Food is always so tasty. We have tried a variety of dumplings, soups, and entrees and enjoyed each. Service is always courteous, prompt, and attentive. As soon as you walk in the door they immediately get you seated at a table when there's availability. Menu is extensive, offering entrees we are not familiar with along with many of the usual suspects. And everything is served up quickly. They've recently posted an illustration on the walls about the dumplings, advising how to eat them so you don't burn yourself or your tongue. A little too late for me, but it made me chuckle. Each item we have tried has been fresh and delicious. I suppose we have gotten hooked on a few of our favorites and frequently order those items. Chous has become a favorite and certainly worth the wait when there is one. In the mood for Chinese food, specifically Northeastern Chinese cuisine? Or do you have the urge for delicious, homemade dumplings? Craving bold, hearty flavors? Chous fills that niche. read more

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Some of the best orange chicken I have had in a long time! Very fresh tasting. Smaller area for dinning The service was great. read more

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I have been here quite a few times and constantly forget to leave a review, which is insane because this is one of favorite Chinese spots on the East side!! This family owned small business really kills it every time. They're fast, efficient, polite, and welcoming. Oftentimes regulars fill the establishment and that alone speaks volume. The inside is quiet without much seating but the service is so quick it works out well for them. Not to mention the costs are a steal! I order an insane amount of food with my group when we go and I'm always shocked by the large portions with plenty of leftovers and the low bill. Our favorites?? - egg drop soup (the small size is huge) - soup dumplings - orange chicken (so so good with real orange chunks) - pork mapo tofu (such a classic Szechuan favorite dish) - house noodles (chicken noodles) - spring rolls - chicken with mushroom and bok choy This place is an absolute gem and I cannot recommend it enough!! We go about 1 time a month and could easily go more often. Must give it a try! read more

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Beef pies, house special noodles, and your choice of chicken/beef/pork dish - get that and you're golden. Great for family style eating and honestly our go to spot when my in laws come in from northern AZ craving good Chinese food. And it's one of our favorite spots too so I'll use them as an excuse to swing by. Dine in or take out, both are great options and never forget to order their beef pies!! read more

We live 45 minutes from this Chinese food restaurant, but anytime we're in the Chandler area. This is where we go. The staff is great. The food is amazing. You can't go wrong. read more

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Very disappointing experience As I say ok my Yelp profile I tell it like it is Service was slow Dishes came out in random fashion We ordered fried dumplings to start then sweet/sour chicken, spicy fish filet and house fried rice Sweet/sour chicken came out after a long wait We asked about the dumplings and were told they would be coming Dumplings barely fried on one side - undercooked at best - not good Fried rice was unappetizing to say the least- no flavor at all and chicken looked boiled - two measly shrimp on the platter - terrible Spicy fish was not spicy and way too oily from the fryer Food was barely average Chili oil was bland and the container was dirty with dried drips on the outside and the lid looked like it had not been cleaned in ages - pretty bad We will definitely not be going back My wife had a bad feeling when we were seated I asked her if she wanted to leave We decided to stay - bad call - should have heeded my wife's intuition read more

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Charles kitchen offers a pleasant, comfortable dining option if you're in the area and wanting Chinese food. The service is some of the quickest I've ever had. I ordered and then received my food within five minutes. I ordered the Mapo tofu, which had the warm tofu taste with the Beaty ground beef sauce. It also had a little spice cake that I really enjoyed. I would say the main differences between their style on other Mapo tofu dishes I've had are the emphasis on the Szechuan pepper (it really lingers to the point of the Dandan noodle sensation) as well as it's oiliness. The service and the price are great factors for coming back, but I would probably explore other dishes the next time. Spent ~$12 read more

Chou's Kitchen - C14. Mapo Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Craving Chinese food, we saw this place on Yelp and found it in an outdated strip mall. Decor needs updating. The place was surprisingly crowded with several orders waiting for pickup on a Sunday. We liked the fish and pork dishes we ordered, but will probably get takeout next time. read more

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Small, cute and fun. Looks like this place is the hotspot around town, pretty busy for a Thursday night but we were able to get a table right away. Upon sitting down, before ordering had the cutest older couple sit down and start a conversation with us, as unconventional as this might be, it was welcomed as they told us how much they loved the food here. The staff was super nice, bringing utensils after figuring out quickly I cannot use chopsticks (I should learn) and keeping the drinks full. The chicken mushroom and bok choy had a wonderful flavor, especially enjoyed the mushrooms. Husband ordered the vegetable egg drop soup, perfect for a cold rainy night. Hope to be back soon! read more

Chou's Kitchen - Chicken with mushroom and D04. Chicken W/ Mushroom & Bok Choy - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This place is amazing my girlfriend brought me over here for my birthday lunch and this place is hidden treasure. The food is absolutely yummy for my tummy and it's only four minutes for my daughter's house so win-win for me. The service is excellent, I would highly recommend it. read more

Chou's Kitchen - Dry shrimp P06. Pan-Fried Chives Egg Dry Shrimp Pockets (3) - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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So gross. First time trying this place, carry out. Got Orange Chicken, Beef w Broccoli and Eggplant w ground pork. Also got Soup Dumplings and Spring rolls. Everything was so nasty. The chicken is gristle thigh meat, the beef was fatty and inedible, the eggplant was bland and tasteless. The pork mixture in the dumpings was too fatty. The spring rolls tasted like they were made in the 80's accompanied by ketchup based sauce. Check my reviews I am a very fair minded patron. I am so sad. This food ruined my night. I spent over $70 on garbage. Disgusting and disgusted. read more

My son and I were craving dumplings and came to try this place. Very quaint little restaurant in a typical strip mall. The ambiance is very humble, but we were immediately greeted with sincere joy by the staff when we walked in. The servers were very attentive and helpful when they noticed we were taking a particularly long time looking over the menu. There were so many great things to choose from that we just couldn't decide. We ended up ordering a ton of items so we could sample a large array of their menu. The dumplings are handmade and you can taste the love in them. You definitely have to try those! I was not impressed by the fried rice for its seasoning or the scallion pancakes because they were dry and too doughy. The orange chicken had a delicious sauce and flavor. The eggplant dish was so authentic and absolutely delicious reheated the next day when I was having my leftovers. Despite the couple dishes that didn't wow us, we would definitely return. The food was great, prices were decent, service was excellent for how friendly and welcomed we felt. Very authentic feel for Chinese food in this little place. read more

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I drive 30 mins for these juicy dumplings (Xiao Long Bao). Better than din tai fung! Staff/service is also fabulous.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Phoenix. It is far from our house, but we often make the trip and we have never been disappointed. It is always fantastic, highly recommended!! read more

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Chou's Kitchen is a gem, provides a true culinary adventure specializing authentic northern Chinese cuisine that I have enjoyed many times! I can't believe this is my first review of this fabulous restaurant. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday, we were warmly welcomed and fortunate to get a table immediately. The restaurant filled shortly afterwards. We shared three dishes between two, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Tofu with Scallions and Bok Choy, and Stir fry Ear Wood Mushrooms with cabbage. Each dish was fresh, had unique flavors and textures. The Kung Pao had a nice spice level, crisp vegetables and crunchy peanuts. The Ear Wood mushrooms and cabbage with a light sauce, simple with the unique texture of the mushrooms as the star. The Braised Tofu is amazing, the meaty texture of the Tofu perfectly complement by the Bok Choy. And I am typically not a big fan of Tofu, this is the exception. The mood of the restaurant is simple, comfortable and welcoming. I have tried many of the dishes from soups, dumplings and fish in chili oil. Everything is delicious! Explore and enjoy! Highly recommended! read more

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I love coming here for XLB and the beef rolls! The Mongolian beef is nice and tender and the orange chicken is crispy and tasty. Service is always fast and friendly. It's a typical Chinese restaurant and there are a good number of tables. The hot and sour soup did taste bland and missing a flavor. Otherwise, I enjoyed my meal very much! read more

Chou's Kitchen - B01. Hot and Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Great place to get some good Chinese food! Plenty of seating for small and big parties. The service is efficient, staff was super nice. Tried a bunch of things and things that were ok: soup dumplings (dough a tad thick but soup was there) and the fried rice. But definitely loved the eggplant, pork and the spicy fish was awesome. The menu is pretty extensive and there are many more dishes I will be coming back to try! read more

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We frequent this place quite frequently and typically order the same dishes. I want to specially talk about their orange chicken, which is one of our favorite dishes they make and serve. This time around the chicken wasn't good. Many of the pieces were tough, hard, and dried out. We were really surprised and this isn't typical for our experience. I love that they use real pieces of orange in their sauce, which is always lighter and so tasty. We called our order in on our way home from out of town and everything was ready and hot when we arrived. Always friendly service! read more

The food was good and plentiful. There wasn't any leftovers other than rice. I do wish there were more vegetables in the orange chicken. Service wise they were unwilling to waiver or make substitutions even at a cost. Part of it was language barrier I'm thinking as I tried to order chicken fried rice as a separate menu item and that didn't get delivered, but it also didn't get charged on the bill. Very good food. Don't get me wrong. Ambience wise it's great for families and a full stomach. Not a date night restaurant atmosphere but great for dinner at home. 4+ for the food and 3 for the service. read more

Chou's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Food & customer service here is always great. Feels like we are guest in someone's house as the kitchen is always working hard. Really enjoy that vibe! We came later than expected on a Friday so it was a super late lunch and early dinner!!! Good thing is that we didn't have any issues getting a table for 6 comfortability. We ordered up most of the family favorites which included the Beef Pies, Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings, Pan Fied Beef Funs, Green Onion Pancakes, Both wonton and hot & Sour Beef Soup, Toothpick Lamb, & the House Special Stir Fry. We frequent this place often and these are the things we really enjoy so if you're looking for some ideas, I hope my list helps! Enjoy! read more

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We finally came here after we had saved this place for a long time. It was my birthday and I was feeling like some Beef Noodle Soup. We came here before 6pm and there were plenty of tables available. Parking was plentiful and was not a problem. We were seated in a booth and the restaurant looked clean. Their menu had a lot of choices and a lot of it sounded good to us. We ordered the Wonton In Hot Chili Oil, the Steamed Juicy Soup Dumplings, the Chicken Fried Rice, the Stir-Fried Eggplant and Minced Pork with Garlic Sauce, and the Beef Stew Noodle Soup. The food came out as they were done. The Wonton In Hot Chili Oil was not bad to me and the Steamed Juicy Pork Soup Dumplings were good. This was one of the few restaurants that I've been to in the valley where they actually had ginger with the vinegar to dip the xiao long bao. The Chicken Fried Rice was delicious and definitely had that flaming wok taste to it which Iiked. The Stir-Fried Eggplant and Minced Pork with Garlic Sauce was tasty to me. Finally, the Beef Stew Noodle Soup was spicy but everything else was delicious and I definitely got my fix. The service was nice and they were all friendly. I will be back in the future to try more food on the menu! read more

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This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in town. If I lived closer I would be going a lot more. We always order takeout out from here for family gatherings. Everything is good! Everything in the photos and everything that's not. I have not had anything that I did not like. read more

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Our favorite local Szechuan restaurant closed and we needed a replacement. I tried Chou's Kitchen as their authenticity has been reported and they specialize in Szechuan food. We ordered the Xio Long Bao, (soup dumplings), Ma Po Tofu and Mu Shu pork. All three were pretty tasty but my favorite was the Ma Po Tofu as it had that authentic slightly numbing heat and flavor we enjoyed for years. I also tried the Mu Shu pork. It did not come with pancakes but I picked up a pack of Mu Shu pancakes at Lee Lees for less than $2. Other than that, it was a great combination of vegetables, pork and fluffy scrambled eggs. Once again, the service was great in that they made sure that my wife's allergies were taken into consideration and they left out mushrooms and Oyster sauce but definitely did not leave out the flavor. I will order again soon. We had take out so didn't experience the atmosphere but it seemed to be a busy place for a Thursday night. I can't wait to go back and try the Water Boiled Fish. Sounds bland but it is a flavor bomb with Szechuan peppercorns. read more

I've been coming here for many years and still get the same delicious food and quality service. Their menu is so big and I've had almost everything on it. It's clean, cozy, and my son's favorite restaurant. If you're not sure what to get, just try the Kung Pao Chicken, it's the best you'll ever have. read more

Chou's Kitchen is a cozy family-owned business whose entire staff is so friendly and welcoming. I wish my partner and I were able to like their food more, but perhaps we did not order the right things. Foremost, I would say Chou's Kitchen's best menu items are any of their dumpling varieties. My partner and I have been chasing good soup dumplings in Arizona for a long time. We would say their soup dumplings are solid and better than some other establishment's, but also not the best we've had either. The wrappers were just right: not too thin as to tear easily and not too thick. They can also survive a to go container! Definitely get an order of any of their dumplings if you go. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy their scallion pancakes, fried rice, or orange chicken. The scallion pancakes were very doughy and thick. I'm not sure if they even had layers. I also wish they came with more scallions. The fried rice needed a touch more seasoning (I say this as someone who can be a bit salt sensitive). The orange chicken simply was not to our tastes. It was very saucy, not crispy, and the chicken pieces were on the larger side. It can be hard to compete when there are a lot of Chinese restaurants around. If I ever had a dumpling craving, I would definitely consider Chou's though. read more

Yelp reviewers didn't steer us wrong on this one. I've had this restaurant in my collections for a while now and when my better half suggested "Chinese food" for a late lunch / early dinner. I'll give you one guess what I immediately brought up to have her check out. Greeted at the door with smiling faces, sat us at a booth table (good thing because they didn't know we were to embark on a food frenzy for our order)! We did have a large order, but I really wanted to give a more broad review of some of their dishes) Service was fantastic Clean and organized table with lots of condiments to choose from Our server was kind and took her time helping to explain some of the dishes we had questions on We couldn't have been happier with everything / how the dining experience went Started off with the garlic cucumbers as an appetizer Wontons in chili sauce Soup dumplings Egg drop soup Beef pies Vegetable fried rice Chicken and green beans We will definitely make this one of our "go to" places for authentic Chinese cuisine and can't wait to come back again and again in addition to telling all of our friends to give them a try. read more

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It's no longer the same as I first fell in love with this place. Looks like they have younger generations operating the restaurant, The food quality is pretty horrific: the pork rip tasted it's been over night and reheat with the string bean, the cucumber normally are nicely flavored but last nifty was simply added with bunch of garlic,, the dumplings was probably the only dish that was acceptable. The mixed veggies are plain. I remember eating my dinner and thinking my Panda Express dinner the night before was much better and cheaper too! read more

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Service was nice and food was very good. It's small inside, but cozy. They have soup dumplings y'all! So it's very reasonably priced, I'd be here frequently if I lived in the area. They have soup spoons and chopsticks at the table, along with chili oil, vinegar and soy sauce. I'm not a huge fan of chopsticks and soup spoons on the side for just "anyone" to touch, but it's not like it's dirty inside or anything. We got the hot and sour soup, and it's so good! There's no shrimp or chicken in it, which I prefer, but the flavors are on point. It is so good and next time I'm here I'm going to get it again. Idc if it's 110 degrees out, it's that good. The mini and I had the pork potstickers and steamed juicy pork dumplings (aka soup dumplings). Omg. You get 10 soup dumplings but my chunky self could have eaten them all myself, but we ordered a few things so sharing was possible. The soup inside was rich and flavorful, the wrapper was not overly thick and it comes with a soy-ginger sauce that compliments it nicely. I'm definitely going to have to get this again too. The pork potstickers were nicely browned on the bottom, and it gave it a nice crisp bite. The wrapper wasn't too thick or too thin, it was just right. Baby bear approved (by my baby bear anyway). Food is definitely delicious, make sure you eat here so you don't miss out. read more

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The Best! My daughter has to have their dumplings , no one makes them better! Everything is delicious , every time! read more

1st timers to this establishment! We came here for lunch on 2.21. Amazing food, amazing taste and awesome service! Definitely will be back again! read more

I am an Az native, and this is by far my favorite place to go for authentic Chinese cuisine. They never disappoint with the flavor and being welcoming! I have come here so often that the owners remember me, that to me shows that they care and cater to their customers. Even if I am just picking up they are always happy to see me :) I tell all my friends and family about this place especially if you are looking for those juicy/brothy dumplings. Chous handmakes every dish and you can even see mama prep for the next day or for a rush. I love being a people person and when people can just come together to enjoy a meal, if you eat in at Chous be prepared to always hear the staff welcoming in each customer like they are family friends. HIGHLY RECOMMEND:) Take out or dine in read more

Trying to wrap up what makes Chous so amazing in a quick read is difficult but we can start with, they actually know how to hit you with the spice level you want. When you say very spicy they will make sure you feel that statement the following morning, and I say that with so much love. They will do vegan for you if you ask and Linda is an absolute queen. She and the rest of the staff care very much about their customers and it shines through in every dish. It's our favorite restaurant by far and we eat it once a week. read more

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The real deal. Real Chinese. Don't bring in your own waterr or they will tease you (and I found out that their water was great - comes from bottles at no additional charge). read more

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! My go-to are the juicy pork dumplings, which are so warm and delicious! I also love the chicken stir fried noodles and the portions are big, so perfect for leftovers. read more

Chou's Kitchen - P13. Steam Juicy Pork Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Hidden gem hole in the wall Northeastern Chinese eatery with handmade noodles and dumplings! The menu offers great variety with generous portion sizes. I loved the Toothpick Cumin Lamb, Pork Intestine with Jalapeño and the famous Sweet & Sour Pork! The Salt & Pepper calamari was so so. read more

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I wanted to give this restaurant more stars considering how popular it was but the wait was a bit ridiculous for my take out order and two dishes were really disappointing! Ordered pick-up at 11:20am and it ended up not being ready until 12:35pm. That's over an hour! I arrived at 12:08 and they said 15 more minutes. I was really hungry and frustrated. The restaurant isn't big and they seem a bit understaffed and disorganized esp during a busy Saturday lunch. There is a mix of Chinese families and others here so it seems to be enjoyed by all. As for the food, we ordered: soup dumplings, pork cabbage dumplings, green onion pancake, soy bean paste noodles, beef noodle soup, yang zhou fried rice, and yuxuang eggplant. Everything was great - not too salty or oily EXCEPT the noodles. Unfortunately they were so mushy - likely it was over boiled and perhaps because of how hectic it was maybe they left it in the water for too long. Sad because we love noodles. Lots of potential and would return to eat inside on a less busy day - we would try more things outside of the noodle category. read more

Chou's Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place is in a strip mall so there is lots of parking. The staff were super friendly when we walked in and checked on us. The chef even came out to ask if everything was ok. They make the dumplings fresh so there will be a wait. The restaurant is very clean and so was the restroom. There is only one but it was very clean. I loved that you can see them working in the dough and preparing the dumplings. The orange chicken was very good. Not super sweet and has just the right amount of crunch. The cabbage was also very good so I think the vegetarian options are all so tasty. The beef noodle soup was so good, I didn't think it was spicy at all but I can see how someone who normally doesn't eat spicy food would find it hot. The dumplings were so good. The flavor was delicious and I dipped it in the beef broth and oh my gosh it has to be one of the best dumplings I have had. Will definitely be back! read more

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The noodles and dumplings are pretty great. We had the House Noodles and chive/pork/shrimp dumplings. Service was quick and the staff are very nice. Can't ask for much more than that. read more

We don't remember ever talking so much of how good the food is at a restaurant. Chou's is now our favorite Chinese eating establishment. The hot and sour soup is a must - the small size heartily serves 2. We shared the Kung Pao Chicken which is absolutely the best we've tasted in the valley. It's the most unique flavor we've ever experienced. The staff/ owners are extremely friendly. All around we highly recommend this establishment! read more

We have tried many Chinese restaurants in the East Valley. Somehow, we missed this place, and that is a shame. Can't wait to return! Started with the wonton soup, excellent and packed with the best dumplings ever. Had the vegetable egg rolls, average. Scallion pancakes, enjoyed. Juicy pork soup dumplings were outrageously delicious! Salt and pepper shrimp were perfect. Wife really liked her stir fried chicken. Brother's special pork ribs were okay, but not our favorite. This is a Mom and Pop operation, and they are friendly, terrific people. Our meals were fresh, clean and tasty. Can't wait to return and try some other dishes. If we lived closer, we would be regulars. I'm willing to drive for food this good! read more