What to order at Mee Heng Low Noodle House

The dish to know
Chop suey and chow mein
Editor tip
The Kwong family took over in 2009, the third to run the house since 1927; the Ah Louis Store faces it across Palm Street.
CuisineChinese
Price$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursMon-Wed 11:00-20:00; Thu-Fri 11:00-21:00; Sat 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sun closed
The dishChop suey and chow mein
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Tip: The Kwong family took over in 2009, the third to run the house since 1927; the Ah Louis Store faces it across Palm Street.

Location

Address: 815 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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