Clays Kitchen & Bar - (Near Berkshire, london)

5 /5 James Culley: We dined here recently and both said it was the best meal wed had in a long time. The food was delicious - on the more expensive side but you do get what you pay for, with exquisite flavours and very well designed dishes. I particularly enjoyed the Apollo Fish and the lamb biryani, which I think is the best biryani Ive ever had (not dry, lamb cooked to perfection). We cant wait to go back and have already recommended it to our friends and family.

5 /5 Rebecca Toms: Phenomenal food. Wonderful service. Flavourful and punchy. Group of 6 who thoroughly enjoyed their evening over food and drinks. Undoubtedly the best Indian food in Reading. Kudos to Nandana and Sharat on getting this so right!

5 /5 Gina Soden: I had the best curry of my life here the other night. Better still, it was on my 40th birthday so will forever be remembered. Clays Chicken Ghee Roast. I was warned it was the hottest curry on the menu, but I saved the chilies until the end. My husband had the Dawat Ki chicken. The paneer starter was absolutely delicious. The desserts were incredible. I cant rave about this place enough. I love cooking curries and just thought so much care and attention to detail was taken throughout these dishes. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was great. Had such a great night. My husband was also thrilled the best beer in the world Trappist Westvleteren was available too. Thank you Clays!!!!

2 /5 Václav Pavlík: Disappointing Experience at Clays - More Hype Than Substance We visited Clays in Reading on a Friday evening, hoping for a standout Indian dining experience given its generally positive reviews. Unfortunately, our visit was largely disappointing, marked by incredibly slow service and food that failed to live up to the premium price tag. Upon arrival, despite the restaurant only being at half capacity, we were left waiting a full 10 minutes before anyone approached our table to take a drink order. This set the tone for the rest of the evening. Our starters, once ordered, took a further 20 minutes to arrive. The most frustrating wait, however, was for our main courses, which took an astonishing hour from the time of order. When we enquired about the delay, we were simply told that the restaurant was "busy" and the kitchen was "overflowed" – an explanation that felt disingenuous given the visible half-empty dining room. The food itself was underwhelming. While perfectly edible, it tasted remarkably similar to what youd expect from an average Indian takeaway, yet at three times the price. We had hoped for something more distinctive and refined, but it simply didnt justify the cost. We found the restaurant quite noisy, perhaps unlucky enough to be seated next to a loud table of four gentlemen. Overall, our experience at Clays left us thoroughly underwhelmed. For the prices charged, the slow service and ordinary food were simply not acceptable. Reading boasts numerous other Indian restaurants that offer superior food and a better dining experience, often at a more reasonable price point. I would recommend exploring other options before settling on