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I thought this place was okay for Taiwanese snack food. The wait was a bit longer than I anticipated. I went there around 2pm and there was still more than a 30min wait. The service was good though and they were really nice. We ordered popcorn chicken, vermicelli noodle, and had oyster pancake. In your it was just ok but that's only my own opinion.
the most authentic taiwanese food i've had in LA! the oyster omelettes are a must order, and they taste as good as the ones i had in taiwan. everything else we got was delicious as well. owners were clearly taiwanese. service is very fast. easy parking in the plaza.
Got their oyster pancake, pickled cucumbers, and a minced pork rice to share. I loved the pickled cucmbers and they gave so much that we had to pack the rest to go. The rice and pancake were really good, I only wish the rice dish was bigger. I heard they used to sell stinky tofu but stopped due to smell complaints. Such a pity and I hope they can bring that back someday. Overall a good spot for authentic taiwanese food!
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
25 days ago
Ordered: -Minced pork -Popcorn chicken -Fried sausage -Spinach -Cucumber Pro: -Everything was fresh and delicious! Our favorite was the oyster pancake -Food can come out quite quickly! -Friendly staff & clean interior Con: -Small seating so you may need to wait on a busy night read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
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
29 days ago
I thought this place was okay for Taiwanese snack food. The wait was a bit longer than I anticipated. I went there around 2pm and there was still more than a 30min wait. The service was good though and they were really nice. We ordered popcorn chicken, vermicelli noodle, and had oyster pancake. In your it was just ok but that's only my own opinion. read more
the most authentic taiwanese food i've had in LA! the oyster omelettes are a must order, and they taste as good as the ones i had in taiwan. everything else we got was delicious as well. owners were clearly taiwanese. service is very fast. easy parking in the plaza. read more
Got their oyster pancake, pickled cucumbers, and a minced pork rice to share. I loved the pickled cucmbers and they gave so much that we had to pack the rest to go. The rice and pancake were really good, I only wish the rice dish was bigger. I heard they used to sell stinky tofu but stopped due to smell complaints. Such a pity and I hope they can bring that back someday. Overall a good spot for authentic taiwanese food! read more
5 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
8 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
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
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
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
7 months ago
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
3 months ago
3 months ago
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
7 months ago
1 year ago
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
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
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
2 months ago
4 months ago
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
2 months ago
5 months ago
The authentic taste of Taiwanese food! Diced pork belly rice and ground pork noodle are must try! read more
1 year ago
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
7 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
4 months ago
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
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717 W Las Tunas Dr
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Do they stop taking to-go?
They have both take out and dine in, but they may be temporarily closed in February until 2/26/25.
Hi. Does now could be dine in? Thanks 2023. May 19
I think they allow dine in now. My husband went pick up today and saw people eating inside.
Will it open for dine in service in 2/23? As of 1/27/23, owner said they are doing take out only. They have the Taiwanese intestine vermicelli back though! Yay!
Yes
Are they open for dine in service?
We ordered pick up on 9/16/2021 and no dining in as of that date.
Is this place still open during covid? Called a few times and no one picked up.
Did you call on Monday or Tuesday by any chance? They are closed those days.
Are there any delivery services that pick up from here?
DoorDash and Postmates might depending on your address
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