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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Tasted like elevated chow mein with quality ingredients.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
The menu of traditional Chinese dishes is influenced by Kwong’s grandmother’s recipes, and the kitchen is typically a one-man show with Kwong doing most of the cooking — the restaurant is especially known for its popular chow mein.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Peking Tokyo combined Chinese and Japanese cuisine, serving dishes like chow mein and moo shu along with sashimi and sushi.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024
The nonchalant eatery right by the Historic Chinatown Gate also serves stir-fries, noodles, and chow mein on top of a wide variety of dumplings.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
The menu of traditional Chinese dishes is influenced by Kwong’s grandmother’s recipes, and the kitchen is typically a one-man show with Kwong doing most of the cooking — the restaurant is especially known for its popular chow mein.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Peking Tokyo combined Chinese and Japanese cuisine, serving dishes like chow mein and moo shu along with sashimi and sushi.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024
The nonchalant eatery right by the Historic Chinatown Gate also serves stir-fries, noodles, and chow mein on top of a wide variety of dumplings.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 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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