Cafe Metro - Reading

If you're looking for a more traditional Chinese dining experience, this restaurant seems to focus on that and is quite popular. They also offer a traditional c... read more If you're looking for a more traditional Chinese dining experience, this restaurant seems to focus on that and is quite popular. They also offer a traditional café menu until 3.30pm, with options like cooked breakfasts and omelettes. However, during my visit, I ordered an omelette and was informed (not very clearly or apologetically) that it would take a long time, which was surprising given that the restaurant wasn't overly busy. I decided to wait, but unfortunately my coffee didn't arrive until the same time as my omelette, 20 minutes later. The food tasted good, but the service was lacking and I didn't feel particularly welcome. In addition, it didn't seem like great value for money and the restaurant itself was cold. It's a shame, as I don't know of any other cafes on this street.

We went there for dinner menus (only available for evenings) full of far eastern taste. I happened to spot this by passing a while back but we had ZERO expectat... read more We went there for dinner menus (only available for evenings) full of far eastern taste. I happened to spot this by passing a while back but we had ZERO expectations as the place looked like a regular cafe in student area, plus I know good oriental food by working for years near New Malden (the biggest Korean town outside of Korea), and by growing up near China town in another country. Oh gawd, how wrong was I, their food is simply AMAZING!! We ordered butter prawns £5.95 thinking it is one of those frozen pre-made tempura prawns with some sauce, but what was brought out was this giant shrimp dished with explosions of flavours! The ingredients are fresh and first class, and their generous use of spices were unreal for the price! I would expect to pay more than double in London while probably not tasting so nice. We then went on to mains (nasi goreng £8.50 and pad thai £9.25), again, these were packed with fresh herbs and spices, with loads of veg and meat/shrimps. The whole portions were generous and both dish tasted great. Very authentic cooking, DEFINITELY not a mock-off Asian food. And what a price! It 's just unbelievable value. Their menu contained various interesting choices, from Kimchi-Chige to Teriyaki ramp steak, and I wish I could just try them all. When we left we were discussing what to try on our next visit! If you like Koren/Chinese/Thai food, you must, must try this place. Don 't dismiss it like I did, and you will NOT regret it. What a gem!

We popped in after a trip to the park for a hot chocolate and we're really surprised with the Asian menu. Food was fresh and delicious and I would highly recomm... read more We popped in after a trip to the park for a hot chocolate and we're really surprised with the Asian menu. Food was fresh and delicious and I would highly recommend!

Had such a nice jumbo breakfast here at a decent price. The lady serving was really friendly and food was delivered quickly. read more Had such a nice jumbo breakfast here at a decent price. The lady serving was really friendly and food was delivered quickly.

It was nice, the staff useful but, the only thing which I would say is, i received my coffee so quick but my college was waiting for longest than 10 minutes to... read more It was nice, the staff useful but, the only thing which I would say is, i received my coffee so quick but my college was waiting for longest than 10 minutes to get her tea