"Golden Leaf lost its most popular dish and 20% of its revenue after the city ordered it to stop selling stinky tofu following complaints from neighbors."
"The fermented Taiwanese street food had been on the menu since the family opened the restaurant in 2014, but nearby residents complained about the pungent odor."
"The city issued multiple violation notices and over $1,000 in fines, forcing the restaurant to remove the dish from its menu."
"Liao is petitioning to bring stinky tofu back, arguing it's culturally significant to the Taiwanese community."
Golden Leaf restaurant in San Gabriel, California, faced complaints from neighbors about the odor of stinky tofu, leading to a city order to remove it from the menu. The dish, a staple since 2014, contributed to 20% of the restaurant's revenue. Multiple violation notices and fines exceeding $1,000 were issued. The owner, Liao, is petitioning for its return, citing cultural significance. The city proposed a $100,000 filtration system, but its effectiveness remains uncertain.
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