The Humble Veg - (Near , South East)

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.

Mo Mo Superb service, extremely friendly family run team operating this lovely Thai shack, where they cook fresh and great staple Thai dishes. Go for the veggie spring rolls, Pad Thai with king prawns, green curry (a bit spicy), massaman curry and then finish off with a Thai lemon tea with mango sticky rolls.

Sadista Got a takeaway from here for the first time & it was so delicious! Tasted super fresh & both the HK prawns and nasi goreng had a perfect flavour balance. Will definitely be coming here more often! Highly recommended :) (its cash only. though theres a free cash machine just next door)

Steven Edwards I just wanted to share some feedback about my recent visit. The whole team was absolutely amazing — friendly, efficient, and full of positive energy. It genuinely made the experience stand out. I also want to highlight the man wearing the white and green shirt (I’m assuming he’s a manager). He was incredible to watch — smiling, interacting with customers, helping in the kitchen, clearing tables, checking in on people, and running plates to tables. Seeing someone lead by example like that really shows how much pride he takes in supporting both the team and the customers. The food was also fantastic, especially the new menu items. Everything was fresh, delicious, and full of flavour — a real step up that made the meal even more enjoyable. Huge well done to everyone. Your hard work, great atmosphere, and amazing food definitely don’t go unnoticed!

Kate Langley Harmony was probably the best waitress that we have ever had!! She was so friendly she made my husbands birthday so special, after the day had been going wrong, couldn’t believe the special touches she did, we were blown away! She certainly turned my husbands birthday around! The food has to be the nicest Indian style food we have eaten, absolutely deliciously and the atmosphere in the resturant was fantastic we will definitely be back when we next visit Brighton! A great experience 11/10!!! Highly recommend thanks so much!

Nick Allard Imogen was friendly, attentive, and quick with our drinks and food , making us feel really welcome.