Ramen — a unique style you will love at North Hill
Great for Noodle fans or just those looking for a taste of something new. Full review: North Hill Noodle Bar, Colchester The quirky noodle bar is found on North Hill and features a fun menu of authentic Asian cuisine and unique noodle variations; this is one of the best local spots in town.
For locals and tourists alike, North Hill Noodle Bar will have you coming back for seconds. Here are the six most distinctive noodle styles on their menu that you absolutely cannot do without.
1. The Classic Ramen Noodles
North Hill Noodle Bar serves ramen so authentically that you feel like you are back in Japan. With a broth that is steeped for hours to yield a depth of flavor that’s hard to replicate, it is served over fresh noodles with soft-boiled eggs, pork belly, and green onions.
Signature Flavors: North Hill’s ramen features a rich umami broth that is complemented by fresh herbs and spices. The bowls are all perfectly seasoned — a cozy, satisfying taste that will delight (and fill) both newbies and ramen aficionados alike.
What You Will Love: You can build your ramen from scratch and add more toppings or spicier or whatever you want to make the ramen version of your dreams—a bowl of warming comfort for cold nights.
If you visit North Hill Noodle Bar Colchester, then you need to try the ramen—just a beautiful representation of what the kitchen puts into their dishes.
2. Sizzling Yakisoba Noodles
The North Hill Noodle Bar also features yakisoba, which is a favorite on the menu. This dish comes originally from Japan and is well celebrated for stir-fried noodles infused with the umami goodness of a sweet-savory, syrup-like sauce that blends in perfectly with crunchy fresh vegetables and succulent pieces of meat.
Major Flavors—The yakisoba sauce gives the noodles a nice sweet umami punch that has some tanginess, and fresh vegetables such as cabbage and carrots add good crunch!
Why You Should Get It: For those who love anything stir-fried and hot off the grill, North Hill’s yakisoba is a crunchy and tasty experience.
And the noodles have the perfect bite, so every forkful is pure bliss. It’s a type of noodle you’ll enjoy if you’re into that wok-fried quality with a different flavor. A staple for regulars at North Hill’s noodle bar, it is one of the night’s highlights.
3. Spicy Pad Thai—Noodle Bar North Hill Colchester
If you prefer a spiced and tangy food in your meal, then a Pad Thai is a great option to add a Thai twist to the menu. Commercial use without permission is strictly prohibited.
Crystal clear water and a bright white sandy beach on a tropical island. Prepare with rice noodles—this traditional Thai meal has a delightfully chewy texture that comes from rice noodles and will compliment the
sweet/sour/tangy tamarind sauce, crunchy peanuts, and new lime.
The Issue of Taste: When Sweet, Spicy, and Sour Cultures Collide | Pad Thai at North Hill Noodle Bar Crushed peanuts, lime, and scallions are then used to finish it all off and add crunch, zest, and flavor.
Why You Will Love It: You can get the Pad Thai as spicy as you like, and it is loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs that really add to it! For any Thai fan, this is a juicy little delight with a passionate harmony of flavors that makes for a well-rounded dish.
Great for Southeast Asian flavor fans; an ideal first-timer to North Hill’s menu.
4. Vietnamese Pho – North Hill.Noodle Bar
The Vietnamese Pho at North Hill Noodle Bar is a stunning option for a delicate, fragrant broth and noodle soup. This charming Vietnamese special boasts rice noodles above an ambient lushly garnished with herbs, lime, and your domesticates.
Signature Flavors: The broth is scented with star anise, cinnamon, and ginger to create a lighter yet very complex broth. Add fresh herbs, such as cilantro and Thai basil or mint, for bright notes.
What You Will Love About It: Pho is hearty and comforting and needs no other description. It’s appropriately light yet flavorful, perfect for gluten-free noodle lovers.
Anyone looking to taste Vietnamese in Colchester should try The Pho at North Hill because it is a great change from the heavier noodle dishes accompanied with chopsticks.
5. Singapore Noodles—North Hill Noodle.Bar
Commonly found in your typical Asian-influenced kitchen, Singapore Noodles also contribute a unique Jazzy flair to the North Hill Noodle Bar range. It has stir-fried rice noodles that are soaked in curry powder, shrimp, and a bunch of colorful vegetables, giving the dish THE taste of savory and a hint of spicy.
Bold Flavors Curry Powder: The Singapore Noodles are known for a warm, lightly spicy Flavor that balances the sweetness of the bell peppers and the shrimp and enhances all of the umami Flavors.
What You Will Love: Singapore Noodles is for all you flavor lovers and heat seekers out there. This quick and delicious recipe for a full vegetarian meal sure is a palate-pleaser north hill.noodle bar.
Ideal for a spice lover (and it should be spicy!) but not a typical stir fry, you can throw this noodle-style alternative in.
6. Dan Dan Noodles
Having tasted Dan Dan Noodles before in greater distance towns, I believe the Dan Dan Noodles from North Hill Noodle Bar Colchester definitely deliver spice and flavor to your plate, especially for lovers of Sichuan spiced dishes.
The robust duo of ground pork and chili oil make this Chinese dish a standout, while the soy and sesame paste sauce sets it apart from similar dishes.
Instant Headliner Flavors: They’re spicy, nutty (from the sesame paste), and complexly savory (from the soy sauce)—basically a real-life rags-to-riches story of a dish, thanks to constituents like chili oil, jasmine paste, and soy sauce.
Why You Will Love It: This dish is perfect for anyone who loves spicy, flavorful food. The noodles are hearty and chewy and act as an ideal vehicle for the tangy, savory sauce.
One of the more unique dishes on the North Hill menu is the Dan Dan Noodles, which really cater to the adventurous diner looking for something very untraditional.
What sets North Hill Noodle Bar apart
North Hill Noodle Bar isn’t just another place to grab something to eat. A melting pot of Asian flavors, bringing Japan, Vietnam, China, and Thailand to Colchester. The spacious and comfortable North Hill Noodle Bar offers a great casual dinner, group out, or solo dining experience.
North Hill Noodle Bar: Highlights
Selection: The menu has a great selection of noodle dishes for any palate.
Tailored: Most of the dishes are tailor-able (like your spice level, more toppings, & your protein).
North Hill Noodle Bar is cognizant of diners with dietary preferences, offering halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
If you are unfamiliar with North Hill, ask the nice people behind the counter, and they will help you. They know about the menu and can point you to the right dish based on your preference.
Final Thoughts
If you happen to be in Colchester—even if you live there or are just passing through—you bloody well should go to North Hill Noodle Bar.
The menu here is eclectic, not to mention a welcoming vibe, which makes it one of the best spots here for some of those authentic Eastern flavors.
Be you a ramen or a spicy Dan Dan Noodles or a fragrant Vietnamese Pho lover, there’s probably something there for you — okay, I’ll go ahead and tell every noodle lover that’s read this much thus far
The next time you fancy a quick bowl of the good stuff, head over to North Hill Noodle Bar to indulge in a three-course mini world of Asia spectacular right in the center of Colchester.
