Sizzling Spice — Restaurant in Reading

Just across the road from Reading University, Sizzling Spice has more than it's fair share of student deals and cut price options, though it manages to avoid being cast as a "student restaurant" alone. The service here is impeccable and the environment is very clean and well-kept, which is a nice contrast to Reading as a whole. The chef manages to successfully produce both Thai and Indian food alongside one another, which is a pleasant surprise, and while the portions are not huge, the quality is probably unsurpassed in the area. The Sunday Buffet is the most popular service they provide, offering all you can eat from a variety of different dishes that change slightly every week. It also only costs £10, making it easy on the...

In general good service and a decent restaurant but my veggie Vindaloo was far too hot, like a madras involving a chilli powder spill. Yes I was warned it would be hot but I like a spicy curry and the many other curry houses I go to make a well spiced version, hot with potatoes and mustard seeds with plenty of garlic and ginger but not blistering like a phaal. I felt I was being punished for ignoring the advice. Next time I will have a Dhansak. I think everyone else enjoyed their meal. Drinks were £5.50 for a pint of Kingfisher or £6.50 for a bottle of cobra. Worked out as £25 per head for papadam/pickles, drinks & main...

Close to the University of Reading, this Indian restaurant is one of the best I have tried recently! It serves a wide range of Indian dishes from various parts of India. Tried the Hyderabadi Biryani that had chicken & minced meat, really liked it! Also had another curry dish with nan, that turned out to be great tasting too. Bottled Lemonade & other drinks are available. The prices for fishes about £ 9-13, but if you can make it on Sunday, there is a buffet for £10.95 adults & 5.95 kids with all you can eat! Service is friendly & the place is spacious & feels authentic, worth the bit of waiting for freshly prepared...