Lo mein is a takeout favorite, but the homemade version can fall flat. We talked with a Taiwanese noodle artisan and chef to discover how to master it at home.

Lo mein, which when translated means mixed noodles, is a staple of Chinese cooking. It's served at birthday dinners, because the noodles represent long life. It takes a few minutes to prepare the ...

Lo Mein, which when translated means mixed noodles, is a staple of Chinese cooking. It’s served at birthday dinners, because the noodles represent long life. It takes a few minutes to prepare ...

There are many ways to make chow mein (“stir-fried noodles”). Some restaurants serve a basic version – just boiled noodles mixed with seasonings (this is actually lo mein) – while others ...

Two plates of chicken lo mein with green onion and red peppers, and chopsticks off to the side - Elena Eryomenko/Shutterstock ...