Lucky Bowl
“Chinese dishes, plus Japanese and Malay satay, in an ornate restaurant with red and gold pillars.”
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About Lucky Bowl
On the first floor in Inverness, Lucky Bowl serves Chinese dishes alongside Japanese and Malay satay in a room set with red and gold pillars. Both a Chinese menu and an English menu are offered, covering dishes such as yang zhou fried rice, jiao yan prawn, and aromatic duck, with sweet and sour pork, crispy shredded beef, and pork chow mein among the other regulars. Portions run large, with a couple of starters and a side often enough to feed several people. The interior carries Chinese decor throughout. Seating is walk-in, with no reservations taken. Takeaway and delivery are also available, priced separately from the dine-in menu.
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Menu & Prices
159 dishes · mains £2–49- Aromatic Duck£12.00
- Homemade Won Ton Soup£5.30
- Irn Bru£1.50
- Set Meal For One£13.00
- Set Meal For Two£30.50
- Set Meal For Three£41.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention yang zhou fried rice, jiao yan prawn, sweet and sour pork and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention yang zhou fried rice, jiao yan prawn, sweet and sour pork and generous portions.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We had the yang zhou fried rice and it was so good! They packed it with so much meat and it was perfectly seasoned. The sweet and sour pork was pretty authentic and the jiao yan prawn were delightfully crispy and well seasoned. It's the closest meal we've had to authentic chinese food here and I would definitely come back.”
- Google user
“Good Chinese food in Inverness in a restaurant with Chinese decor. The jiao yan prawn was crispy and delicious. We ate a lot before taking the photos. The yang zhou fried rice was good. Lots of ingredients. They even have cut chilli ! Will come back again.”
- Google user
“If you’re craving authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of Inverness, Lucky Bowl is a great place to visit. Tucked away on Union Street, this long-established restaurant offers generous portions, a varied menu, and flavours that make it a welcome break from traditional Scottish fare. The food is freshly prepared, with favourites like crispy shredded beef, aromatic duck, satay dishes, and fried rice standing out. The staff are friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming dining experience. The cosy atmosphere make it a good choice for both families and visitors exploring the Highlands. We did a dine in but while leaving picked up the delivery menu - huge price difference. Makes more sense to do a take away. Lucky Bowl is worth considering if you’re looking for satisfying Chinese food in Inverness. A solid choice for a relaxed meal with hearty portions and authentic flavours.”
- Google user
“Have been here a few times in the last couple of months, the food is excellent and service is good. The restaurant is a bit dated but clean. Would recommend trying it”
- Google user
“Ordered and no rice delivered for both dishes. Got offered free next time we order, we live 400 miles away. We were promised rice would follow, it didn’t and they didn’t have the decency to answer any subsequent calls. What an absolute joke of a place. Please save your money and avoid at all costs. £40 for food that wasn’t eaten. Shocking way to run a business”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice is what reviewers raise most, with the yang zhou fried rice and the special fried rice praised for being packed with meat and ingredients and well seasoned. Close behind are the crispy jiao yan prawn, the sweet and sour pork and sweet and sour special, and pork chow mein, with satay dishes, crispy shredded beef and aromatic duck also mentioned. Portions are repeatedly called large, and one diner says two starters, a side of chips and a main would have fed four. Staff are described as friendly and attentive, and one reviewer liked not being rushed. Several call the food authentic, and one says the restaurant is a bit dated but clean. The picture is not uniformly positive. One Chinese reviewer found the food decent but "mid", noting the Chinese menu has better options than the English one. Another reports two dishes arrived without rice, promised rice never followed, and later calls went unanswered, leaving them with an uneaten order. One diner who dined in noticed the delivery menu was much cheaper and suggests takeaway makes more sense.
Location
Chinese restaurants near Lucky Bowl
- Taste Of China Takeaway3.91831.2 mi
sweet and sour chicken balls, satay chicken skewers, chicken and cheese spring rolls
- Magic Wok Takeaway4.12382.9 mi
salt and pepper ribs, pancake spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Bowl | 3.4230 | — | yang zhou fried rice, jiao yan prawn, sweet and sour pork |
| Taste Of China Takeaway | 3.9183 | 1.2 mi | sweet and sour chicken balls, satay chicken skewers, chicken and cheese spring rolls |
| Magic Wok Takeaway | 4.1238 | 2.9 mi | salt and pepper ribs, pancake spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken |
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