Stinky tofu is no longer on the menu at Golden Leaf restaurant in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, after the city received complaints about the dish’s aroma. But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the street food, which is popular in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and prized for its distinct, potent stench.
“The scene of stinky tofu in Taiwanese night markets is an invitation to community and tradition,” owner David Liao says.
The dish is “a cherished taste of home and a source of cultural pride,” he says.
