pickled ginger, fried garlic and chilli powder, served with a side salad. | 742 kcal | £9.60 |
| Crispy Squid Bits | Crispy-fried mini squid tentacles with spice, chilli, lime leaf, spring onions, fried shallots and garlic. Zesty lime, garlic and Thai herb sauce. | 400 kcal | £8.99 |
Special Curries ✨
Curries but not as you know them! These indulgent dishes are a celebration of our favourite Thai ingredients.
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Red Duck Curry | Rich red curry with roast duck, juicy star fruit, and pea aubergines. | 706 kcal | £19.75 |
| Spicy Double Curry Sea Bass 🌶️ | Succulent sea bass fillets with aubergine, pea aubergines, fine beans, sweetheart cabbage, coconut tips, and cha plu leaf in a sauce of green and yellow curry pastes, lime leaf, galangal, red chillies, and coconut milk. | 921 kcal | £18.50 |
| Chef Wat’s Bonfire Curry 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | A fiery yellow curry with yellow and red curry pastes, bird’s eye red chillies, krachai, green peppercorns, pea aubergines, green grapes, and pineapple pieces for a sweet, cooling contrast. Choice of protein: prawns, chicken, slow-cooked beef, or veggie (fine beans, broccoli, tofu). Served with Jasmine Rice. | 943 kcal | £15.95 |
Curries🍛
The vegetable options for these curries are all Vegan. Don’t forget to add your rice.
| Menu Item | Description | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Green Curry 🌶️ (VG) | The slightly more fiery cousin of the red Thai curry with lively green chillies, garlic and lemongrass in a silky coconut sauce. | Popular, VG option | £14.95 |
| Thai Red Curry 🌶️ (VG) | Aromatic blend of iconic Thai spices—red chillies, lemongrass, lime leaf and galangal—simmered in rich coconut sauce. | Highly rated, VG option | £14.95 |
| Massaman (VG) | A curry with mythical origins and legendary flavour! Simmered in coconut milk and perfumed with cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, and crunchy cashew nuts. | Popular, VG option | £14.95 |
| Paneang 🌶️ (VG) | Another kind of red curry, thickened with coconut milk and fragranced by finely sliced lime leaves. | VG option | £14.95 |
| Chef Wat’s Bonfire Curry 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | A fiery yellow curry with yellow and red curry pastes, bird’s eye red chillies, krachai, green peppercorns, pea aubergines, green grapes, and pineapple for a sweet, cooling contrast. Choice of prawns, chicken, slow-cooked beef, or veggie (beans, broccoli, tofu). Comes with Jasmine Rice. | Very spicy, protein choice, 943 kcal | £15.95 |
Noodles & Stir Fries 🍜
Fiery or mild, vegan or protein-rich – we’ve got noodles with your name on it!
| Menu Item | Description | Dietary Notes | Calories (if provided) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Pad Thai (VG option) | Flavoursome rice noodles with tofu, beansprouts, sliced red onions, coriander and crunchy peanuts. | Popular, VG option | ~410–630 kcal per serving | £13.60 |
| Pad Kee Mao 🌶️🌶️ (VG option) | Richly flavoured, spicy flat noodles with fine green beans, coconut tips, chilli, garlic and green peppercorns. “Drunken Noodles.” | VG option | 963 kcal | £13.60 |
| Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry 🌶️ (VG) | Brimming with delicious ingredients – roasted cashew nuts, mushrooms, peppers, onions and chilli. | Vegan, VG option | Not provided | £14.45 |
| Chilli and Basil Stir Fry 🌶️🌶️ (VG) | Thai street dish using chilli and holy basil. Popular family go-to. (Vegetable option shown; does not contain broccoli.) | Vegan, VG option | Not provided | £13.90 |
Signature Dishes ✨
Explore our classics with a Giggling twist from Pranee’s family recipes to our own chef creations. Don’t forget to add rice and sides.
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Chicken | Highly rated · A hearty bowl of crispy fried chicken. Bite-sized, sweet n’ sticky deliciousness. Our daughter’s favourite! | 567 kcal | £15.99 |
| NEW! Sticky No Chicken | Sticky NO chicken – same eating joy but meat free plus extra goodies like cashew nuts, sugar snap peas, fried shallots and coconut tips. | 1123 kcal | £16.25 |
| NEW! Loaded Sticky Chicken | Extravagant Loaded Sticky Chicken – all the deliciousness of the original with added fine beans, coconut tips, sugar snap peas, Thai basil and sliced red chillies. | 577 kcal | £16.25 |
| Thai Melting Beef 🌶️ | Tender beef in a rich, velvety red curry sauce, flavoured with cha plu leaves. Served with fresh green beans and sweetheart cabbage. | 541 kcal | £20.25 |
| Chubby Cheek Pork | Pork cheek soaked in ginger root, black pepper and palm sugar, then slow-cooked to sweet, tender perfection. Served with veg relish. | 562 kcal | £19.90 |
| Duck Confit | Crispy on the outside, served with sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. Inspired by fresh tamarind along the Mekong River. | 1011 kcal | £20.25 |
| Thai Garlic Hake 🌶️ | Mild white fish fillets marinated in yellow curry, garlic and chilli. Served on a stir fry of cabbage, green beans, sweet basil and sliced lime leaves. | 677 kcal | £18.99 |
| Giant Butterfly King Prawn Pad Thai | Pad Thai with very big prawns in it! For when you deserve a little something extra. | 1025 kcal | £18.65 |
Sides to Share 🤝
Family meals in Thailand are all about flavours and textures – add an extra element of enjoyment with our delicious Thai greens and moreish sides.
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti (VG) | Perfect for mopping up curries. | 528 kcal | £3.85 |
| Garlic Pepper Steamed Noodles (VG) | Flavoursome noodles with a hint of garlic and pepper. | 397 kcal | £5.50 |
| Pak Choi & Tenderstems (VG) | Currently sold out. | 228 kcal | £6.25 |
| Fresh Thai Salad (VG) | A vibrant salad crammed with fresh veggies and herbs including jicama, goldenberries, bamboo shoots, Thai shallots, puffed rice, and pickled ginger. | 178 kcal | £7.75 |
| Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens (VG) | Mixed mushrooms tossed in a gently sweet, tangy tamarind sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, crispy tofu, and fresh greens (cucumber, lime leaves, mint, coriander). | 466 kcal | £11.99 |
Rice 🍚
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Rice (VG) | Aromatic and perfect for curries. | 380 kcal | £3.95 |
| Coconut Rice (VG) | Slightly sticky and very flavourful. | 401 kcal | £4.80 |
| Sticky Rice (VG) | Sticky deliciousness – a Thai staple. | 510 kcal | £4.15 |
| Egg Fried Rice (V) | Wok-fried to perfection. | 412 kcal | £4.80 |
| Tom Yum Fried Rice (VG) | Rice brimming with savoury flavour. | 395 kcal | £5.20 |
Desserts 🍬
There’s always room for a sweet treat
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price | Dietary Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Heart Chocolate Dessert (V) | Fondant chocolate pudding served with fresh fruit. Heat at home for 5-10 seconds for a melting middle! | 626 kcal | £8.45 | Vegetarian |
| Caramelised Mango Cake (V) | Served with fresh fruit. Re-heat for 10 seconds to serve warm. | 400 kcal | £8.45 | Vegetarian |
Soft Drinks 🥤
Still, sparkling and non-alcoholic drinks
| Menu Item | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIP Peach & Ginger 250ml | CBD Infused, lightly sparkling, vegan, gluten free, no added sugar. Peach & Ginger flavour. | 21 kcal | £4.70 |
| Old Jamaica Ginger Beer 330ml | The original and best. Refreshing, crisp, with authentic root ginger. | 201 kcal | £3.65 |
| Ben Shaws Cloudy Lemonade 330ml | Bursting with the brightness of zingy lemons, very refreshing! | 77 kcal | £3.40 |
| Still Water 330ml | Tau Still Mineral Water | 0 kcal | £3.35 |
| Sparkling Water 330ml | Tau Sparkling Mineral Water | 0 kcal | £3.35 |
| Pepsi 330ml | Classic cola. | 59 kcal | £3.50 |
| Diet Pepsi 330ml | Low calorie cola. | 2 kcal | £3.50 |
| Pepsi Max 330ml | Maximum taste, no sugar. | 1 kcal | £3.50 |
| 7UP Zero 330ml | Lemon-lime soda, zero sugar. | 7 kcal | £3.50 |
Beer and Cider 🍻
Wash down the feast with a refreshing beer.
| Menu Item | Description | ABV | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang 5% ABV 330ml | A favourite Thai lager, crisp and refreshing, brewed with malt, hops, yeast, and pure deep-well water. Pairs perfectly with spicy food. | 5% | – | £4.70 |
| Orchard Pig Cider Reveller 4.5% ABV 500ml | Gently sparkling, vegan-friendly cider with fewer bubbles, made from West Country bittersweet apples. | 4.5% | – | £6.75 |
| BitBurger (non-alcoholic) | Non-alcoholic beer; alcohol is removed after full maturation to lock in flavour and reduce calories. | <0.5% | 78 kcal | £4.40 |
Wine & Bubbles 🍷
Treat yourself to some of our favourite wines or add fizz for extra Giggles!
| Wine | Description | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose De Cinsault, Granfort | Deliciously light, dry, fruity rosé full of strawberries and raspberries. Pairs well with all dishes. | Pays d’Oc, France | £30.95 |
| Pinot Grigio, Pontebello | Light, crisp and friendly wine that pairs well with all dishes. | Venezie, Italy | £27.95 |
| Malbec, Los Romeros | Rich and spicy with black forest fruits, pairs well with red or white meats. | Central Valley, Chile | £32.95 |
| Spumante Rosato, Galanti | Carnation-pink rosé with summer fruits and cherry blossom notes. | Italy | £35.95 |
Giggling Squid Kids Menu
| Items | Price(£) | Calories(Kcal) |
|---|---|---|
| Nibbles | ||
| Prawn Crackers | £1.99 | 123 kcal |
| Starters | ||
| Spring Rolls | £1.99 | 146 kcal |
| Pork Dumplings | £1.99 | 130 kcal |
| Grilled Pork on Skewers and Dipping Sauce | £1.99 | 222 kcal |
| Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce | £1.99 | 189 kcal |
| Mains | ||
| Mild Chicken Massaman Curry with Jasmine Rice | £7.99 | 574 kcal |
| Pad Thai Noodles | From £7.99 | From 534 kcal |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | From £7.99 | From 328 kcal |
| Thai Omelette with Jasmine Rice | £7.99 | 600 kcal |
| Stir Fried Vegetable Noodles | £7.99 | 424 kcal |
| Chicken Soy Stir Fry with Roti | £7.99 | 490 kcal |
| Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice | £7.99 | 246 kcal |
| Desserts | ||
| Roti with Condensed Milk and a Sprinkle of Sugar | £1.99 | 320 kcal |
| Caramel and Chocolate Lollipop | £1.99 | 63 kcal |
| Organic Tropical Fruity Ice Lolly | £1.99 | 20 kcal |
| Organic Berry Fruit Ice Lolly | £1.99 | 16 kcal |
| Drinks | ||
| Strawberry, Banana & Purple Carrot Smoothie | £1.99 | 79 kcal |
| Blackcurrant, Raspberry & Apple Fruity Water | £1.99 | 67 kcal |
| Fresh Orange Juice | £1.99 | 76 kcal |
Conclusion
The Giggling Squid Cardiff menu offers a vibrant array of Thai dishes, blending traditional flavors with modern twists. Signature starters include the renowned Salt & Pepper Squid and its vegan counterpart, Salt & Pepper Chilli Mushrooms.
Main courses feature a variety of curries such as Thai Green, Red, Massaman, and Paneang, all available with vegan options. Specialty curries like the Prawn and Soft Shell Crab and Spicy Double Curry Seabass provide indulgent choices for seafood lovers.
Noodle and stir-fry selections include the classic Giggling Pad Thai and the spicy Pad Kee Mao, catering to diverse palates. Signature dishes like Sticky Chicken and Caramelised Pork Belly highlight the menu’s unique offerings. For lighter fare, salad-based dishes with seafood, steak, or slow-cooked chicken are available.
Giggling Squid Cardiff menu also accommodates various dietary preferences with vegan options and a dedicated kids’ menu. Desserts such as Melting Heart Chocolate and Caramelised Mango Cake provide a sweet conclusion to the meal. Complementing the food, a selection of house cocktails and alcohol-free beverages are offered.
The restaurant’s botanical interior and warm ambiance enhance the dining experience, making it a delightful destination for Thai cuisine enthusiasts.
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