Water Lily Takeaway
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About Water Lily Takeaway
On Cavendish Street in Barrow-in-Furness, Water Lily Takeaway serves Cantonese dishes for collection or delivery, with 32 years of history in the town. The menu runs through spicy salt and pepper meals alongside chicken curry with fried rice, beef curry, kung po ribs, and special fried rice, with large portions noted. Every order is placed at the counter and comes with free crackers included. Payment is cash only, and phone orders are common, though the line can be hard to get through at busy times. Around Christmas, a lucky calendar promotion runs alongside the regular menu. The shop takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and delivery reaches the surrounding streets with charges that may apply.
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Menu & Prices
42 dishes · mains £8–62- Special Chow Mein£8.90
- Satay King Prawn Chow Mein£9.10
- Satay Chicken Chow Mein£8.50
- Satay Beef Chow Mein£8.50
- Cee Jill King Prawn Chow Mein£9.10
- Cee Jill Chicken Chow Mein£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef curry, chicken curry, special fried rice and large portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef curry, chicken curry, special fried rice and large portions.
Customer Review Summary
Curry draws the most mentions at this Cantonese takeaway. One reviewer calls the beef curry "to die for," and another praises chicken curry with fried rice as a recipe that takes them back to childhood. A special curry with rice and chips is also called tasty, and a few describe the food arriving piping hot even after the trip home. Portions split opinion. Some call them huge with well cooked meat, while another found them small. The complaints are specific. One reviewer's beef curry had more onion than beef, and their special fried rice had little meat. Another found the curry gravy coloured, the rice a little mushy and the chicken unremarkable. The kun po ribs were called ok, not special, and could have been crispier, though the sauce was bang on. A few rate the food as standard rather than exceptional. One long-time customer says Christmas orders come with a lucky calendar.
Customer Review Summary
Curry draws the most mentions at this Cantonese takeaway. One reviewer calls the beef curry "to die for," and another praises chicken curry with fried rice as a recipe that takes them back to childhood. A special curry with rice and chips is also called tasty, and a few describe the food arriving piping hot even after the trip home. Portions split opinion. Some call them huge with well cooked meat, while another found them small. The complaints are specific. One reviewer's beef curry had more onion than beef, and their special fried rice had little meat. Another found the curry gravy coloured, the rice a little mushy and the chicken unremarkable. The kun po ribs were called ok, not special, and could have been crispier, though the sauce was bang on. A few rate the food as standard rather than exceptional. One long-time customer says Christmas orders come with a lucky calendar.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I absolutely love this takeaway. It's by far the best around. The beef curry is to die for. The staff are lovely. We've been going since it opened. Always a good standard . Thank you Waterlily”
- Google user
“I work in Barrow occasionally. And after discovering Water Lily a little while ago, it makes look forward to coming back each time. I have had several take aways from here, they have all been delicious and piping hot. Will be going back again soon!”
- Google user
“Ordered beef curry but had more onion than beef, special fried rice had limited meat variety n quantity. Small portions and free crackers”
- Google user
“Amazing Chinese, got to be one of if not the best in Barrow”
- Google user
“I had the special curry with rice and chip and it was amazing don’t know if they made it their self or it is the usual sauce you receive at all the Chineses. But it was tasty. I also had the kun po ribs they was ok Nawt special with them. could have been done a bit crispier sauce was bang on.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“We are a Chinese fast food take-away business serving the area of Barrow-in-Furness and have 32 years of history within this great town. We specialise in Cantonese food and we are known for our spicy offerings including our spicy Salt & Pepper meals amongst other favourites. We accept telephone orders on 01229 493158. Meals can be collected in person or can be delivered. Delivery charges may apply.”
- ParkingFree street parking
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Chinese restaurants near Water Lily Takeaway
- New Taste4.6410.1 mi
salt and pepper box, munchbox, special curry
- Meng House4.01280.4 mi£10–20
special curry, chicken curry, salt and pepper chicken
- New Century4.31000.5 mi£10–20
salt and pepper chips, chicken balls, salt and pepper chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Lily Takeaway | 4.5113 | — | £10–20 | beef curry, chicken curry, special fried rice |
| New Taste | 4.641 | 0.1 mi | — | salt and pepper box, munchbox, special curry |
| Meng House | 4.0128 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | special curry, chicken curry, salt and pepper chicken |
| New Century | 4.3100 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | salt and pepper chips, chicken balls, salt and pepper chicken |
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