Lots heading away from Chinese food (6)

I believe the answer is:

oodles

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'lots' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for oodles that I've seen before include "Plenty" , "Loosed among lots" , "wealth" , "'Loads, lots (6)'" , "Tons, scads" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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