AuTHeNTiC ChINesE CuISInE Established Downriver Since 1952.The Cathay House was founded by the late Carl Gee(1911-1984) in 1952... The Year of the Dragon. It was one of the first Chinese Food restaurants Downriver. The original location was on Fort Street.
The Cathay House was founded by the late Carl Gee (1911-1984) in 1952. It was one of the first Chinese restaurants Downriver.The original location was on Fort Street, between Southfield and Outer Drive. Our establishment is family owned and operated ... has been since day one! Generation of families have dined here. Stories of first dates, marriage proposals, first kisses, 21st birthdays, meeting the wife or husband, first time "zombie" drinkers ... the stories are endless.
Our establishment prides on the fact that all of our entrees are made with top quality ingredients, not to mention that everything is made fresh daily. The menu has something to offer to everyone ... those of you with an an educated palate or those of you who are a lil' less adventurous.
Tropical drinks at the Buddha Lounge are what we are famous for! The Buddha Lounge is a modern nightclub that is fast becoming a hotspot club downriver.
Our secret ... our "house mix". Invented by the founder, Carl Gee, and used for generations in our specialty drinks. The secret to our "house mix" ... you will never know. "Ancient Chinese Secret"!!! Come try one of our "zombie"'s or a "scorpian" . I can assure you you will be pleasantly satisfied.
