China Cottage
Quick info
About China Cottage
On Hockley Rd in Tamworth, China Cottage is a Chinese takeaway serving the evening trade only. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, with no reservations involved. The kitchen runs Tuesday through Sunday and stays closed on Mondays, giving the schedule a fixed rhythm across the rest of the week. Given the evenings-only hours, it suits diners looking for a Chinese meal to collect later in the day rather than at lunch.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hygiene rating of 5, sweet and sour chicken and beef chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hygiene rating of 5, sweet and sour chicken and beef chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars praise fabulous, reliable food with rapid, friendly service, and one diner trying it under new ownership called their meal delicious. Some note it's clean with a strong hygiene rating, though a few find it expensive and say certain dishes taste different from other takeaways. One reviewer reports dry sweet and sour chicken and feeling ill afterward, adding it put them off returning.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars praise fabulous, reliable food with rapid, friendly service, and one diner trying it under new ownership called their meal delicious. Some note it's clean with a strong hygiene rating, though a few find it expensive and say certain dishes taste different from other takeaways. One reviewer reports dry sweet and sour chicken and feeling ill afterward, adding it put them off returning.
Featured reviews
- Steve Stubbs
“Very clean and friendly staff. It's the only Chinese takeaway in the area with a hygiene rating of 5 which is good. We thought it was quite expensive and some of the dishes tasted different to what we are used to from other Chinese takeaways.”
- Josh Hodgson
“Eat from here a lot! Rapid service, great reliable food, service with a smile!”
- Neon Knights
“Use the China Cottage regularly, never disappointed - fabulous food and friendly service.”
- Alison Bennett
“Have eaten here before a while ago. Recently had a sweet and sour chicken and beef chow mein. Chicken was dry and we were both ill after. Sorry to say put us off going back”
- theCRH
“First time trying after new owners taken over. Whatever your taste it is no problem as I am very particular. Received my food absolutely delicious. I will definitely be returning. Thank you for your helpfulness see you soon”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Chinese Restaurants near China Cottage
- Lee Garden4.25647.3 mi away£20–70
reheated food, chilli and salt chicken wings, salt and pepper chicken
- China Chef4.2947.9 mi away
munch box, chicken and sweet corn soup, chicken satay
- 9.6 mi away£1–10
spare ribs, fried rice quality, hot and sour soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 3.9147 | — | — | hygiene rating of 5, sweet and sour chicken, beef chow mein |
| Lee Garden | 4.2564 | 7.3 mi away | £20–70 | reheated food, chilli and salt chicken wings, salt and pepper chicken |
| China Chef | 4.294 | 7.9 mi away | — | munch box, chicken and sweet corn soup, chicken satay |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway | 4.171 | 9.6 mi away | £1–10 | spare ribs, fried rice quality, hot and sour soup |
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