Oriental Gourmet
“Oriental Gourmet Chinese Takeaway is a trusted spot for authentic Chinese food in Reading, located at 15 School Road, RG31 5AR. We offer a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes including sweet and sour chicken, chow mein, egg fried rice, spring rolls, and more – all made with quality ingredients and traditional flavours. Whether you’re looking for a quick Chinese takeaway, or want to order online for delivery or collection, Oriental Gourmet ensures fast service and great taste every time.”
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About Oriental Gourmet
On School Road in Reading, Oriental Gourmet is a Chinese takeaway serving the area evenings only, Tuesday to Sunday, with Mondays closed. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis at the counter. The menu runs through familiar dishes such as kung po chicken, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice, prepared fresh to order. Portions across these dishes come large, giving diners more than a single-serving amount on collection or delivery. The format keeps things simple, with no dine-in seating and a focus on getting food out quickly for those heading home or ordering in for the night.
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Menu & Prices
200 dishes · mains £2–32- Mixed Hors Doeuvres Minimum For 2 Persons£12.00
- Smoked Shredded Chicken£7.00
- Sesame Prawn On Toast£6.10
- Salt Pepper Chips£4.60
- Crispy Pancake Rolls 2£3.60
- Crispy Mini Vegetarian Pancake Rolls 8£3.60
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, kung po chicken and salt and chilli ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, kung po chicken and salt and chilli ribs.
Featured reviews
- Andrew C (AJC0711)
“Not the first time I've been here and as usual the food was excellent”
- Jaki T
“Ordered a delivery and it was delivered hot and on time. Large portion sizes and food tasted good.”
- George Jones
“Used to really enjoy our takeaways from Oriental Gourmet but after they changed their sweet & sour chicken balls to lower quality brown meat, we changed to Sunshine. We tried them again and found a lot of really tasteless almost as if it tasted like a bland grey paste. The only saving grace was the chow mein which was very flavourful. Unfortunately, this will probably be the last time I order from here for a while. Hopefully next time, the quality would have returned to what it was a few years back”
- Russell M
“Delivered fine but half cold. Food was pretty lifeless and disappointing.. No idea how this gets such good reviews.”
- Luke Turner
“Satay dish tasted nothing like satay, very watery. Also ordered Kung po and Szechuan spicy dishes and they tasted almost identical. Overall okay, an average western Chinese really.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Generous portions are what reviewers mention most, with the special fried rice singled out by one as among the best they have had, alongside salt and chilli ribs, hot and sour soup and chicken with mushrooms. Close behind are Singapore rice noodles, Kung Po chicken, crispy chilli beef and a flavourful chow mein, and several describe the food as tasty and good value. Sweet and sour chicken draws mixed views. One reviewer enjoys it, while another says the chicken balls changed to lower quality brown meat and that other dishes tasted like a bland grey paste. Others report a watery satay, Kung Po and Szechuan dishes that tasted almost identical, and an egg fried rice that was not very eggy. One delivery arrived half cold and lifeless, though another came hot and on time. Several reviewers add that when an order has a problem, the staff sort it out.
Location
Chinese restaurants near Oriental Gourmet
- New Red Lantern3.9700 mi
house fried rice, delivery timing problems, hot and sour soup
- Lee's Garden4.31771.1 mi
chicken chow mein, chicken balls, chicken cashew yellow bean sauce
- King Wok4.52022.3 mi£10–20
aubergine in hot bean sauce, classic spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Gourmet | 4.3113 | — | £1–15 | special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, kung po chicken |
| New Red Lantern | 3.970 | 0 mi | — | house fried rice, delivery timing problems, hot and sour soup |
| Lee's Garden | 4.3177 | 1.1 mi | — | chicken chow mein, chicken balls, chicken cashew yellow bean sauce |
| King Wok | 4.5202 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | aubergine in hot bean sauce, classic spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken |
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