Oriental Gourmet
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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.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung po chicken, special fried rice, crispy chilli beef and large portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung po chicken, special fried rice, crispy chilli beef and large portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Sweet and sour chicken and generous portion sizes draw repeat mention, with diners praising "LOADS" of food and large portions across orders. Close behind, Kung Po chicken and Singapore rice noodles are called awesome, special fried rice is singled out as some of the best had, and salt and chilli ribs with hot and sour soup also win praise. Chow mein is flagged as flavourful even by an otherwise disappointed reviewer. Several note staff sort out problems when they arise, and reliability over years is repeated. But quality complaints recur: one reviewer says the sweet and sour chicken balls shifted to lower quality brown meat and turned "bland grey paste," while another found the satay watery and the Kung po and Szechuan dishes tasting identical. One delivery arrived half cold and lifeless. Egg fried rice is noted as not very eggy but still enjoyed.
Customer Review Summary
Sweet and sour chicken and generous portion sizes draw repeat mention, with diners praising "LOADS" of food and large portions across orders. Close behind, Kung Po chicken and Singapore rice noodles are called awesome, special fried rice is singled out as some of the best had, and salt and chilli ribs with hot and sour soup also win praise. Chow mein is flagged as flavourful even by an otherwise disappointed reviewer. Several note staff sort out problems when they arise, and reliability over years is repeated. But quality complaints recur: one reviewer says the sweet and sour chicken balls shifted to lower quality brown meat and turned "bland grey paste," while another found the satay watery and the Kung po and Szechuan dishes tasting identical. One delivery arrived half cold and lifeless. Egg fried rice is noted as not very eggy but still enjoyed.
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
Good to know
“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.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Oriental Gourmet
- Shanghai Takeaway4.62759.5 mi away
singapore vermicelli noodles, prawn chow mein, long wait times
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Gourmet | 4.3113 | — | kung po chicken, special fried rice, crispy chilli beef |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 4.6275 | 9.5 mi away | singapore vermicelli noodles, prawn chow mein, long wait times |
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