"Golden Leaf is a remarkable diner in a San Gabriel strip mall, with excellent ground pork chow mein and oyster pancakes. But our top pick here is the beef vermicelli soup, with heaping portions of green onion, suan cai , and spinach, in a marrow-rich broth. Golden Leaf also has their takeout operation figured out, with everything individually packaged so nothing gets soggy on the drive home. Call (626) 289-8377 to order." - Brant Cox