![]() ![]() The sandwich consists of all the usual chow mein ingredients - noodles, meat, onions, and celery - which are held together by a gravy-like sauce. Native to Fall River, Massachusetts, the chow mein sandwich is one of those things you hear about, think to yourself “wait… seriously?” and then promptly add to your bucket list. In comparison to most of the other sandwiches on this list, the chow mein sandwich is a bit more… unconventional. MORE: The Last Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in New England Chow Mein Sandwich at Mee Sum in Fall River, Massachusetts Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan Chow Mein Sandwich The most controversial part of the clam roll is whether you choose to use clam bellies or strips (made famous by Howard Johnson’s), but if you ask us, either one makes for a great lunch in the end. Fried clams are themselves a much-loved New England specialty, and they act as a crunchy, surprisingly-good filling for a sandwich. This simple sandwich typically consists of fried clams dressed with tartar or cocktail sauce and served in a white-bread roll or - even better - a classic New England hot dog bun. The clam roll often takes a back seat to its close cousin, the lobster roll, but its comparative unpopularity is undeserved. The famous HoJo New England clam roll - clam strips served in a New England hot dog bun. ![]() Some like to stick to using white bread, but Boston brown bread is another great option that will add even more flavor to the sandwich (and perhaps improve its structural integrity a little, too). ![]() That being said, if you happen to tire of just plain ol’ beans and franks one evening, all you have to do is take those beans, throw ’em between two slices of bread, and - bam! You’ve got yourself a baked bean sandwich!Ī baked bean sandwich is one of the best uses for leftover beans from the weekend’s evening meal and is something that can be eaten any time of day. As many New Englanders will tell you, Saturday night has been and will always be baked beans night. ![]()
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