Chow-mein

Order the best Chow-mein near Phoenix, AZ

Best Chow-mein restaurants nearby in Phoenix

HAPPY WOK

HAPPY WOK

4.2
(100+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 23 min
"They never missed! One of my favorite things to order from them. What we would call back home bow bow chicken lol. Definitely flavorful and for the price is decent portions. Most of time I have some for later. When arrive to me always hot and fresh as well!"
"This is a great new spot! The Kung Pao Chicken had the perfect spice and flavor, and the Honey Seared Chicken was crispy and delicious. The portions were very genereous and the food was fresh. I will definitely order again."
Gang Pang
With garlic, scallions, jalapeño, and chef’s savory sweet and spicy sauce. Served with white rice.
$17.34
Fried Rice
Carrots, peas, bean sprouts, onion, egg. With chef’s special savory soy sauce.
$17.1
Crab & Cheese Wontons
Filled with fresh crab, cream cheese, green bell peppers, scallions. Served with a sweet and sour sauce.
$6.64
Egg Rolls
Choice of Chicken or Pork. Filled with cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and scallions. Served with a sweet and sour sauce.
$6.5
Kim's Chinese Kitchen

Kim's Chinese Kitchen

4.3
(1k+)
• Takeout • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 34 min
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! I am SO glad we found them! The chicken was PERFECTLY crispy and had SO much! The sauce was put on the side so it stayed fresh and was also hot! The Broccoli Beef Rice Bowl Combo was fulfilling with crunchy broccoli and savory, soft beef. The Beef Lo Mein had soooo much food and has just the right amount of flavor. 1000/10 "
"I stopped eating to write this. It's delicious! The sauce on the side of the Orange Chicken Rice Bowl Combo is perfect, crispy fluffy breading. The Broccoli Beef Rice Bowl Combo is amazing. Fresh veggies and crispy and delicious. Absolutely best food for the value. 10/10!"
Crab Rangoon (6 Pieces)
Cream Cheese with seasoned Crab Meat filling. Served with sweet & sour sauce
$6.36
Orange Chicken Rice Bowl Combo
Served with our homemade orange sauce on the side to keep the chicken crispy. Our combos include Egg Roll and a Crab Rangoon.
$9.21
Orange Chicken
Served with sauce on the side to keep the chicken crispy
$11.83
Pot Stickers (6 Pieces)
Pan Fried Pot Stickers with ground pork and season diced up fresh vegetables. Served with special sauce
$8.52
Thai Basil

Thai Basil

4.4
(2k+)
• Pickup • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 500 ft • 25 min
"Consistently fire, drunken noodles are phenomenal, Matcha/Thai iced tea are one of the best in the city and the employees are all super nice and give great service every time I've been there. Plus it's pretty inexpensive."
"The noodles could have been spicier, but understand that's not everyone's desired Drunken Noodles. But I would order again. The spring Signature Fresh Rolls were massive and very hard to hold in one hand."
Pad Thai
Pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, tofu and ground peanuts in homemade pad Thai sauce.
$18.19
“Drunken” Noodles
Pan fried wide rice noodles with choice of meat, broccoli carrots, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and Thai basil.
$18.55
Kang-Kra-Ri (Yellow Curry)
Choice of meat simmered in coconut milk with yellow curry, carrots, onions and potatoes.
$18.2
Signature Fresh Rolls
Hand wrapped rolls, vermicelli noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, cucumbers and onions wrapped in rice paper served cold with a peanut sauce.
$11.58
Thai Chili 2go

Thai Chili 2go

4.7
(1k+)
• Thai • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 45 min
"Delicious curry! Large portion, could easily be split between two people or perfect to have leftovers for the next day."
"This is the first time I've ordered and all the rice was stuck together in a ball. And in some bites it was more spicy than others. I also had little to no chicken. If you pay extra for something you should be able to pick it out and eat it with your whole meal and that was not the case this time. Very disappointed in this."
Thai Fried Rice
Rice, egg, yellow onions with special cooking sauce topped with scallions.
$17.34
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, egg, pad thai sauce with crushed peanuts.
$18.04
Yellow Curry
Coconut milk, yellow curry paste, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and bell pepper.
$19.14
Drunken Noodles
Wide rice noodles, bamboo shoots, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, mushroom, basil with a chili garlic cooking sauce.
$18.25
Pei Wei

Pei Wei

4.4
(6k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 24 min
"Always hits the spot. Portions are plenty and satisfying. New sesame chicken tastes great, especially over steamed noodles instead of rice. Just make sure you order during prime meal times to get fresh portions. If you order too late you'll get the leftover tiny bits with not as many big pieces of chicken. "
"Every single dish we had was amazing. The Crab Wontons could have used more filling but the flavor was great. We both loved the Spicy Drunken Noodles. Just enough spice and they were great about taking extra veggies out for us. The Thai Wonton Soup had great flavor. The sauce with the Signature Chicken Lettuce Wraps was incredible! Too bad we live out of town our this would a new favorite."
Firecracker Chicken
Crispy chicken, tossed in a sweet and spicy Firecracker sauce. Topped with scallions. (2) 570 cal. [Somewhat Spicy]
$16.16
Crab Wontons
Handcrafted, crispy wontons filled with fresh wild crab, cream cheese, red bell peppers, and scallions. Served with a sweet chili sauce. (1) 100 cal.
$6.64
Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in our signature Sriracha-orange sauce with fresh orange slices. (2) 560 cal. [Somewhat Spicy]
$15.92
Regular Fountain Drink
Tender, house-ground chicken, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions and garlic. Wok-tossed in a savory soy sauce and served over a bed of crispy rice sticks with crisp iceberg lettuce. 670 cal.
$3.51
P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's

4.4
(9k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 49 min
"Wow! This was one of the best meals ive had on the road in awhile. The lowmein was so good and still hot when it was delivered! Banana Spring Rolls were delicious and everything was so carefully and nicely packaged...highly recommended!"
"Over $20 for this? Not enough chicken in the Crispy Honey Chicken Dinner Combo. Barely any rice. Pei Wei gives you way more food for less and it's the same thing. Pei Wei even tastes better than the food I got. 10/10 will not order again."
Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Our most popular dish! A secret family recipe featuring minced chicken with mushrooms and water chestnuts in a savory sauce, served with crispy rice sticks and fresh lettuce cups.
$16.38
Mongolian Beef
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion
$30.71
Fried Rice
Wok-tossed with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onion
$20.52
Orange Chicken
Lightly battered, sweet citrus chili sauce, fresh orange slices
$23.48
Hong Kong Kitchen

Hong Kong Kitchen

4.4
(1k+)
• Cantonese • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 37 min
"Always a go to spot rather being delivered or going there to eat. The S1. Chicken Lettuce Wraps are awesome & lettuce always crisp & crunchy. The combo is always a must because also comes with egg roll, 2 wontons & small egg drop soup. The S4. Orange Chicken combo same & always hot & fresh with slice of orange. They never disappoint 😊"
"48. Kung Pao Chicken chicken looks salmon colored, and when I finally tried it, it was very bland. Tasted like some chicken without anything at all on it. Orange chicken and house fried rice are fine, edible. Chicken wings are completely bland, barely edible. Will not order from here again."
S4. Orange Chicken
Hot & Spicy. White chicken breast meat fried and tossed in a spicy orange sauce.
$16.51
79. Chicken or Beef,Lo Mein
Chicken or beef stirred with rice, eggs, bean sprouts and green onions
$14.82
72. Chicken or Beef Fried Rice
House fried rice combines shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork (dry rub) stirred with rice, eggs, bean sprouts and green onions
$12.66
2. Vegetable Egg Roll (2 Pcs)
Wok-fried rice with shrimp, stirred with rice, eggs, bean sprouts and green onions
$4.54
Lin's

Lin's

4.3
(2k+)
• Chinese • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 34 min
"really good amount very professional. taste good it was handled with care. definitely worth the price"
"Egg drop soup was average, not a lot of flavor. Chicken was really dry and sour sauce is watery. Crab Rangoon and lo mein was really good. Fair portions for the price"
Large Individual Combo / 大盒
Choose two entrees and one side.
$16.93
Cream Cheese Wonton (6) / 起司馄饨
Crispy wontons filled with smooth cream cheese, imitation crab meat, and assorted vegetables, served in a portion of six.
$5.99
Small Individual Combo / 小盒
Choose one entree and one side.
$14.76
Fried Rice / 炒饭
Fried rice with peas, carrots, and green onions.
$5.99
Noodle And Rice Bar

Noodle And Rice Bar

4.1
(200+)
• Ukrainian • Indo-Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 47 min
$6 off on $30+
"The Teriyaki Chow Mein was a bit in the oniony side but it was good. it was very saucy. wish therewas more noodles."
"Don't waste your money. spring rolls previou frozen, tasted like glue. Chow Mein was basically soft soggy noodles with a scant trace of veggies. I threw in trash."
Chicken Dumplings
Five pieces of dumplings filled with seasoned chicken fried till golden brown.
$7
Cream Cheese Rangoon
Six pieces of crispy wontons filled with cream cheese and green onions.
$7
Classic Chow Mein
Your choice of tofu, chicken, vegetables, beef, shrimp, or a combo mixed with fresh mushrooms and vegetables served with fried noodles.
$14.81
The Teriyaki Fried Rice
Traditional dish of steamed rice stir-fried with soy sauce, egg and your choice of teriyaki chicken or beef mixed with fresh mushrooms and vegetables served with fried noodles
$14.74
FiGaMi Asian Fresh

FiGaMi Asian Fresh

4.3
(5k+)
• Asian Fusion • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 41 min
"FiGaMi is always my go to for sushi! Today I ordered the Rainbow Roll and Spicy California Roll with some eel , chili and soy sauce on the side and it's such an amazing taste with the sauces! I'm also a big fan of the shrimp tempura roll. Anything ordered, I promise will be amazing! "
"Fried Rice Beef is fresh, beef is easy to chew, portion size is great, can be 2 servings, taste delicious, would recommend"
Orange Chicken Bowl
Crispy fried chicken, broccoli stir-fried with savory Orange Sauce served on top of white rice.
$10.71
Cream Cheese Rangoons (6 pcs)
deep fried dumplings include chicken and vegetables.
$6
Chicken Dumplings (5 pcs)
Crispy Deep fried Vegetable Spring Roll.
$6
Spring Rolls (4 pcs)
Grilled Chicken Thigh, Steam broccoli, Steam rice top with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.
$6
Autumn Court Chinese Restaurant

Autumn Court Chinese Restaurant

4.2
(14k+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 41 min
"best hot and sour soup in the city. i love how they seperate the sauce and chicken with the orange chicken so when i get it delivered i can add the sauce and dont have soggy chicken. havent tried much more but these two items are fire!!!!"
"Purchase 3 items at almost $70 & all the dishes taste the same. The shrimp & snow peas had 5 shrimp total, the veggies in Beef and veggies were over cooked to mush but it did have a lot of beef. The egg drop soup was $10 broth, barely had any veggies or egg. I had to doctor all dishes but if I wanted to cook tonight I would've just done that. "
Crab Puff (8)
Individually hand wrapped, filled with seasoned cream cheese and crab meat.
$10.95
Spicy Orange Chicken
White meat chicken chunk battered and fried, then drizzled over with our chef’s spicy orange sauce with a hint of sweetness
$18.11
Potstickers (6)
Individually hand made, filled with ground pork, ginger, napa cabbage while folded in a pastry wrap, then steamed and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with House Special Soy Sauce
$10.95
Chicken Fried Rice
Authentic fried rice cooked with egg, peas and carrots, green onions and choice of one item above.
$16.2
golden chili

golden chili

4.0
(90+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 69 min
"I ordered the Bowl with Drink Combo #1 and even though the broccoli beef didn't have any broccoli, the green beans and carrots more than made up for it. the entrée options on the menu make it seem like it's gonna be knock-off Panda Express, but dont let that fool you... this was actually real food with a substantial amount of fresh vegetables and a generous portion of steak... they should probably change their listing to only ask for preferred proteins (beef or chicken) as opposed to offering 2 beef entrées and 2 chicken entrées to pick from because I've ordered both steak options now several times and received the same thing... but it's always been delicious you should order it... I don't know what you'll get, but it'll be delicious and you won't feel awful afterward"
"Added the sides of breaded shrimp to the top of the entree which made them all soggy instead of crispy, the side of Side of Chow Mein (8 Oz) noodles I ordered while it tasted ok it was so drenched in oil that it pooled around the bottom of the box. The 3 Meat Trio Hibachi was actually only shrimp. The amount that they charged for such a small amount of food is definalely not worth it. We will not eat there again. Our driver was the only nice part as he was very friendly and apologetic."
Bowl with Appetizer and Drink Combo #2
Choice of selected appetizers, any bowl option, and a drink of your choice.
$23.28
3 Meat Trio Hibachi
Three proteins including steak, shrimp, and chicken served with vegetables and rice.
$29.99
Bowl with Drink Combo #1
Choice of any bowl option, plus a drink of your choice.
$19.82
Steak w/ Shrimp Hibachi
Tender steak paired with plump shrimp, accompanied by mixed vegetables and steamed white rice.
$29.81
Canton Dragon

Canton Dragon

4.4
(700+)
• Chinese • Soup
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 40 min
"I order the Chicken Chow Mein and Egg Drop Soup.. both were delicious! The price was very fair as the portion was huge! The vegetables were very fresh and cooked perfectly..chicken was tender, well seasoned and plentiful.. I definitely will order again.. "
"25. Kung Pao Chicken was a bit bland and not at all what I was expecting. However, despite that, the taste was still good, and there was a lot for the price. The chicken wings were delicious as always and so were the egg rolls."
2. Egg Rolls (2)
Spicy. Deep fried battered chicken covered with a crispy breading and tossed with orange peels and chili peppers.
$5.14
18. Orange Chicken
Deep fried chicken with a crispy batter drizzled with a brown sauce and sesame seeds.
$18.35
Combo Fried Rice
Spicy. Chicken prepared in a unique and secret method from ancient china. A treat for those who love spicy foods.
$14.43
1. Egg Drop Soup
Spicy.
$7.62
China Basil Thai and Chinese Kitchen

China Basil Thai and Chinese Kitchen

4.7
(1k+)
• Chinese • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 41 min
"Tofu Panang and Kung Pao - great portion sizes and super tasty! We crave this place every other week. Fresh and a great value"
"Singapore Noodles were delicious! The spice wasn't too spicy just right and chicken was tender (picture was after I ate so it was a large portion - will have leftovers). The Chicken Egg Roll (1 Piece) was also delicious especially with the sweet & sour dip, appreciate the single portion option. Will definitely order again! DoorDash delivery was fast and followed directions as well!"
Chinese Style Fried Rice
Eggs, onions, scallions, peas and carrots and bean sprouts.
$15.43
Crab Angels (6 Pieces)
Cream cheese wontons with blended imitation crab meat.
$6.95
Chow Mein
Chinese influenced egg noodles stir fried with broccoli, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots and green onions.
$15.13
Pad Thai
(National dish of Thailand) rice noodles stir fried with egg. Bean sprouts, scallions, crushed peanuts in our homemade pad Thai sauce.
$14.82
The Clever Koi

The Clever Koi

4.5
(800+)
• Asian Food • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 35 min
"I ordered the pork ramen for the first time and it's the best ramen I've had in the city so far. I added shrimp to add more balance to all the carbs. I only wish I ordered an extra soup (broth). I'll be ordering again."
"The Shaking Beef portion is small. The plate is over 20 dollars and its not worth the cost. And the NEW! Pork Tonkotsu Ramen was not good. Too many noodles and not enough broth. It was unseasoned and no flavor. Fried rice is mid at best. "
Pork Tonkotsu Ramen
Tori Paitan, Tonkotsu, Crispy Pork Belly, Soft Egg, Kimchi, Bean Sprouts, Mushrooms, Scallion, Black Garlic Oil
$21.22
Chow Mein
Yakisoba Noodle, Snap Peas, Carrots, Papa Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Bok Choy, Furikake, Soy, and Radish Sprouts. *Remove Furikake for Shellfish allergy
$20.77
Fried Rice
Broccolini, Carrots, Bell Pepper, Edamame, Napa Cabbage, Scallion, Shio Koji, Soy, Soy Marinated Fresnos, Gojuchang, Butter
$23.4
Short Rib Dumplings
lemongrass broth / shiitake tare / gatstrique onions / cilantro / garlic oil / togarashi
$17.34
Chinese noodle express

Chinese noodle express

3.8
(500+)
• Chinese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 44 min
"Yakisoba plate for the price is incredible. Massive portion size and so much veggies and beef. "
"Got the Grilled chicken chow mein plate and Yakisoba steak meal plate, both on "buy one/get one" (so two of each). Great deal for the amount of food, but both dishes were very bland. The spring rolls were packed in with the noodles, so they were soggy and unappetizing by the time they were delivered. Glad I tried it, but probably won't order here again. "
Orange chicken plate
all white meat chicken our special mix vegetables sweet and medium spicy homemade orange sauce tossed in a wok served with white rice topped with peanuts and sesame seeds.
$14.68
Grilled chicken chow mein plate
Served with Japanese style noodles, mixed vegetables, chicken tossed in the wok, and topped with homemade special chow mein sauce with a side of two egg rolls
$14.38
Grilled steak chow plate
Served with Japanese style noodles,mixed vegetables, steak tossed in the wok, and topped with homemade special chow mein sauce with a side of two egg rolls
$15.04
Yakisoba steak meal plate
Served with high quality Yakisoba noodles,grilled steak, mixed vegetable, all delicious ingredients sautéed in the wok with special Yakisoba sauce and topped with teriyaki sauce and topped with green onions with a side two egg rolls
$13.72
HAPPY FOOD -

HAPPY FOOD -

4.4
(600+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 37 min
"The best I've found since moving from California 10 years ago. I crave it and I've gotten family and friends hooked. My forever go to. The rice bowls are a great value and more than enough especially for the price."
"The overalls are amazing and the portion sizes are very large. I always get the beef and broccoli. Also the house fried rice. This is great hot fresh Chinese food that's made lightning fast. I order once a week usually "
House Fried Rice / 家常炒饭
Chicken, shrimp and pork fried rice with egg and green onion. / 鸡肉、虾仁、猪肉炒饭配鸡蛋和葱.
$13.51
8 Piece Cream Cheese Puff / 奶油芝士泡芙
Cream cheese puffs are crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy, savory cream cheese mixture, then deep-fried until golden brown. Served with sweet and sour sauce. / 奶油芝士泡芙是脆脆的馄饨皮,里面填满奶油香浓的奶油芝士混合物,然后油炸至金黄色。配上酸甜酱汁。.
$8.6
Orange Chicken / 橙子鸡
Crispy chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, offering a delightful blend of flavors with a hint of citrus. / 酥脆的鸡块搭配甜酸的橙子酱,带来令人愉悦的口味混合,并带有淡淡的柑橘味。 .
$16.94
Shrimp Fried Rice / 虾仁炒饭
Delectable shrimp and rice stir fried together with egg and green onion. / 鲜美的虾仁饭与鸡蛋和葱一起炒.
$13.21
Thai Basil

Thai Basil

4.5
(4k+)
• Asian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 28 min
"The red D34. Red Currry (Kang-Dang) was delicious and perfectly spiced. The D37. Peanut Curry (Panang) was also tasty, but we had the shrimp and there were only three pieces of shrimp. It was not worth the $4 up charge. "
"The Lunch specials are a great portion for the price. Yellow L02. Yellow Curry (Kang Kra Ri) and 01. Thai Ice Tea was as expected but the L13. Pad See Ew was lacking in flavor and the noodles were undercooked"
D43. Pad Thai
Pan fried rice noodles with your choice, egg, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts.
$15.1
D02. Spring Rolls
Fried thai vegetarian rolls stuffed with mixed vegetables and thai herbs, wrapped with thai tofu skin and served with sweet and sour sauce.
$8.16
D35. Yellow Curry (Kang-Kra-Ri)
Your choice simmered in coconut milk with yellow curry, carrots, onions and potatoes.
$15.38
D42. Thai Fried Rice (Kao-Pad)
Thai fried rice with egg. Vegetables, onions, garlic and thai herbs.
$15.4
Sala Thai North Phoenix (32nd St - Phoenix)

Sala Thai North Phoenix (32nd St - Phoenix)

4.7
(80+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 41 min
"The Pumpkin Curry is hands down my favorite! so good! Fried Egg Rolls are light and crispy, very satisfying and 4 rolls is the perfect amount, thank you!"
"Disappointing that for the price, you barely get any chicken. I got the Spicy Basil Leaves chicken and literally no chicken, only veggies. "
Phad-Thai
Stir-fry rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, green onion, cabbage, carrots and ground peanuts. (Cannot be Gluten-Free)
$18.39
Drunken Noodles (Phad Kee Mow)
Stir-fry flat rice noodles, mixed vegetables, basil and Thai peppers.
$18.86
Yellow Curry
Yellow chili paste in coconut milk with potatoes, carrots, onions, and bell peppers.
$19.71
Phad-See-Ew
Stir-fry flat rice noodles, eggs, broccoli, bok choy, carrots and sprouts in dark soy sauce.
$18.64

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