Authentic Chinese

Authentic Chinese flavours, served with care.

A warm, family-run kitchen in Chelmsford with comforting classics, set dinners, and lunch specials.

Authentic Chinese • Warm hospitality • Takeaway only

Opening hours
Day Lunch Dinner
Mon Closed Closed
Tue 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Wed 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Thu 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Fri 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Sat 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Sun Closed 16:30–21:00

Bank Holidays: Dinner 16:30–21:00 (Lunch closed)

Address 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford
Call 01245 251760
Family-run Since 2005
Lemon chicken
King prawns with salt and chilli
Since 2005
Family-run since 2005 Takeaway only Lunch Tue-Sat Sunday dinner service Classic wok dishes Collection from Forest Drive

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A takeaway built for proper dinners at home.

Call ahead, collect from Forest Drive, and bring home a menu that covers weeknight comfort and family sharing dishes.

Food hygiene

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What regulars order

  • Aromatic Crispy Duck for sharing
  • Lemon Chicken for a lighter classic
  • King Prawns with Salt & Chilli for heat
  • Fried rice and chow mein for the table

Family-run

Hong started chef training in 1990. Since opening in 2005, Hong's Place has stayed focused on consistency, generous portions, and flavours that travel well.

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Call ahead

Speak to the team directly for collection orders and timings.

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Freshly cooked

Each order is prepared to travel well without losing texture or flavour.

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Collect and enjoy

Pick up from Forest Drive and take home a proper dinner, not a compromise.

Signature dishes

A few favourites — with plenty more on the menu.

Aromatic crispy duck Signature

Aromatic Crispy Duck

Served with pancakes, spring onions, cucumber & hoi sin sauce.

Sweet and sour chicken Classic

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Hong Kong style with pineapple and peppers.

Chow mein noodles Wok

Chow Mein

Wok-tossed noodles with chicken, beef, or mixed vegetables.

Fried rice Rice

Special Fried Rice

Comforting rice dish with mixed meats.

Dumpling starters Starters

Grilled Dumplings

Pan-grilled dumplings served for sharing.

Lemon chicken Classic

Lemon Chicken

Lightly crisp chicken finished with a bright lemon sauce.

Beef with broccoli Wok

Beef with Broccoli

Tender beef and broccoli in a rich savoury sauce.

King prawns with salt and chilli Seafood

King Prawns with Salt & Chilli

Crisp king prawns with chilli, garlic, and peppers.

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Our story

Family-run, rooted in tradition.

35+ Years in the kitchen
2005 Family-run since opening day
6 Regular service days each week

Hong began chef training in 1990 and has worked in the kitchen for over 35 years. Hong's Place 美食坊 opened in 2005 and remains a family-run kitchen focused on authentic flavours and generous portions.

“美食坊” means a place for great food — a simple promise that guides everything we do.

Built as a local takeaway first, the menu is shaped around dishes that stay bold, balanced, and satisfying from kitchen to home.
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1990

Hong begins chef training.

2005

Hong's Place 美食坊 opens in Chelmsford.

Today

Classic favourites, set dinners, and lunch specials served with care.

Gallery

A glimpse of what we serve.

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Find us

Collection from Forest Drive, Chelmsford.

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Address 86 Forest Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2TS
Collection Parking nearby on Forest Drive

Address

86 Forest Drive

Chelmsford, CM1 2TS

Easy to find on Forest Drive, with nearby parking for collection.

Opening hours

Day Lunch Dinner
Mon Closed Closed
Tue 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Wed 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Thu 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Fri 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Sat 11:30–14:00 16:30–21:00
Sun Closed 16:30–21:00

Bank Holidays: Dinner 16:30–21:00 (Lunch closed)

Local bus routes stop nearby on Forest Drive.

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01245 251760

Call ahead for collection and menu questions.