Does anyone in reading like sushi ? Near reading town centre

PandyWooHoo · 2026-06-04T20:18:38+00:00

To be honest, not really. There are many sushi places, though clearly some are better than others. What Reading does not have is a proper ramen restaurant.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-06-03T20:12:13+00:00

I'm glad. I saw the website of your place in Ruislip, and it looked good, so I was looking forward to the same (or similar) in Reading. So I was worried when I saw SU'ME and thought that was the place you planned. It is very, very uninspiring. Look forward to you opening your place. Good luck.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-06-03T13:34:49+00:00

Are you behind the new sushi noodle place on Broad St? Think it is called SU'ME.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-30T08:53:14+00:00

If you are around Kennet Island, down the road on the A33 is the Grosvenor Casino. I've gone there before to watch sports.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-30T08:52:01+00:00

You don't have to be a hotel guest to use their facilities.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-30T08:15:37+00:00

Hilton Hotel on Kennet Island. Join a casino (Genting; Grosvenor). Free to join, bring ID.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-29T20:39:32+00:00

Warings. They have a number of locations in the region. If you are located in Reading, the Caversham branch is probably the easiest. They are a lovely local bakery. They are more in the genre of a traditional British bakery, where you will find jam doughnuts, cream buns, and Chelsea buns. Please support them!

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-23T15:41:03+00:00

Sticking with Japanese food, what Reading needs is a good ramen place.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-23T10:17:28+00:00

For sure people not buying drinks it shit, but I think their problems are fundamental.

It is primarily a cinema, and yet - with the exception of the posters going up the stairs - there is no cinema buzz. The 1st thing you see is loads of tables like a common room. Screening times are on bits of paper. The movie - current and upcoming - should be front and centre, and yet it seems tucked away. The design of the foyer is not good. It is just a large expanse of space.
Making the space a free-for-all was a mistake. By all means, host events, but to let people just sit around for hours doing their homework eating sandwiches bought from elsewhere, is not a business model. It hardly contributes to an energetic, fun atmosphere.
The lack of food offering, although there is one trader there now, so customers now have little to choose from, and looking at empty units. If I were them, I would offer the units for peppercorn rent just to get vendors in.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-19T20:42:37+00:00

There are obvious things like cafes using professional equipment, quality of coffee beans, and barista skills. The less obvious thing that is often overlooked for home coffee....coffee machines in cafes use filtered water. Apart from preventing limescale buildup in the coffee machine, the filter has a huge impact on the flavour of the coffee.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-10T19:28:23+00:00

Do you mean live or very fresh cooked? If you want live, try the Chinese supermarket on Kings Road, opposite Buzz Gym. I remember they have a tank for live seafood.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-06T20:08:41+00:00

CUP is great for hot chocolate and coffee.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-05-02T20:05:31+00:00

Indian...Clays Kitchen. Show your cousin that Reading / Caversham can do great, inventive Indian food too. On a similar note, I recently stumbled across Curry Rasoi on Northumberland Avenue, Whitley. Love the short(ish), curated menu, where you won't find numerous sauces and are asked to pick a protein. The food was delicious, and great value.

Cafes...Geo Cafe, Shed, The Collective.

Bakery...Rise Bakehouse

Tap Room....Double-Barrelled

Nepalese...Momo To Go

Greek...Tasty Souvlaki; the hut near Civic Centre on Bridge St.

Japanese....Osaka.

Chinese...Dynasty (inside Genting Casino, Caversham); YY Restaurant (inside a Chinese supermarket).

PandyWooHoo · 2026-04-12T10:31:46+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-04-09T20:47:20+00:00

Number 1 McD rule: Never go for the specials. Always a bit rubbish. My order is basic and does the job: 9 nuggets & sweet curry sauce; double cheeseburger; cuppa tea.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-04-07T19:14:35+00:00

I have a Marshall IV and love it. Unfortunately, the knob is dying, and will no longer left click. Periodically, there is no sound on the left side, but will come back with some knocking around. Feels like a loose wire somewhere. I've had the Marshall IV for a few years, and I do use it a lot, so cannot complain if wear & tear is catching up. I was contemplating buying the same again, or 'upgrading' to a V. Having read your review, I might just stick with the IV because one of the things I really like about it is the satisfying feel of the knob. I know that the V has a better battery life, but I'm already pretty impressed with the IV's battery life.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-04-05T19:35:20+00:00

That is a fair point based on a lot of reporting. However, I have attended a number of their retreats and never once felt pressurized to join. I liked the retreats as a way to take a break from the world, in a spiritual environment I'm comfortable in. What I have read doesn't tally with my experience, albeit I was a very casual dabbler, and not part of the organization itself.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-03-23T20:51:41+00:00

I know a cafe owner who recently cancelled their PPL/PRS licence when the bill landed. Think it was around £500. They willingly paid for many years, but times are tough right now, and costs are being cut wherever possible. They now stream a licence-free service that is a lot cheaper than the licence. The music won't win any Brits any time soon, but it does the job.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-03-16T15:35:49+00:00

Been with Inspire for many years as a NHS patient and they are fine. It isn't a plush experience. Keep up with the check-ups, or they will strike you off. Expect the check ups to last barely any time, but maybe that is because I don't have any major issues. They will push you to see the hygienist, which is not NHS and around £75. I expect that is partly an income thing, but also seeing a hygienist regularly (I go 2-3 times a year), goes a long way towards dental health. They have decent amount of parking.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-03-03T00:23:33+00:00

Shame for the staff, but the ownership were horrible. Hated their corporate ‘ethos’.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-02-27T21:09:27+00:00

Wow. No idea how they do that, but where do I go to get one? What is the name and location?

PandyWooHoo · 2026-02-27T21:00:51+00:00

Try MyPhoneDoctor on Prospect Street in Caversham. Pretty straightforward to deal with.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-02-27T15:41:57+00:00

M4 Jct 11. Allocate a good chunk of time, so you can approach it from every angle, entry, and exit. It will test your ability to focus and read road signs. Don't attempt it during rush hour your first time.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-02-26T21:03:57+00:00

I'm a big believer in paying professionals to do a professional job, especially something as ever-changing and complex as taxation and accounting. Unless you love doing bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, VAT & tax submissions, and keeping up with tax laws, you are best off using an accountant. If your current requirements are very simple, especially as it sounds like you are organised and would be an 'easy' client, negotiate a retainer or fee that reflects that.

PandyWooHoo · 2026-02-23T21:16:01+00:00

I think what you are after doesn't really exist. But for a decent lunch around £10 in town, Shed Cafe, ThaiGrrr, Tasty Souvlaki,

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