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Longevity Noodles

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At Hop Lee, longevity noodles are synonymous with yi mein, also known as e-fu noodles. These chewy and spongy Cantonese egg wheat strands are dried, deep-fried and consumed all year long, especially on special occasions like birthdays and during the Spring Festival.
A Symbol of Longevity and Prosperity. In the annals of Chinese history, the long life noodle is more than a food item; it is a cultural artifact, a bearer of good fortune and well-wishes.
Longevity Noodles are a dish wherein the noodles are neither cut nor broken by the cook. The dish symbolizes long life; if you can eat the noodles without biting through the strands it is even more auspicious for you!
The longer the noodle, the longer, healthier and wealthier life you'll have.” According to Louise Kwok, who manages a Hong Kong-style restaurant, saying “long life” in China is like saying “congratulations” or even “have a nice day”.
Proof has been found that Wu told his ministers that if someone had a long face then he would have a long life. Coincidentally, the words for “face” and “noodles” are similar, and that is where the tradition is believed to have originated.