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    Slow Boat

    454 Reviews
    #75 of 386 Restaurants in Chester
    ££ - £££Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly
    57A Frodsham Street, Chester, England
    +44 1244 317873
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    Overview
    4.0
    454 reviews
    • Excellent51%
    • Very good26%
    • Average13%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible5%
    Travellers talk about
    “prawn toast” (17 reviews)
    “soup” (33 reviews)
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    Hours
    CUISINES
    Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    ££ - £££
    RATINGS
    Food
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    LOCATION
    57A Frodsham Street, Chester, England
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    1 - 10 of 450 reviews

    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great food & service

    We had the all you can eat banquet. The food was really nice and fresh Very attentive staff. Well recommended

    Thank RB S
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Saturday buffet

    Delicious food, huge choice from menu, great service, good value for money, we need to go more often!

    Thank TommoTTRtd
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Make it happen

    Japanese drauht lager arrived flat and lifeless, sending it back made a bad start . He brought it back much better and I thanked him for that.All courses were very good and good ingredients. Service occasionally poor disappearing when orders are satisfied. The challenge really...More

    Thank Robbbaaa
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very tasty food

    We ordered the lunch box special at £9.50 each including a soft drink. It was served in an attractive plastic box and lid with a choice of starter, 2 main courses and rice/chips etc. Having ordered salt and pepper ribs, beef satay, pork in OK...More

    Thank JohnB3682625
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Amazing to say the least

    I can understand why this restaurant is always busy....the service is amazing as to is the food, they do a fixed price banquet here where you can eat as much as you want, it is probably the best banquet I have ever had in an...More

    1  Thank Tony H
    nickt3238, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you Tony for your great review it was our pleasure and i hope to see you again soon

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Very nice meal

    We ate here on a Monday night. So it was fairly quiet. Much nicer on the inside than the outside and has great views. The meal was delicious and with generous portions. I think this is the only chinese/ Asian restaurant that we have been...More

    Thank VALEDIreland
    nickt3238, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your lovely review

    Reviewed 8 September 2018
    Really good Asian restaurant

    This is not just a Chinese restaurant as they also have Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese dishes. We’ve been here before and this time we chose the all you can eat banquet and it was excellent. This is not a buffet it is choice of dishes...More

    1  Thank divepetem9
    nickt3238, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking time to leave such a nice review, see you the next time you visit Chester

    Reviewed 7 September 2018 via mobile
    An interesting option

    This is a good value for money Asian restaurant that has a very broad menu and may suffer for it. While the entrees were good (san choi bao and prawn toast); the main courses (honey- lemon chicken and sweet and sour pork) were not really...More

    Thank Phillip B
    nickt3238, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    thank you for your good review, i hope next time you visit it is even better for you

    Reviewed 31 August 2018
    Service excellent, food to match

    Was invited here to an all you can eat buffet. I was a bit reluctant after reading various reviews and the last time I'd been here a few years ago mind, it wasn't that good. To my surprise it was really good, plenty of food,...More

    1  Thank Rdc19
    nick t, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2018

    Thank you for your wonderfull review, We look forwards to seeing you again

    Reviewed 29 August 2018 via mobile
    Great food, appalling service

    My husband, family and friends have visited the slow boat many many times and Keep going back as food is the best Chinese ever. After a recent visit feel I have to say that on a bank holiday Sunday when it’s normally booked up when...More

    1  Thank Paul H
    nick t, General Manager at Slow Boat, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2018

    Thank you for coming back to slowboat i hope this does continue , i am really sorry about the way the staff asked about drinks, this is not an excuse but truth be told the waitress is not the best in her english speaking but...More

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    Gianluca D
    10 September 2018|
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    Response from nickt3238 | Property representative |
    Hi, yes we are taking christmas bookings you can call the restaurant or book through our website. thanks
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    Cara F
    16 April 2018|
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    Response from Bobby027 | Reviewed this property |
    All you can it is on a Sunday only they cook it fresh and you can have as much as you like.
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    Sarah T
    16 November 2017|
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    Response from Richard L | Reviewed this property |
    not sure, Sorry.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly, Business meetings, Special Occasion Dining, Groups
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    12:00 - 13:30
    14:00 - 21:00
    Monday
    12:00 - 14:00
    17:30 - 23:00
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 14:00
    17:30 - 23:00
    Wednesday
    12:00 - 14:00
    17:30 - 23:00
    Thursday
    12:00 - 14:00
    17:30 - 23:00
    Friday
    12:00 - 14:00
    17:30 - 23:00
    Saturday
    17:30 - 23:00
    12:00 - 16:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 57A Frodsham Street, Chester, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Cheshire  >  Chester
    • Phone Number: +44 1244 317873
    Description
    Thai, Malaysian as well as Chinese - the local "Onionring" restaurant website gives it really good reviews
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