My exploration in Tampa bay area took me to a temple named 'Wat mongkolratanaram' on a beautiful sunday afternoon with family.Its not a regular day of the week ,as here on sunday you find crowd of city rushing to taste the best food cooked by devotees to collect donation for the temple.Its a buddhist temple on the plam river side where the authentic thai food is served for a definite time (10:30-1:30 pm)
The food is home cooked,delicious and economical.We can find stalls serving from colourful desserts,Raw papaya salad,dumplings, banana fritters,wholesome pork and beef noodle soups(donot forget trying),coconut custard(must try),traditional curries with padthai and rice,eggrolls and even satay or barbeque dishes.The people like us need to carry cash as the place earns it as donation,so dont forget that!!!.Everything is good there and is really is....I found people coming from 10 -12 years for a great sunday brunch there .Its a success story of devotees for their sincere attempt to bring up their religion in foreign land.The serene surroundings and sitting area makes it a must place for family outing.The temple also places a stall for selling Thai kitchen essential veggies,spices and produce for us to try our hand in kitchen with those wonderful recipes.Thats another way to bring traditions close to all those people who are unknown to rich traditions of eastern world....Right place where east meets west harmoniously.
Food is one thing which brings together people and all our sense organs are loving it!!!!
Wat Mongkolratanaram 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa, Florida 33619
Phone : 813-621-1669 Fax : 813-626-8850
Phone : 813-621-1669 Fax : 813-626-8850
