On Aug 8, 1:44 pm, blake murphy > wrote:

> i've never heard of fen pi or la mian.

Fen pi is a kind of "noodle" made with bean starch. It comes in a
sheet or in strips, you soak it then cut it up. It is translucent when
cooked, and usually served room temperature or cold, mixed with a
dressing and other ingredients. Pictures here
http://www.sc.xinhuanet.com/content/...nt_5111065.htm

you see the package in the middle of the second photo.

You probably know the Japanese version of "la mian" which is ramen.
It's hand-pulled wheat noodles.