Chinese Cottage

Having read a number of other reviews on this site, I was wary. However I did not need to be concerned. The lady taking the orders was very friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent. The takeaway was quite busy with a steady stream of customers, so if it’s as terrible as some of the reviews make out this would seem unlikely. My order was for young chow fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken, and Schengen Singapore noodles. All the dishes were excellent, see photo.

Disappointed. I had the chicken chow mein. The noodles in the base of the tray were OK but a bit bland. These were topped with a glutinous layer of pale tasteless something with chunks of what looked like steamed chicken in it. I ordered some separates sauces, these also had no flavour and had the same slimy texture. Boiled cornflour and water I reckon, with minimal added ingredients. The sweet n sour sauce was most peculiar as you can see in the photo. Got the impression that all this stuff was prepared separately, then assembled. I'm used to there being a wok and seasonings involved. Sadly, I'll give this place a miss from now on.

Maybe I was lucky but my meal was fine, yes the curry sauce was a tad thick but loads of flavour. Also loads of meat in the Yung Chow fried rice. Will stop again when I need food.

After reading negative reviews we were almost put off from ordering. So pleased we did as the food was really good and the lady who served us was lovely! Really not sure why there have been negative reviews but I would say order and see for yourself. Apparently there are two versions of chow mein a dry one and one with sauce all I can think is people aren’t aware of this. Honestly couldn’t fault any of it and that’s why I decided to review as the negatives seem so unfair. Would definitely return

I don’t think the 1* reviews are warranted although don’t get me wrong it’s not the best Chinese I’ve had by a long shot. I suppose a lack of competition can be blamed but if you are in the area and fancy a Chinese it’s not bad. What was frustrating was the lack of menu online so here I attach some photos. The duck pancakes were very nice at least.

Really disappointed. Asked staff if mixed starter enough for 2 and told no, only one of each so ordered 2. The chicken satay was mixed in with ribs and then piles of tiny soggy spring rolls. more than enough for 2 if it was actually edible! Sweet and sour sauces gloopy and tasteless. Rice brown mess. Waste of £50 and won’t be going again!

Avoid if you can, had chicken chow mien and chips, the chicken mien was the WORSE ever chow mien, not really fit for human consumption, I can only describe as like jelly, went in the bin, chips just about edible no salt, not worth the £9.50. Asked for a extra plastic tray to split into two but they wanted more money.. and cash only

Worried by other reviews ..but no need. Lady in shop was very helpful. Food really good. Spare ribs amongst best I have had. Chips superb. Curry good. Sweet &sour really nice. Can't fault it!