Fantastic Venue and a beautiful choice of food. All the very best for a Grand success Sakthi.
Wonderful atmosphere and excellent choice of food and drinks, especially the cocktails.
This place has been my go to meal stop since one year. My family and I love the healthy freshly made authentic Indian food that they prepare.
The staff is very helpful and welcoming and they listens to your concerns very patiently. I love this place and would definitely recommend to anyone who are in search for an awesome meal!
Chole Bhature was awesome, malai kulfi was also tasty and got the Indian sweet pan as well. The Dosa was good and the size was big enough it was with tasty sambhar and chutney. Mango lasso was ok. Service was good. There parking is available outside but limited spots are available, but nearby other options are available,so plan it accordingly. We went on Sunday, and it was not crowded, but you can reserve the seats in advance.
Have tried the weekend lunch buffet and would highly recommend, there’s such good variety of unlimited food for only £9 a head. Plenty of vegetarian options although I have to say my favourite was the chilli chicken. It was fairly busy as well but the staff were great at topping up the food and were also very friendly asking us how the food was as well. Will definitely return.
Came here from a recommendation of a friend after recently coming back from my travels to India. First impressions were good, the place was well lit, vibrant and staff were quick to greet. As we were seated I was quickly thrown back to my time away by the aromas and easy listening Indian music. What followed was probably the best authentic Indian cuisine I have ever tasted! Staff were overly helpful in there recommendations which may I add hit 10/10 every time. So grateful but also equally annoyed that I have only just been here. Will be back in force next time! Highly recommend!
Really delicious, very fresh, high quality food, we had vegan dishes, all really lovely, good drinks (raspberry mojitos and fresh juices), relaxed atmosphere, very friendly staff, very clean washrooms, takeaway boxes heat sealed. Will 100% be back. Best curry/Indian food in Reading. Can’t believe it’s been here so long and we never ate here before. It was Friday night, not overly busy.
Raghavendra Vaishampayan
+5
We visited on a Friday evening at 7:45pm. The restaurant wasn't too crowded. The staff were friendly and welcoming.
Menu - Wide choice ranging between South Indian (Dosa, Idli, Utthapam etc.), North Indian (Veg & Non Veg curries), Rice, Breads, mouth smacking starters/snacks to suit all ages, Indian Chinese(Fried Rice, Noodles, Manchurian etc.)
Price - all dishes are very reasonably priced & are value for money.
Dishes quantity - Plenty.
Serving time - Quick.
Will I visit again - Without a doubt.
Staff and quite friendly and service is quick. Buffets are available but we didn’t try that. South Indian food was ordered which was reasonable taste and good quality
Fantastic meal! Loved every bite and wish i could eat here every day. Had dosas, sambar, pepper mushrooms… still dreaming about it!
Decent place with minimum variety of lunch buffet but I found the food (biryani) as very dry. Chef and manager were quiet attentive and requested feedback for improvement. Hopefully it gets better and bigger in future.
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My first visit to Vel was for the buffet breakfast on a Sat in Dec. Suffice it to say, I left 'very' unimpressed with 'no' desire to return.
However, decided to give the place another go and try their weekend lunch. I was pleasantly surprised! There was a wait for the food to be served but once done, it was a welcoming and tasteful experience to tuck into.
The chicken biriyani is definitely worth a try! Nice 'ooru' taste. I most certainly did enjoy my lunch on the afternoon and would recommend the lunch buffet for those looking for a nice South Indian meal. Worth a try!
I did return to try the breakfast once more on being told it was under new management now, Feb onwards. The chutneys could certainly improve in flavour but overall it was enjoyable! Certainly room for improvement. The coffee served me for whatever reason had a burnt and a bitter taste to it but I enjoyed the tea tho' I'd have preferred it a lot stronger. Spoke with the Manager, Vignesh who was pleasant and polite.
If they hone in on their customer service as also provide authentic South Indian dishes, they will do well as they are in a prime location for those looking for some 'ooru sappadu'.
Visited for the first time this weekend and had a very pleasant dinner. We ordered the meat sharing platter and the chilli chicken and the food was very nice.
The staff were also very friendly.
Will go back again to try other options.
We took a buffet on Sunday. For 5 pounds it's the best you can get. It's south Indian Tamil style. The rice sambar rasam are decent even chapatis were good to my surprise. Curry's and dessert could be better. Buttermilk was the highlight.
Amazing food. I just love South Indian Cuisine - particularly Masala Dosa and the Chicken Pepper fry. Took my sister there to introduce South Indian food for the first time and she loved it.
We've now been back a 2nd time and the service was lovely the food different but as good as preciously.
This Indian restaurant is situated right across 'Reading Hindu Temple'.
Ambiance is good also location is situated in prime corner.
Food is delicious however litle over budget.
Hospitality is also as good as food.
I had sweet corn soup and veg Biryani, both are equally good.
Will visit once again.
Bon appétit!!!
Cheers to life!!!
I can say this is a hidden gem in Reading. The staff here is extremely welcoming and always greets you with a smile. The ambience is superb. The food is excellent, always fresh. I am a big fan of breakfast buffet. Highly recommended..
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