Cantonese Chinese Food in Milford, MA
Cantonese cooking from southern China is the root of most of the Chinese-American food that New England grew up with. It is known for mild, savory sauces and for letting fresh ingredients speak for themselves. The Cantonese section at Lin's Garden keeps those classics alive with three families of dishes – Chow Mein, Chop Suey and Egg Foo Young – each available with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, vegetables or mushrooms. Every dish is $10.95 and can be ordered for pick-up at 206 E Main St, Milford, MA or for delivery in our local area.
Chow Mein
Chow Mein is a savory stir-fry of vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or vegetables only, in a light brown sauce. It is a comforting, mild dish that is loved by all ages, and a great choice for anyone who does not want spicy food. Chicken Chow Mein and Beef Chow Mein are also available as part of our D16 dinner combos.
Chop Suey
Chop Suey – literally "assorted pieces" – is one of the oldest dishes in Chinese-American restaurants. It combines crisp vegetables such as bean sprouts, celery and onions with chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or vegetables in a light sauce. It is a little lighter than chow mein and pairs well with steamed rice.
Egg Foo Young
Egg Foo Young is a Chinese-style omelet: eggs mixed with vegetables and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or mushroom, cooked until golden and served with a savory brown gravy. It is filling, mild and a perfect match for fried rice. Chicken Egg Foo Young is also offered as the D09 dinner combo.
Why Order Cantonese?
- Mild flavors – none of the dishes in this section are spicy, so they are great for kids and mixed groups.
- Great value – every dish is $10.95.
- Easy to customize – five protein options for each style, plus vegetable and mushroom versions for meat-free diners.
- Perfect with rice – the sauces are made to be spooned over steamed or fried rice.
Building a Classic Take-Out Dinner
For a traditional New England Chinese dinner, start with an order of egg rolls or crab rangoon, add a Chicken Chow Mein and a Pork Egg Foo Young, and finish with a large Pork Fried Rice. If some guests like it hot, add one spicy dish from our House Specialties. If everyone prefers a single plate, our dinner combos are an easy way to order.
Vegetarian Cantonese Choices
Vegetable Chow Mein, Vegetable Chop Suey and Mushroom Egg Foo Young contain no meat. Egg Foo Young is made with egg, and some sauces may contain oyster sauce or broth – please tell us about your diet when you call (508) 478-3188.
A Short History of Chinese-American Classics
Chop suey, chow mein and egg foo young were among the first Chinese dishes to become popular in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when many Chinese cooks came from the Canton (Guangdong) region. Over the decades these dishes adapted to local tastes, and New England developed its own style of Chinese take-out. Today they remain comfort food for many families in Massachusetts – simple, mild and generous. At Lin's Garden we keep them on the menu for guests who grew up with them and for anyone who wants an easy, familiar meal.
Cantonese Dishes for Every Protein
Because each Cantonese dish comes in several versions, it is easy to build a varied meal from this one page: try Shrimp Chow Mein, Pork Chop Suey and Mushroom Egg Foo Young together and you have seafood, meat and a meat-free option at the same price. Add a large fried rice and you have a generous family dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between chow mein and chop suey?
Both are vegetable stir-fries with your choice of protein. Chop suey is usually a little lighter, with more bean sprouts and crisp vegetables; chow mein has a richer brown sauce.
Is Egg Foo Young served with gravy?
Egg Foo Young is traditionally served with a brown gravy. Ask for it on the side if you prefer.
Are any Cantonese dishes spicy?
No, all dishes in this section are mild. You can ask us to add heat in the "Sp. Request" field.
More from Cantonese Classics & Combos
See every section on our full Lin's Garden menu, or read our delivery & pick-up information before you order.