Alley Food & Mood - 巷子里
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About Alley Food & Mood - 巷子里
Alley Food & Mood - 巷子里 is a Chinese restaurant on Smithford Way in Coventry, with table service handled by waitstaff. The menu spans stir fry green beans and Kung Pao Chicken, alongside single rice dishes such as Braised Pork Rice and Sichuan style pork and rice. Soups include sweet corn and hot and sour, and chowmein noodles round out the noodle options. Heartier choices run to mala hotpot, spicy beef brisket, fish with intestines, and hot and sour shredded potatoes, with beef brisket noodle soup and braised aubergine also on offer. Chinese dessert closes out the menu. The restaurant opens every day except Tuesdays, and reservations are recommended for diners planning a visit. For those eating off site, both takeaway and delivery are available.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
338 dishes · mains £3–39- Persimmon Tangyuan£12.80
- Proso Millet Tangyuan In Fermented Rice Wine£12.80
- Mung Bean Noodles£15.80
- Black Sesame Tangyuan£10.80
- Special Marinated Pork And Rice£13.50
- Beef Brisket With Potato Curry£15.80
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung pao chicken, hot and sour soup, beef brisket noodle soup and mala hotpot.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung pao chicken, hot and sour soup, beef brisket noodle soup and mala hotpot.
Customer Review Summary
Kung Pao chicken comes up again and again as the dish diners point to first, often alongside the stir fry green beans, with several also singling out braised pork rice and the Sichuan pork and rice as reliable single-plate orders. Close behind, spicy specialties draw repeated praise, from the mala hotpot and spicy beef brisket to hot and sour shredded potatoes and a beef brisket noodle soup described as warming on a cold day. Others mention the sweet corn soup, hot and sour soup, braised aubergine, and a Chinese dessert called out as not too sweet. Diners consistently describe the food as fresh and authentic rather than typical takeaway fare, and several note friendly, efficient service, including one instance of staff helping translate for a guest's Chinese friend. Reasonable prices and generous portions come up more than once, and multiple reviewers say they've returned or plan to return, with one calling it their new favourite Chinese spot in Coventry.
Customer Review Summary
Kung Pao chicken comes up again and again as the dish diners point to first, often alongside the stir fry green beans, with several also singling out braised pork rice and the Sichuan pork and rice as reliable single-plate orders. Close behind, spicy specialties draw repeated praise, from the mala hotpot and spicy beef brisket to hot and sour shredded potatoes and a beef brisket noodle soup described as warming on a cold day. Others mention the sweet corn soup, hot and sour soup, braised aubergine, and a Chinese dessert called out as not too sweet. Diners consistently describe the food as fresh and authentic rather than typical takeaway fare, and several note friendly, efficient service, including one instance of staff helping translate for a guest's Chinese friend. Reasonable prices and generous portions come up more than once, and multiple reviewers say they've returned or plan to return, with one calling it their new favourite Chinese spot in Coventry.
Featured reviews
- Amy Osborne
“Me and my boyfriend had a lovely meal here yesterday. The staff were very friendly and our food arrived quickly and was super fresh and delicious. The restaurant is really cosy and comfortable too! Will definitely be returning for another visit soon.”
- Parinitha
“The only Chinese restaurant we eat from, as the food tastes exactly like our very own Indo-Chinese cuisine. Their sweet corn soup, hot and sour soup, kung pao chicken and chowmein noodles are our absolute favourites. Only two things I wish …”
- Antoine
“Loved the food here! Everything was super tasty, especially the spicy dishes. We had the mala hotpot, spicy beef brisket, fish with intestines, and hot & sour shredded potatoes — all so authentic and flavorful. Definitely recommend!”
- Elainelightmusic
“The food was delicious here. I really enjoyed the braised aubergine! Thank you for the lovely service for helping me with translating my English to mandarin for my chinese friend☺️💖✨🌈 …”
- Peter Protopapa-Jones
“Fantastic! I don't like 'Chinese takeaway food but this was very authentic, fresh ingredients. Some of the best Chinese food I've had. Waitress very genuine, polite and efficient. Fair prices too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves alcohol
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves late-night food
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Alley Food & Mood - 巷子里
- NICELY3.51280 mi£10–20
char siew chow mein, sesame prawn toast, spicy chilli oil
- Noodle Bar4.51,1090.2 mi£1–15
big bowl deal, ma po tofu, char siu pork
- Wok @ Star4.21110.8 mi£10–20
salt and pepper crispy chicken, chicken fried rice, beef curry chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Food & Mood - 巷子里 | 3.986 | — | £10–20 | kung pao chicken, hot and sour soup, beef brisket noodle soup |
| NICELY | 3.5128 | 0 mi | £10–20 | char siew chow mein, sesame prawn toast, spicy chilli oil |
| Noodle Bar | 4.51,109 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | big bowl deal, ma po tofu, char siu pork |
| Wok @ Star | 4.2111 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | salt and pepper crispy chicken, chicken fried rice, beef curry chips |
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