China Kitchen
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About China Kitchen
On High St in Colchester, China Kitchen is a takeout restaurant that runs on a walk-in basis, with orders placed directly at the counter rather than by reservation. Every order comes with free prawn crackers included, a small addition that accompanies the food without extra charge. The setup favors quick collection over sit-down dining, keeping the focus on getting food out the door rather than seating. Since there is no booking system, customers arrive whenever suits them and place their order in person. The format suits those picking up food on the way elsewhere rather than settling in. It stands as a straightforward takeout stop on High St, built around the counter order, the walk-in wait, and the prawn crackers that come with every meal regardless of what else is ordered.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spring rolls, prawn crackers, capital ribs and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spring rolls, prawn crackers, capital ribs and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Consistency is the recurring gripe. One reviewer found the chips tough and reheated-tasting, with poor quality chicken, rice, and noodles, and no prawn crackers despite a large order. Another had a lovely takeaway one week and an inedible one days later, thrown in the bin, though money was refunded, while finding the phone manner disrespectful. A couple of others mention portions feeling small for the price, and one found a dish overly sugary.
Customer Review Summary
Consistency is the recurring gripe. One reviewer found the chips tough and reheated-tasting, with poor quality chicken, rice, and noodles, and no prawn crackers despite a large order. Another had a lovely takeaway one week and an inedible one days later, thrown in the bin, though money was refunded, while finding the phone manner disrespectful. A couple of others mention portions feeling small for the price, and one found a dish overly sugary.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our first experience with China Kitchen and we loved it. The spring rolls, capital ribs and curry were particularly excellent. Marked down a star because they forgot our prawn crackers - they were very busy!”
- Google user
“I have ordered here a few times and the food is always amazing but today they went above and beyond. I stupidly ordered from the wrong place and turned up as they closed, the owner was walking out the door and explained he had no order as all. I was absolutely gutted and had no idea what I was going to do for my dinner. He saw how upset I was and offered to open the kitchen again just for me and cook my order, at first I refused as I felt awful but he insisted and I am currently sitting here as he is cooking my order specially. I would have recommended before but now I won’t go anywhere else. Would recommend to everybody.”
- Google user
“Lovely chinese take away. Meal was ready 10 minutes after ordering. Definitely recommend.”
- Google user
“The best Chinese food in Essex. Reasonable prices and I always come back! 🤤”
- Google user
“Oh my goodness it was so sugary and sweet couldnt really eat it”
Location
Restaurants near China Kitchen
- Seafood at dawn4.74080.4 mi
cold platter, loaded chips, hot sticky prawns
- The Coast Inn4.51,5410.5 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
seafood platter, parking charge disputes, fish and chips
- Dilan Kebab House4.25346 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
chilli sauce, turkish bread, lamb quality
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 4.2179 | — | — | spring rolls, prawn crackers, capital ribs |
| Seafood at dawn | 4.7408 | 0.4 mi | — | cold platter, loaded chips, hot sticky prawns |
| The Coast InnGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,541 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | seafood platter, parking charge disputes, fish and chips |
| Dilan Kebab HouseWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.2534 | 6 mi away | £10–20 | chilli sauce, turkish bread, lamb quality |
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