One of my fav temples. I have been here several times with friends and family. Such a great temple with great people. The people who assist with parking are great too. They always help me with finding a spot even when it is super full. They sell foods on the weekend. You must exchange your money for tokens first before purchasing any foods/drinks. Only the fruits vendors take cash. Not a big fan of the durian. It was not creamy and soft like the ones I normally eat. Over the years, there would be vendors that comes and goes. Most are the same. Recently, I noticed the foods have became a lot more saltier. Even the most recent visit, the crispy pork rice was pretty salty. The crispy pork wasn't crispy, but more like burnt with old oil being used. It had so much fats than actual pork meats. I literally ate just the rice and tossed all the fats. Our favorite boat noodles were very salty as well. Maybe have to try the other vendors next time. Their papaya salad was good. Fresh papaya. Desserts were good. The temple has one drink stall that offers most of the Thai drinks. They have Thai tea, Thai coffee, Longan, and etc. Prices went up, but not outrageous like night markets. Lots of tables and seating available Lots of restroom available Parking is a bit small. Street parking could be difficult. With all that being said, I still love to visit this temple. I do hope the foods will improve. read more

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Went with the family to celebrate Songkarn (Thai new year) so we could grab lunch, do an offering/donation and see the festivities. Everyone here is so kind and helpful. Even if you're not Thai or speak the language, you are always welcomed with open arms. Everyone is so helpful and it's great here! Come to visit and see the culture, the great food stalls and learn about Thai people. The Wat Thai Food Court on the weekends is filled with great vendors and it's extremely affordable. The only hard part is finding a seat at times, but it's always worth the wait and visit. Definitely fun for the whole family! Parking can be difficult if coming later in the day and can only be found on the street. read more

Wat Thai - Wat Thai Temple (during Songkran [Thai New Year]) - Buddhist Temples Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Okay, this was my first time here. First, I tried the papaya salad. It had a strong tomato juice taste and didn't taste fresh. The salad was served warm instead of cold, and overall, the flavor just didn't seem right. Second, I tried the shrimp. It was okay, but it was sweeter than I expected. Third, I had the Pad See Ew. The hot food was served in a plastic container, which I was disappointed. We also tried a few other items, but they weren't very good either--some were too greasy, and others had too much dough. The service was fast and the staff were nice. However, overall, the food quality was disappointing. read more

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I've been going to the Wat Thai for years since I was a kid and it's incredible to see how much traffic and growth has occurred in recent years, largely due to a numer of reasons like the food court area and the tourism to Thailand. There is a lot of good food for very reasonable prices. I usually go to pray at the temple and then we head over to the food area. And on weekends, it can be super crowded. You exchange your dollars for tokens as the vendors don't accept cash. There is all the Thai staples like Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and even Thai tea. Do note that parking can also get very crowded on weekends. So I park in the surrounding area. Cheers to the Wat Thai, as I hope there maybe we can be renovations to help with the upkeeping. read more

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Weekend plans: Thai temple food market! First things first, come prepared. Parking is limited on-site, but there's plenty of street parking. And don't forget cash! You'll need it to buy colorful coins, which you then use to exchange for food from the vendors. The market itself is lively, family-friendly, and perfect for grazing your way through a ton of Thai dishes. I thought I had found my go-to at the BBQ stand. The skewers looked and smelled incredible. Instead of coming fresh off the grill, they were pulled from a precooked pile and reheated in a microwave. Our pork belly skewers ended up partially raw. With the long line, we didn't bother going back and tossed the skewers. Flavor-wise, the seasoning and glaze tasted really good! Redemption came in the form of Patong-Ko! Freshly fried dough nuggets that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and sinfully good dunked in condensed milk. Sweet, indulgent, and absolutely worth the calories. And if you go, do NOT skip the Crispy Pork Station. The Pad Kra Pao Crispy Pork (#9) is yummy! Definitely one of the best bites of the day. There's also a Thai tea stand to keep you cool while you wander and snack your way through everything. The Thai temple is lovely for exploration and prayers. Come with an open mind, a little patience, and a big appetite. You'll definitely find some gems. read more

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Been seeing this all over social media so I decided to check it out! Once you arrive, you need to exchange your cash into tokens which you then use to pay for food. Was definitely surprised by the quality and how much food you get for the price you pay for. For $40, I was able to get 2 drinks (Thai tea and Thai coffee), 2 entrees (pad Thai; Chinese broccoli and crispy pork belly over rice), 4 pork belly skewers, and mango sticky rice. Overall, was amazed by the experience and food here! read more

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Got super lucky today and found parking on the same block of the temple. This Thai food hall is the best! Food is super authentic and nothing more than 10 bucks. Where can you get Thai ice tea for 3 bucks in this day and age. Food is Thai spicy so be prepared when they ask. Everything I got was freshly made so be patient with the wait time. Everyone is super friendly and it was nice to eat el Fresca read more

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Occasionally my family and I will visit the temple to pray and eat afterward. They only have food stalls on the weekend. Parking lot is limited and it is busy on the weekend. Security guard is present to help with traffic in the parking lot. Be sure to exchange cash for colorful coins. You pay for food with the coins, not your own money. If you have left over coins just go back to the booth and exchange back for cash. I normally stop by for the drink stall, you can't miss it. There's only 1 drink stall. I also pick up some desserts. I normally get fried bananas, friend potato balls, and mango with sticky rice. In terms of food I normally get Moo Ping sticks with sticky rice. I've tried food at these stalls and I find them just alright. I normally head to Thai Town for the flavors I like. During summer or on a hot day it is unbearable for me, even with seatings with shade. Be sure to stop by on the weekend if you want food! read more

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Wow wow wow! This place was SO fun! They had a PLETHORA of different vendors to choose from! You start by exchanging your cash for tokens & then going around and exchanging your tokens for food! Whoever came up with that idea is a genius. It made the experience even more fun! My husband and I started by walking around the whole market and looking at what each and every vendor had to offer before deciding what to try. No questions asked, get the crispy garlic pork!! It was 1000/10 delicious, so much flavor! Everything here was pretty cheap tbh for the quality of the food & how good it was! I can't remember exactly how much cash we brought, but it ranged from $20-$30 and we got SO much food for 2 people to share! It truly felt like we were in a different country. The ambiance is so lively. You're surrounded by vendors, people coming to visit, and all the smells of the yummy foods! Parking can be hit or miss. We got lucky at the time we arrived and got legit the LAST spot available in their parking lot. I believe there is street parking if you're lucky to find one & other lots across the street. Once you're done eating you can head over to the actual temple itself and check it out as well! read more

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still such a great spot that i wish i was closer to so i could go every weekend! their $3 drinks reel me in and i just love the whole experience. got the usuals but decided to try something new today ~ the tom yum noodle from one heng heng 88. this honestly was one of the best items i've tried here and it was still piping hot when we got home, and so filling. the taste was great and the mild was just perfect spice for me. craving it again already :) this visit was a lot busier than usual so we had to wait a long time for parking which we don't mind since it's worth it. appreciate that they always have people to help guide with parking though so you're not looping around and around the small lot and you get parked in order of arrival. the wait times for some booths were also longer than usual which again, not much of a problem for us, but others were irritated so just be mindful before you order from spots w longer lines read more

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Came here over the weekend. Park on the streets in the residential zone. In order to purchase food you have to convert your cash into tokens that they give you. The food is delicious and incredibly affordable! Most of the meals go for $8, which in this economy is unheard of. They do get very busy, so be prepared to wait a bit. The vendors are really kind. Definitely recommend! How lucky are we to be able to live in a place where you can experience and learn about different cultures?! read more

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There's limited parking at this Thai market, so I recommend arriving early. I loved how efficient everything was, you go straight to a booth to exchange cash for coins, which you then use to purchase your food. I headed straight to the Thai tea booth since I'd been craving it all day. It was so creamy and delicious! The Thai tea was $3, and the Thai iced coffee was also $3. It was sprinkling a bit today, but no worries there's a covered patio with tables where you can sit and enjoy your food. We also ordered the mango sticky rice for $8. The rice had the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the mangoes were perfectly ripe. I got the chicken khao soi, which was perfect for the chilly weather. I expected the soup base to be a bit thicker, but it was still very flavorful and comforting. We also ordered some skewers. Some were $1 each, and the kidney and heart skewers were 3 for $5. My personal favorite was the potato balls! I recommend eating them right away because they get hard once they cool down. Overall, this market is definitely worth experiencing, and I would absolutely come back again. read more

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Please ignore the atrocious picture because this was truly an incredible food spot. Several vendors selling a variety of Thai specialties and feels like a street food scene. You need cash that you convert to these colorful tokens to purchase the food. It was one of those times you get sad that you only have one stomach because there were so many dishes I'll have to try another time read more

Wat Thai - Buddhist Temples Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I've been sleeping on this place for way too long having just come back from Thailand it brought me back to my trip and the food was amazing and affordable! I would definitely make another trip to try more places and try to come earlier next time so more stalls are open! read more

wai thai cafe All drinks are good, try half thai coffee mixed with half thai tea. Sao Ha Cafe Must try Khao Soi Chicken Moom Maam Had the best Vegan Ice Cream, now at Temple anymore, but they opened their own shop in Torrance. Fried banana stall Skip it, coating is too thin, used to be good, no longer making it properly. Next to fried banana is I Am Thai Desserts Try the coconut rice cakes BBQ stall outside corner Skip it, looks and smells better than taste and textures (very chewy stuff) Pad Thai Boran Anything using a wok is bomb, fried rice and pad see ew. read more

If you want try authentic Thai food and culture, you must check this place out when you visit LA. I have been coming here for years, every time I visit LA during the weekend I will try my best to go. It's a whole vibe and experience. You need cash to exchange to coin and buy food at different vendors. Each vendor has their own specialty from savory to sweet. The price is so affordable yet the food taste so authentic and amazing. I spent around $65 on my last visit and was able to try at least 6-7 different items like: Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Crying Tiger Steak, Pork Jowl, Coconut Icecream and a few type of Thai's cakes. The wait time is vary depending on how popular each stall is but on average is from 5 to 20 minutes. All the vendors and staffs here were extremely friendly, always smiling and so kind. Since this is a temple you can also check out their architecture and Buddah statues if you interested! read more

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This is a great spot - a beautiful active temple and Thai food vendors on weekends, somewhat transports you to Thailand for a little bit. The food prices are reasonable and I really enjoyed my papaya salad and the skewers! Definitely recommend checking out if you haven't already! read more

Wat Thai - Papaya Salad and Chicken and Pork Skewers - Buddhist Temples Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I've been here so many times, been through for several token color changes! There's so much variety here, and the prices are reasonable. Parking wise, there is indeed a lot off Coldwater & Roscoe just north of the food court, but it's normally packed. Unless you get there about an hour before closing time, like me :) This is a great spot for a low key lunch date, friends gathering, a destination spot when family is in town, or if you're looking to try new foods but are on a budget. You take your cash to a booth and switch out for tokens in the denominations of $5, $2, or $1. Most dishes are $8. Specialty drinks are $3, sodas $2. Side dishes are $6. Two chicken or pork skewers are $5. There's soups, mango sticky rice, chicken skin, fried banana, fried sweet potato (my favorite), noodle dishes, roti, crepes, ice cream, pork jerky...idk...there's so much variety to choose from! We spent $40 for 3 people to try lots of food and a dessert. The tables with benches are covered, seating is on a first come first serve basis. There are no napkins on the table (and they're rarely given out), so we usually bring a bag with some of our own along with some waters. The bathrooms are near the token booth. Once you're done eating, check out the temple! It's lovely! read more

Wat Thai is a beautiful temple. I walked up the stairs, took off my shoes, and walked inside. There are two entrances. One in the front and one to the side. Because they have both doors open, it was comfortable inside with a breeze blowing through. The monks in their orange clothing were seated to the right, giving blessings. At the far back is where a beautiful Buddha statue sits for prayers. After exiting the temple, I walked the grounds a little where a couple other Buddha statues are housed. To the side of a tree is the Buddha statue graveyard where they keep broken statues. Afterwards, I grabbed lunch in the parking lot where they have picnic benches and Thai food vendors every weekend. If you've read the other reviews, you know you purchase food with tokens. You can't miss the token booth located between the two line of vendors. I purchased the $8 Pad Thai from one vendor and an iced coffee from another. From what I could tell, it looked like there was just one drink vendor. All the prices are advertised, so I knew how much in tokens I needed to purchase beforehand. The food took a little while. I ate it at one of the picnic benches. They have it set up where water mists around the tables. It's an experience. They have a limited parking lot. I was able to find free street parking nearby. read more

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I want to start off by saying I'm not giving Wat Thai a bad review--overall, this place is incredible! But I felt compelled to update my review after my visit today. We got pad thai from Pad Thai Boran; Oh boy, it was certainly memorable. The Pad Thai was... off. The noodles were soggy, and the color was a bit lackluster. The portion size felt smaller than usual, and everything about it just seemed wrong. The flavor just didn't hit the spot and honestly, we were left very disappointed. Turns out they swap with another vendor every 2 weeks. read more

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Celebrating Thai New Years at the Buddhist temple with delicious street food. Awesome to see a mental health booth (a previous employment) offering resources to the community. read more

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Me and my husband love coming here on the weekends! We've even brought our parents! It always smells so good as you walk up. Make sure to bring cash to exchange for tokens! Some of our favs are obviously the Thai iced tea, the skewers are GREAT, I love me some black rice pudding. (Give up on finding parking in the lot try the neighborhood next door) read more

This place is such a hidden gem! At least it was a hidden gem to me given i don't usually drive over to north Hollywood. This is basically a Buddhist temple but they have a dedicated area for many food stalls. It's basically Thai street food with a very wide selection of food. I am usually not one to enjoy Thai food but this place has completely changed my opinion. The food here is so good and i enjoyed everything i got. They have many different types of meat, desserts, drinks, skewers, etc. They also operate with their own currency here that you obtain with cash. It's pretty cool. I look forward to coming back here!! Oh i highly recommend coming when they first open because it got pretty crowded just before we left. There is a dedicated parking lot but plenty of street parking too read more

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Very limited parking, but you can find parking in the residential areas. My favorites were the skewers, papaya salad, fried banana, & mango sticky rice! read more

Awesome weekend food market in the parking lot of a thai church I believe. There's parking but it can get busy and the lot can get full. I went there around 10:45 am on a Saturday and was able to get a spot and table but it got busier as I left. You exchange cash for tokens and then pay for items with the tokens. You can also exchange them back as well. This reminds me of when I was in Thailand a long time ago. There all types of vendors for entrees, desserts, drinks and more! This place is amazing. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

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There's free parking inside next to the stalls and in the back, as well as street parking. Ambiance was chill and plenty of shaded seats. Came around 2:30pm~ and wasn't busy at all. There was asian music playing! There is a temple that you can go in and check out, but please be mindful of dress code- cover up! Food: thai tea $3/ea pad thai $8 and crab fried rice $11 (same vendor) pad see ew mango sticky rice $8 coconut ice cream in a hot dog bun Thai tea was great, not too sweet. We immediately got our drinks! Pad thai was great and tasted like any other we've tried- nothing special but you do get less than what a restaurant would provide for $15~ Crab fried rice barely had crab, but had more egg. Wish it was seasoned more. Pad see ew was good too. Tasted more eggy than the other ones I've had. We did have to wait for our food for around 10-15 mins as it's made to order. Mango sticky rice was good with the sauce. I had had other mango sticky rice with the rice more coconut flavor. This one was bland so the sauce really did its job. Mango was yummy and sweet! This is the first coconut ice cream I've had in LA that tastes authentic and not artificial!! It was delicious! The bun however was stale and cold. One thing to note is it's cash only and make sure you return your leftover coins before they close at 5 because they will not give you back your money and you're left with these coins! read more

Wat Thai - thai tea, crab fried rice, pad thai - Buddhist Temples Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Reviewing the food court. Wonderful vendors. Great authentic food. Crowded during lunch time but expected.

Weekend Thai Food court at the Thai temple. Everything is outdoor but they have lots of tables with shade. They have a cash only token exchange system so make sure you're prepared. They have about 15 vendors that serve entrees, street food, desserts and drinks. Everything is delicious and food comes out pretty quickly. Just order from the different vendors, grab a table and come back pick up your food. Parking is limited as they have a small parking lot but you can always find neighborhood street parking. read more

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This is a beautiful Thai Buddhist temple located right in the heart of the city. Situated on Coldwater Canyon Ave. this temple is very easy to travel to. Within the grounds of this temple there exists a beautiful central temple. They also have a couple of other shrines of The Buddha around the grounds for prayer or meditation. It is all a very nice facility. Many people come here for the Saturday and Sunday Thai Street Food Faire. Here you will experience a great variety of choices of traditional Thai food. Though this is a fun weekly event, it is not the true purpose of this facility and many people forget that fact. Whether you come here for worship or food, this is a great temple; an ideal place to meditate, worship, and learn about the teachings of The Buddha. read more

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Found this place on social media and it's been my must visit spot, so glad I got to try it!! I thought I wouldn't be able to find any parking because I got there around noon on a Saturday, but ended up finding street parking not too far from the temple!! There were many food options and I was so excited to try them. Here's what I got: Pork skewer (5/5) $5 for 5 of them!!: probably one of my favorite things I got here. Pork is nice and charred, skewers are hot, and it's sweet and tangy, the perfect bite. Khao soi with crispy pork (4/5) $10: this would've been a 5/5 but the crispy pork was basically all fat, so I couldn't eat it. I'd probably get it with shrimp next time. The soup was really yummy though, and took me back to when I had it in Singapore. The noodles coated the soup perfectly. The chili really elevated the dish too. Crab fried rice $11 (3/5): I saw on someone's review that it was their favorite thing they got so I had to try it, but was disappointed. There were no vegetables or greens to elevate the dish, it looks like there's a lot of crab but it's actually mostly egg, and the worst part about it was that it was way too oily. The flavor is good though, so it's a shame. Roti (1/5) $5: don't get this, I ordered it expecting for it to be freshly made but they just handed me a premade one. As expected, it had no flavor, and it was super hard. Just felt like eating an old piece of crust, drenched in condensed milk. Disappointing because I love roti and was excited to try it. All in all, the food is cheap and ambiance takes me back to my trips to Thailand and Singapore. I will definitely be back sometime to try the other dishes! read more

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Came here shortly after 9am on a Sunday and had no issues parking in their free parking lot. It opens at 8am so as I was entering, there were people already leaving. You exchange your cash for tokens in the middle of the vendor booths. Vendor stations are clearly labeled so you know where to order and where to pick up your food. Pros: -free parking lot -lots of vendors selling sweet and savory items -I love that they had a lot of seating options under large tents. Tables also had hand sanitizers for people to use. -you have the option to eat there or take it to go. -everyone was friendly. People speak English but I love how some vendors greeted me in Thai. Cons: -none Overall, great experience! I spent $24 which included: Thai iced coffee, boat noodle, chicken heart skewer, sausage skewer, and a coconut dessert! read more

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It's that time of year, Happy Songkran (Thai New Year). April 13, the start of the new year celebrations brings everyone out to celebrate. The weekend of, it's a packed filled celebration. This place is a landmark for the Thai community for years. It's located in a residential area so be respectful with the surround residents that lives nearby. They always offer food during the weekend so not only during the new year but yearly round. There's a small parking lot next door but depending on when you visit, it gets packed pretty fast. There's street parking along Roscoe as well as the neighborhood, but they tend to be fulled as well during any celebrations. Bring cash as you will need to exchange it for tokens to purchase food from the vendors. There's loads that offer different dishes but majority does have the same. Seating was pretty sparse as there were so many people and trying to find shade while eating was tough. We actually got lucky with a seat as someone was leaving when we walked by. Picked up a couple different items from different vendors. The skewers vendors were out of a lot of the popular items. We ended up with pork belly, shrimp ball and sausage skewers. Also picked up a bowl of the boat noodles from another vendor and papaya salad with shrimp, bbq pork and some sticky rice from another. Food was good as it prepared there. You get a number after ordering and wait for your items to be called. It does get crowded so stay nearby to hear your number. Don't recommend going somewhere else as your food maybe ready when you leave. Papaya salad was quite nice and spice level was great. Boat noodles had a nice kick with the broth and you could add your own additional seasoning to it. It was great. Bbq was ok, but option wise was quite small. The pork belly skewers and shrimp ball skewers was a nay. It's nothing major to rave about. As it was the celebration, there's loads of kids running along with water gun having fun ringing in the new year. There's two stage, one near the food area where traditional dancing was taking place while you're having your food. The temple is quite nice if you go inside. Shoes off please. It was nice temple to pay your respect to tour loved one and the Buddha's. The main stage in the back had a beauty pageant going on. The celebration being everyone out to enjoy and ring in the new year. When visiting, have cash as you will need to exchange for tokens. If you have a good group, spread out so everyone can order from a different vendors as well as get a seat somewhere. Seating during a celebration is hard to come by. read more

This was a fun outing. Parking is very limited, but it is a residential area and there is street parking. Once you arrive, you will need to exchange your cash for tokens to purchase anything. As a side note, i was told that dogs are no longer welcome at this venue and I had to remove my dog during our visit. Apparently this was a recent change. The food selection was full of variety and fairly priced. We first walked around the entire market before we ordered a yellow curry with rice, shrimp pad Thai, egg rolls, a fruit drink (didn't recognize the fruit, but the beverage was brown in color and VERY sweet), and some Patonka (fried dough) for dessert. We ordered from several different booths. Everything was very good. The only disappointment was that the shrimp in our pad Thai tasted like it hadn't been well cleaned. The statues and shrines are also beautiful to see. We did not enter the temple, but did stop by a little market stand that benefits the temple on our way out. I would recommend at least one visit to this market if you are able to. read more

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This place is such an amazing find, it is made up of different food stands all serving unique authentic Thai dishes from a range of noodles, rice dishes, salads, drinks, and desserts. I got the pad thai from one stand which was good. I also got a papaya salad from another stand which was arguably one of the best papaya salads I've ever had for only $8 each! The food comes out quick and there's benches in the center for you to eat. Will be coming back with my family so they can try this place! read more

Wat Thai - Pad thai with Thai tea - Buddhist Temples Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Such a fun place to visit on the weekends! You exchange cash for tokens and can go around the different vendors and purchase a variety of Thai foods. I really enjoyed the pork jowl especially with the sauce it came with! read more

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I love coming to their weekend food courts. You can come here to try the many Thai dishes and desserts, they have a token exchange system. The system is cash only and is a one-to-one ratio. I usually order their khao soi, Thai tea, and meat skewers the food is delicious. I highly recommend getting their coconut cakes when they're fresh. The crust is crispy and the filling is soft and delectable. The food court is open from 8 am - 5 pm. If you have tokens left over, you can re-exchange it back for cash. Parking is limited because their lots are small. The ambiance is family friendly with all sorts of people and their kids. They have shaded seating and trash cans. read more

Everything is good. Enjoying my food. I got here early and I like it. Nice and chill. The people are very friendly and it's good read more

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This place is awesome! The street food stalls is only open on the weekends. It's worth the trip to the valley! Most proceeds I'm assuming benefit the beautiful Thai temple. The Khao Soi was delicious. Authentic and the best prices in town. The Thai iced tea was on point. Like others mentioned, you pay for tokens and then use the tokens at the stalls. Most meals were around $8-$12 which is a bargain for good Thai food in this town! I recommend getting a bunch of food to go to last you for the entire weekend. It's an outside food court with picnic tables under shade. It's a clean and simple outdoor ambiance. You're in a parking lot, yet they've transformed it into a tiny Thai town. From the token booth to the food stalls, the service was fast and friendly. I can't wait to go back! read more

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It's so sad that I've lived in LA all these years and today I finally went to Wat Thai Temple. I went for brunch and I was not at all disappointed. What a wonderful place smack in the Valley. Family friendly. Great food. Great service. Such a lovely place. I'll be back. There are temples on property. I'll show you next time. This time I came for the food read more

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Love coming to Wat Thai for a taste of thai culture (literally). Such a treat to visit the food market stalls and support these local vendors -- there's everything from skewers, to rice/noodle dishes, soups, drinks and desserts. Bring cash and exchange for tokens! Everything was delicious and can't wait to bring more visitors in town. You can also visit the temple too, remember to take off your shoes! read more