An Indian restaurant in Reading town centre has been taken over and renamed.
The Biryani Mama in St Mary’s Butts has been taken over by ‘Nirai’, which opened on Thursday, May 7.
The restaurant website states: “For those days when you want bold flavours without the effort, Nirai in Reading is here for you.
“Our takeaway menu features freshly prepared Indian favourites, using time-honoured recipes and quality ingredients.
“Craving Indian food but short on time? Nirai in Reading offers freshly prepared, authentic Indian dishes for takeaway.
“Whether it’s a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a feast with friends, enjoy the bold spices and rich flavours of India from the comfort of your home.”
Menu items include chicken, mutton, seafood and vegetarian curry dishes, biryanis, ice cream and more.
Takeaways and deliveries are available via the Nirai website.
The business comes from Camberley, which has been trading since 2021.
The preceding restaurant, Biryani Mama, lasted for around four years, opening in early 2022.
During that time, it underwent a rebrand from its initial teal and white colouring to gold and black branding, and a renovation from July to September last year.
The space for the restaurant was created following the division of Ask Italian, which closed during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and never reopened.
The building owner, Warrant Investments Plc, won planning permission to divide it into two restaurants from Reading Borough Council in March 2021.
Following the opening of Biryani Mama, the chain Italian pizzeria Zia Lucia opened in April 2024.
