Question: what is the difference between chow mein and hong kong chow mein?
Answer: Hong Kong-Style Pan-Fried (Chow Mein) Noodles Sometimes also labeled as chow mein noodles, these look similar to thin wonton noodles. The main difference is that noodles labeled "Hong Kong" or "pan-fried noodles" are par-cooked in boiling water, which makes them ready to stir-fry.