Pronunciation
English Name

lo mein

Cantonese (Traditional)

撈麵

Simplified Chinese

捞面

Mandarin (Pinyin)

lāo miàn


Yale Romanization

lōu mihn

Character Breakdown

is mix or stir, and is noodles, so 撈麵 is stirred noodles (not stir-fried noodles).

lo mein
About This Dish

A staple of Chinese-American eateries, lo mein are originally Cantonese noodles made from egg and wheat, tossed and stir-fried with meat and vegetables.

Quick Facts
Categories:
新菜
粵菜
Yale:
lōu mihn