Intoku (Reading)

Walk into Intoku on Chain Street and you're immediately in the weeds of proper Japanese cooking. This isn't some Instagram-baiting spot; it's the kind of place where locals queue for lunch because the food actually justifies it. You'll find yourself ordering ramen bowls that come properly built, with broth that's been given actual time and respect, alongside sushi that's fresh enough to make you question everywhere else you've been eating. The vibe is unpretentious and genuine—exactly what Reading's food scene needed in the town centre.