Janets

Janet's in Pontypridd is a charming Chinese Korean restaurant nestled on the high street, perfect for a cosy meal. The food is tasty, with a variety of Korean dishes like bibimbap, cumin lamb , and pork dumplings that are both tasty and beautifully presented. The staff are friendly and provide lovely service, making you feel right at home.

However, if you're particularly hungry, the portions might leave you wanting more. To feel fully satisfied, I recommend ordering some boiled rice, which is actually sushi rice and quite filling. Overall, it's a lovely spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Mix of Korean and Chinese food, incredibly flavourful and well-portioned. Highly recommend Janet’s homemade gyoza and the cucumber salad! Pontypridd is so lucky to have such an excellent chef cooking in town.

Fantastic food, and a beautiful little restaurant. Service was polite, and knowledgeable of the menu.
We had the wantons, smashed cucumber salad, bibimbap and honey chicken dishes. The sushi rice was really well cooked and seasoned. A good level of spice in all dishes, but not too much to put off those who are sensitive to it.

The only detraction was that it was so busy, so we had to wait a little to be seated, But what can you say? It's rightfully popular right now.

Wish I had more photos, but we were too excited to eat, maybe next time we'll snap some more.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Janet's Restaurant for the first time and I was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was decidedly top-notch. Every aspect of the dining experience was of a high standard, leaving my family and me truly satisfied. We'll definitely be planning our next visit soon. Recommended for those seeking a quality dining experience!

We had a lovely lunch here yesterday, the service was quick, the food delicious & the atmosphere was lovely. The beef noodles were tasty, the beef bibimbap & the spring rolls were good too. I do think the restaurant would benefit from having a permanent host at the front to just to welcome people as it’s quite busy & we didn’t know where to be while waiting to be seated, also the music playing was more of a uptempo atmosphere where as I think the decor suited something more relaxing but that’s more personal preference than anything. So glad to finally visit as have been meaning to for a while, congratulations on a beautiful restaurant Janet & the team. We will be back :)

Booked for 12.30 the night before our Sat visit and was told we would only have one hour but if we could come at 12, which we couldn't, we would have one and a half hours. Pleasant greeting on entering and shown straight to our table and given menu's. The waitress advised us everything was cooked fresh so would come when each dish was ready not all together and wouldn't be quick. We decided against starters due to our limited time and gave our food choices and opted for organic coffees. There was no alcohol on the lunch menu and I don't know if evening menu's have alcohol, likewise there was no dessert on the menu. Our coffees took quite a while to arrive but it was 10 past 1 before the last meal arrived with the reminder we had to leave by 1.30. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We did not use the toilet so can't say whether there was one or where it was. Having read reviews we knew we were in for a good experience and all in all we enjoyed our visit but would have liked a bit longer to savour our food. As a footnote we parked in the car park behind the bus station and wondered why lots of cars were parked all along the side of the access road. We found out when trying to pay there was no cash option only card which we tried several times to do before a kind gentleman advised us how to do it so be warned if you are tech dinasours like us!

Absolutely beautiful food tonight at Janet’s. I’ve waited months to come as it’s usually impossible to get a table, but it was worth the wait. Throughly enjoyed and will definitely return!

Some of the most brilliant food I have ever tasted in all of my life, somewhat on the pricy side but that price is absolutely earned considering the quality of the meals. I've been to Janet's three times now and every single time I've left with a full and happy belly.
Can't wait for the 4th time!

I can’t say enough good things about Janet’s Kitchen. Booking was easy online and we were shown straight to our table despite the restaurant being very busy.

The menu is smaller than you might find in other restaurants but that’s because attention is obviously lavished on the dishes they have available. They were cooked to perfection and the subtle flavours worked so well together while also being a feast for the eyes.

The service was excellent, treading the right balance between attentive and distant.

Overall, it’s worth a trip and deserves all the accolades it’s been given.

very beautiful interior, it is a tad smaller than I thought but it is always packed in there which is a testament to the delicious food they serve! this is on one occasion I feel like a place deserves 5/5 stars. Food is very fresh and cooked to order. I cannot fault the food, my mother who is highly fussy also enjoyed it very much and can’t fault the place which is an amazing feat in itself! there is a ramp up to the restaurant which is very helpful for disabled individuals! But do be sure to book in advance!!

Great quality service. Really friendly. Food was SO tasty and well presented! Value for money. Easy parking. Would highly recommend. Definitely book in advance - booking system is really easy through the website.

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten! Excellent service, the decor is beautiful. 10/10 - have already booked to go again!

The dining experience at Janet’s Authentic Northern Chinese Restaurant was not only about the incredible food but also the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Janet herself greeted us with a smile and ensured we were well looked after throughout our visit. The staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating, going above and beyond to find us a table to the side so we could enjoy our meal in a more comfortable setting. This level of service truly made our dining experience exceptional. Thank you, Janet’s, for the wonderful food and outstanding hospitality!

Janet, thank you for finally opening a restaurant so now we can can enjoy your amazing delicious food more!

Really enjoyed myself.
Really friendly place.
Definately recommend the home made gyozas.
Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Simply sublime. I recon you'd be lucky to find food this good in Seoul market but in a day market in a little old mining town in the mid Welsh valleys...wow. Have been meaning to go for ages and forgetting to book (you need to book-for good reason). Small but cosy with lovely staff, it's a nice place to be. But the food was soooo much more than I expected. Heard it was good and thought I'd have a nice street food lunch. But no, this is fine dining level only supremely tasty, no pretentiousness and beautiful presentation. All for the price of your lower end pub lunch. Shared the nicest dim sum I've tried, followed by spicy honey coated fried chicken thighs, SuChi rice and volcano rice. More than perfect. Janet's also lovely and very welcoming. This is somewhere worth traveling to try!

Haven't been able to get to Janet's since lock down for lunch, loving the decor, seating and overall vibe.
Everything is freshly cooked.
Had a quick Korean cucumber salad, which had the right amount of heat for a hot afternoon, and not a stingy portion either considering it was a side.

Would give 11 stars

Was invited to Janet's by family for a Birthday meal. First visited definitely won't be the last. The food is all freshly cooked and full of flavours. We all had different mains with various starters and every dish was superb and a good Chilean Sav Blanc plus bottles of Welsh Cider. Can't wait to return and I will never eat another Chinese takeaway after this experience. Highly recommended you will definitely not be disappointed.

I've just dined in this fantastic establishment where the food was delicious with every aspect packed with flavour! I 100% recommend if you are drawn to Asian cuisine. The staff are lovely and very accommodating so hats off to the chef and staff!

Absolutely fantastic place. We came from Cardiff after hearing good reviews from friends and it didn't disappoint! Staff are lovely and the food was incredible, I can't wait to come back!

Made the trip to Pontypridd especially for here, absolutely worth the journey.
Every dish was delicious, Sui Mai were excellent and we loved the Korean fried chicken.
To drink I had a great pot of green tea with rose hip which was delicious.
Cash only!