What is chow mein?
Chow mein · Cantonese
Chinese stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables and meat, either soft or fried into a crispy nest under a saucy topping.
What it tastes like
Savory and soy-glossed, with a smoky edge from the wok. Crispy versions crackle under the sauce.
Where you’ll see it
Cantonese and American Chinese restaurants everywhere; Hong Kong style means the crispy noodle cake.