Fakeaway recipes in Reading

Reading food culture is dominated by the Asian food scene — multiple Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants around the town centre, particularly on Wokingham Road and the Oxford Road. Reading is often called "the curry capital of the Thames Valley" — the strength and density of the Indian restaurant scene is comparable to much larger cities.

Reading is a university town (the University of Reading), so there's a strong student-fare chippy and kebab scene. The Oxford Road has multiple late-night takeaways. The student union area has the student-budget options.

For chains: McDonald's, KFC, Subway, Nando's. Pizza Hut and Domino's. Five Guys has good coverage (it's between Reading and London).

Reading-specific: Reading market (a historic market with food stalls, Saturdays), Reading biscuit (a sweet biscuit made locally with a soft centre), and a strong Thai food scene (Pad Thai, green curry) that's grown alongside the Asian scene.