Chow Mein
Best wine varietals
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the savory and soy flavors in chow mein.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright acidity and citrus notes that complement stir-fried vegetables and noodles.
Blend
Blend wines provide complexity and versatility to match the diverse flavors in chow mein.
Prosecco
Prosecco's bubbles and light fruitiness refresh the palate with the dish's rich texture.
Best cocktails with this
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/herbal — light, effervescent and floral to cut oil and lift umami.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/fat/herbal — cucumber + lemon refreshes and refreshes palate against soy and oil.
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright lemon and soda cleanse richness and refresh between bites.
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — crisp lime fizz refreshes, matches ginger/soy notes without overpowering.
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
smoke/acid — subtle smoke and citrus add depth and cut fat in richer preparations.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice and lime play well with savory noodles for a spicy contrast.
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
umami/heat/acid — savory, briny tomato-clam profile complements the salty, savory chow mein.