Chow Mein-On-A-Bun at Nathan's in Coney Island

[Warrengwhiz]

I noticed yesterday that one of my childhood favorites, the chow mein sandwich, is still served at the original Nathan's in Coney Island, currently priced at $2.99. Has anyone tried it recently? The chow mein is also sold by the bowl for $3.49. I wonder where it comes from?

[kernel]

My wife insisted on trying it last year when we were there to also relive a childhood memory-although I strongly urged her not to at the ridiculous price they're getting for this. She did enjoy it but I still don't get it. By the way do you remember the roast pork sandwich they sold? I miss the delicious clam BROTH they used to sell-I'm going back, but I paid a dime for it.

[Scagnetti]

I remember the roast pork sandwiches but do you remember the orange drinks that they sold in real glasses next to the hot dog grill?

[kernel]

Yes and before the outdoor seating was put in, there was a separate free-standing vending area which sold hot butttered corn, watermelon and custard. The best hot dogs in those days,however, were ON the boardwalk at Hebrew National. I can still hear the guy screaming "a doggy, a doggy!"

[MoxieBoy]

Remember CHOW CHOW CUP on Coney Island Ave where Big Daddy's was (at Btwn Aves X and Y)? They had chow mein in a fried noodle cup you ate after the chow mein was finished. Did Nathan's ever have a similar cup?

Also, a fave of my mother's during the mid '60 was Nathan's frog legs. I had them but was not thrilled as she was. Do you know of any fast food places still serving them?

[scooter]

I believe frogs legs are still up on the board at the Coney Island Nathan's.

[inane]

I had the chow mein sandwich about 2 years ago on a (faux) nostalgia (I'm not old enough for this to be authentic nostalgia) trip to Coney Island.

Yuck. Your childhood can keep it.

[Warrengwhiz]

Yes, frog legs are still on the menu at the Nathan's in Coney Island, $6.99 for a standard portion and $8.99 for a larger one. There is also a frog leg platter at $7.99. Two other longtime favorites that remain are the lobster sandwich, now $5.99, and the soft-shell crab sandwich, also $5.99.

[IrinaD]

The lobster sandwich is my favorite Nathan's item, well worth the $5.99. I have never been able to bring myself to order the chow mein on a bun.

[zacfi]

I remember those, but I don't think I ever had one. My sister always liked the lobster roll. I always just ate dogs and fries back in the 60s. I still do, as do my kids.

Do they still also have a clam bar? As many times as I've been there recently I haven't noticed.

[meatme]

Yes.

[obob96]

Wherever the chow mein came from--Who was brave enough back then even to consider such a question?--its natural (and some said protective) complement was, for us, another Nathan's speciality, the pineapple drink: acid yellow, full chemical aroma, and magical shards resembling actual fruit afloat in the cup. But those franks, those fries, that cold watermelon.