China Cottage
An excellent first wave Chinese restaurant in Dayton Ohio that maintains a commitment to quality in all aspects of the dining experience.
Bookended Dayton from the north and south are two excellent Chinese fine dining options: Shen’s (which used to be Mr. Lee’s) in the north and then China Cottage in the south in Centerville.
China Cottage has been in the Dayton area since the 1980s, which is what I call the first wave of Chinese restaurants. These were usually sit down, sometimes formal, and heavily Americanized Cantonese in style. Sadly, many of these have closed and been replaced by banal buffets. But, China Cottage still provides for this phenomenal dining experience which blends Tiki style with top first wave Chinese dining.
Eight Treasures & Bean Curd (Tofu) in Clay Pot
Every order is plated well and full of flavor
Five Spicy Bean Curd with Shredded Pork – a great traditional dish
Great ambience and decorations surround you
UNORDERED LIST
- Traditional menu option is available, but you have to ask
- Traditional Tiki style decor, drinks and appetizers
- Excellent first wave Chinese cuisine
- All food is high quality and the focus shows
China Cottage
Chinese restaurants have certainly changed since they emerged in the midwest in the 1980s. China Cottage is one that has been there since the first wave and they have updated while maintaining their tradition. This is a hidden gem in the Dayton area and always impresses.
- Ask for the traditional menu
- The traditional menu is not clear in what is what
- Try new things
Details
Before you go
There are multiple China Cottages in the Dayton area. They seem to differ some. To us, the Centerville location provides the best quality.
Date of Last visit: March 2022
10+
Times Visited
12
Rating
$$
Cost
15