Three restaurants in South Wales have been named among the best cheap places to eat in the UK according to Michelin-starred chef Tommy Heaney. Throughout 2024 Sky News has been asking Michelin-starred chefs and top bloggers to pick their favourite cheap eats - a meal for two for less than £40 - in their part of the UK. Tommy Heaney is chef at the restaurant Heaneys in Cardiff, he has picked three restaurants that are a must-visit if you are looking for a cheap meal in the South Wales area.
Heaney said: "I love what they are doing with the Cardiff Market, we've been crying out for a permanent street food market for years! "My go-to is Tokyo Nights, fill your boots with homemade Gyoza and a banging tonkatsu sando." Visitors to Tokyo Nights agree with Heaney's high praise, with the restaurant boasting a 4.5 star rating (out of 5) on (from 22 reviews).
One person - rating the Cardiff-based restaurant 5 stars for food service and atmosphere - said: "Excellent quality food at reasonable prices. Could expect to pay double in a place like Wagamama’s or Yo! sushi." Heaney, explaining his selection, said: "Another great spot that can be found in Newport, Barry and now Caerphilly.
"Leyli is one of the hardest working chefs I know, but more importantly she does a belting taco." Bab Haus also received high praise from visitors on with a 4.7 star rating (from 43 reviews).
One guest, describing their experience, said: "Absolutely incredible food. Some of the best BBQ I've had in the UK, .