Category: Noodles & Rice
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Which Lo Mein Should You Order?
Seven versions of the same noodle dish, and the protein changes more than you would expect. A short guide to choosing.
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Which Fried Rice Should You Order?
Every Chinese menu offers the same fried rice half a dozen ways. Which one you pick depends on whether it is the meal or the accompaniment.
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White Rice vs Fried Rice: What Comes With Your Order
Most people order fried rice on top of an entrée that already comes with rice. Here is how the two actually work.
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What Is Mei Fun? A Guide to Chinese Rice Noodles
The thinnest noodle on the menu, and the one most people skip because they are not sure what it is. A short guide to mei fun and how it eats.
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Fried Rice vs Lo Mein: Which Should You Order?
The most common fork in the road on a Chinese takeout menu. Here is how to decide between fried rice and lo mein based on how you are actually eating.
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Lo Mein vs Chow Mein: What’s the Difference?
Both start from the same wheat noodle, but the cooking method changes everything. A plain-language guide to choosing between lo mein and chow mein when you order.