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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

So so so delicious! Enjoyed the minced pork belly rice and ground pork noodle the most. Comfort in a bowl and my toddler loves it too

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

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.

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

I'm from a small village in Taiwan called Meinong, next to Kaohsiung. Let me tell you this is legit. Waited 20 minutes for lunch on a Saturday. The son of the owner is working the front, he is very kind and is a great employee. The lu rou fan reminds me of home. Perfectly fatty with the sauce coating the rice. I've eaten and made a lot of it and I don't think I can make it remotely close to this place. I'll be back for Togo as it gets busy on the weekend. 20/10 experience read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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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Authentic Taiwanese food from a mom and pop shop. We've been here a long time ago before the menu has been revamped and the food has been good regardless. If you want to try real Taiwanese food, come to this place! Lu rou fan (braised pork belly rice), oyster pancake, oyster vermicelli, fried porkchop, fried taiwanese sausage are all taiwanese classic dishes and are all good here. From the news, this restaurant can't serve stinky tofu because one neighbor has been complaining of the smell (however, no complaints from the neighboring stores in the strip mall) and city has fined them. Really unfortunate for this restaurant. We love stinky tofu and the stinkier the better! Would the city fine cigarette and weed shops too if someone complains? read more

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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Probably best Taiwanese restaurant in all of SGV! Super authentic. They used to be only take out during COVID and we were super disappointed. Now that it has done in again, it's a regular go to place for where I crave Taiwanese food. read more

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Very authentic spot for Taiwanese classics. Everything was done well. I did feel the fried chicken can be crispier on the outside but I will chalk that up to personal preference. Would love to see them bring back beef noodle soup, I had it and it was one of the best in the SG region. read more

Golden Leaf - Lu Rou Fan - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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The most yummy 卤肉饭 I have ever had Five-star praise, will eat again Inheritance of Taiwan's traditional food craftsmanship read more

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as of october 2025, they no longer have popcorn chicken rice plates. i ordered to-go and they allowed me to get a side of rice with popcorn chicken. small portions and did not maintain its crisp at all due to condensation, which was really unfortunate. perhaps changing the packaging or poking some holes in the lids would be appreciated. came with a powder on the side that was reminiscent of plum powder, which was strange. not sure if the wrong powder was provided. different spice blend than what i'm used to, but i didn't mind it. hopefully dining in would yield a different, crispier, popcorn chicken experience. read more

I literally went back the next day to try the pork belly plate because I couldn't stop thinking about it. I wish they made this as a bowl but unfortunately they only offer if it for the diced version. I'm not the biggest fan of fatty meat but they cooked is so well and I actually ended up loving the fatty part more than the meat. It was gelatinous and complimented the saucy pork very well. I wish they added more sauce because the rice was a bit bland but it was still good. I appreciate that it came with some sides so I could balance out the meal with vegetables. I ordered it to-go this time and the process was very smooth since it was already prepared. read more

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I was looking for some homey Taiwanese food to get in the 626 and this place was on my list. My expectations were high based on the reviews and I can thankfully say I was so impressed. I ended up getting -the vermicelli noodles with pork intestines -braised pork over rice -popcorn chicken -fried pork chop -stinky tofu (this is only available on select days...and it's a MUST HAVE if you don't mind the fermentation smell ) Every single dish was exceptionally executed and it really felt like I was back in Taiwan again. Additionally the staff made me feel welcomed despite my Mandarin being atrocious and coming with a non-Asian friend. Such a heartwarming feeling that I will never forget. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Food wise , it should receive more stars but I gave it 1 star is because the poor service . I guess they think they make enough money that they don't need more business . The staff is rude to customer , they are impatient when customers have question and honestly , I'm surprised they are able to in business after Covid . My experience with them is that when I walked in to order to go , there is no greeting , no thank you , just their annoyed face . When I dined in and asked to have one of the item to go, the waitress responded , no to-go. Not " oh this item won't be good after you take it home to re-heat" , just "no to-go". And I was speaking in Chinese so language barrier is not an issue . I've heard they told a customer ( who was simply asking them questions about to go orders ) to either place the order or leave the restaurant . No matter how good the food is , which I heard it's degraded since I stopped going after their f'ed up service , it's not worth being treated so disrespectfully when customers are the ones paying and keeping them in business . read more

Ultimate comfort food and authentic! A friend introduced me to this place and now I'm hooked. It's a pretty small place with maybe like 7 tables? but you're less likely to get a line if you go on a weekday or after lunch hours. They have a clip board for a waiting list if a line starts forming. I've tried a couple of things on their menu but my favorite is the braised diced pork belly plate. It reminds me of home cooking but they do it so well. It's the perfect balance of flavor. So they have both a bowl and a plate. A bowl is just a bowl of rice and pork with veggies but if you get the plate it comes with two sides and they are so big! What we normally do is order one plate and one bowl and share the side dishes from the plate meal. The side dishes always change by the way. I've had everything from green beans, tofu, cabbage, etc. All very tasty. I'm also a huge fan of their braised ground pork noodle. This is a dry noodle dish. The size of this dish is also large. If you're an intestine person you'd probably also love it here. I'm not that kind of person haha but I did try it because I'm open to it. Everyone orders it and my friends love it. Lastly, the staff is fast, kind and it's easy to pay! read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

They finally have indoor dining again after all these years. It's an authentic and delicious Taiwanese food place. The place is small but it has many yummy food. My mom ordered the fried pork chop plate with rice and 2 side dishes and I ordered a braised diced pork belly rice bowl. They both tasted very delicious and I especially like my brasied diced pork belly bowl. It was very flavorful and addictive. They are always busy and have many takeout orders. Service was okay because we only saw one Taiwanese lady working there and she was busy with all the phone orders and dine-in orders. You won't be disappointed with their food, but I will order takeout orders next time. read more

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A casual spot that tastes homemade and nostalgic! My party of 3 came on a Friday night and it was decently busy, but we got seated quickly. The restaurant is small but service is super quick - food was ordered and served within 10 minutes. The standout was the pork noodles, which were wonderfully garlicky and so fragrant from the pork oil. The crunchy bean sprouts added a great texture to the noodles. Another must order is the taiwanese sausage paired with the sliced raw garlic. I like how theirs wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, compared to some other Taiwanese spots I've been too. Definitely my favorite Taiwanese spot in SGV. read more

MENU HAS CHANGED - April 2024. They no longer have my favorite beef noodle soup so that was disappointing. I've been coming here for years specially when they closed the dining room and it was take out only. They've finally reopened the dining room! The vermicelli with intestine is always good but 1 out of 4 times the flavor has been off (not as flavorful). Still, it's one of my go to orders. $8.50. Lu rou fan or diced pork belly rice plate $14 is great. Very filling, obviously very rich from the fat, flavorful and personally I would share this. The side dishes are tricky, if it's late they run out and give you boiled corn or half an egg, otherwise they're pretty good like eggplant or other cold appetizers. Very sad they changed their menu and no longer have the beef noodle soup. They were one of Yelps top beef noodle soups in SGV. They do have an alternative with diced pork but nothing will ever be as good. Easy parking, tap pay and friendly staff. read more

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I'm always on the lookout for good Taiwanese food and I'm happy find superb pork belly rice here! I got the meal set here, but they also have just the pork belly bowl for 8$ They have pretty limited hours so I was very eager to come! Safe to say that I will be coming back! read more

Golden Leaf - Pork Belly Braised Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Solid Taiwanese food in the SGV! The oyster vermicelli is filled with good sized oysters -- some places skimp out! And the popcorn chicken was juicy and crispy -- I wish it was a bit cheaper. This is one of those chill and quaint Taiwanese restaurants with not a huge menu but a ton of heart put into the food. Service is great -- our waters were constantly filled throughout our meal. And better yet, they took credit card (which is sometimes a rarity for these 626 establishments). Definitely a restaurant you need to try!!! read more

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

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