The difference between chow mein and lo mein lies in the translations of their names as chow mein is fried, and lo mein is tossed.
The experience is somewhat different between the low Mein and Chow Mein.
Lo mein tends to be saucier and more toothsome, with a texture some describe as “slippery” because of the noodles' softness.
Chow mein is a dish of Chinese stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sometimes meat or tofu.
Over the centuries, variations of chǎomiàn were developed in many regions of China there are several methods of frying the noodles and a range of toppings can be used.