Maybe ownership has changed since the last review or they were having the worst night of their lives but this food couldn't have been worse if they tried! Over priced Over cooked Over rated. A lot more expensive than other tastier takeaways nearby, which wouldn't matter if the food was amazing, sadly it's just amazingly bad, very greasy (even for a chinese!) badly presented and probably the weirdest ratio of chicken to vegetables in the chicken & black bean sauce, it should have been just called ropey chicken in sauce. And sadly the whole kitchen is open to see, which works really well when it & the staff look clean. But when they don't it just looks very sad. read more

Chinese takeaway, will deliver within 3 mile raduis free orders over £10. Situated in Hartford, northwich. Good selection of chinese and english dishes on the menu. Reasonably priced and always quick delivery with food kept hot to your door. Never a problem yet. Highly recommended. Polite & friendly welcome. read more

Had heard good things about this take away. Said there would be a one hour wait due to them being busy. However i waited TWO HOURS . I called to track our order. I spoke with a very young girl on the phone who did not apologise, did not know where the food was. When the food arrived it was FREEZING . Didnt get an apology, no discount just a rude delivery driver who didnt care less. How do they get away with it ??? It was a big order NOT cheap. They just dont care about their customers!! Enjoy your wait............................. I will be telling everyone to stay away read more

This is a good chinese in Hartford. There are several of them around.The food is good we always order and collect and have had no problems.There is a good varied menu and prices seem in line with other chineses.Staff are friendly. We would recommend. read more

Fantastic Takeaway in Hartford! There are so many chinese takeaways in Northwich, but this is by far the best quality. The quality of the food is excellent. This is mainly the reason why I come back. Although sometimes, on busy days, chefs should take their time focusing on quality as opposed to speed, because quality is more important and is essentially why I continue to buy from Slowboat. Apart from that, I would definitely recommend it. read more

It was Awful!!. We thought we would treat ourselves to a Chinese take away As the Slow Boat is the nearest to us after having recently moved , So We thought we would try it , as it seemed to have a good reputation . We ordered a set meal. first course no1 the Hot and sour soup. Who puts Spam in the hot and sour soup?? No Chinese take away I have Ever had before. no 2 the Ribs (were Horrid). Tuff and chewy, with a greasy sauce poured over . Again horrid. Main courses were Chicken and Black bean sauce . really not nice, The sweet and sour pork was belly pork, there was more fat than pork!! and the sauce didn't taste like any sweet and sour sauce I have ever tried before. I've bought better from a jar!! Most of it went in the bin, What a waste of £24 . If you want new customers I would suggest you take a look and taste of what you are serving your customers in the future Slow boat.!! We Will NOT be returning Or recommend to anyone. read more

We always see Slow Boat delivery drivers out and about so gave it a go a while back. I thought the food was quite nice but my girlfriend really didn't enjoy her meal. I think that was possibly down to personal preference as she wasn't keen on the large spring rolls. read more