Lo mein and chow mein are popular Chinese food dishes: What’s the difference?

Lo mein and chow mein are popular Chinese food dishes: What’s the difference?

Lo mein and chow mein are both staples of Chinese food takeout menus. But what’s the difference between them?  While the dishes may appear similar — and there are regional variations of both throughout the United States — they are actually quite different in form, structure and method.  The names of the dishes offer the…