8 things you might not know about Chinese food

3. The chow mein sandwich A delicacy favored in some New England Chinese restaurants, such as in Woonsocket, R.I., and the Oriental Chow Mein Company (pictured) in Fall River, Mass.
3. The chow mein sandwich

A delicacy favored in some New England Chinese restaurants, such as in Woonsocket, R.I., and the Oriental Chow Mein Company (pictured) in Fall River, Mass.

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