Maypole in Colchester

Maypole Restaurant is a delightful surprise. As seasoned Singapore residents, we've missed the vibrant flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine. Maypole successfully transports you back to the heart of Singapore, rekindling cherished food memories. A must-visit for anyone craving a taste of the Lion City.

We had a delicious meal at Ken and Debbie, the food was very good. A lovely, friendly and hospitable couple! Thank you Ken and Debbie 🤗

I had a lovely date night with my husband here. The atmosphere was great music brilliant. The service was fantastic very attentive. I had the red Thai which lacked those delicate flavours it should have I only could taste the fish sauce but the prawns were succulent and really fresh. It was though the worst Thai curry I’m afraid I’ve had. The owner very kindly took it off the bill. My husband’s king prawn main dish was wonderful, The pork dishes lack tenderness and were abit dry. The rices would of been far better with a nice quality long grain rice instead it was also dry and tasteless We did have a lovely night but sadly the food didn’t blow us away and sadly wouldn’t return but we did enjoy ourselves

Always a warm welcome and great food all of the time.

Great food delivered with great service! My family wanted to enjoy some exceptional food together for a celebration and Ken from the Maypole went out of his way to ensure it was a success. The food was cooked beautifully and it was clear only quality ingredients had been used. We had been looking for a local restaurant for a while now where we can enjoy and rely on the food quality and looks like finally we have found our regular place. I would strongly recommend giving the Maypole of Tiptree a go.

By far the best restaurant we have eaten at, surpasses all others on every level Food was generous and of good quality Service was attentive and patient, dealing with special requests with no issues We will definitely return and bring others with us

Maypole Chinese Restaurant in Tiptree, Essex is the perfect spot for satisfying your late-night cravings! 🍜✨ Known for its delicious takeaway options, this restaurant is a go-to for anyone in need of a tasty meal in the evening. The menu offers a wide range of authentic Chinese dishes, from flavorful stir-fries to mouthwatering noodles, all cooked to perfection. Each dish is a delightful mix of traditional flavors and fresh ingredients, making every bite a joy. 🥢🥡 The ambiance at Maypole is a beautiful blend of Chinese tradition, with elegant decor and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience whether you're eating in or taking away. 🏮❤️ I can't wait to return with my whole family to celebrate joy and life over a delicious meal. Maypole Chinese Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy good food, great company, and a wonderful time together. 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #MaypoleChineseRestaurant #TiptreeEssex #ChineseCuisine #FamilyDining #TakeawayDelight

Been going here since the 90’s and it never disappoints. The food is amazing. Ken, Debbie and the family are always welcoming, friendly and entertaining. If something isn’t on the menu they will go out of their way to make a custom dish for you. Or modify any other dish however you would like it. 10/10

Very lovely owner. Made to feel very comfortable. Definitely going back there soon. Best crispy chilli beef I’ve ever had. Food was amazing.

Wish thr is a 0 rating. Had no option so went for 1 star. The food was absolutely tasteless and quantity was shockingly the lowest ever u find per any dish anywhere in the world. Biggest joke of this place is that u get charged extra for asking to make any item more spicy. Above all the prices are horrendously high for the lowest ever quantity u get

Fantastic service and delicious food. Fairly priced and very friendly and kind. Banging music in the background as well!

it was really lovely, i went out with my children and they all enjoyed it, great music they especially liked the fish definitely coming back!!

Top notch stuff, good food, good value, Ken’s always very welcoming as well, will be coming back as per usual, lovely atmosphere and all.

Banging scran. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a really lovely dinner. Top notch service. Went with my friends had a great time

The service and food at this restaurant is exceptional, and I would highly recommend to anyone passing by unsure on what to eat. We were travelling through the area and stopped here, and couldn't be more pleased we did. Will visit again whenever in the area.

Exceptional food and lovely service. We aren't local but came across this little gem and will definitely remember it if we're nearby and hope to return soon! Also found the portions to be perfect when sharing to get a real mix of everything. Overall, a great restaurant which is run by great people.

Independently owned family run establishment. Food is of the highest quality and the staff are the friendliest and nicest people. Have been coming for years and is better than any place I’ve been to in the uk. Can even preorder fresh seafood in advance.

The food it fantastic Ken and Debbie are so friendly make you feel welcome that is the best Chinese we have had my 6 year old granddaughter loves the food I will always go there would like to say thank you to Ken and Debbie for the fantastic food and good friendly place

Probably the worst Chinese / Thai takeaway I’ve ever had. Just moved to the area and def won’t ever order again. Tasteless/bland/ nothing like described. Waste of money

Very bad! First when I called the owner answers and said we are fully booked try again another day and hung up before I could speak again! I had to call back to then be rushed to ordered cause he kept saying he is very busy! When I got there to pick up he had missed something because he was rushing so much, no free prawn crackers either. Food was horrible too! Worst Chinese Iv had in Essex!

Booked for a celebration birthday dinner for the family, greeted warmly but could see clearly that the 2 gentlemen working the restaurant were under pressure. Seated with menus but waited for quite a while for anyone to return. Do not make the mistake we made order all food required at the beginning , this was not explained to us. Don’t get me wrong food was very nice , but we didn’t get starter until we had been in the restaurant for over an hour. Had to find someone to take another drinks order , twice. We had to then chase for a menu so we could order a main course, no one checked on our table , no one let us know of the way to order the food so we we constantly waiting a very long time. We had been in the restaurant 3 hours before our mains were served, once the restaurant started to empty do anyone check were ok ; bet late really . When the bill came without asking they did deduct the service charge , I did have a word but was told maybe don’t come on a Saturday. Would say food was good , expensive but nice . Don’t sit at the back of the restaurant, if they can’t see you you get forgotten if they busy. We were there for over 3 1/2 must of this was without food and drinks

My sister and I visited The Maypole Chinese for the first time and we were blown away by everything about this wonderful place. First, the service: Absolutely impeccable! Friendly, the right amount of attentiveness, warm and welcoming. From entering the establishment to finishing the meal, there was no feeling of being rushed and nothing was too much trouble, in fact we were made to feel more like friends than guests (we certainly felt we left as friends anyway!). Second, the food: My goodness, I don't know where to begin! From the amount of seasoning, flavours, hot to the table and delicious, every course was cooked to perfection. We have sampled a number of Chinese restaurants in the past and The Maypole is by far one of the best we have had the pleasure of frequenting in a long time. Third, the cost: For the services The Maypole provide and quality of produce, you are getting so much more for just a slightly higher price than a take away and in our opinion it was worth every penny. So would we recommend this restaurant? Yes with out a shadow of a doubt! We will be visiting again and soon. Thank you once again for a lovely evening! Amanda

Fantastic food and service - proper ingredients and proper authentic food. Ken, Debbie and the family can never do enough to please. 10 out of 10 fully recommend both takeaway and sit down

Lovely food and good friendly service

Second takeaway which was scrumptious. Service was so much better thus time. Thank you

Takeaway from here, brilliant food but waiting a long time

Visited this restaurant this evening to find a large black hair hanging from the prawn cracker basket. When our starters came out they was wrong, having specifically asked for salt and pepper ribs and no sauce. Was asked to eat the other bits on the mixed hordeorves round the sauce and they would bring out more ribs. Then while waiting for the next course, noticed another hair on the table cloth. Discreetly went and told them and said we didn’t want the intermediate or main courses, they came and apologised but still charged us £50! Not very professional at all.

A great place and relaxed atmosphere for dinner in this lovely restaurant, perfect to unwind after a busy week at work. The food was superb and Ken is a great host. Will definitely be back. Perhaps a little more expensive than other places in the area but the quality of the food certainly justifies that!

First timer, family of 4. Very attentive owners. We felt very welcome as soon as we walked in. Food was amazing!. Thank you Ray.

Excellent family run restaurant. Really authentic food and you can tell they cook with much love. Drove all the way from London - this beats every place in china town. If you preorder they cook the freshest seafood (my chinese wife agrees!)

Expensive, average food and not great service. Expect 10% service charge regardless size of party. Class of wine £8! Average dish £9. Have to pay for crackers!!!!

Ken and Debbie made us truly welcome. We wanted a dinner for 10 to suit Chinese palate and they came up trumps. Food was delicious and nothing was too much trouble. It was indeed a gourmet menu ordered specially to our liking. Thank you, Ken and Debbie, no doubt we will be back sooner than later.

First thing we need to say is that we were mostly chinese and ordered a select menu that they were able to produce. The crispy noodles and lobster was especially good as was the whole steamed sea bass, chinese style head & tail included. Great service. Look forward to our next visit.

The best Chinese food that we have had for years. Food was absolutely delicious, exceptional. Very friendly staff and so good that we will be back in the near future.

Lovely food and staff never disappointed.

Brilliant! Lovely food and very friendly environment. We will be back. Thank you for a lovely evening.

A real shock, but definitely the good kind. Having spent time in China and Korea I normally avoid Chinese restaurants in the UK as they are almost invariably disappointing, but this place is the exception. The restaurant looks good, the service was friendly and the food is amazing.

Lovely vegetarian friendly food. Staff were very attentive and kind.

Vary nice well looked after from the moment you arrive

Tonight went for a lovely family meal for my son’s birthday, staff were lovely and food was wonderful, very quaint family restaurant, Ken and his lovely wife were great hosts and my son enjoyed himself which was the main aim- thank you for your wonderful hospitality 😊

Lovely custom we came here for our first wedding aniversary for a meal, the owner couldnt been any more poilte, food was amazing will be coming here again worth the money that was spent so happy would advise coming here

Great Time celebrating Peter's birthday x

Great food and very friendly atmosphere

Good food and very enjoyable. Prices fair but not cheap. Nice restaurant.

Food was great, friendly service as well. Building has seen better days but don't let that put you off. Prices a bit expensive too imo 110 for 2 people

They make the best chicken satay I have ever tasted. My favorite Chinese restaurant in Essex! So good

Food was very nice the owners were very nice also lovely building

Excellent food in a 1st class venue in a stylish setting, what more could you want. Friendly staff with 1st class service, highly recommended!

Fantastic food but the service is very slow and very expensive to

This is the second Visit I’ve had and has always been excellent food wonderful service has been really quick. With excellent Chinese really enjoyable I can’t rate it more highly

Food was good and the hosts were both really friendly. Will definitely come back when we’re in the area again. Thanks

I can honestly say that the 🌶 chilli shredded beef is the best I have had! Warm friendly service and a quick turnaround. The best Chinese takeaway I’ve had in years if not ever!

Wonderful staff. Ken and his wife are a delight. The food was delicious. Will definitely return!

Delicious food. The Singapore chow mein was amazing Wonderful hospitality from the owner who was just the most perfect host and cosy atmosphere. Wished we lived nearer so could visit more often!

Been there few times and I would say every time better than other. Lovely atmosphere, Such a Friendly and Lovely owners and Amazing food. Couldn't be a better night.

Best Chinese I’ve ever had and the owners was so friendly and welcoming. Stayed at a local hotel and the dinner options was so awful but thankfully found this place. Will definitely be coming back.

Lovely restaurant, lovely people, lovely food , would highly recommend, made very wellcome

We had a great takeaway last night, the spare ribs were the highlight for me, recommended by Ken when I placed our order. All of our dishes were cooked perfectly. We will definitely be coming back for our next takeaway.

Staying at a local hotel and luckily their food choices were bad. If they was any different we wouldn’t have found this place! Amazing food, fantastic hospitality and even better music. I will definitely be back!

Not the cheapest but definitely the best in the area. The chap in the bar\reception is always on top form, friendly and welcoming. Always use this place when we fancy a takeaway treat.

I've just eaten dinner here and it's been truly excellent. The food has been nothing but first class, the service impeccable, and the sounds of Motown playing in the background... What more could I want on a Friday evening? I'm definitely coming again... And again... And again to this lovely, welcoming, warm restaurant. A place that you must eat in, and the car park right outside is free too. Please ignore the negative reviews from people who had a take away from here. Those people should have eaten inside instead of being lazy and staying home.

The food was excellent very friendly service but the service was very slow

Very nice thai food, loved their malaysian noodles and thai jasmin rice and vegetables. Unfortunately they mistook my AT5 or chicken and vegetables for a pad lad prik or T8 which was not to great. Other than that they where brilliant.

The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious - I just wanted to keep eating it! A fabulous dining experience. I recommend this venue highly 😁

First time dining in the Maypole. The owners are so lovely, friendly and welcoming. Had a lovely meal, all dishes ordered had a great flavour, and not greasy at all, which I've experienced at other chinese restaurants before. I would definitely recommend eating here and will be back again soon.

Excellent! Food was spot on! Service was friendly and quick!! Shame you are miles from our home....

Be aware, their website prices compared with the reality is hugely different. Food is ok, but not justified by the cost.

Great food, friendly staff. Would return to this restaurant, not often I say that.

The service was poor, the special fried rice was mushy and he got my order wrong. This by far is the worst Chinese I've had in my life.

Ken and Debbie will always make you feel at home, excellent hosts excellent food and a great evening out! I can recommend the Maypole whole heartedly!

Not upto the Chinese food quality and charges are very high then any Chinese restaurant in England , check for the hidden charges which are not in the menu and don’t ask any recommendations regarding the food from the waiter or the owner of the restaurant,Check the bill ask them for itemised and price bill,

Nice well presented tasty food with friendly staff

We normally use our local Chinese takeaway but unfortunately was closed due to covid, so we used maypole for the first time, and WOW we ordered thai from there, it was absolutely lovely would truly recommend. You wont be disappointed. You gained a new customer!! Keep up the good work.

Yummy. The best! Would definitely recommend.

The last time I went to The Maypole in Tiptree it was a traditional pub and we had a family dinner...that was many decades ago.It's been a Chinese/Thai restaurant and takeaway for a long time now but this was my first experience if their food and it didn't disappoint!We ordered by phone was advised 45 minutes and we collected it at five to six and drove back a family members house who lives in the village.A very tasty takeaway meal for us and the only complaint which is a mere grumble was you only got four pieces of my favourite side dish/starter is Sesame Prawn Toast ( my usual Chinese gives us about 8!) Was a little bemused to notice two men sat in reception area drinking pints , which with current lockdown measures didn't seem to be allowed? Very happy with our experience though!

We've recently moved from Tiptree to Peldon. We've tried a couple of more local Chinese takeaways, but tonight I accepted that the 20 minutes drive each way is well worth it to get our food from Maypole, hands down the best Chinese food around.

Fantastic service and great food. Cannot praise the staff here enough. Nothing is too much trouble

Warm welcome whenever you visit here from Ken & Debbie. Great choice of food and Ken will adapt the menu if you need to make any changes.

Best takeaway I've had all lockdown! Absolutely recommend the tempura batter mixed vegetables with sweet and sour sauce Owners are really lovely and friendly. Thanks!

If you are looking for a good experience in food, you have found it My last visit was some time ago but is still fresh in my mind.

Food was lovely and great customer service too would reccomend to anyone looking for a nice chinese

Authentic Chinese food ! Friendly owner and staff! My go-to Chinese food spot !

Just been here for the first time and it was amazing! Walked in ordered food to go and had a beer. Everyone nice and friendly and the food was delicious. Also it was really good value! Will definitely go again!

Great food friendly welcoming service.

Incredible service, the menu and the food are fantastic and the treatment they give you is unbeatable, we like to go to this restaurant because they serve us great and the food is very delicious, I wish other restaurants and bars provided service as good as this one.

Excellent restaurant, went here with family on a weekend as my parents had tried it separately before and had recommended we all go together. The food was delicious and the service was first-rate (a very friendly family runs the place and are very welcoming).

Lovely tasty food..exotic flavours..very friendly helpful staff..very good value for money..quality food..RECOMMENDED

Very nice old Victorian couch house/inn building Lovely people

After arriving back from our holiday in Italy, eating bread, and cheese in a variety of different forms, we decided to go to the Maypole Chinese restaurant for the all you can eat banquet.The food was excellent and delicious. My personal favourite was the sweet and sour pork which was so tasty, however everything else on the menu was amazing.I will definitely be returning!

This restaurant was recommended to us, we visited for lunch, food was so good, prawn curry, king prawn, rice and noodles, served hot, food presented well and so very tasty. Service very good, staff friendly, will definitely return.

A very charming, quiet place, with spectacular food and impeccable service. A spectacular quality-price ratio. We will definitely return

餐厅外面看以为是马来西亚餐厅，老板是非常热情的香港人，菜的味道比较家常，跟家里煮一样。有一些菜是完全中式的做法想但是没有在菜单上，可以跟老板商量

Food was fantastic,the waiting staff were really friendly, reasonably priced food, good for couples,family’s or singles

Food was delicious, we had salt and pepper prawns and squid, special fried rice, prawn pad Thai and char Sui pork. Lots of prawns in the pad Thai. Service was excellent. Staff were friendly and. quick. Definitely will go back when I'm in the area.

Love this place the people the food are pukka and it's only at the end of my road 😁 see you soon ken

Best food in tiptree! Can cater for my dietary requirements. Friendly staff. Lovely for eat in or take away.

The welcome here was amazing!! The food outstanding!!! The service and attention is second to none! Prawn toast is to die for, the beef fillet is stunning everything is!!! Cannot rate this place any higher it hits the roof!! Amazing!!!

What a lovely restaurant, food was amazing and staff fantastic. Very enjoyable family evening and welcoming for children and not rushed out to give up table. Will be returning

We went as a big group with various dietary requirements vegan/vegetarian/allergies as well as many meat eaters, and everyone was extremely satisfied. The food was delicious and filling. Great drink options, The level of service was amazing as well as the interior of the restaurant with cute interesting features throughout! LOVED IT defo a must visit !!!

5 of us went to celebrate my wife's birthday. We ordered a variety of dishes as we were 'pushing the boat out' and we were not disappointed, the food was perfectly seasoned and required no additional condiments.