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Cardiff restaurant Matsudai Ramen gets 1,000 bookings in two days after rave review from Jay Rayner

Owner James Chant said already-high demand had gone 'absolutely bonkers' since the review was published

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

Jay Rayner went to a newly-opened Welsh restaurant and his praise was absolutely glowing

The well-known Guardian and Observer food critic heaped praise on Cardiff's Matsudai Ramen, which only opened in the Grangetown suburb in August 2022

Wales Online · Feb 19, 2023

Matsudai Ramen, Cardiff: ‘Bowls of deep care and thoughtfulness’ – restaurant review

The first dedicated ramen shop in Wales comes from an unexpected source, but don’t wrinkle your nose; it’s inventive, geeky and superb

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023