We stopped by Ming Dynasty and ordered up the “Vege” lo mein lunch special, at least partly because we always get a kick out of that variation on the spelling of “veggie.” When it came out (in approximately four and a half seconds), we spirited it off to our secret hideaway and tucked into the salty, noodley dish laced with sprouts, carrots, scallions and zucchini. It was all very satisfying, as was the crunchy egg roll that required us to wipe our fingers after every bite. Our only complaint? That plastic fork just wasn’t up to the task.
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