Generally speaking, noodles ... the chow mein sandwich was born. In any case, the chow mein sandwich took off (even Emeril Lagasse became a fan). It's still common in Fall River — Mee Sum ...

Christopher's cafe owner says he's teamed up with former Mee Sum owner ... for the chow mein sandwich, a dish unique to the Fall River area consisting of crispy Asian noodles, gravy, meat, veggies ...

But there's one place that can be credited with playing a significant role in the popularity of this iconic sandwich -- the Mee Sum Restaurant ... with flavorful chow mein noodles and umami ...