text: I remember going to the thai place and hawaiin place before that in this plaza before, and I was never impressed with the area or food.  I didn't think I was ever going back until I saw two separate articles from azcentral and new times on Chou's Kitchen.\n\nIt's tucked towards the end of a bland strip mall on the southwest corner of Ray and Alma School.  The decor is simple and clean.  We were seated and helped almost immediately.  I've been raving about these meat pies (don't you just love saying that word?) to my gf all day.  We got the pork meat pies, the bean curd with pork, noodles with shrimp, and green onion pancakes.\n\nThe meat pies were awesome.  Three came per serving.  They tasted like the filling of a pork steamed bun flattened with a flaky savory pastry crust around it.  Excellent.\n\nThe bean curd with pork and celery was crispy, fresh, and not too oily.  It wasn't bad but nothing to tell mom about.\n\nUnfortunately, the green onion pancakes had the look and aroma of deliciousness but lacked green onions to give it a punch.  It tasted like meat pies.. minus the meat.\n\nThe noodles with shrimp was standard fare.  Interestingly enough they used lo mein noodles instead of something thinner we thought they would.\n\nThey were nice enough to offer us a corn like clear soup, but it was very bland.  I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be savory or desert tasting.\n\nOverall, the meat pies are excellent at the place.  We spent $25 and came out full and happy.  It also helps the place was jam packed with asian people which is a good sign.  Next time, I'm going to go back and try some of their soup/stews that I saw everyone else ordering, and I may change my rating.