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Thai, Malaysian as well as Chinese - the local "Onionring" restaurant website gives it really good reviews
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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Chinese, Asian
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Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 30 October 2023

An Excellent Cantonese Restaurant ,not cheap but the food was wonderful and despite the place being mobbed out the service was impeccable! Would highly recommend to book to avoid disappointment not to be missed!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

The best Chinese restaurant in chester. Fact All you can eat deals.. loads to chose from.. Best thing about this all you can eat (other than amazing food) is that you don't have to leave your seat.. amazing value for money. Been going here for...more than 15 yrs and it only improves. Staff are lovely. Very friendly. Very quick service. Unfortunately there is not a disabled access. There are 2 small flights of stairs to enter... besides that i can not fault anything at all. Very clean place. Parking available . Discounted to £1.50 to £3 depending on how long your stay is. Beers available. Wine. Soft drinks. If you don't want the all you can eat buffet (prices vary on certain days ) there is a seprate menu. I can guarantee you will not be dissapointed. Children welcome. Delivery service available alsoMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

Ive eaten at several Chinese Restuarants, over quite a wide range of the country, but I have never eaten at a "buffet" style. I was really surprise at the variety of food that was on offer. You picked 1 starter to start with. When you...have finished that, you can have another starter (if you dare, the platters are very good value and loads of selection, including veggie) Once you have eaten enough starters, you then pick your mains. I had the Luka Vegetable Curry which was spicy and lovely, extremely well cooked. The other 9 in our party had a huge selection; Beef, chicken & Pork, with lots of choices of sauces to cook it in. Similar to the starter, once you have finished your main, you can order another main. Personally I was stuffed, but I watched several colleagues order different mains and woof it down. Good service when it arrives, a little slow if you say can you give us 5 mins, it takes 20 mins for them to return, so be warned. Very good prices £18.95 for as much as you can eat which exceptional variety to chose from. Really enjoyed the food, excellent value for money. I would highly recommend this place.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 3 October 2023

Really busy place considering it’s a little out of the way-doorway next to Iceland. So very friendly and informative staff. Very efficient. Lovely clean place with semi open kitchen. Nice decor. I d never been to a ‘banquet’ before, only buffets. You choose up to...6 starters per table. Then choose your main meal and extras. Then, if you ve got room, you can order more starters or another main. Lovely, fresh, hot and tasty food. Limited but nice desserts. Variety of drinks. Well done Slow Boat!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

I visited this restaurant today and I have a digestive problem so after looking at the menu I decided on the Malaysian curry as it states it is a mild curry. I ordered this and my family ordered a chicken curry. The girl said that...my curry was just a lamb curry and I stated it was to be mild. When the food arrived my curry was identical to my families and very spicy. I could eat much and I asked the girl what was the difference between my curry and the chicken one and she said no difference they were all the same. I might add that I was very unwell that afternoon and think the restaurant should remove this from the menu if every curry is the same, it’s false advertising and I’m sure trading standards would have something to say about this. As you can see on the photos shown the difference in description The description of a laksa curry as printed on my receipt Laksa is a spicy noodle dish popular in Southeast Asia. Laksa consists of various types of noodles, most commonly thick rice noodles,More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023 via mobile

Nothing outstanding or overtly surprising, just straightforward Chinese. A good range of items available in a sort of to order buffet. You can order upto 6 items at a time as an all you can eat platter. And then, order 6 more if you like....Follow up with a main dish and dessert. 16£ to 25£ depending on day/time and age. We saw couples, families and a large group having a birthday party. Also, they are doing a huge take away business.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

To be honest we have always avoided this place as we thought it was an all you can eat buffet style restaurant. How wrong we were. The service was excellent, quick, the food arrived well presented and hot. The food was amazing, really couldn’t fault...it at all. There were six on our table. We all had starters . The spare ribs were huge!! Very tasty too. Others had salt and pepper prawns, chicken wings and different kinds of ribs. All delicious. The mains were equally as good. We shall certainly visit again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

Had such a wonderful meal here. My partner and I are always on the hunt for good Chinese food and this place is one of the best. The staff were so helpful and attentive. The food came out quickly and hot. Can’t wait to come...back.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 8 July 2023

Been coming here pretty much my whole life! Love the system of ordering! But it needs a re vamp. I have images in my head of being here at maybe 7/8 years old and it has the same decor. ( I am Now nearly 28)....There seems to be a turnover of staff as of late! Some familiar faces which is great! The paying extra for prawn crackers always annoys me, just increase the price and include them. Pint of coke is nearly £4 which I think is strap but maybe that’s because of the food prices. Would recommend it for groups as it has something to suit everyone. Will always be a family favourite as there is no where like it! Their salt and Pepper chicken is one of the best I’ve had!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023 via mobile

Party of 6 came along on a Sunday afternoon. 3 or 4 tables occupied. A few months ago full. Raised some suspicions. All starters deep fried . Main courses sparce. Not encouraged to order more. Bill came to £160. But wanted us to pay extra...£2.50 for prawn crackers Bit of a rip off.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 24 June 2023 via mobile

The "buffet" banquet is excellent. All the food is cooked to order so there is no queuing for shrivelled up offerings. Service is really good, attentive enough without making you feel rushed. My only criticism is the price of drinks. A definite re visit place.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 February 2023 via mobile

Cannot knock the food here at all ! really tasty, reasonably priced, great staff and good service. Last time I visited here was 2016 still looks exactly the same, same old carpet and dark inside, nothing at all on the tables, a placemat would be...nice or a coaster! resembles a school canteen or a cheap all inclusive restaurant, not very inviting at all considering they do well here you'd think they would just revamp the place a little especially with the competition with choice of restaurants these days. Wouldn't rush to go back.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

Food was really good drinks were really good but the service we received from our American waitress was absolutely excellent. Nothing was to much trouble, she’s a genius served and gave time to everyone in her charge but didn’t keep anyone waiting. Pure magic to...watchMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 26 February 2023

Friendly, helpful staff and food that leaves you wanting more! The banquet was amazing and cooked to order. A great way to taste new dishes. Loved it! A fantastic memory from our visit to Chester and a place we will recommend and certainly visit again!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 February 2023 via mobile

Beautiful take away. Food was all fresh and tasty. Meal for two was well worth the money and arrived on time and hot. Definitely a go to for visitors

Date of visit: February 2023
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Yes we are, Fri & sat 5pm - last orders for banquet 8pm as to allow enough time to finish the banquet before 10 pm closure. £22.50per person £16.50 children under 16 yrs Sunday 1pm-8pm £16.50 per person £12.50 children... More
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SLOW BOAT, Chester - 57A Frodsham St - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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  • Food: 4
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  • Value: 4
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