Baltimore Yat Gaw Mein

By Steve Chu

Yat gaw mein, also known as Baltimore yak or dirty yak, is Baltimore carryout comfort food at its finest. A Chinese American remix of Beijing’s zha jiang mian, the dish dates back to the late 19th century, when Chinese immigrants started settling in the city. Today you can find the beloved dish at counter spots around town like Jimmy’s Carryout, Danny’s, and Pimlico Chinese Carry Out.