Thai restaurant in Reading

“Great lunch & the special was divine, Will definitely be back again soon”

“Good food, excellent service, pretty tables, clean, and wide variety. We ate chicken with chili and basil, chicken with spring onions and ginger, fried rice and spring rolls. There were 8 or so types offried rice and even more types of noodles. £7-8 per "Mains." There were lots of customers for take away orders while we were there.”

“Visited 30/07/25 for my birthday. Had the place to ourselves. The food was very good and tasty, served hot from the kitchen. Service was relaxed and the waitress wasn't pushy and trying to get us out the door. Wonderful time had by all, would definitely go back again!”

“JustEat Order… Food was great, all cooked perfectly, chicken falling apart and smooth sauces. Good portion sizes & free prawn crackers so you can’t complain. Delivery was on time as well so no hold ups in the kitchen. Will definitely order more food in the future.”

“Loved the food! Only got pad Thai and prawns but it was tasty! :) also came on time”

“We walked past the truck and were struck by the absolutely delicious smell of fresh falafel and something on the grill. I stopped immediately and asked my husband if he wanted to try a wrap from Puree. As we were only visiting Reading, I genuinely did not know how delicious the wraps are, and how highly rated the place is. We only took away one falafel and halloumi wrap, but I wish we had ordered more! The wrap was delicious even after our two-hour journey back home (I recommend eating on the spot as it probably would've tasted even better fresh!) The portions are generous here, with more than adequate sauce and fillings. The lady who served us was polite, welcoming and friendly. I also appreciate the Jaffa St. sign displayed on the truck. We will definitely come here again the next time we're in Reading.”

“We popped into Veena's Kitchen on a bit of a whim yesterday evening and can say with confidence it was the best Thai food I've had in years. The starters were tasty (chicken wings & prawn crackers) & the Thai Green Curry was delicious & punchy. My partner had the Pad Gra Phrao which was also very tasty. Service was impeccable & the total bill reasonable. I can highly recommend a visit. We'll be back very soon!”

“The charming decor and unpretentious atmosphere are just like some of the restaurants I visited in Japan. I have known this restaurant for several years and the quality of food and service has been consistent. I hope it stays open for many more!”

“The quantity of food was impressive. None of our party finished. Quality was good as well. Service friendly and efficient. Parking outside the pub was ok on the road. The pub parking was tight.”

“Took my favourite summer rolls as a starter, they were fantastic. Rich taste of peanut sauce perfectly combined with mild taste of the prawns. Delicious! As a main I had steak pho, it was yummy. I was really happy with generous amount of well done steak. Noodles were cooked perfectly, they were not overdone and melted in my mouth. I would also like to mention Margherita, who was really friendly and helpful, she even helped me to charge my phone. Great service! Thank you guys.”

“I dropped in for a lovely lunch this afternoon, and on every front (especially service) the Giggling Squid is a MUST. Harriet looked after us and was such a great advert for Henley’s top eaterie. Well worth a visit. You won’t be disappointed, Tony.”

“I went with my kids for the Sunday buffet, the great thing is its all freshly made, rather than sitting there, a small selection of food but more than enough for any person. The staff are attentive and amazing, friendly, the food tastes soooooooooooooo good, I am currently writing this just before I step into a food coma on my sofa! Loved it, would recommend 5*”

“Wow! A fabulous restaurant with excellent and friendly servers. The food was the best Chinese food we've had. Try the boozy chicken for something different and delicious. We also had the duck pancakes, Malaysian Nasi goreng and cashew chicken. All of which were very tasty. Lovely clean white linen tablecloths too. We had an excellent experience here and would.highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Were recommended this little restaurant and visited with a few friends for the “eat as much” menu. Really enjoyed the food and options on offer. Dishes are cooked when ordered which is great, portion sizes were perfect and gave us an opportunity to try different things. Would definately book if visiting as gets busy and not a big restaurant.”

“Brilliant, the food was superb! The lady on the phone was really friendly (and it turned out we are neighbours too) , she just just made my day. We had delivery and the smell at the door was so overpowering, I knew straight away it won't disappoint, it was delicious! Thank you for delicious experience.”

“Really lovely thai food, we love the prawn panang!”

“Ordered the chicken Katsu Woke egg noodle, was very tasty and filling. Loved the katsu chicken taste! Will order from it again”

“I stopped in for a light dinner and was not disappointed. Service was on point throughout the meal. The pork cheeks were delightfully tender and the sauce plate-scrapingly good. I added the sticky rice to round out the dish, and this proved to be the perfect accompaniment. The dessert, although tasty, was not what I expected when I ordered a Salted Caramel Soufflé as it was not a soufflé but rather an ice cream sandwich type thing. They should change the description to be more apropos and not disappoint anyone who is waiting for a warm soufflé. (My absolute favourite dessert.)”

“I've had several meals here now and it never disappoints!! The food is outstanding, the service is always with a smile and I'm now a huge Spice Merchant fan!! Great place to meet with friends or pop for meal with my partner. Love it :)”

“One of the best Thai food restaurants in UK. Closest to authentic Thai taste. Friendly customer service. Highly recommended if you’re in the area of Basingstoke.”

“Really enjoyed the Thai Green curry, which they were happy to swap aubergine for peppers which I was pleased about and shows the food is freshly cooked to order. Very friendly service and the banana fritters were delicious. Haven’t had these for years so such a nice treat! With the friendly service, the very clean and comfortable dining area and so many dishes to choose from this has to be one of my favourite Thai restaurants.”

“Excellent food , we won't go anywhere else.”

“The best afternoon tea I've had! All the food is freshly made, we couldn't quite finish all of it so they kindly gave us takeaway boxes. The venue itself was so tastefully decorated for Christmas to get you in the festive spirit. The service was exemplary, the staff were so attentive to us serving us 3 pots of tea each! Finally, the entertainment was the cherry on top. It's such great value at under £30 each, we will definitely be coming back!”

“I was in the area for the week and had dinner/lunch here three times. The food is fantastic and the Guinness is top notch - and the staff are also very helpful and friendly!”

“Group of 5 of us went to celebrate our daughters Birthday. She was the only one that had been before. The food was amazing! Even the prawn crackers were the best we’ve ever tasted. I had the salt and pepper chilli mushrooms to start and the chilli and basil stir fry with slow cooked beef as my main course. We can’t recommend the Giggling Squid highly enough. The staff were great too - so were the cocktails! Will definitely be coming again soon.”

“amazing food! fast service and YUMMY green curry. chicken was also halal. highly recommend the set menu for lunch!!!”

“The food was outstanding, so delicious, beautifully seasoned, spicy & fresh.”

“Food was incredible. We got the neua pad phet (beef with thai curry paste) and the sweet and sour duck. The beef came in a heavenly sauce, it was amazing. The duck was one of the most tender ducks I have ever had, only issue was it was a bit cold. Reservation was easy, waiters were nice. The space is a little dark and small because it’s a historic building.”

“Went for Sunday lunch, wow!!! What amazing food and delicious cocktails for a Sunday lunch and great prices to be fair, Staff were brilliant, very attentive and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place...”