Hsinking in Colchester

Underrated small restaurant for ramen/udon. Tasty broths, delicious slow cooked meat and wonderful small plates too! Service is always quick and polite. Thank you!

This ramen restaurant is so good and everyone I have recommended it to has loved it too. Prices are fair, service is friendly, food is AMAZING. The only thing I would recommend to the owners for improvement is that the sanitiser they use makes the wooden tables sticky, which is unpleasant. At work we use an empty spray bottle with water and washing up liquid to clean wood tables and it doesn't leave any residue.

Best Ramen place in Colchester 100% and their other items are delicious.

Lovely bowl of ramen at a reasonable price.

Cosy Ramen and Noodle restaurant that has a small but diverse menu. Food items were presented well and tasted great. The beef in the gyu-don was tender and well flavoured but the star is their dipping sauce. The curry omurice was rich and flavourful with the mushroom rice having a great umami taste. The noodle dishes are well portioned and well presented with enough variety to suit most dietary needs. The staff are welcoming and warm and very accommodating. The decor inside the restaurant is modern and in keeping with the food served. All in all a great eatery. My only comment would be that the sous vide beef gyu don was a little small in portion size and would have benefitted from some side or vegatable accompaniment and the chicken pieces in the omurice are scarce and small in size.

Very nice and cosy little Ramen restaurant

A great little restaurant. Good food, service and a really welcoming atmosphere.

this is my number one asian stop ...food so good ,service perfect,place immaculate .enough said

The atmosphere feels absolutely authentic, me and my friend came here and sat at the counter and the food literally has me dreaming about it (no joke) The pork cubes are absolutely divine, even of there's not a massive amount of meat the sauce and the fat are just so decadent. The bowls are exceptionally good, and the rest of their small plates are just absolutely amazing, authentic, tastefully infused and just through and through divine. I cannot recommend this restaraunt enough, and if you find yourself lucky enough to grab a table of an evening, you are well in for a treat, at a very reasonable cost too! The service is excellent, the food even better. Must visit!!

Me and my partner have been here multiple times and tried a range of their dishes which have all been amazing! The service is lovely, friendly and quick! The vibes of the place are great with chill music, an open kitchen and cosy environment. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Best ramen in colchester, friendly staff, great service and a cosy atmosphere. Must try the chicken bao bun, they are amazing!

Super spot for lunch ramen my go too afew times a week. Such healthy food selection never dissapoints!!! Thank you Hsking.

Authentic east-asian cuisine. Certainly the most flavourful restaraunt inside Colchester.

Always leave so satisfied! My guilty pleasure is definitely the omurice! Have a picture of how my plate always looks before I leave! 😂

It was hidden gem for us. Every food was nice and was reasonable price. However I won’t recommend dumplings, even though they said it is homemade, it wasn’t great.

Month after month i come back to this lovely restaraunt! The food is amazing, very personal, very filling and full of flavour. Im on my second round of the menu and see no reason to stop! A must try when visiting Colchester!

Their menu is small but it means all the items on it are of a really high quality. Staff were fantastic and being able to see into the kitchen was a nice touch. Would definitely eat here again but would advise booking as it is very small.

Service is perfect. Staff is superb. Food is heavenly. 100% recommend.

I went there with my bf, the staff was very nice and very welcoming:) the food was delicious and so yummy. Very fresh, I loved the chickens so much for the side dish and enjoyed my Beef Ramen :)

Not been here for several months...due to family commitiments. BUT went last week and felt I had come home to be welcomed and then fed such delicious food thank you...PS Very good news open on Sundays!!!

I really love their ramen!!! so sad they close for 2 days a week! 🥲

Amazing Asian Fusion restaurant. Always a clean space with a serine atmosphere and fantastically well mannered, attentive and knowledgeable staff. You could blind pick anything off the menu and it will be delicious. Try the TanTan Ramen, Pork Belly Cube or the Pork, Ginger and Leek Gyozas. At this point in time it’s by far the best restaurant in Colchester.

Best restaurant in Colchester. Food, service and atmosphere is incredible. Highly recommend to anybody.

Such a gem in town. Delicious, fresh food at a great price. Our waitress was super sweet. We also loved the atmosphere and the music! Extra points for the cute menu. 10/10

Staff is super super nice. Actual restaurant itself has really nice decor (reminds me a bit of a Japanese Izakaya). I ordered Yakitori and the Hsinking Ramen (but added an egg 😋). Ramen are very delicious and was a big bowl, but the Yakitori was even better. Honestly so happy that this place exists, I thought I'd have to go to London for decent Chinese food 😆

Agree with all the reviews here. The broth for the ramen was delicious and the green tea was good quality. They've opted not to cram in tables which makes it a relaxing place to eat. Highly recommended.

The Ramen was so tasty, and the atmosphere of the restaurant seemed very cosy and authentic. Service was also great. The only thing that would improve it is if they had some more Vegetarian or Vegan options!

Came here for lunch one afternoon. The ramen was amazing! I really liked the decor of the restaurant and the music too. Staff are very polite and welcoming. 5/5 would definitely be returning

Most incredible food and people, I recommend hsinking to every person I meet, incredible flavour, fresh food. 10/10💛

Lovely place, food and atmosphere was great. We popped in an hour before to make a table reservation and they gave us a highchair for the toddler in our group. She was also given a pack of wafers by the staff for dessert. I can recommend having a really nice meal here and fully recommend.

Absolutely amazing food. Great experience and lovely staff. Thank you for allowing my novice hands to use a fork after attempting the chopsticks.

10/10 We loved our dinner at Hsinking, would highly recommend the pork belly side. Will be returning very soon!

Beautiful restaurant, loved the decor - felt authentic and cosy. Staff were really friendly and food was delicious. Will definitely be visiting regularly!

Very underrated! Nice service and authentic dishes! Will deff visit again!

Lovely staff looked after us even without a reservation and didn’t laugh too hard at my dining companion’s attempts at using chopsticks to eat soup. Happy to adjust ingredients. The best squid I’ve had in ages. Eclectic music 🎶🦑

Honestly don't know why I've left it so long to give this place the 5 it deserves, been here probably a dozen times now and everything is always on top form. Food, vibe and staff are as good as you could get, my personal number 1 restaurant in Colchester.

You know what they say about places that have a small menu...

What a lovely little Gem in Colchester! Keep it up guys, you’re all brilliant

favorite place in colchester great staff best asian food you’ll find in town

Great independent restaurant with great food and well priced.

Second time here and the food is great. Service is fast and the atmosphere is lovely

Fantastic food and very interesting decor. Special shoutout to Aaron, wonderful service and always very welcoming and friendly!

I hate writing a review for this place because more people will know about it and it’ll get even busier. But the food and staff is so good it deserves all the love. Best hidden gem in colchester and best ramen near anywhere. Must go.

Honestly the best ramen i have tasted in the UK. Friendly staff & cool music & atmosphere.

Amazing food and service, will definitely go back

Lovely food and great service. The guys are really nice and the food is amazing. Freshly prepared in the moment and served quickly. Definitely recommend although you have to book in advance 🙂

Came back here last 6th of Dec and very disappointed with the service that we received. The waiter was very rude and should have a proper training of acceptable customer service. This used to be our favourite place to eat since 2020 but a lot of things changed already. Foods 7/10, atmosphere 9/10 & customer service 2/10.

A gem in Colchester centre, the chef really puts his heart and soul into each dish on his menu and it shows from the first taste every time. The menu is not over populated but kept simple and authentic. The team of three members functions like clockwork, at busier times they could do with a fourth person. The premises is charmingly small so it can be intimate but with the food so good it really deserves a bigger space so more people can try Hsinking signature dishes. One of my faves is the sous vide beef on rice... absolutely devine. Highly recommended, to avoid disappointments booking a table is best.

One of the best Japanese food in Essex.

Great food, up there with the best in Colchester.

This restaurant has been on my Colchester to-do list for too long. We arrived at 5pm without a reservation and was luckily accommodated. Atmosphere is cosy and pleasant and staff very friendly and provided excellent customer service. A tight menu serving an exciting range of ramen and additional dishes. Will definitely eat here again soon.

Really authentic and warm ambience, perfect for the cold nights.

This is the second time I have eaten here. First time I had the duck ramen which was delicious. The second time I had seafood ramen also delicious. I like this place!

Good service and food not bad. However the rice is not Japanese rice and also undercooked.

I went for the first time the other week with a dear friend, who has wanted me to join her for dinner for a long time. I was very excited to order one of their ramen dishes and I choose the seafood one. It was massive and feared I wouldn't finish it but...I shouldn't have doubted the magic of a great tasting dish. We both finished the bowl without a struggle! The staff were lovely, the atmosphere was cosy and 10 out 10 for the food.

Really quick really lovely bowl of Ramen

Amazing experience. Food was fresh and flavoursome. The staff member serving us made us feel welcomed and willing to answer any questions we had. We were a table of 5 (3 generations) and we all enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Big thanks. We will be back

Dropped in after long day at work away from home to have something to eat since I’d heard good things about it - decided on minced beef ramen but when I asked for it they said they only have a limited amount and need to keep some for customers who booked a table!? So I wasn’t allowed to order it even though it was available! Truly bizarre/strange. Never heard of eatery’s doing anything like that. So drop ins are second class customers? absolutely shockingly bad customer service in my opinion! Needless to say I left and went somewhere else. Can’t comment on the food since I didn’t have any which is a damn shame since the beef ramen looked GOOD!

Fantastic food and fantastic service!

We had the two meat-free ramen available and they were both delicious! Really good broth and freshly made noodles! It was cooked to perfection and the best ramen we've had! The herbal Japanese tea was really aromatic and good value! Overall 10/10. The waiter was really nice a nd helpful. I will go back again soon.

Best Chicken Wings in Town! Great food - would be nice to see a bigger menu and alcohol free beer available

What a brilliant place!!! I meet a mate there for lunch 1-2 times a month. We have never been disappointed. If you like it hot try the Hell's Beef, but be warned it's proper hot!

Really amazing duck and great tea too

Tasty food, clean area, nice open kitchen, friendly staff and quick service. For a really spicy lover, do try the spicy beef ramen and scotch bonnet chicken wings. The beer wasn’t cold enough though, we prefer a very cold beer with the slightly frozen bits outside the bottle. This more for a ramen or hot noodle lover specially in the cold weather. There were not many table inside, so book a table in advance is always a better solution. No parking outside because it’s located in the Colchester City Centre which you will prefer to park at the parking building and just walk. Overall experience was good and happy and would love to comeback again.

Loved this place. Great food. Friendly, helpful team.

As good as it gets! Amazing hand made, succulent and fresh small plates. Ramen broth as honest and wholesome as you will find in the best noodle houses anywhere you will go. Who needs wagamama when the real deal is waiting for your visit! Top marks from me.

Cannot express how happy I am to have a ramen place in Colchester And on top of that, it's great!

Always love coming here! The staff is super friendly and the menu is amazing. Would definitely recommend 🙌

My friend and I recently dined here, and while the food was fantastic and truly authentic, the atmosphere left much to be desired. We noticed the staff laughing and looking at us throughout our meal, which made us uncomfortable. When we asked about it, the waiter claimed it was because we seated ourselves without assistance. While we respect restaurant rules, this shouldn’t justify an uncomfortable experience WHATSOEVER.

We came here last week for lunch and loved it so much, we brought my sister and our kids this week. Atmosphere great, service fantastic and food is something you’ll be craving for days after having it. Absolutely 5 stars!

We came here last week for lunch and loved it so much, we brought my sister and our kids this week. Atmosphere great, service fantastic and food is something you’ll be craving for days after having it. Absolutely 5 stars!

Amazing food. Fantastic service. Perfect atmosphere. Can't recommend it highly enough.

The food portion was a little too small but had good taste.

I don't know what to say everything was really good

Great place with the best ramen in town

The restaurant is small but quiet and cosy. Service is good. Braised Pork Rice is one of the best in the UK 💛

If you are after authenticity, portion of the food and lovely customer service - this is the best place to be in Colchester. Make sure to try their home made spicy chilli sauce. Top notch and amazing!

Lovely food excellent service / Friendly Staff / Great Value 😊 great location when in Colchester certainly worth a visit 5 Stars Plus

Best place in Colchester to eat, the food is amazing, fast and the table service is incredible! the food is always delicious!

I have been to this restaurant many times, and whenever I go there, their taste is still the same, which means the taste is always appetizing. Although the restaurant is quite small, with their decorations and music, they made me feel very convenient….Also, they cook in front of you, so you can check how they cook.. Overall, if you are looking for ramen and other Japanese dishes, I absolutely recommend this place… Don’t forget to try their gyoza 🥟!!!

Nice little restaurant in town, food is decent. Very good service and good atmosphere

Everything is just excellent, food, place, service. I will repeat!

I rarely make reviews! I just thought to put a review just now coz they deserve it. Been here plenty of times and I can say Hsinking is one of our fave go-to resto here in Colchester. We tried loads of asian resto here but this is one of our top. As asian, I definitely recommend you try their ramen! I had suggested this resto to my friends and colleagues of different races and all of them really have good feedbacks! Service is great as well! All staff are friendly and the waiter is very courteous👍 I just hope they expand, have bigger space so that they can accommodate more customers especially during weekends. And just to add, my son loves their prawn tempura! Well done Hsinking! 🥂

Fresh tasty food well presented. Staff are attentive and welcoming, they take note of fine details. It's an intimate venue and they do take bookings in the evening at weekends. If you like good ramen the lake sure you visit.

absolutely loved the food here!! we got tan tan & tonkatsu ramen, pork/ginger/leek gyoza & the roasted red pork belly (which was easily the star of the show). tonkatsu broth was rich & flavorful, and the tan tan was nice & spicy. we showed up ~16 minutes late for our reservation & were graciously still seated (they only have 5 tables), though we were briefly chided at the door. the server was attentive & food came out quickly, as did the bill. we were chided again upon leaving, which left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth-- I understand that there are only 5 tables, so one being booked up & unused for over 15 minutes at dinnertime could be frustrating, but you never know what's happened to cause someone to be late, and we were already scolded for it upon entering, for which we apologized. ultimately, the food was great, but we left a bit frustrated. we take responsibility for being late, but telling off your customer multiple times feels unnecessary.

First visit and will be back. Lunch with a friend. Tge staff so friendly and accommodating, service first class. The food was amazing, flavours delicate and robust. Great experience of of such a wonderful cuisine. We had a selection of small dishes on this occasion, look forward to trying the ramens on next visit. Thank you for looking after us.

Phenomenal little restaurant, very friendly staff and the food was perfect, great beer too 😀

Respect homemade gyoza Yakitori also nicely done 👍

beautiful atmosphere & gorgeous food. thank you! ❤️

Seriously delicious food and the nicest service. I can’t believe I haven’t tried this place before! The ramen broth was rich and flavourful and the gyozas cooked perfectly Highly recommend this little place

Excellent food and staff, would recommend to anyone. The restaurant is small but perfect and the food is cooked fresh and from the open kitchen.

A lovely cosy restaurant. Friendly service and the ramen very good. Look forward to visiting again.

My favourite place to eat in Colchester and I will return time and time again. I dream about the duck ramen but the tonkotsu ramen is also delicious. I love the gyozas and the prawn tempuras as sides. The service is always wonderful and the atmosphere is relaxed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and I will transport you to Japan.

Lovely food, lovely staff and lovely atmosphere.

When hunger strikes, one seeks solace in a steaming bowl of delicious ramen. Alas, the experience I had at this particular establishment was not one I'd wish to relive. The noodles were subpar and the beef and chicken were nothing to write home about, but that is not my main complaint. It was the waiter's stubbornness and arrogance that left a sour taste in my mouth. When I kindly requested a refill of noodles and a bowl of rice, he replied with a condescending tone, boasting of his past experiences and how his establishment did not provide such amenities. Such an attitude is unacceptable, and a clear lack of respect for the customer. To deny such courtesies that are common in most places is one thing, but to do so with such disdain is another. As a patron, I expect to be treated with dignity and respect, and it is unfortunate that such basic human values are lost on the staff of this establishment. The tonkotsu ramen was passable, but the beef noodle and chicken were nothing special. However, it was the poor service that truly tainted my experience. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who values customer service and common decency.

Not many tables inside but managed to get a table right away. Yakiniku Donburi was delicious. Will definitely go back for a tasty lunch.

What a wonderful place! One of the best places to eat in Colchester. Excellent food. Beautiful people. Relaxing atmosphere.

Amazing food and great service!

A small family run restaurant selling excellent authentic Japanese food. The service is friendly and fast and food is of a outstanding quality, there are only half a dozen tables and I'm not sure you can book, so it may be a case of taking your chance.

Best Ramen shop I've ever been to in England