The Cambodian new year celebrations that they have there are organized. The people that are there…read moreare extremely welcoming

The Bottom Line Up Front: This is not a restaurant or…read morefarmers market but rather a Buddhist temple -- or rather the site of a future temple. Organizers are raising funds to build a larger facility by hosting a Thai food market of sorts from Sunday morning to about 3 p.m. Select dishes and drinks from a variety of Thai food vendors, get a glimpse of Buddhism, and enjoy the great outdoors all at the same time. The Setup: Similar to a state fair, you exchange your cash for tokens then use those tokens to pay the food vendors. Don't worry, there's no funky conversion rate to trick you like at some carnivals. Here a Jackson gets you a $20 token, a Hamilton gets you a $10 token, etc. The Food: It's not a huge place like the 626 Night Market; maybe 6 to 9 vendors total -- but there's more than enough to either get your Thai food fix or to explore different offerings if you're new to Southeast Asian cuisine. My wife got the boat noodles, which was standard. A solid amount was given, but the taste just didn't wow us. Still, she was satisfied with it. I wanted something unique and this Thai-American fusion stall kept catching my eye after I kept walking around indicisively for 10 minutes. So, I ordered the BBQ wings with Thai chili sauce and Thai-seasoned french fries. There were only 3 wings, but they were substantial in size and quite moist and tender. The seasoning was pretty understated, and I was hoping for more flavors. The fries took 15 minutes longer than expected and were still not super crispy. And like the wings, it lacked strong flavors. Overall, they were fine but a little underwhelming. I ended up dipping them in the wings sauce, and that elevated them quite a bit. Together, my wife and I shared mango sticky rice, which came in a big portion. We ended up eating it the next day and it was still tasty. The mangos were nice and ripe, while the coconut drizzle on the rice was mildly sweet -- a perfect balance. The Cost: All told, we spent $40 -- $10 for the boat noodles, $15 for the BBQ wings, $5 for the fries, and $10 for the mango sticky rice. At first, I thought that was kinda expensive for just above-average food, but then I remembered that if we had purchased the same things at a sit-down restaurant, we'd probably be paying $60 to $80 these days. So this was an affordable alternative. The best part? It's a donation to a worthy charity. The Setting: All of the vendor stalls and seating are outdoors. Picture handmade picnic tables and you get the idea. There's a good amount of seating, but if you get there after 12 p.m., it might be hard to get an open table with some tree shade. The Parking: The site is located along Chino Hills Parkway, tucked behind a row of trees and residential neighborhoods. If you don't slow down to spot Rustic Drive or the tiny sign the organizers posted at the intersection, you'll easily drive by without realizing it. Also, if you don't come well before noon, the paved parking lot gets filled up quickly, as does the very limited street parking. The Conclusion: If you go in looking for top-of-the-line Thai food, you'll be disappointed. But if you go in looking for a fun outdoor dining experience and to support a good cause, you'll enjoy this market as much as I did.

Great Thai street food vibes. It's only on Sunday mornings, located at a temple until 2 or 3pm…read more It's a token system where you exchange cash for tokens to pay for your food. There are multiple food vendors, from $1 skewers, desserts, to typical Thai dishes that they cook up fresh. They have bench seating areas, but keep in mind it could get hot and sunny during summer. You can order a Thai Green Tea/Thai Tea/ Thai Coffee/Pink Drink for something refreshing.

Sunday school registration is now open. Stop by anytime on Sunday from 10-2:30 pm…read more Vegetarian lunch is made fresh every Sunday, classes here are taught by an array of amazing parents volunteers . Teachings of meditation, Buddhist prayer, Vietnamese speaking, reading and writing the Vietnamese language. Kids are also involved in community service , students participate in the traditional lion dance and traditional Vietnamese performance dances.

What an auspicious wrong right turn turned right! After getting turned around by a few blocks, I…read moredrove past the Chua Phap Van Buddhist Temple in Pomona. I break fast for aesthetically stunning and culturally significant spaces! There was ample street parking. The temple was closed, however the view from the sidewalk alone is so incredibly stunning! Yes, life is a cycle of suffering, but for several minutes I was relieved of that sensation by gazing upon the majesty of the temple grounds. I may never achieve enlightenment, but my day was made more vibrant and reflective from the many statues, sculptures, water features and meticulously manicured flora. It's immense religious and cultural importance and outdoor beauty and charm cannot be understated! It would be a privilege to explore the grounds someday if possible.

Really good community and friendly buddhist very dedicated to there work and faith…read more Grate food

Great place to offer sangha members requisites.they are open daily. The devotees are very nice and…read morewelcoming.

Temple 2 of 9 This…read moretemple has one of the largest Stupa/Jedi in CA. Long drive+ Boonievile= worth the drive to check out the newly built Jedi.

A must visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple located in Chino Hills, CA…read more The Hindu temple is free admission and is open to visitors of all faiths. There's a dress code requirement no shorts or tank tops are allowed inside but don't worry the temple has Sarongs available to cover your arms and legs. All of the beautiful handcrafted wood was imported from India. There's a restaurant inside called "Baps Shayona," that provides traditional Indian sweets and snacks with outdoor seating. The volunteers were very friendly. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :)

Gorgeous and unique place with free entrance/open to public. Of all places in the region, you will…read morefind a beautiful setting or attraction here. There's not too many Hindu temples in the state. I see Islamic mosques in the U.S. more than I can find a good East Asia Indian Hindu temple. Not huge, but there's plenty of great photo spots all around the temple. Employees are all friendly, welcoming, and set a great first hand impression of the experiences. Exterior and interior of buildings are worth walking around. When you enter the main gate for free parking, assistant gives you a small map of the site in advance. Note, Visitors can take photos inside the visitor center area, but no cameras, photography, or shoes are allowed in the main temple attraction site. No large backpacks, but I was able to bring my small hat/cap with me. I didn't wear it inside the temple though. Take off shoes and store them in the shelves available right before walking up the long stairs. Cover up/check dress code restrictions in advance. Good vibes all around. Inside the main temple were people praying/meditating. Very cold temperatures and echoing noise can easily be heard inside. White detailed sculptures are amazing. Indian culture is religious. Respect Hindu vibes. It's a great feeling walking around and you can check out other parts of the temple/museum. Great place for selfies and beautiful pictures for sure. Love it.

I've always wanted to visit this place but the gate is always closed. I always call but no one…read moreanswers. I see the hours are 930-4 but what do I do to go. What are the rules and regulations . I would love to walk and look at this temple. Someone please help by providing information on the proper steps needed in order to be able to walk and enjoy this place .

This place is now open since 9/20/2015. We have waited for so long for this temple to open. Even on…read morea hot day, this place is beautiful and serene. Highly recommended to visit with family.

Amazing zen school I have ever been to. The shifus are well versed in English. The meditation and…read moresutra study classes are full of wisdom. The half day retreats and chanting ceremonies are all really good. There is a sense of community here which I love. HIGHLY recommend!

Great teaching and Great People - Best Buddah Buddies around!!…read more The Reason I started a year ago was to learn why I Meditate. I have learned so much more and will continue to learn and share a wonderful experience.

My wife and I recently had the opportunity to meet with a couple of representatives of the…read moreorganization, and we braved the formidable looking security shack, and were admitted to the grounds.mAfter introductions we were given a tour of the grounds which are austere, but well kept (Astro-turf abounds near the more heavily trafficked area to keep up appearances, but the the whole facility could use a tune-up. That being said, the place was alive with dedicated activity, and folks scurrying to their designated spots to do their work. recycling is huge and is non-stop. We were treated to a vegetarian lunch that was delicious and "bottomless" if on were so inclined. The temple was beautiful and I wonder what the chanting sounds like within? We were delicately persuaded to consider volunteer teaching service ( as we are retired public school teachers), but no pressure at all. We intend to look into meditation and handicraft classes. "Success does not bring Happiness, Happiness brings Success-if you are happy in your work, you will be Successful"-Buddha

This place is on the same street as a hiking trail I wanted to take my son on. I drove down looking…read morefor the parking lot, and then a man hit my car to stop me. He then told me I had to leave, and I explained that I was just looking for the park. I told him I would turn my car around. He then threatened me, saying that I couldn't turn around but had to BACK MY CAR ALL THE WAY DOWN THE HILL. He said if I turned my car around instead of backing up, that he would "close the gates on us" and trap us in. That's so ironic considering their "loving-kindness sign" posted right at the gate. (Also illegal!).