So you know how one random act quite often leads onto another? Well today I went to chant with one of my buddshist leaders that I am supporting for her lecture next month. Normal journey time to Reading 30 minutes. My journey time 2 hours and 10 minutes! I’d heard on the radio that there was a lorry fire on the motorway but thought it was M1 … VERY WRONG! The M4 was down to one lane due to a lorry fire. The lorry was transporting charcoal and therefore took hours to put out. (In addition to the usual ‘rubber neckers’ many cars were pausing to cook the various BBQ meats that they had with them …. )
I finally arrive and we complete an hours Daimoku and enjoy lunch before I suggest an easier ‘non-motorway’ route and maybe try to find an oriental supermarket or new foodie emporium that’s not on my radar yet. “you ought to try that new Japanese place at the Bishops centre” says Jess …
So with that pre-amble in mind I set off to find this mini Japan and find I did! Situated just off the A4 at the Bishop Centre is ONG Bites is a delightful little shop with friendly knowledgable staff (Andrew was very good and helpful).
As well as noodles/stocks, drinks & snacks they are offering a sushi delivery service (24-48 hour notice) to the area as well as fresh sushi in-store on Friday & Saturday.
Nice to see a few stock favorites like Tonkatsu sauce, fresh udon noodles and Kewpie mayonnaise as well as dried squid, fresh tofu and fresh miso paste.
I wish them great success with the venture and you can call them on +44(0)7920 888082 or via the web site
