It is important to note that both chop suey and chow Mein are Chinese food. Chop suey can either be made with rice or deep-fried noodles as a base. The mixture, which has the vegetables and sauce, is served over already cooked rice or fried noodles.
Chop suey is believed to have originated from Southern China Chow Mein has a different recipe. It is stir-fried noodles. In making chow Mein, noodles are added to the cooking sauce, meat, and vegetables. The word “chow” means fried, and “Mein” refers to noodles. The noodles are made from wheat, egg, flour, and water. Chow Mein is believed to have originated from Northern China.