Chow Mein Sandwich

Chow mein sandwich consists of crunchy noodles and ground pork which are soaked in thick gravy and sandwiched between two halves of a hamburger bun. The gravy is typically made with bean sprouts, onions, and celery.

The sandwich originates from Fall River, Massachusetts. It was invented in the 1920s by Frederick Wong, a Cantonese immigrant, who originally sold it to immigrants from England, Ireland, and Canada who'd come to the state to work in textile factories.

The sandwich initially cost only five cents, and it was accompanied by french fries and an orange soda. Locals typically eat the sandwich with their hands, but feel free to opt for a fork and knife instead. Chow mein sandwich is still a staple of Chinese-American restaurants in the area.