Hidden Treasures of Tampa - Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple

Last year, my fellow foodie friend, Erica, ran a Meetup event at Wat Mongkolratanaram, a Buddhist Temple on the Palm River in Tampa.

During the week, this place is peaceful and quiet, with only the laughter of children being heard.

On Sundays, this place turns into one of Tampa's most pleasant hidden treasures. The Temple is opened to the public, and the wives of the members of the temple start to make some of the most succulent Thai fare.

Here is a link to an article that goes into details as to what kinds of foods are available at this market.

This past Sunday, before watching football at Will's, we stopped by the "Thai Temple" (as it's known by folks in the area), and picked up our favorites:

Wat Tampa Thai Temple

Tempura Sweet Potatoes and Bananas, Pad Thai, and Coconut Patties

The food was devoured by those who were there, and once again, I was able to share a hidden treasure with friends.

Address for the "Thai Temple" is:
Wat Mongkolratanaram 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa, Florida 33619
Phone : 813-621-1669 Fax : 813-626-8850
E-mail : wattampa@yahoo.com

Enjoy!