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xzuckermaeuschenx asked in Food & DrinkEthnic Cuisine · 2 decades ago

What's the difference between chow mein and lo mein?

I know one is soft noodles and the other is crisp, but I always forget which is which.

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  • Lanani
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago
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    Lo mein is soft. Chow mein is crunchy.

  • eightnotramp
    5 years ago

    Same noodles, the difference is in the way they are prepared.

    chow mein are tossed in the wok with oil, and lo mein are done with a broth.

  • spoiltrini
    Lv 4
    2 decades ago

    Chow mein is done with just vegetables, lo mein is noodles with vegetables with or without poultry or seafood.

  • d_eic
    2 decades ago

    The noodles

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  • heartbroken
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    check the sites for descriptions:

    Chow Mein: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chow_mein

    Lo Mein: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lo_mein

  • socaligurl109
    2 decades ago

    I really dont know sry

  • sarahthomas_4
    2 decades ago

    chow mein starts with a C and lo mein starts with a L........................................................................... DUH!

    Source(s): COMMON SCENCE!
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