Just now, Jingthing said:

Now it's getting more interesting, saying the origin is not Cantonese.

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Hong Kong style chow mein is a popular dish in Hong Kong, characterized by crispy pan-fried noodles topped with a savory sauce, vegetables, and meat. It originated from the Suzhou/Shanghai area and was adapted by Hong Kong chefs in the 1950s.

Chinese don't eat this glop.

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

If you walk the streets in Hong Kong, you will see dried noodles for sale, often hanging up in various sidewalk shops.

But, normally, these are hydrated and fried, and they are not crispy at all.

So, I do wonder if, many decades ago, some Farang got hold of some dried noodles, and then tried to fry them without first hydrating them.

And then, since the dumb Farang knew no better....just decided to call his concoction: Hong Kong Chow Meine.

ChaoMeine is actually the Chinese mandarin word, CHAO-MIAN

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

If you walk the streets in Hong Kong, you will see dried noodles for sale, often hanging up in various sidewalk shops.

But, normally, these are hydrated and fried, and they are not crispy at all.

So, I do wonder if, many decades ago, some Farang got hold of some dried noodles, and then tried to fry them without first hydrating them.

And then, since the dumb Farang knew no better....just decided to call his concoction: Hong Kong Chow Meine.

ChaoMeine is actually the Chinese mandarin word, CHAO-MIAN

I never said the noodles weren't hydrated first before frying. Are you straw mangling me? A recipe I saw said must steam them first. The more you talk the more I think you are full of ... noodles.

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Chinese don't eat this glop.

I've seen them eat it. unless FOB Chinese in the US aren't Chinese any more.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I never said the noodles weren't hydrated first before frying. Are you straw mangling me? A recipe I saw said must steam them first. The more you talk the more I think you are full of ... noodles.

I have, many years ago in the USA, actually seen a restaurant serve a Chinese fried noodles dish, Chao Mein, and the noodles were crispy,....very crispy.

But, I have never seen this in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Japan either.

So, I figure the Chow-Meine must be an American Dish, and same with Chop Suey, or whatever.

I do not eat America-Chinese glop.

It's against my religion.

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I have, many years ago in the USA, actually seen a restaurant serve a Chinese fried noodles dish, Chao Mein, and the noodles were crispy,....very crispy.

But, I have never seen this in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Japan either.

So, I figure the Chow-Meine must be an American Dish, and same with Chop Suey, or whatever.

I do not eat America-Chinese glop.

It's against my religion.

You're wrong.

It is not a Chinese American dish.

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I've seen them eat it. unless FOB Chinese in the US aren't Chinese any more.

They were probably ONLY eating it because, probably, it was served by some Farng-American, and the poor Chinese were just trying to be polite.

I would not be so cruel to offer my Chinese friends any of that glop.

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1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

You're wrong.

It is not a Chinese American dish.

I might be wrong in my naming conventions...

But, I am not wrong that it is still glop.

Also known as HK pan fried noodles.

It may have been said but a decent restaurant can make it for you even if not on the menu.

2 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

It may have been said but a decent restaurant can make it for you even if not on the menu.

Need the proper noodles.

Noodles for Hong Kong Chow Mein

Type of Noodles

Hong Kong Chow Mein requires specific types of noodles to achieve the desired texture and flavor. The key characteristics of these noodles are:

• Thin: The noodles should be thin to allow for quick cooking and crisping.

• Firm: They need to be firm to maintain their structure during cooking.

• Long: Long noodles are traditional for this dish, enhancing the eating experience.

• Yellow Wheat-Flour Egg Noodles: These noodles are made from wheat flour and eggs, giving them a distinct flavor and color.

Sorry, but Thailand has awful chinese food. Also Thailand has awful Thai food. You want nice Thai and Chinese food travel back to USA/Canada.

Also my favorite Thai restaurant in Bangkok was Lucky Panda. Fo if you don't like westernized Chinese dishes. Everyone does. You are FAKE.

Edited May 23May 23 by Celsius

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Also known as HK pan fried noodles.

These are known as Liang Mian Huang, and who does not love Liang Mian?

Liang Mian Huang is different from Liang Mian.

Here are a few vids which explain what is meant be HK pan fried noodles, or, more properly: LIANG MIAN HUANG

If one cooks it as in the third video, then it is NOT GLOP, and even I would eat it.

THIS GUY KNOWS HOW TO COOK....He is....COOKING WITH GAS....!!!!!

Edited May 23May 23 by GammaGlobulin

Show off.

The third vid is so easy to make, with just a single countertop cooker and wok. 30 mins absolute worst way for an amateur...... No need to hunt high and low outside and possibly disappointed.............I'd be adding a splash of vinegar, not authentic but personal preference............

OK, it's looking like Nam Sing or nothing.

They do have a menu item called Hong Kong Fried Noodles.

It doesn't mention what kind of meat.

As I said before it's not my favorite restaurant though.

Same question but Chiang Mai. Actually, any good Chinese restaurants in Chiang Mai at all?

4 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I think NOBODY eats noodles like you show in your image in Hong Kong, except for Farang....

The most popular fired noodle dish in HK and GuangDong is XingZhouChaoMiFen...

The only place I have seen the "crispy" noodles shown in the image you uploaded is in faux Chinese restaurants in the USA.

Still, food preferences are personal, just as are music preferences.

I would say that real Hong Kong food cannot be found in Thailand.

Most chinese Chow mein iv'e Eaten is the original noodles.

Good luck. Considering the vast number of Thai people that are ethnic Chinese, it's shocking to me how limited the selection of good Chinese food is in Thailand and it's also surprising that when you do find it, it's grossly overpriced. Very odd.

50 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Good luck. Considering the vast number of Thai people that are ethnic Chinese, it's shocking to me how limited the selection of good Chinese food is in Thailand and it's also surprising that when you do find it, it's grossly overpriced. Very odd.

50 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Good luck. Considering the vast number of Thai people that are ethnic Chinese, it's shocking to me how limited the selection of good Chinese food is in Thailand and it's also surprising that when you do find it, it's grossly overpriced. Very odd.

Well I think the long settled Chinese Thai tend towards Thai Chinese style and of course many Thai food dishes have obvious Chinese origins .

As far as regional Chinese food from Chinese regions I am quite happy with the current options in Pattaya. Compared to 10 years ago its night and day.

Edited May 23May 23 by Jingthing

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Good luck. Considering the vast number of Thai people that are ethnic Chinese, it's shocking to me how limited the selection of good Chinese food is in Thailand and it's also surprising that when you do find it, it's grossly overpriced. Very odd.

Only way to get Chinese food around here:

Head to China.

I will be there in China in September, for my wife.

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Only way to get Chinese food around here:

Head to China.

I will be there in China in September, for my wife.

Incorrect

There are several that are good but here's my current favorite which is mostly Sichuan and Hunan. Great fresh noodles in soups as well. Surprisingly good prices for ample portions..

Their menu is "too authentic" for those seeking westernized Chinese food.

Ju Xiang Ge is a Chinese restaurant located on Pattaya Second Road in Pattaya, Thailand. It offers a diverse menu that includes authentic Chinese dishes and is popular among tourists, especially those from China.

Edited May 23May 23 by Jingthing

On 5/22/2026 at 3:16 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Have you tried Lengkee restaurant on Klang? also new Chinese Thai restaurant just opened on 3rd road by Pattaya Tai

We used to eat there all the time, really good food. But the last time we tried it, we were kinda disappointed.

2 minutes ago, eddyod said:

We used to eat there all the time, really good food. But the last time we tried it, we were kinda disappointed.

Lengkee is the place i see Chinese people go to, i only have duck and rice so don't know how good the other food is

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Edited May 23May 23 by Jingthing

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

Lengkee is the place i see Chinese people go to, i only have duck and rice so don't know how good the other food is

Lengkee is a classic old time Thai Chinese place.

I can understand people from China wanting to try Thai Chinese and also I'm sure its highlighted alot in tourism media for all.

Tourists from China are also very big on Thai style seafood restaurants.

It's sad to me though that the typical western expat here only knows the western style Chinese places (which are generally mediocre at best) and also the very famous Thai Chinese Lengkee.

There is so much more actual Chinese food here.

Edited May 23May 23 by Jingthing

Sadly not on delivery services, but if there was one authentic (Northern) Chinese place in town that I would recommend to people looking to start to explore it would be Jiao Zi Guan in Central Festival. Look for the "special promotion" menu which may be posted outside or you might need to ask for it. With or without that, there is a great authentic food there also at fair prices.

The one in Central. Not the one in Terminal One.

www.restaurantguru.com/Jiao-Zi-Guan-Central-Pattaya-Pattaya/menu

Edited May 24May 24 by Jingthing

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Incorrect

When I travel from China to Thailand, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like food produced in China.

This is entirely correct.

When I travel from Thailand to China, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like food produced in Thailand.

This is entirely correct.

When I travel from Taiwan to anywhere, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like Taiwan.

So, if I want Chinese food, then I head to China.

Correct.

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Sadly not on delivery services, but if there was one authentic (Northern) Chinese place in town that I would recommend to people looking to start to explore it would be Jiao Zi Guan in Central Festival. Look for the "special promotion" menu which may be posted outside or you might need to ask for it. With or without that, there is a great authentic food there also at fair prices.

The one in Central. Not the one in Terminal One.

www.restaurantguru.com/Jiao-Zi-Guan-Central-Pattaya-Pattaya/menu

Why not order Dan Dan Mian, and see what you get, next time you are at a restaurant which is not "too authentic".

I am sure it will be glop.

If you want to try Dan Dan Mian, you will need to visit SiChuan, or perhaps make it yourself.

I really think that almost NOBODY knows anything about Chinese food.....(I am talking to the guys on TV, of course.)

Also, this narrator's Chinese is garbage.

He has documented DanDan Mian, OK....but, I don't like his narration in either English or his very limited smattering of Tourist Chinese....(or slightly better than the average tourist)

NOTE: This guy is totally NUTZO.... He headlines his video DAN-DAN Mian, and then he shows different types of noodles, such as ZhaJiang Mian, instead. What a nut case....!!!!

Edited May 24May 24 by GammaGlobulin

7 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

When I travel from China to Thailand, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like food produced in China.

This is entirely correct.

When I travel from Thailand to China, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like food produced in Thailand.

This is entirely correct.

When I travel from Taiwan to anywhere, I am unable to find a restaurant that tastes like Taiwan.

So, if I want Chinese food, then I head to China.

Correct.

This mainly due to the lack of the originating ingredients. Is why some restaurants import their ingredients from their home countries. There’s a HK restaurant that recently opened in cm and they certainly have authentic HK cuisine, though, here’s the catch…they will serve the new customers top tier dishes on the first two visits to draw in positive reviews and repeat customers. Though on the third visit it’s worthless and in hopes that it’ll go unnoticed. I didn’t believe it at first, sure enough, when we went on our third visit we couldn’t finish the food.