Chilis South Indian & Asian Restaurant - (Near Berkshire, South East)

4 /5 The Foodie Compass: An absolutely brilliant meal at Chilis South Indian & Asian Restaurant on Kings Walk in Reading. If you are a fan of authentic spicing, this place is a total gem. It is one of those spots that feels like a real find, tucked away on the first floor of The Village with a warm, bustling atmosphere that instantly makes you feel welcome. Excellent variety on the Indo-Chinese menu, which is a fantastic addition to the more traditional South Indian fare. I usually go for the Gobi Manchurian, but this time I opted for the Chicken Manchurian. The flavours were spot on, tangy, spicy, and deeply savoury. My only tiny bit of constructive feedback would be the texture of the chicken. I was expecting it to be batter fried before being tossed in that sauce to give it a bit of crunch, and I think using thigh meat rather than breast would have made it even more succulent. That said, it was still a very tasty starter that disappeared quickly. The absolute star of the show for me was the Mutton Fry. It was sensational and exactly how I hoped it would be, cooked down until the meat was tender and the spices had intensified into a rich, concentrated coating. It was bursting with flavour and easily the best dish of the night. We also went for the Lamb Biryani, which was another high point. I loved that the aromats and spices were beautifully layered rather than just stirred together. I did find myself wishing for a few more South Indian breads like appams or hoppers to mop up the mutton fry, though I completely understand they are a bit of a logistical challenge to prepare fresh to order. However, the quality of the cooking we did have was top notch. The service was impeccable throughout our visit. The staff were incredibly kind and pleasant, with genuine smiles all around that made the evening feel special. When you consider the generous portion sizes and the high standard of the food, it represents excellent value for money. Whether you are a hardcore foodie or just looking for a solid curry, Id highlyrecommend Chilis.

4 /5 Umendra Singh: We went at a quite time 5:40pm on Sunday. Food was good, my wife really enjoyed the pizza dosa. Our experience could have been better if we had known the baby changing toilet. It was on the outside and we didnt ask and ended up managing my 1 year in the mens toilet.

4 /5 Maitreyi Tusharika: great experience and food! very tasty biryani. slightly overpriced so won’t frequent but worth the taste. plate shape made resting cutlery difficult (flat plates would’ve been better) & the smell was heavy and dense due to food so better circulation would help!

4 /5 Kamlesh Nailwal: The food here is generally nice, especially the South Indian chicken dishes — we really enjoyed those. However, the sambar felt more like a powder-based one rather than the traditional fresh sambar, which was a bit disappointing. We also tried the tandoori, and honestly, it wasn’t that great. If you’re specifically craving tandoori, I’d recommend trying a good Punjabi place instead. Overall, the experience was moderate — some dishes were good, but others could definitely be improved.