Very lovely. You can feel great peace coming from the Buddha Statues. Large are to sit in the shade. The flea market is 9am to 2pm on Sunday. We enjoyed the flea market. The food is awesome with generous portions. The monks are smiling always...

We came to visit the temple for the first time in October 2020. We arrived at 9:30 and all the food was ready to purchase but there was no line. Because of covid they have changed the way you order. Park near the Buddha and walk to the right around the building. It was very quick and efficient. You walk up to a lady at a booth and they have a paper sign with what you can order and prices. You pay her cash then step back and wait for them to call your name. We ordered 1$ Thai iced tea, pad Thai, pho soup, amazing fried rice. Fried chicken set which came with wok fried chicken, papaya salad and plain sticky rice. And 1 pork satay on a stick. We walked around the area where they were cooking and observed the different methods. People were kind and spoke to us. When we went to visit the statuary and person from the community was so friendly and answered any questions we had. So beautiful. Such a unique vibe. The monks come out and get food for the week from the community around 11 and do alms and songs.

I go most Sunday mornings for some delicious authentic Thai food. They only serve on Sundays from 9 til 1:30. Cash only. Its an outdoor market style spot. This is the actual temple where the monks live and worship. I believe the proceeds from the food sales and with many volunteers helps run the temple. The food is wonderful. Do yourself a favor and go experience it.

Ive been going to the Sunday market for years now. Cant get $1 Thai teas anywhere in town. Make sure you get there early if you want to beat the lines and get pork tips/Papaya chicken. Ive learned to get there at about 8:45am. Only downside is if you are looking for vegetarian food, they get upset about making any modifications. I really think the Wat should consider offering vegetarian options!

Please come visit this place. We were pleasantly surprised when we visited here and found the lunch market they had going on. You exchange your cash for tokens that you can then use to buy food from any of the temple members. Its a wonderful experience and the food is amazing.

Great food, wonderful place to congregate and you cant help but admire the families that put it all together

We love to go here, great community, they pray Sunday morning and on Sunday they also serve food, like street food, amazing, authentic, and delicious, and you get to eat it outside. They have pho, pad Thai, chicken and rice, pork on a stick, fried sweet potatoes and fried plantains, also fried chicken with sticky rice and papaya salad. And in the far back they sell produce and desserts that you can buy for to go.All to support the temple.If you are in fort Walton or surroundings you have to visit this place.Thank you

Sunday market was great. Probably the most genuine prices and high quality food Ive ever had.

Wonderful experience! Sunday market is an excellent lunch and great time eating among the trees. Pay a visit to the statuary.

Beautiful temple. Every year or so I come down and there is always something new and a little bit of expansion has been done. I love the Thai market on Sundays. The chicken and pork lines seems to be the longest. Which is fine because I love eating the noodles. A lot of Thai sweets and vegetables. I do miss the coconut dessert stand. There is a little play area for the kids and people do bring their dogs.

We both really liked the experience. The temple is beautiful and the people kind.The food is fresh, local, and really good.We had a soup that was like a Ramon dish with beef or pork, and noodles. Is was awesome.Many other foods to try and the farmers market was very cool with many unique things to try.

This is s MUST if you appreciate Thai culture and food. It is cash only, but great Pad Thai, fried rice and Thai fried chicken.

Just went there on their first day of reopening to get some authentic Thai cooking. There was one small sign stating Order with an arrow pointing to the open yard.Walked around the roped off area and asked a couple of the people cooking how to order and they did not seem to know. Piles of cooked food and no way to get to it. Probably will not go there again

This place has the best Pad Thai and Fried Chicken. The lines are usually long and slow moving, but that is how you know it is going to be good.

Big Thai fresh market, you can find fruits, vegetables and Thai food.

Friendly workers great food at a good price

Leland Vanderpool: Lol if youre only intent visiting temple was *to eat*, perhaps you should visit more often, to gain an acutal mind, body, spiritual experience, and not that of gluttony- just saying- IMO. Be best.

This was an unexpected surprise find! The market on Sundays have great food, fresh produce, unique gifts. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy your food under a canopy of trees. Don’t forget to try the cookies! Get their early for their chicken on a stick, it is so good, the lines get long and the always run out!

I love attending the market and eating the fresh made market food. I have tried food from every booth. Everything is amazing! Be prepared to wait in line for the fried chicken and papaya salad but its worth the wait. I also recommend making a trip around the building to the statues. Its beautiful.

Love their $1 grilled pork sticks and sticky rice. The beef soup is amazing. Everything is fresh and prepped at the temple. They usually run out of grilled pork before 12 so I try to go early.

Wow. Exquisite. The vibes are just.... wow. I cant really tell you about it, youve got to experience it yourself. Its just,... wow.

Great food on sunday

Good place to go and shop at their weekend charity market for food and asain desserts

Food market every Sunday. It is a very cool experience with great food!

Absolutely Beautiful place with Most Excellent Food. Very nice People and place. I come all the way from Brooklyn, Al. to go there. Loved it all.

Always a 5 star experience, extremely nice and friendly with the best prices for the quality and quantity

We love the Sunday market and kitchen!

You can get a variety of food during the Sunday market. The hours are 0930 - 2pm. They use tokens for the transactions. Food and atmosphere is good here . There are a number of vendors serving everything from pad Thai to soup similar to pho.

Love this place! Really a hidden gem! Lots to eat and shop for. Cool place!

So cool of a place all kinds of food to eat..all kinds of vegetables you can purchase theres also jewelry and clothing its just really unique

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Great place!I went there many times.Everything is good and delicious.People are nice!Makes me feel like in real Thailand.Thank you guys for great market!

This an awesome place to hang out and gather your thoughts. Or, they have an awesome buffet on the weekend. If you visiting the area, go and grab a little local life.

A friend introduced me to the Sunday market at the Temple and I’m so glad I discovered it! The coconut rice cakes are to die for (they’re 5 tokens/dollars)! I also love the noodle soup served by the nice man with the cool mustache (it’s 7 tokens). The fried potatoes are also delicious. Bring cash to exchange for tokens. This place is so peaceful to visit.

There is always great food and great people. All locals should know about the Sunday market, its amazing.

The used to be hidden gem of Fort Walton Beach is no longer. Long lines for food on Sunday but so worth the wait. Great atmosphere and people, and you learn to appreciate and respect a different culture...what more could you ask for.

Nice picnic like family farmer market get together.

Amazing people, great food, great fresh produce.

Great food! You need cash to buy tokens to buy food at each station. There is also a little market for fruits, veggies, herbs, and plants.

You must visit this place when you are in FWB great cultural experience and the food is amazing.

The monks here are extremely nice and they try their best to explain their beliefs to you if you ask. They host food events and they are great community people.

Best Pad Thai Ive ever had! Really nice..

Sundays are awesome. Love the thai market and the natural citrus trees (ambiance) outside while you are eating lunch!!

Theyre really courteous and the temple is really nice has great artwork and sculptures

Great quality food and fruits and veggies for a super low price.

THAT FRIED CHICKEN AND PAPAYA SALAD ARE AMAZING

Best pho eva!

I go there on Sundays for a good lunch and to buy some exotic fruits, vegetables, and plants

Sunday fried chicken goodness!

First time in 25 yrs I ever went its beautiful and everyone is friendly

Wonderful market on Sundays. Starts at 8 am and you have to be there early to get the best produce. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Every thing good. Good food.

OMG. SO NICE !!! Fried chicken and papaya salad is truly the best I ever had

Low quality food served by unfriendly people! No hello! No thank you! No vegetarian options! every dish has meat in it! FYI they only take CASH! You have to buy tokens from a desk. Actually the lady who sold the tokens was the only friendly person. Will not go back!

Good food at a reasonable price. Go every Sunday.

Went to the market on Sunday it was very nice had great food and a chill atmosphere

Love the food and great prices

Thai Temple has a Ceremony once a month in addition to the Sunday market. For the big ceremony you can enjoy Thai dancing, Thai boxing, etc. Even you dont join the creremony inside the building, you are welcome to ask questions about the Buddhist religion. The monks are very kind and the Thais are so friendly. Right now, they provide a Thai Summer School teaching Thai Language, Culture, and Music for children by Thai teachers from Thailand for American children who are interesrted. I saw those kids enjoy learning different culture without flying to learn in Thailand when they are too young. Overall My family and me enjoy the activities at the temple and it worth to spend time together over there.

Very nice place

Go for the food market, stay for enlightenment.

Sunday lunch here is great!

If you have not been to this place it is definitely a place you must visit. Awesome food at awesome prices. Very generously size portions. You well always go home stuffed everytime.

The Thai noodle soup is very good, excellent!

Beautiful temple, yet very unpretentious. Dont miss the market on Sunday

Best Thai food on a Sunday Morning!

Closest.thing to a market in Thailand you could ever hope to find here. I drive from Pensacola every Sunday to pick up goodies for my family get together. All the ladies are friendly. The produce is always amazing and you will find ingredients not available and your regular markets.

The Sunday food and market 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is wonderful with Thai ladies cooking a variety dishes in front of your eyes to your heat preference: fried bananas, green papaya salads, pad Thai, spring rolls, noodle soups, and coconut rice pancakes. The market supports the monks and the temple. The temple features a large gold Buddha welcoming visitors.

Great food...great friendly atmosphere..eat outside..

Great food, peaceful place

Food is great

Good Mongkolrataram food

They have Thai fruits and vegetables that are not at the local stores.

Wonderful,well Worth going to.

Welcoming environment and great food on Sunday reasonable price all for the church

Our experience is with the weekly market that the Temple sponsors. The food is great, the people are very friendly, the vendors are very helpful, and we always enjoy ourselves.

Sunday Thai market is a must!

Pretty little temple

Plenty of culture to learn about.

Best Thai market & amazing food at incredible prices

Great Sunday market !

Place of worship

It is so peaceful

Great food!

Great experience

Nice

Sundays foodie market

FANTASTIC. Get there early.

Have food booths and a small market.

Love coming here.

Awesome food

Great chicken.