(Lyrics - Tears For Fears - Shout)
Chou's
Chou's
Xiao Long Bao
These are the foods I can't do without
Bo Bites
I'm singing to you
Bo Bites
In hungry times
You shouldn't have to settle for more
In Chou's Kitchen
They really really serve you know
Those fried noodles
That taste you were always looking for
Kiss them goodbye
That made you have to order more
That made you have to order for more!
Chou's Kitchen seems to be located in a corner of nowhere-land I call it. Next to a Mexican restaurant and a Goodwill this place didn't really stick out at first. As I entered however I was great a familiar "How many" in broken English and I was like; yep this is my kind of joint!
My friends and I sat at the front of the house as I couldn't see much in the back, but I was peppered by the sight of the all the accolades this place has received from Yelp and food writing establishments. Guess it's Bo Bites turn!
We started with the XLB or #111 at this restaurant and some Beef Pies. Along the way we ordered our entree, String Beans with Minced Pork, House Fried Noodles, and Pork Ribs w Green Bean, Potatoes & Eggplant Clay Pot. Overall, the XLB is popping; nice and steaming hot with a pop of juice with every bite. I would say the best I've had in town for sure! The Beef Pies were my favorite, it was similar to the XLB, but more crunch from the fried shell and had more meat. I eat string beans anywhere they make it and this one in particular was the same as many other Chinese restaurants. None of us really cared for the Clay Pot simply because it just seemed like a mush of cooked stuff. As for the fried noodles we all felt like it was handmade because of the doughiness of it and would definitely recommend this dish.
In the end, Chou's Kitchen gets my thumbs up. I had a great experience here and the service was on top of it. Our server was polite and attentive and I drink a lot of water when I eat and I gathered she saw that so she kept on coming to the table haha! We loved our XLB so much we ordered second round of that stuff. Next time I come I might just stick with that and the meat pies! - Enjoy!