Giggling Squid - Cardiff St David's Menu (Update 2025)

At Giggling Squid - Cardiff St David's, the menu is a vibrant celebration of Thai cuisine, tailored to both carnivores and plant-based eaters alike. Guests rave about the extensive selection, which ranges from crispy squid with a zesty seafood dip to comforting chicken massaman served in vintage pots. Notably, the vegan offerings, such as the tofu and mushroom dish, have won over even the most dedicated meat lovers, ensuring every palate is satisfied.

Each dish is thoughtfully presented, echoing the restaurant's beautiful decor, which features pale blues and floral motifs that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Diners appreciate the generous portions and the overall value for money, whether indulging in a sharable street food platter or one of many delicious desserts like the tempting tres leches cake. With attentive staff eager to enhance your dining experience, it’s clear that Giggling Squid is committed to providing not just a meal, but a delightful culinary journey.

NIBBLES & SHARING PLATTERS

Prawn Crackers

222 kcal , Spicy and hard to stop eating!

$£3.95

Isaan

Sharing platter which includes Spring Rolls, Thai-rancini , Bamboo & Goldenberry Salad, Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens. Calories per serving.

Chiang Mai

Sharing platter which includes Hawker-Style Moo Ping, Salt & Pepper Squid, Spring Rolls, Giggling Wings. Calories per serving.

Bangkok

Sharing platter which includes Yummy Duck Spring Rolls, Golden Money Bags, Crispy Slow Cooked Beef, Spicy Thai Herb Sausage. Calories per serving.

Golden Money Bags

345 kcal, Crispy pastry parcels of Thai-spiced chicken, herbs and vegetables. Dunk in homemade sweet chilli sauce.

$£7.50

Samui Zingy Prawns

146 kcal, Zingy, citrusy and fresh is how we describe the sauce drizzled on the grilled, butterfly prawns.

$£8.25

Pork Dumplings

284 kcal, Steamed dumplings filled with tender pork and served with a gingery light soy and rice vinegar dip.

$£6.99

Yummy Duck Spring Rolls

343 kcal, Shredded duck mixed with carrot, celery, leeks and spring onion wrapped in Thai pastry.

$£8.25

Chicken Satay

423 kcal, Chicken skewers steeped in coconut milk, lemongrass and fresh turmeric then grilled until golden. Served with A-jard pickled vegetables and peanut sauce.

$£7.50

Veg Spring Rolls

285 kcal, Crispy spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables and served with homemade sweet chilli sauce!

$£6.50

Salt & Pepper Squid

388 kcal, A bestseller! A hint of sweetness from the fresh squid and a touch of salt and pepper in the light, crispy coating.

$£8.50

One Bite Salmon

382 kcal, We can’t capture the deliciousness of this dish in a name but you must try it. Crispy-edged salmon with lemongrass, lime, ginger, chilli, toasted coconut flakes and fried shallots, drizzled with salty-sweet dressing and nestled on a betel leaf. Wrap each one and devour in one mouthful.

$£7.99

Giggling Wings

809 kcal, Sweet sticky chicken wings, crispy fried with a gentle spicy kick. Lick your fingers after. No judgement.

$£7.50

Grilled Squid & Crisped Thai Garlic

451 kcal, Turmeric-grilled squid sprinkled with crunchy fried Thai garlic. Inspired by a visit to a Rayong beach market with my 3 kids!

$£7.50

Thai-rancini

302 kcal, Flavoursome red curry spiced rice balls with a mushroom and sweet water chestnut filling. Served with fresh, fragrant Thai salsa of oranges, jicama, chillies, lemongrass, coriander and mint.

$£6.25

Hawker-Style Moo Ping

366 kcal, Cumin and coriander marinated pork skewers with that juicy, chargrilled texture of barbequed street food. Enjoy with spicy tamarind sauce.

$£7.25

Crispy Slow Cooked Beef

267 kcal, Tender cubes of slow cooked beef finished on a flame to give crispy edges. Served with a Thai salad of star fruit, coriander, carrot, jicama, lemongrass and dill.

$£8.50

Som Tam Papaya Salad

188 kcal, Green papaya is white (despite the name!) with a satisfying crunch – we add fresh chilli, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, carrots, dried shrimp, Thai garlic and fish sauce to the clay mortar for a simple but vibrant flavour.

$£7.50

STARTERS

CURRIES

Thai Red Curry

Aromatic blend of iconic Thai spices - red chillies, lemongrass, lime leaf and galangal - simmered in rich coconut sauce.

Thai Green Curry

The slightly more fiery cousin of the red Thai curry with lively green chillies, garlic and lemongrass in a silky coconut sauce.

Massaman

A curry with mythical origins...and legendary flavour! Simmered in coconut milk and perfumed with cardamom, cinnamon and star anise with crunchy cashew nuts

Paneang

Paneang is another kind of red curry. Thickened with coconut milk and fragranced with finely sliced lime leaves.

Royal Fishing Boat Curry

993kcal, Fresh mussels, prawns, squid and a salmon fillet. Push the boat out with this red curry showstopper.

$£17.95

Rising Star Red Duck Curry

706kcal, Rich red curry with roast duck, juicy star fruit, fresh pineapple and pea aubergines. Husband Andy’s longtime favourite!

$£17.95

Sea Bass Green Curry

1,165kcal, Hearty fillet of sea bass in luscious green curry with fine beans, pea aubergines, coconut tips and fried krachai garnish.

$£17.50

Lamb Shank Massaman

1,089kcal, Lamb shank cooked to melting perfection in a rich base of coconut milk, cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

$£19.95

Salmon Paneang

1,022kcal, Salmon fillet in a creamy, red curry sauce with stir fried Tenderstem broccoli and pak choi. Salmon isn’t typically Thai but the flavours won us over.

$£19.95

Giggling Pad Thai

Flavoursome rice noodles with tofu, beansprouts, sliced red onions, Thai chives and crunchy peanuts.

Giant Butterfly King Prawn Pad Thai

1,122kcal,Pad Thai with very big prawns in it!

$£16.95

Pad Kee Mao

Richly flavoured, spicy flat noodles with fine green beans, coconut tips, chilli, garlic and green peppercorns. Pad Kee Mao means ‘Drunken Noodles’ because of their supposed cure for a hangover. We couldn’t possibly comment!

Wholesome Cashew Stir Fry

Brimming with delicious flavour - roasted cashew nuts, mushrooms, peppers, onions and chilli.

Chilli & Basil Gra Pao

Iconic hawker stall fare with fiery chillies, garlic, bamboo shoots, green beans and peppers, our house stir fry sauce and peppery Thai holy basil.

NOODLES & STIR FRIES

THAI SALADS

Lemongrass Chicken & Prawns

435kcal, Soft shell prawns, minced chicken and fresh herbs including mint, cucumber, lemongrass, sliced red chillies, cherry tomatoes, coriander and sliced ginger, tossed in a delicately sweet coconut sauce.

$£13.95

Crispy Spiced Seafood

762kcal, A seafood treat of hake, squid and prawns in a light, crisp batter with a chilli kick and robust flavours of ginger, fried shallot, coriander and pickled radish garnish.

$£15.95

Slow-Cook Chicken

825kcal, Tender chicken steeped in red curry paste, lemongrass and coconut cream, served with a Thai salad of cucumber, mint, coriander and sliced red chillies.

$£12.95

Roasted Pork Hock with Roti

1,244kcal, On-the-bone succulent, roasted pork with sweet, tangy red curry sauce. Served with pak choi, mixed peppers and fresh roti to mop up the sauce.

$£14.99

Honey-Crisp Seafood

917kcal, Lightly battered squid, prawns and hake tossed with mussels, krachai (similar to ginger) and green peppercorns and coated with caramelised honey and lime sauce.917kcal,

$£17.95

Soft Shell Pranee Prawns

1,015kcal, Sweet, soft shell prawns coated in Thai herbs and garlic with a little chilli kick. Served with fresh jicama and mint salad with sweet vinegary A-jard sauce.

$£16.95

Sticky Chicken

668kcal, A hearty bowl of crispy fried chicken. Bite-sized, sweet n’ sticky deliciousness. Our daughter’s favourite!

$£14.50

Thai Melting Beef

532kc, Tender beef in a rich, velvety red curry sauce, flavoured with cha plu leaves. Served with fresh green beans and sweetheart cabbage.

$£18.25

Marinated Steak & Crispy Slow Cooked Beef

793kcal,A meat feast of thinly sliced sirloin, served pink with grilled edges, dressed in a rich sauce infused with classic Thai flavours of red curry, fried shallots, garlic, lime leaf and sweet basil. Served with a stir fry of mixed peppers, onion and fine beans.

$£22.50

Chubby Cheek Pork

574kcal, We treat pork cheek with love - soaked in ginger root, black pepper and palm sugar, then slow-cooked to sweet, tender, perfection. Served with veg relish.

$£16.25

Thai Garlic Hake

762kcal, Fillets of mild, white fish marinated in yellow curry, garlic and chilli. Steeped in an aromatic sauce bursting with fresh lime, garlic, coriander and feisty red chillies. Served on a stir fry of cabbage, green beans, sweet basil and sliced lime leaves.

$£17.25

Duck Confit

916kcal, Lovely and crispy on the outside and served with sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. I made this for Andy after we picked fresh tamarind along the Mekong River. Very romantic!

$£18.25

Drunken Ribs

1,255kcal, A hearty portion of tender ribs coated in a silky, red curry sauce with flavours of fried shallot and garlic, lime leaves and sweet basil. Served with puffed rice and morning glory greens.

$£19.95

SIGNATURE DISHES

RICE

Jasmine rice

380kcal

$£3.50

Sticky Rice

510kcal

$£3.75

Egg Fried Rice

413kcal

$£4.25

Coconut Rice

401kcal

$£4.25

Tom Yum Fried Rice

395kcal, Jasmine rice wok-fried with lime, galangal, chilli and soya sauce.

$£4.75

Tamarind Mushrooms & Greens

528kcal, A hearty portion of mixed mushrooms tossed in a gently sweet, tangy tamarind sauce. Sprinkled with sesame seeds, crispy tofu pieces and fresh greens including cucumber, lime leaves, mint and coriander.

$£10.95

Morning Glory

352kcal, Morning Glory is a leafy, long-stemmed green, stir-fried with garlic and red chilli.

$£7.50

Pak Choi & Tenderstems

222kcal, Fresh greens stir-fried with sliced red chilli, crushed garlic and our house stir fry sauce.

$£5.65

Vegetable

1,089kcal, In Thailand, Pad Thai is always for sharing.12.50

$£12.50

Roti

528kcal, Light, golden brown roti - the perfect side for moping up Thai curries.

$£3.50

Garlic Pepper Steamed Noodles

Delicious Thai noodles wok-fried with our secret garlic pepper stir fry sauce.397kcal,

$£4.99

Bamboo & Goldenberry Salad

179kcal, A vibrant salad crammed with fresh veggies and herbs including jicama, goldenberries, bamboo shoots, Thai shallots, puffed rice and pickled ginger.

$£6.99

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