Chinese noodle dishes consist of noodles, meat and vegetables. Similar to chow mein, lo mein is essentially the same, made with noodles, meat and vegetables, but with a saucier consistency.

For the most part, we know that Chinese food in America isn't exactly authentic, but there are a few dishes that are so far separated from anything in Chinese cuisine that they're practically American ...

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images It’s important to note that both chow mein and lo mein have been heavily modified in Western countries. When you order these dishes from an American Chinese ...

Pictured: Oriental Star Chinese and Japanese Restaurant owner Jim Zheng (r) and sushi chef Ken Zheng pose at their restaurant located at 210 West Genesee St. in Fayetteville. (315) 637-0505 ...

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If you go to a typical Chinese-American restaurant, you can expect to find several classic items on the menu. Chow mein and lo mein are two of them. In addition to their similar-sounding names ...

Americans craving kung pao chicken or a good lo mein for dinner have plenty of options: The U.S. is home to more than 40,000 Chinese restaurants. One could think of this proliferation as a promise ...

In the early 20th century, the Chinese faced draconian immigration rules. But owners of a few types of businesses could get special visas. In 1915, restaurants got on that list. The rest is history.

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