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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The Times of India found workers in Chirag Dilli, the city’s dumpling-making capital, so stretched for fuel that some had given up on steaming and had turned operations over to chow mein.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Maybe a plate of chicken chow mein.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The restaurant received a yellow placard after chow mein on the prep table measured outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The tender beef feeds into the chow mein, and the broccoli pieces are substantial in size, soaking up some flavors while providing their own fresh and earthy taste.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Maybe a plate of chicken chow mein.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The restaurant received a yellow placard after chow mein on the prep table measured outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The tender beef feeds into the chow mein, and the broccoli pieces are substantial in size, soaking up some flavors while providing their own fresh and earthy taste.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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chow mein
noun
: a thick stew of shredded meat, mushrooms, and vegetables served with fried noodles
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