Chopstix opens first restaurant in Colchester
Chopstix has continued its expansion with the opening of its first restaurant in Colchester, Essex.
The quick-service restaurant operator’s (QSR) new space is located on Culver Street West, a short walk from Colchester Castle. The opening represents the latest step in Chopstix’s growth strategy, following investment from European QSR operator, QSRP, in October 2024.
With Essex identified as a significant opportunity for growth for the business, Colchester marks the company’s third UK opening of 2026 and the first store to open in Essex since the brand’s launch in Basildon in June 2024.
Jon Lake, managing director of Chopstix, said: “We’ve been looking at growing our presence in Essex for some time, following the popularity of sites in Basildon and Romford. Colchester is a fantastic city, and it felt like a natural next step for us to open here, I’m confident the store will see great success.”
Chopstix was established in Camden Market in 2002 by entrepreneurs Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik, and has since undergone a period of brand development and expansion as it looks to become the largest Asian QSR company in Europe.