Business Details
31 Years
experience
Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Saintfield
Lucky Boat is a family-run Chinese restaurant and takeaway established in 1995, rooted in a legacy of culinary excellence. Our Head Chef and Owner, Frankie, brings over 30 years of experience in traditional Asian cuisine, having honed his skills in Hong Kong and Northern Ireland. We prioritise fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft dishes that celebrate the authentic flavours of East Asia. Our philosophy centres on delivering honest, high-quality cooking, enriched by continuous exploration of regional recipes. With a fully licensed restaurant and takeaway service, we cater to diverse dining preferences while maintaining a commitment to consistency and customer satisfaction.The name Lucky Boat reflects our ancestral ties to seafaring traditions, symbolising smooth sailing in both food and service. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where every meal embodies our dedication to colour, aroma, and taste. Our homemade curries and signature dishes, such as aromatic Peking duck, showcase our passion for culinary craftsmanship. Through decades of service, we have become a trusted name in Saintfield for authentic Chinese cuisine. Our team remains dedicated to upholding the values of integrity, expertise, and community that have defined us since our founding.
Services
Peking Duck
Chow Mein
Curry Dishes
Fried Rice
Spring Rolls
Thai Curries
BBQ Spare Ribs
Duck Wraps
Sweet Sour Chicken
Vegetable Stir-Fries
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of family-run expertise in traditional Chinese cuisine.
- Our Head Chef brings 30 years of experience from Hong Kong and Northern Ireland.
- We use locally sourced fresh produce to ensure quality and authenticity.
- We provide homemade curries and signature dishes like aromatic Peking duck.
- We combine traditional techniques with modern culinary exploration.
Services
Aromatic Peking Duck
Our signature Peking duck is prepared with crispy skin and tender meat, served with spring onions, cucumber, hoisin sauce, and six pancakes for wrapping. This dish exemplifies traditional Chinese culinary techniques, offering a balance of textures and flavours. Perfect for sharing, it highlights our commitment to authenticity and quality ingredients.
Homemade Curry Dishes
We craft homemade curries using time-honoured recipes, including Thai green, red, and Panang varieties. Each dish features fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and your choice of meat or tofu. Our curries reflect regional influences, blending creamy coconut bases with bold, fragrant seasonings to deliver a satisfying meal.
Chow Mein Specials
Our chow mein options feature thick or thin noodles stir-fried with tender meat, vegetables, and light gravy. Customisable sauces allow for personalised taste experiences. These dishes showcase our wok-cooking expertise, ensuring every bite retains the vibrant colours and textures essential to authentic Asian cuisine.
Sweet Sour Chicken
Freshly prepared sweet sour chicken combines crispy battered pieces with a tangy, slightly spicy sauce. This beloved classic balances sweetness and acidity, served with steamed rice or noodles. Our version uses premium ingredients to elevate this staple into a gourmet experience.
Vegetable Stir-Fries
Seasonal vegetables are wok-fried in garlic sauce, preserving their natural crunch and nutrients. Dishes include mushrooms, peppers, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts, seasoned with fragrant herbs. Ideal for health-conscious diners, these stir-fries demonstrate our ability to create flavourful, wholesome meals without compromising authenticity.
People
Frankie
Head Chef and Owner
Frankie, our Head Chef and Owner, has over 30 years in Chinese cuisine. He began in Hong Kong and honed his skills at Cookstown's Dragon Garden, specialising in traditional dishes before founding Lucky Boat. His expertise ensures every meal reflects decades of culinary heritage.
Questions
Does Lucky Boat offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide delivery services from our restaurant in Saintfield.
Are there options for diners with food allergies?
We provide an allergen chart detailing common allergens in our dishes.
What are the specialities at Lucky Boat?
Our specialities include aromatic Peking duck, homemade curries, and sweet sour chicken.
Can I order takeaway online?
Takeaway orders can be placed by telephone for your convenience.
Is there a licensed restaurant onsite?
Yes, we have a fully licensed restaurant for dine-in customers.
How long has Lucky Boat been in business?
Lucky Boat has been serving Saintfield since 1995.
Reviews (6)
Christine Egner
Oct 01, 2021
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We don’t have many local options and because this place used to serve great food we keep trying and being disappointed by it. Consistency, flavour and quality are all now very poor sadly.
Jonathan Baird
May 09, 2021
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What happened tonight? Normally think the Lucky Boat is best chinese takeaway in the locality. Ordered Shredded Chicken with Garlic & Chilli Sauce+ Fried Rice & Crispy Peking Duck with Pancakes. Discovered at home no fried rice or any other side with our main. The dish was not something you could eat without rice but we live to far away to make a fried rice round trip. Duck was sliced/diced and sauce like tar. What happened?
Diane
Apr 25, 2021
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We are regulars at this Chinese and its very hit and miss. Tonight I had king prawn chow mein. It was foul ! Most of it went in the bin as the noodles were so Gloopy they were all stuck together and the consistency when in my mouth made feel ill. Also very few prawns with this meal. I don't usually leave a review but after a few bad meals I felt the time had come to speak out !
James Grindy
Aug 10, 2020
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This Chinese is one of the few that offer tofu for a non meat alternative and it is fantastic. The constancy is spot on and cooked to perfection. From the various items I have tried I cannot fault any.
Jo Savage
Sep 02, 2019
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Food was pretty awful, tasted like it had been reheated, duck was super dry and tough, noodles were sticky , Peking sauce could have held a brick it was so thick.
would not recommend
would not recommend
Sarah Shannon
Sep 14, 2018
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Myself and my husband are regular customers however this evening we had food missing from our order. It has happened before and its been resolved which is fine. We dont mind too much as we understand mistakes happen. Tonight though when we rang to say food was missing, the girl offered to send out the chicken balls. My husband asked if we could get the whole order again and hand back the original as we were sharing and the other food would be cold by the time we would get it. She said she would check and she spoke to the other girl called Jenny who said how do we know that they are actually
