While on a search to find great Taiwanese restaurants in the SGV, it close to me, I learned about Golden Leaf and absolutely love this place! No, it's no Taiwan, but I am so glad there's a place that can satisfy my oyster pancake and vermicelli. Honestly, it comes really close! If only they could get their stinky tofu back, I'd probably be back as often as I could! The restaurant serves delicious food, but has a smaller space. This means you'd likely need to wait a bit to get seated if you visit during a busy time on the weekend. The service is great and good came out fast and there's plenty of parking on the streets if the little plaza lot is full. Definitely a restaurant I'm keeping in my Taiwanese cravings location! read more

Good Taiwanese comfort food with very reasonable prices. Small space with not a lot of tables so I get why it's busy and they make you wait until your whole party arrives before seating. We ordered the cucumbers, spinach, minced pork, popcorn chicken. read more

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Spent over $80 here tonight with some friends. The food was ok. 1. Pork belly rice: flavor was good, but it's soaked in oil. 2. Fried pork sausage: average, same as other places. 3. Pickled cabbage: good, could be a little spicier. 4. Pickled cucumbers: good, could be a little spicier. 5. Shrimp, ground pork noodle soup: Flavor is good, but the noodles were overcooked. 6. Customer service: Absolutely horrendous. Not one person said hello, no welcome, nothing. Not even a smile (except the Hispanic lady, at least she smiled). With so many Taiwanese eateries in the SGV, this place needs to do better if it wants to survive. read more

Great local Taiwanese spot! I really like the braised pork rice and my boyfriend loves the turkey rice. You can't find the turkey rice easily in LA! Sausage is good too I think the portions are super small especially for the popcorn chicken so definitely order several things to share. read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Wanted to try this place for a while. Stopped by for a quick dinner recently to try their food. This is your typical mom and pop shop. I ordered the pork intestines vermicelli and the oyster pancake and both dishes arrived on my table within 10 mins. I like the pancake better than the vermicelli. Overall, I think it's a place for a causal meal if i happen to be in the area. read more

Golden Leaf - Pork intestines vermicelli - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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This is, by far, the best you can get in this area if you are looking for lu rou fan like how they make it in Taiwan. Nowhere else really comes close, which is why it's the best. Unfortunately, they no longer have the rice plates so you'll need to get a "full" order of the veggies along with the rice bowls. Which adds to the not-insignificant cost, but again, it's pretty much the only/best option. The other dishes are pretty good. read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I can't believe this place makes the shrimp meat noodle similar to Taiwan's 杜小月!!! The food is amazing. It is on a pricier side but it is cheaper than flying to Taiwan! I will definitely go back! read more

As a stinky tofu lover, I was sad I just heard about this place just as they stopped serving stinky tofu. We still went to support them and the food definitely feels authentic. We ordered two servings of oyster omelette, a braised pork rice, seafood noodles, pickled cucumber, Dan Dan noodles dish, pickled cabbage, deep fried intestine and a bowl of intestine vermicelli as well as oyster vermicelli. We made sure to order two plates of popcorn chicken and a bowl of sliced pork with plum powder dip. The pork was a nice surprise. Seasoned a bit differently than what I expected and I heard the plum powder really works. The plum powder was not close to me so I didn't try it. The oyster omelette and vermicelli were so comforting. The dishes were all so good. A must try for Taiwanese Street food hankering. There were always people waiting. Be aware if you get there at peak time. There's only small tables so we had to wait a while for our party of seven. read more

Golden Leaf - Vermicelli noodles, braised pork with rice, deep fried intestine, pickled cucumber, popcorn chicken, etc. - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Really authentic Taiwanese food in the SGV Loved the ru rou fan and fried intestines the most Very mom and pop shop. Friendly service and environment. They were doing very well when I went on a weekend There is 2 hour free parking in the same plaza Walking distance to bopomofo cafe for boba after :) read more

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3.5 star. This is a small mom and pop Taiwanese restaurant serving up some traditional Taiwanese dishes that I don't normally see on other menus. We got the Lu rou fan and the vermicelli with intestines and oyster. The portions are pretty small in my opinion. Flavor is good on the rice and the pork is fatty and melts in your mouth. I do wished they included braised egg or braised tofu but it was just pork belly with a few pieces of cilantro. The vermicelli is a dish I had back in Taiwan (阿忠米线) and has been searching for back in the states for a while and while it is a similar dish, it doesn't compare to what I had in Asia. I think it's missing the vinegar and I wish I had the option to add spiciness to it. read more

Golden Leaf - Vermicelli with oyster and intestine - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Authentic Taiwanese food, quick service, small restaurant with limited indoor seating. We waited 20min for a Sunday lunch with a party of 3. The spinach was fresh, the pickled cucumbers were crunchy & refreshing. The turkey rice was flavorful, the fried pork chop was good but the fried popcorn chicken was even better. We will return to try more items on the menu. read more

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I'd say this is about as authentic as it gets for Taiwanese food in SoCal. I liked every dish we ordered. Oyster pancake wasn't the best but it was good enough, I just didn't like that they used 茼蒿 instead of the usual 小白菜. It's a small store so be prepared to wait for a bit. read more

This restaurant is quite small, so definitely have someone in your party come first so they can put their name on the wait list! The food was delicious, my table tried the fried pork intestine, pickled cucumber, popcorn chicken, oyster pancake, oyster vermicelli, and pork belly rice. The pickled cucumbers were very good, and the portion was huge for the price! The bowl was completely filled up to the brim (I know it doesn't look like it in my photo but that's because we had already eaten half haha), 9/10. This was my first time trying fried pork intestines and it was a good experience. The intestines were crunchy on one side and soft and fatty on the other. They didn't have much taste other than straight fat, but it did come with salt and pepper to dip in. It also came with a side of pickled vegetables that were perfect to cut through the fattiness of the intestines, 8/10. The popcorn chicken was good as well. They weren't super fried, but the insides were very juicy. And dipping salt that came with the chicken was a bit sweet which I liked as well, 7/10. The oyster pancake was basically a big egg pancake made with rice flour, oysters, and this bitter green vegetable that I can't remember the name of, covered in this sweet and sour sauce that tasted tomatoey. I've never had anything like it, but it was very good! I loved the little pockets of sticky rice flour, 7/10. The pork belly rice was your standard rice that every Taiwanese restaurant serves. I only ate a few bite of my friends, but it was good! 7/10. The oyster vermicelli was also very delicious. The soup was thick like egg drop soup, and the oysters were big. Ask for black vinegar on the side if you like it a bit sour! 8/10. Great food and fast service. The portion sizes were also a lot bigger than expected! Would definitely come again. read more

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If you like Pine & Crane or Joy, give this place a try. It's cheaper and the dishes are considered more "ethnic" There's not much Taiwanese food locations left in the center of San Gabriel, most are East of Rosemead Blvd (Arcadia, Monrovia, etc.) or Rowland Heights area. This place tastes good; pretty standard traditional Taiwanese fare with a limited but solid menu. The oyster omelette tastes pretty good. The glutinous rice flour batter is present throughout, with a solid oyster taste. The batter can be thick/congealed in certain part of the omelette though, so it's not mixed super well. I do like the tong ho or chrysanthemum greens at the bottom versus traditional a-choy (that lettuce texture is whatever imo). The sauce isn't too sweet or in-your-face strong, which gives the whole thing a nice balance. For $13.50, I'd recommend. Popcorn chicken imo has the right amount of marinade. Most boba shops soak them chickens in too strong of a soy sauce (looking at you OG Kikkoman) ginger/garlic marinade that takes away from the juicy chicken taste. This doesn't taste like fried teriyaki chicken. I really like the dipping five spice powder they use, it has a uniquely strong cinnamon/clove taste that I haven't had elsewhere. Clean oil taste with great basil aroma. I'd recommend this for sure. The pork intestines vermicelli tastes good, but not as flavorful as I like it. It has the right thickness in soup and noodle texture (strongest point), but the soup lacks umami that I'm used to. They don't put much intestines (seriously, less than a standard street tripa taco) and cilantro. This soup is best with thick chunks of chewy intestines, but they give chopped up small pieces. At the price of $9.25, go for the oyster vermicelli for a dollar more. It's a traditional Taiwanese taste, portions are on the smaller side, but service is good and food is not oily. Give it a try. I will be back for their shrimp and ground pork noodle. read more

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Typical Taiwanese Chinese foods included fried intestines, oysters noodles, eggs pancake with seafoods, good pork chops... Tasty n delicious very attractive presentation for street foods Taiwanese!! Everything tastes so flavor and don't feel too oily, very tasteful..!!! Golden Leaf is a small street foods shop and only open for 5 days per week!! I think the whole menu is simple n tasty for all items!!! read more

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I used to frequent this Taiwanese restaurant when it first opened, but then I forgot to go because of many new restaurants come out. One day, I suddenly have a craving for Taiwanese food, so I went back and found that their food hadn't changed at all. They taste still the same. The braised rice with pork and soy sauce It really is their signature dish, super delicious. Every single Taiwanese dish is incredibly authentic. Highly recommended! The service was excellent, the staff were friendly, the place was clean, and parking was okay, not too difficult. read more

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Food has been consistently good. Been coming back for the past few months and it's been one of my go-to Taiwanese spots.

Wow can't believe it's been 10 years since I wrote my last review and wanted to update it to 5! I couldn't even remember why I only gave 4 stars but I guess service has improved bc it was great today. Food was amazing as always and tasted so authentic, definitely comparable to Taiwan! My grandma eats here once a week and our entire family loves every dish! I tried the turkey rice for the first time today and don't be fooled by its plain appearance, there's so much good flavor in that dish. The others (minced pork rice, bamboo, vermicelli) were also classics and made really well. read more

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現在可以吃到台灣小吃的地方不多，要知道道地的更是少，這家境也太菜，我覺得算是非常好吃的台灣小吃，雖然他的東西沒有很多樣，但是每樣都有85，90 分以上， 在美國算是不簡單了，喜歡吃台灣小吃的， 這家可以過來嚐嚐 read more

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For $15(before tax by the way), I received one shrimp, one egg, some bean sprouts, and a tiny pile of yellow noodles that looked like they came from a children's menu. The shrimp was so alone I almost felt bad eating it. I kept moving the noodles around thinking there might be more food underneath. There wasn't. This wasn't a meal. It was a food sample with confidence read more

We ordered the following: fried intestines, popcorn chicken, pickled cucumber and the oyster vermicelli. Everything was LEGITTT and reminded us of the night markets we went to in Taiwan. Prices aren't too terrible. This will definitely be our go-to spot moving forward - can't wait to try the fried pork chop next! P.S. They have an afternoon break at 3pm so plan accordingly! read more

Golden Leaf in San Gabriel has been serving authentic Taiwanese comfort food long before many of us settled in Southern California. They are located at a small strip mall storefront on West Las Tunas Drive, it has quietly built a loyal following with authentic Taiwanese 小吃 dishes. For years, their fried stinky tofu was a signature item offered openly on the menu. When available, its exterior is golden crispiness, while the interior remained soft and moisture, perfectly infused with pickled cabbage and sweet soy sauce. Every bite delivered layered flavor that lingered. Unfortunately, after the pandemic, neighborhood complaints about its distinctive odor prompted city warnings, and the tofu was moved to a secret menu, and they send email alerts to customers when it's available, and on my recent visit, the owner hinted that this might be the last day they serve it, and shared a petition link urging the city to preserve the dish. Their squid noodle/vermicelli soup, consistently delivers a satisfying shacha flavor. The diced pork belly rice and braised pork belly rice are meaty and savored, with a gentle sweetness rather than overwhelming saltiness. If you are in the mood for something lighter, the turkey rice offers a more delicate but well seasoned alternative. The poached squid showcases fresh, tender squid paired with Taiwanese dipping sauce and thin slices of ginger, a clean, bright starter that highlights the ingredient's texture. Their fried crispy pork intestine remains a favorite for its crunchy and flavor, but since Golden Leaf doesn't serve alcohol, I would recommend order it to go and eat it quickly while it's still hot, one of the best dishes pairing with alcohol drinks. Other offerings such as Taiwanese sausage, popcorn chicken, oyster pancake, and vermicelli dishes are solid but maybe not as standout as stinky tofu, but still reminds you of Taiwanese street food. Over the years, dishes like beef noodle soup, duck noodle soup, and various cold cut plates have disappeared off the menu, making each visit feel more like a treasure hunt for available favorites. Tables are few here and service may slow down under high demand, though most returned customers remain patient because of the food. Parking is also somewhat limited, but the casual setting and friendliness of the staff make up for constraints. Golden Leaf remains a beloved gem in the San Gabriel Taiwanese food destination, the stinky tofu, when available, stands among the best I have ever had in the USA, please keeping Golden Leaf alive, and especially their stinky tofu, signing their petition or staying tuned via their subscriber, while their food maybe a little bit pricey nowadays, it is still worth if you are craving for authentic Taiwanese 小吃. read more

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Golden Leaf is a little spot serving Taiwanese comfort food such as oyster omelettes, popcorn chicken, and beef noodle soup. Oyster Vermicelli: The simple bowl only had a few ingredients, but it packs a punch. The vermicelli noodles are thin and chewy. The soup is savory, gooey, and full of flavor. With lots of little oysters, you can taste the briny flavors from the ocean. Dining Area: It's a small place with about a half dozen little tables. Parking: The little strip mall has a lot with a decent number of spots. read more

Golden Leaf - Oyster Vermicelli - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

As soon as we stepped in we knew what was on the menu. They had stinky tofu today, and our waiter told us this was a random once-a-week offering as they had been threatened with a fine by the city for making stinky tofu. (I don't know why this is an issue because you couldn't smell it outside the restaurant) This was our first time here and it was hard to choose even from the small menu. We ordered the oyster vermicelli, spinach, stinky tofu, and pork belly on rice. Too much food for two people who had just had breakfast, but everything was so good. The oyster vermicelli was amazing. We will be back to try more things! read more

Golden Leaf - Oyster vermicelli, stinky tofu, pork belly rice, boiled spinach - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Pretty automatic Taiwanese food. 蚵仔米线 oyster with rice noodles tasted close to the one that I had in Taipei. However the starch coating on the oysters was a bit thicker than my liking. Overall it is a place must try if you are craving for something like this. If I visit LA again the next time, I'll try their other dishes. I recommend it. read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Authentic taiwanese food. Our favorite dish is the stinky tofu with pickled cabbage. Nice.homey place

The authentic taste of Taiwanese food! Diced pork belly rice and ground pork noodle are must try! read more

Golden Leaf - 大腸麵線 - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This is our favorite Golden Leaf 金葉 Taiwanese Night Market Sizzling Black Pepper Steak 台式夜市鐵板黑椒牛排. Golden Leaf 金葉 uses Rib Eye Steak 肋眼牛排 and requires ordering 1 day before. It costs a little more, but worth it because of the better cut. Oyster Omelette 蚵仔煎 is also excellent. I wish they bring back Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉麵, we miss it a lot! read more

If you're craving for home cooking style Taiwanese food, then this is it! I usually order their popcorn chicken lunch set; it comes with cute little side dishes. The intestines plus oysters noodle soup is usually good but I did get food poisoning from it once. The chef was so nice; he came up to us and offered us to try their house chili sauce. Boy! It had a nice kick to it; loved it with the noodles. It's a local small business and you can really feel their passion for keeping the quality of their food to a standard. I recently heard they got complaints for their stinky tofu, hopefully, they won't have to stop serving something that represents their culture. Imagine that being one of the familiar flavors people crave for either coming from Taiwan or growing up in the area. read more

One of my fav places for authentic Taiwanese food. I love the vermicelli noodles, it takes me back to night markets in Taiwan. I like that this place serves snack foods like lu rou fan but also have traditional dishes like intestines and milk fish soup. read more

me with my friends for a lunch stop. they liked the food here so iw aslike sure, let's go! they did all the ordering so i trusted th e rpocess. i was supsered that the parking lot was so full (it was also super tiny) so if you can't find parking then street paring might be the answer. the place is also pretty small, but when we went it was empty but they did have quite a few to-go order. the food was good@ the spicy food is mid spice for me, but if you are a non-spice eater it'll def be spicy. read more

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Had no idea this place existed and i've driven by it so many times. Pretty great taiwanese spot! approved by my taiwanese bf lol oyster and intestine vermicelli noodles - 3.5/5 was good, the dish was flavorful and had a stew like consistency. i personally like my vermicelli noodles firm so i wasn't expecting it to be really soft. apparently that's the authentic way pork belly rice - 5/5 probably the best dish from our meal! the pork pieces were tender and flavorful. sausage - 5/5 great appetizer, can't go wrong cucumber salad - 5/5 refreshing and light. also can't go wrong with this oyster pancake - 3/5 would prefer if they used less sauce and if part of the pancake could be crispy. Overall, a good spot to try some comforting taiwanese dishes! read more

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This spot is hands down the most authentic Taiwanese food in SGV! From their lu rou fan (minced pork over rice) to their oyster vermicelli, everything tastes just right. And don't discount the turkey rice, for all you skeptics! This latter is "a thing" in Taiwan and is better than any turkey you've had in the U.S. They have oyster pancake, offal vermicelli as well, and also on occasion offer stinky tofu. Their menu is on the smaller side, but what they offer will satisfy your taste buds. Portions are good for dining alone or sharing with friends. Just make sure you call in an order or plan to wait for a seat during rush hour! read more

Most authentic Taiwanese place outside of Taiwan. Braised pork rice and the pork intestine vermicelli are my go to orders! Service is quick and the food is delicious. read more

It's a small restaurant without much ambiance but the service is swift and the food is DELICIOUS. The pork belly rice is the best I've ever had, the intestine vermicelli is as good as it gets. The squid is cooked perfectly. The minced pork noodles is so much more flavorful than one would imagine. The fried intestines are crisp and the dipping salt is on point. Even the pickled veggies that come on the side are super flavorful with the perfect texture. I want to come here weekly! read more

First time here, wanted to be adventurous and try something different. Located in a shopping center, small, limited parking. Loved our server, she was great. Not sure about the other staff, an Asian woman, not welcoming, not even a simple smile. Food is okay, I love the dice pork and rice dish, that's about it. The popcorn chicken was not crunchy enough, the seasoning was on the side, should have been incorporated, makes a difference! read more

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Golden leaf is one of our go to for Taiwanese food. They were only doing take out for a few years and recently opened back up the dining room. You can't go wrong with the minced pork rice, pork chop rice and the intestine noodles. Everything comes out quick, and is always consistent. We also really like the fried intestines, it comes with a big portion that we never finish the entire order. The restaurant is quite small so I wouldn't recommend dining in for larger parties. read more

Golden Leaf - Oyster Intestine noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I don't know how I have not tried this place before but it's so good. They no longer do combos so you have to order the protein and carbs a la carte. We got the pork and noodles, popcorn chicken and pork belly rice, the flavor was amazing. They separated the seasoning on the popcorn chicken which was great since our kids would find it too flavorful but it was like crack. Everything was great, service was good. My kid was complaining about the smell because they serve stinky tofu, if my kids were not with me I probably would have ordered it. Apparently it's not served daily but maybe just on weekends? It does get crowded so there was a wait for some folks when we were dining. So delicious. I'm so glad o tried this place read more

Came to try this place bc I was craving the flour rice noodles. It really hit the spot for me and makes me miss Taiwan so much. My other favorites were the minced pork belly rice dish. I loved that it comes with little sides like tofu and veggies. The sausages were also delicious. I was really hoping they had stinky tofu. Hopefully they could bring it back in the future. Place is tiny but it wasn't crowded so plenty of seats! Server was very nice and accommodating :) read more

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My wife arrived before our whole party got to the restaurant. Its cold any raining outside. They told her to wait outside in the cold.