chow mein
noun
: a seasoned stew of shredded or diced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables that is usually served with fried noodles
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Chinese food: Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, dim sum and chow mein were found to be among the most popular Chinese dishes.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Try for a last-minute table at nearby Patois, a festive Caribbean-Asian restaurant with a flaky Jamaican-patty sandwich (12 dollars) and jerk chicken chow mein (27 dollars).
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This is especially true at the Chicago Cafe, which serves sausage and eggs, pork chops and apple sauce and, on Fridays, clam chowder, along with traditional Chinese American fare such as chop suey and chow mein.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Tasted like elevated chow mein with quality ingredients.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Try for a last-minute table at nearby Patois, a festive Caribbean-Asian restaurant with a flaky Jamaican-patty sandwich (12 dollars) and jerk chicken chow mein (27 dollars).
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
This is especially true at the Chicago Cafe, which serves sausage and eggs, pork chops and apple sauce and, on Fridays, clam chowder, along with traditional Chinese American fare such as chop suey and chow mein.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Tasted like elevated chow mein with quality ingredients.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
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chow mein
noun
: a thick stew of shredded meat, mushrooms, and vegetables served with fried noodles
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