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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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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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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Have visited a few times and enjoy the ambiance, menu selections, beverage program including some good wines by the glass (difficult to find in the area) and the staff is very friendly. Can't speak to how authentic the cuisine is, but will say that the presentations, flavors and quality are excellent. Look forward to returning. read more

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

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

Dine-in experience! I have been ordering takeouts from Golden Leaf countless times. They can do large party trays too. But, sometimes you just want to sit down and enjoy the food right away served piping hot so I am very excited that Golden Leaf is open for indoor dining. We arrived around Sunday lunch 12:15, and we were lucky that one of the handful of tables was available. The mom and pop restaurant has simple decor with a good curated menu serving their top authentic Taiwanese dishes. Here are my favorites (I recommend getting the rice plate to get the 2 side dishes for best value and more variety): Diced pork belly rice Pork belly Taiwanese sausage Popcorn chicken Turkey rice Squid Oyster pancake Oyster or intestine vermicelli Stir fried ground pork noodles Fried pork intestine This long standing restaurant is reasonably priced. The service was attentive with our waters being filled, and food came out quickly and fresh. I highly recommend this tasty local establishment serving affordable food and quality Taiwanese dishes. One of my favorite restaurants. 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

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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Came here for lunch! The oyster vermicelli was really good and really reminds me of the food we ate in Taiwan. The popcorn chicken actually had chicken and was not all batter. I'm not sure the extra $8 for the plate was worth it tho, but if you want more variety in meats, you gotta do what you gotta do! Service was attentive! read more

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Rare authentic Taiwanese food Simple but good. Causal atmosphere. Good honest people. read more

I read all the reviews and decided to try this place out. I enjoyed the fried pork intestines with the pickled veggies. The intestines were crispy. The sausage bowl didn't have much flavor. It came with some veggie sides. Flavors were bland. The popcorn chicken is soft and tender but lacked flavor. Portions were small. Service was ok. It's located in a small plaza with limited parking. I'll be back for the intestines. read more

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Vermicelli dishes are solid, so are the minced pork rice. Pork chop isn't that great thou. Still a good place read more

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

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I got the braised minced pork bowl. For me it was "not bad". A little heavy on the fat, and I typically like eating fat. The richness had me sedated. This is one of those OG sgv spots that will treat you as a sub-human if you don't speak Chinese, which I don't . If u no speaky Chinese be nice and tip well and you should be ok. read more

Take out only with a slim menu but food ordered comes out fast, perhaps as fast as the El Pollo Loco which shares this parking lot. Recently ordered the Beef noodle soup, Duck soup with rice noodles and pickled cucumbers. Beef noodle soup comes with thicker udon like noodles and a rich savory broth. The broth is not spicy in heat but spiced in flavor. The large chunks of beef is cooked so tender that it just melts apart in your mouth. Recommend this dish, very tasty and filling. Preferred the beef noodle soup taste over the duck soup. The duck soup is more broth-like and "clear", subtle in ginger duck flavor compared to the in your face beef flavor of soup. This duck soup is for more advanced eaters as the many pieces of duck have hard small bones, you must be comfortable picking meat off. Pickled cucumber is refreshingly crunchy and a good appetizer. Large portion is served so it's good for two or more people. Fresh veggies in addition to the meal made me feel healthier while filling my belly. Solid Taiwanese restaurant, would ordered from this place again! read more

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Tried this place for the first time. Unimpressed with their menu choices. Small mom and pop shop. Service was friendly though. Food was just ok. I found out pre-covid they had a more extensive menu. If I have a craving for Taiwanese food, I would definitely go to Sinbala instead. Didn't take any photos. read more

I'm Taiwanese and it's hard finding good consistent taiwanese restaurants in SGV. They have my favorite dishes like squid and oyster thin noodles. It's always so good and reminds me of home. Parking is easy in the lot or you can park on the street. The interior is nothing special but very clean. Service is also quick. Support this mom & pop shop! read more

Great food but rude lady on the phone. Tried to order to-go and they just replied with "we don't have that anymore, bye"and just hung up. ??? Not sure what that was about, why even have a phone if you're not willing to take orders? read more

This is the first time I have had dinner at this Taiwanese restaurant. The food is tasty, the service is top-notch, and this is an authentic place to have Taiwanese food. It is like being in the Taiwan night market. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Good Taiwanese style food with oyster noodles, popcorn chicken, cucumber salad are just some of the favorites!

This was a great spot! The menu is not too big, and they serve their food either simply as a meat and rice bowl or you could get a plate and get some veggies. The service was great and the food came out fast and hot. While the restaurant is plain, it makes up for it in flavor and price. Loved visiting and supporting their establishment! read more

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Authentic Taiwanese street food and fair price, most dishes are very good because they use traditional ingredients like fatty pork belly and intestines. My kids love their noodles and rice and we eat in Taiwan every year. read more

Shrinkflation has hit my favorite Taiwanese restaurant. The minced pork belly bowl is still good but the pop corn chicken is almost 2/3 of the original size now. I'm a bit sad. The lady that always picks up the phone for Togo orders is very nice. read more

Ordered the oyster omlette and oyster and intestines vermicelli and was not disappointed. Good portions and good flavor. Not too salty. read more

This Mom and Pop restaurant has the best Taiwanese food I've eaten to date in LA. All of their noodle dishes (dry and soup) are superior, as well as their popcorn chicken and pork belly rice. Service with a smile! read more

Located in a small strip mall, very small inside with no more than 7 tables? Got there on a Sunday around 12 pm, had to wait a bit since the place is small. Once we sat down, we ordered many staple Taiwanese food, including popcorn chicken, oyster pancake, and noodles. Everything was tasty. The food came out fast and we finished everything we ordered, which was like 7 dishes for 3 of us. So will go back again if I am in the area. read more

Quaint restaurant, always good food. Family owned. Nothing fancy. Inexpensive food. Turkey rice and the braised pork belly are two really good dishes. read more

No longer authentic Taiwanese taste, the braised diced Port belly rice is oily , the pork fishcake soup is very very very salty , if you have heart disease don't come here ! I like their fish soup, but it's no long on the menu , so I won't come back again! read more

Golden Leaf - Braised diced pork belly rice - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Golden Leaf is a good spot for cheap quick delicious food. Food: Oyster Pancake - it was delicious. It's gooey/slimy so if that's not your thing, you should stay away. It's my first time trying to so I have nothing to compare it to, but I enjoyed it. Crispy Intestines were so good! i loved the crispy chip-like exterior with the chewy interior Beef noodle soup - generous portions and the broth was flavorful, but it wasn't the best that I've tried. I thought that some of the meat wasn't a bit tough. Pork chop - since when are pork chops bad at a Taiwanese or Chinese restaurant? This is always a safe delicious option. read more

I haven't been to Golden Leaf in a long time! They finally have indoor dining! The opened indoor dining 2 weeks ago. Their menu seems to have changed. I noticed it's smaller now and some things they used to sell is gone. I miss the milk fish soup! That was one of my favorites. My aunt and I came here today to eat and I ordered the pork belly rice and my aunt got the pork intestine vermicelli. I feel like the portion was decent. The pork intestine vermicelli seemed small portioned. The pork belly rice was spot on. I just wish they still have the milk fish soup. Overall, still love this price. Parking at the plaza sucks but the food here makes up for it. Oh! There is a slight increase in price, but it seems like a small increase only. read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

By far one of the most authentic Taiwanese restaurants I've been to. I say this because they've nailed down classic dishes you'd find in Taiwan. The oyster pancake was spot on along with the sauce. Service is pretty fast. Definitely come here for delicious Taiwanese comfort food! Vermicelli soup: $7.75 Oyster pancake: $11.50 Minced pork belly bowl: $7.00 Crispy intestine: $11.50 read more

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While it was convenient here placing a phone order like 'Why Thirsty,' I'm not sure I would return here due to the overly greasy 'Minced Pork' rice bowl I got today on my first try. I actually browsed through a few other Elites' reviews prior to trying this place out, agreeing the dish was tasty and offered at a reasonable price, but I ended up tossing 1/3 of the food away due to extreme grease. The dish was big enough for two meals for me at least still.... 'Why Thirsty' doesn't apply That much grease from the main dish. I'm rating this place 4-stars due to convenient location, easy parking and a tasty dish but....I need to think about it some more. Perhaps I can try another dish instead. We will see! read more

Golden Leaf - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Golden leaf is a small mom and pop business. I frequently visit this place for take out. They currently are not offering dine in and only do take out orders. They are still maintaining covid protocols. Prior to covid, they probably only had about six tables for dine in. Their menu is simple yet their dishes embody the complex flavors of taiwanese comfort food. The go to items are the vermicelli soups and the Taiwanese sausage or the pork chop. Everything else is just ok. The crispy intestine vermicelli soup. The brown broth is a bit sour because of the vinegar. This can be an acquired flavor for non-Asian folks especially with the strong flavor and taste of the intestine -- umami flavor. The oyster vermicelli soup. If you're a fan of oysters and the taste of it in a sour broth very similarly described as the crispy intestine soup, you will enjoy this soup. This broth is less brown in color and less sour. You can order this soup without the oyster and it's just as delicious. I personally am not a fan of oysters (GASP, yeah I know). Taiwanese sausage. This is a sweet and juicy sausage that comes with fresh garlic. Taking a bite of the fresh garlic with the heavy sweet sausage is the best combination. However, I feel the sausage here is kinda bland compared to other places. Pork chop. It comes with a sour sauce that complements the peppery greasy pork chop. There is a nice flavor but it's mild. It's not as heavily seasoned as I would like, also kind of bland. Duck. The duck is accompanied by pickled cabbage and fresh ginger. The duck is cooked with mild seasoning so again pretty bland in my opinion. Beef noodle soup. The beef was chewy and tough. The soup was too oily. They did add a nice amount of preserved cabbage. I would recommend not getting this soup. Duck noodle soup. The soup is tasty and there's a good amount of duck in the soup. It also comes with preserved cabbage. You can request for vermicelli noodles. The rice noodles don't complement the soup very well. In summary, stick to the oyster or intestine vermicelli soup, it's what their specialty is. Stay hungry yelpers! read more

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Authentic tasty Taiwanese street food with friendly service at a small mom and pop shop. Seating capacity is less than 30. Not suitable for large group eat in but great for quick in and out for small parties. Clean and open kitchen. I miss the taste of Taiwanese street food, and this place reminds of me of it. read more

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Golden leaf is a great place to catch up with friends and eat good food. I heard great things about this place and at first glance... they had completely updated their menu! My friends and kids were shocked as we came for duck and beef noodle soup. Thankfully everything on their menu was delicious although being caught off guard initially. I got the popcorn chicken plate it was crunchy delicious and they were very generous with all their side dishes. We came during a heatwave and i was so thankful they always kept our glasses full with ice cold water. Would definitely come back again! read more

Golden Leaf - Popcorn chicken platter - Taiwanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The restaurant finally opened up for indoor dining and I finally got the chance to come back and eat some Taiwanese food!! 1. Oyster pancake: It is just as remembered from Taiwan. I have to say, although it is small in size, but the taste is awesome! BTW, this is about THE BEST oyster pancake I can find around SGV. 2. Pickled bamboo: Per the body lady, this is made in house. Gotta say, it tasted really good. 3. Pork fish cake noodle soup: I ordered it with vermicelli instead of noodle. The soup the pork...it took me back to childhood in Taiwan. And add a little of their hot sauce, mine-o-mine...yum. Their old menu before Covid was ore extensive. But heck, as long as the food taste legit and good, it is all good. read more

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I have started to order more take-out orders in recent months and I probably stopped by Golden Leaf at least a couple of times. Golden Leaf changed their menu after the pandemic and few of the biggest changes are the following: (1) No more stinky tofu. (2) Pork chop only comes in a la carte with no rice. One time I placed my order over the phone and another time I did a walk-in order. In both instances my orders were ready in about 15 minutes. The cashier counter got a bottle of hand sanitizer and they also accepted credit cards which is a huge convenience. *** Vermicelli Soup (cilantro, garlic, intestine - $6 + extra oyster - $3 - ONLY AVAILABLE TO ORDER FOR DINNER): This is Golden Leaf's signature dish and simply a must-order item. In fact I will go so far as to say that Golden Leaf has one of the most authentic Taiwanese oyster vermicelli soup you will find in SoCal. I personally would not recommend paying extra $3 for more oysters because there are already few pieces of oysters to begin with. Turkey Bowl (turkey, crispy shallots - $6.25): Initially I felt that the bowl missed the mark because it literally just had three simple ingredients: 20% shredded turkey, 5% shallots, and 75% rice. I didn't see Takuan Japanese pickles and turkey tasted a bit dry. I only finished half of the bowl at first, but I eventually did finish the entire bowl 30 minutes later and rice actually tasted somewhat savory. *** Overall I would still come visit Golden Leaf for their 5-star worthy vermicelli soup (not to mention it's inexpensive), but I will knock down a star because other items are just not as stellar as vermicelli soup. As for pork chop, I will probably stick with pork chop bento bowl at Alhambra/San Gabriel 99 Ranch for better value & tastes. read more

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