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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Kimberly L.

    My brother found this place after reading all the great reviews, and they definitely weren't wrong! He saw that it starts getting busy around 10am, so we made a plan to arrive before then and I'm glad we did. The location is a bit interesting. It's tucked along a small street in a residential neighborhood, with what look like reserved spots and not much signage. We had to find street parking near the houses, but I was lucky enough to grab a spot off Ashby. It's just a short walk over. As soon as we walked toward the back of the temple, the aroma hit us. Wow, everything smelled incredible. You could immediately tell the food was going to be good. The lines weren't bad when we arrived, and we were able to sit and eat before it got too crowded. You have to purchase tokens before getting food, so we first looked at what we wanted in order to calculate how many tokens we needed. Then we went to the token exchange area to get exactly what we needed. It's a 1-to-1 ratio. Each token is worth $1, which makes it pretty straightforward once you understand the system. I got the $13 plate for 3 items, which included rice. My three items were the Pumpkin (Kabocha) Basil, the chicken parang curry, and the minced pork with Thai basil. My plate tasted really good -- all the flavors were spot on, like something you'd get at a full-service Thai restaurant. The pumpkin was tender and flavorful, the chicken parang curry was rich and comforting, and the minced pork with Thai basil had the perfect balance of savory and aromatic. My daughter got the soup. The soup was amazing. I honestly couldn't stop drinking it and my daughter loved it just as much. It was comforting, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. After eating most of my plate, I couldn't quite finish because I was getting full and I knew I needed to save room for dessert. The dessert line was getting long. I waited for quite some time, but it was absolutely worth it, especially since I haven't seen these types of desserts at typical Thai restaurants. We got the Babin (Taro fritter pancakes) and Krok (got the chives and cinnamon) Combo. You get 2 Babins and 6 or 8 Kroks. Both so good. The Next time, we'll probably order everything (including dessert) before we start eating so we don't run into the long wait again. Overall, such a unique and delicious experience. The food, flavors, and atmosphere made it feel special. Definitely arrive before 10am if you can and don't skip dessert. We'll absolutely be back!

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    Elaine C.

    If you're a Berkeley student, make sure you grab Sunday brunch here before you graduate--it's such a unique community experience, and the food is pretty solid. Highlights of our visit included the beef noodle soup and mango sticky rice! The green curry was okay, and the pad Thai was very heavy on the fish sauce. Thai iced tea is a must. I really wanted to try the coconut pancakes, but the stall wasn't here when we went. It was a little difficult to find seating, so I would recommend coming on the earlier side (they are open 10-1 on Sundays).

    Sirikanya p.

    Peaceful and sacred.... There are food for sale every Sunday, make sure you go early( I would say around 10 am) so you don't have to fight for parking and be in line for a long time. If you have company, have one in line for food or dessert and you go exchange tokens to save time. FYI, if you want to take them Togo, there is an extra charge for that.....

    Mango sticky rice
    Jay S.

    My friend and I went there of lunch. We went when it first open at 10am. You first exchanged cash into plastic coins. I got beef noodle for $12 and $11 for mango sticky rice. The beef noodle line was longer than rice line. The selected the fat rice noodles, you have three choices. Everything tasted good, you get big thin slice of beef, beef tender and beef balls. The bean sprouts were good but the celery was out of place. I took home the mango sticky rice, the picture is only half, I ate one half before remembering to picture. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, it is not as big as the one in Los Angeles Thai temple. Street parking was available when come early. They do have tables for sitting down. Place to put away your dishes.

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    Melody L.

    Not sure if we just came on an off day, or if I got the wrong vegetarian items, but I feel like our experience is the complete opposite of all the positive reviews here. I was pretty excited to find out that there was a Buddhist temple serving vegetarian food, because Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is usually SO good. The space is really cool, from the beautiful exterior design of the temple, to the large and sunny plaza in the backyard with plenty of seating. You first exchange cash for tokens, which you then use to purchase the actual food. Vegetarian line was basically nonexistent; most people were in line for the beef noodle soup, understandably as it's the most famous item here. I got a plate of pad thai and cabbage and potato curry with rice for 12 tokens ($12). Veg pad thai: would 100% avoid the vegetarian pad thai if we ever decide to come back, which is unlikely. It was all noodle -- no scallions, only a few shriveled bean sprouts, no tofu, no egg. It was also so sweet for something that should be savory/umami. Cabbage and potato curry: all potato, almost no cabbage, pretty stingy serving of tofu and the curry in general. It felt like they purposefully piled on as much pad thai and white rice as possible to avoid having to dole out more curry. Beef noodle soup ($12 / 12 tokens): husband said it was okay, but way too salty. He couldn't drink the soup at all. Honestly both of us decided to cut our losses, so we didn't even bother trying any of the desserts or drinks. The lines were also incredibly long, 20-40min wait, for almost every stand. It was cool to support the temple, but otherwise I'd say this felt more like a novelty experience than somewhere we'd come for the quality of the food.

    Mango sticky rice
    Felinn A.

    A few years ago we had a Thai temple in Nile's that used to also vend food, but it closed down. So after hearing of this spot I was relieved and revived to be able to get my outdoor Thai temple food fix again! Such an amazing and local spot. We visited not expecting too much other than the regular dishes like pad Thai and mango sticky rice. But the options were loaded! They had curries, meat dishes, beef soup, fried items, drinks, and many desserts. We were truly amazed. Super easy system of trading in cash for tokens, and fast service with little to no lines when we arrived towards the end. It was just a gratifying experience to sit with other locals, see people of the community work the event with their loved ones and family. Delicious and filling food overall! This will not be our first time and we hope to come back for the fried foods and warm smelling beef soup!

    Connie X.

    Tips for visiting: -Food purchases are token-based. $1 = 1 token. Dishes are around $11-12. -Come early if you're driving! Parking can be difficult around Russell Street. My boyfriend and I shared the beef noodle soup, kabocha curry, and Thai coconut pancake. All the food was great, except the kabocha was slightly undercooked. My FAVORITE was the Thai coconut pancake. The perfect sweet treat that's not too sweet and has a memorable crispy exterior with a gooey interior, thanks to the rice flour and coconut milk. They come with different toppings, too, including corn, chives, and cinnamon! Highly recommend coming here. AND you support the temple!

    pumpkin curry, pad thai, green beans/tofu
    El B.

    4.5 The soup was the absolute best on a cold morning! The mango sticky rice and green papaya salad were also really good. I loved how much of a community place this was. It wouldn't work in SF...definitely a Berkeley kind of vibe. The only thing that could have made this a better experience was if the sanctuary were open. A moment to sit quietly and pray would have been really appreciated right about now. I'll be back.

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    David L.

    Very beautiful temple. Food is amazing, people are nice. Loved the ambiance, very calming

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    Veronica L.

    First time ever to this longtime Sunday brunch event. Came with friends who have been going for over 2 decades. We didn't get enough tokens but made do with what we had. Bring cash to redeem for tokens and try to guess how many tokens you will need so you don't have to get back in the token line before getting in the food lines. Parking on the street wasn't too hard but we got there when it opened at 10am. The beef noodle soup was the favorite and I like that you can choose the type of noodle you want. They have skinny, medium, and the big flat noodles. My husband's curry plate was a little too spicy for me. The mango sticky rice was delicious with a little bit of coconut sauce. The Thai iced tea is $3 and pretty good. Seating is mostly in the sun so go early if you want to snag a spot in the shade. Keep in mind the sun is moving so you might start in shade and end up in sun.

    Sylvia L.

    We visited on a Sunday in June. Beautiful sunny day in Berkeley! ORDER Beef Noodle Soup Two Meat Combo Plates Konam Krok Sweet Rice and Mango Thai Ice Tea STARS (stand out qualities) -Food (5/5 stars) - all the food was so delicious! My favorite was the mango sticky rice and the Konam Krok! -Service (5/5 stars) - workers seem very friendly and working hard; I wonder if they are volunteering for the temple; I told one of the staff it was my first time and they gave me an orientation for the cooks -Ambiance (5/5 stars) - serene, outdoor ambiance is wonderful; there are chairs and tables with and without shade; there is a grassy area to picnic; plenty of utensils and napkins too; bathrooms are clean; each food section space is well organized STAIRS (areas of growth) -I don't hace a lot to say at this point! TIPS -Bring cash! -Estimate what dishes you get to bring the right amount of cash -Any coins you don't use can be returned for cash or donated to temple -Please be kind and patient with staff. There may be long lines but I think they are doing their best to support temple -There is pretty much a line for each dish; if you are with other people, you can split to order separately -Bring picnic blanket if you want to have a picnic -Bring takeout boxes if you want to save and not buy one (also help with the environment to reuse) -There is street parking if you are driving; you may need to walk a few blocks since it's pretty packed with residential cars

    Sherman T.

    Inner peace and balance are great goals to strive for in life and at Wat Mongkolratanaram, your stomach will attain fullness in harmony with all the food groups. Located in south Berkeley, just doors down from the Berkeley Public Library, this Thai Buddhist temple opens its doors and courtyards to the public to share their delicious food, spacious atmosphere, and positive energy. This exclusive experience is only available one day a week for lunch, although if you want to actually get a solid meal, you'll want to come early - perhaps as soon as they open. The food can sell out and the lines can get long, but it seems the patrons come in waves so the churn is quite constant. It's all outdoor seating with some benches/tables under awnings or out in the sun and others on the fresh grass lawns. A good number of visitors take their food to go (at an extra cost for the to-go container) but most bask in the aura of positivity among fellow community members and temple staff/volunteers. The parking is atrocious in the closed end street on which the temple resides but just across the street near the park, you'll find a good number of spots among the neighborhood. A little walk won't hurt and will actually be a good idea for after your meal here. As you step foot onto the temple grounds, you'll get wafts of deliciously smelling food, their fragrance piercing through your nostrils and tickling those nerves to stimulate the rumble in your tummy. But before your nose leads you astray, make your way to the register where you can use cash, credit or Apple Pay to exchange for tokens equivalent to their dollar values. These colored tokens will be used to exchange for the food in each line and any extra can be returned for a refund or donated to the temple afterwards. Now you're ready for the lines! You'll have your choice of beef noodle soups, rice plates (savory and sweet), or fried cakes. Depending on your craving, get in the respective line and be prepared to place your order. Naturally, we got a little bit of almost everything to share among our party and it was a great idea because it was a lot of food! And don't forget the sauce bar near the register! Beef noodle soup - delicious broth topped on a pile of noodles (thin, regular, or flat), protein (beef flank, brisket, and balls), and vegetables (bean sprouts, carrots, green onions). This bowl of noodles is piping hot and a huge portion for one individual. Rice plates - you'll have the choice of one, two, or three items to go with your serving of steamed white rice. There is quite a variety of items including vegetarian and meat options. We ended up getting a bit of almost all the items and enjoyed it all. The yellow and panang curries were delicious and paired well with rice. There was a good portion of chicken in the yellow chicken curry and big chunks of potatoes in the yellow vegetarian curry. The panang curry has a bit of a kick of spice but is extremely flavorful. Again, a good portion of protein makes this a top choice for me. The pad Thai is a staple and we ended up getting two portions of it. Flavorful and easy to share. We also got the basil eggplant and pork belly, tofu and egg stew they were also very delicious. It was harder to share the stew but it had a good bit of protein for those looking to bulk up. We also got the fried chicken that comes with a portion of sticky rice. It's not the breaded kind but more roasted to the point of a crispy skin exterior yet succulent insides. The meat was seasoned well and was a favorite for our non-spice tolerant party members. And of course, the mango sticky rice was a hit. It comes with the coconut milk for you to lather the dish up or for dipping with each bite. The mango was sweet and refreshing! Fried cakes - khanom krok, a Thai dessert made with coconut milk, was filled with your choice of mango, chives, or cinnamon. These little domed pancakes were delicious and their small size made them easy to pop in your mouth and enjoy the subtle sweetness of the coconut milk while savoring its special filling. As for drinks, you can get water, coffee, or Thai iced tea. The iced tea wasn't anything special but sitting at $3, it was worth getting to fully embrace the Thai meal experience. Overall, Wat Mongkolratanaram checks all the boxes for a Thai meal while being quite affordable for the variety and amount of food you get (most items averaged about $12). However, the main attraction of it all is the experience of dining among the monks within their place of worship and giving to this community in return for a full belly and a sense of connection with its people. The popularity of this place is certainly quite high and for good reason, but it seems common for locals to venture here regularly and others looking to get a taste of the hype. If you've never been, you'll need to make a trek here and perhaps, you may achieve enlightenment (of the food variety, of course)!

    Darwin P.

    the temple and its beautiful structures are my favorite thing from the Wat. i came along to see its cozy vibe, and the thai food: it was delicious meal it was a refreshing feeling to enjoy this food outside, along the berkeley weather. i can't wait to come back

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    Ask the Community - Wat Mongkolratanaram

    Are small well behaved dogs ok?

    As of February 2022, are they open for outdoor dining? If so, which pandemic restrictions are in place?

    Yes, most people were wearing masks today, but not everyone.

    Wll they be open Sunday July 4th 2021 for brunch?

    Yes - they open Sunday July 4th 2021 for brunch.

    Do they have vegan options with no fish/oyster sauce?

    Yes, last I checked their vegetarian curry was vegan and I believe some of their noodle dishes are vegan, you can ask where you order. Other vendors also have some vegan offerings.

    Asking this as of Feb 9th, 2021 -- Anyone know when they will open back up? It's about to be a year since they've closed! I miss going and have been wanting to show my husband this place for so long.

    They just posted on Facebook and will be open for take out only starting March 7, 10am-1pm

    It's September 19, are they currently open during the pandemic?

    I just called and they said no, they're not open

    Is this place open on Sunday during shelter in place?

    just called them; they are not open

    When are they open again?

    March 7, 2021 - limited menu for take out only.

    Is this place a working temple or restaurant ? Seems every post is about the food.

    It is an active Thai temple that serves food to the public every Sunday.

    Is it open every Sunday? I heard it may just be open one Sunday a month now but I don't know if that's true.

    It's open every Sunday. I've been there the last 3 weeks in a row.

    Is this open tomorrow, Sunday 1/20?

    It's open every Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm

    I have a gluten allergy (allergy to wheat, barley, rye). Are there gluten-free options?

    Are the noodles rice noodles?

    Aside from popular holidays, is the food and festivity offered every Sunday year-round?

    The food is available every Sunday but they only have music, dance & chanting on Thai festival days.

    Are dogs allowed?

    yes

    Are English/ non-Thai speakers allowed to come practice? Are there classes or events available for English speakers?

    Yes

    Is there vegan food?

    Yes. There are vegan items

    Open on western holidays, like Christmas Eve and/or New Years Eve 2018?

    Nope

    Open in the rain?

    Yup! Rain or shine, they're open. I've been there in the sunshine and in a downpour.

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    4.0(446 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown Berkeley
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    Stopped by Little Plearn for lunch since it's just a block down the street from me. We ordered the…read moreduck over rice and the mild pumpkin curry lunch special. The duck over rice was probably a 2/5 for me, and I definitely would not order it again. At first, I thought it was decent because my first bite was mostly sauce and rice, but once I tried the duck, it fell short. The skin was more slimy than flavorful, and the meat itself had a noticeable funk to it that made it seem lower quality. Luckily, the pumpkin curry saved the meal. I really enjoyed the flavor, and it was easily the better dish (still would rate it a 3/5 though). If you're like me, I'd skip the lunch special and just order the curry as a regular plate since I did not care much for the side salad or vegetarian spring roll. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back since there are so many Thai restaurants to try in Berkeley, but Little Plearn is definitely a convenient option near campus, especially for students looking for a quick lunch.

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    3.8(957 reviews)
    1.2 miGourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley
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    Started off with the fresh rolls and corn cakes. The fresh rolls lived up to their name of being…read morefresh and they were a good size with a perfect crunch. The corn cakes were fried just right so they were golden on the outside but soft on the inside and the slaw and sweet sauce elevated it. I would get both appetizers again. For entrees we had: Mama Pad Kee Moa (3.5/5) - instant noodles with fresh veggies and very thin beef. Flavor was good, but the beef missed the mark because it was lacking. Massaman Gai Curry (5/5) - the curry was so flavorful in this dish and the soft potato complimented it very well. Definitely the winner of the night. Chicken Khao Pad (Fried Rice) (3/5) - rice was a little too dry and the thinly cut chicken again did not pop out in the dish. Overall, very fresh and authentic Thai dishes. Service was fast and attentive. There are plenty of seating options to dine in, but I also saw a lot of take out orders. Street parking can be difficult on Shattuck but easier to find on the side streets.

    No complaints about the service; they were quick and very friendly…read more Unfortunately, I was not the biggest fan of the food. The green curry noodles came with vermicelli, and I wanted to try it since it's what they recommend, but it just was not the right texture for the curry I felt. The flavor of the curry itself was not super flavorful. I felt like more coconut milk could have been added to coat the noodles more. The spring rolls were good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce. We also sat at the front by the door, and it was rather cold in that seat.

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    4.8(129 reviews)
    1.3 miWest Berkeley
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    The service here is 10/10 some of the kindest people you will ever meet. Upon ordering we were…read moregiven a sample of a custard and it was so yummy not too sweet! We ordered a papaya salad and pad Thai to share, the portion was very generous and everything tasted fresh. Everything is made to order and the ambiance is very chill. Multiple tables alongside where you order, and a bathroom for customers. I look forward to coming back and trying the desserts! Wish I had ordered a spicier papaya salad the mold wasn't spicy enough!! :)

    Found this place by accident as I failed to remember Quince Cafe and Grill closed and is now Rose…read moreLa Moon Thai Food & Dessert! Five stars for the Pandan Coconut Cake and other Thai desserts offered from the usual mango sticky rice. I picked 3 to share...no occasion but to try these lovely cakes. Light chiffon cake, pandan cream and coconut whipped cream. Cakes may look small ($13) but enough to feed 2-3 people to get a good sampling. Next time will have to try their menu of Thai/Bangkok street food along with their orange cake to go! Service very welcoming, friendly and appreciative of your business. Highly recommend this spot to dine and pick up a unique cake, coconut tapioca, desserts with taro, jelly, sesame, luk choop (mung bean) - Portuguese influenced marzipans and other traditional Thai sweets Plenty of street parking on San Pablo.

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    Sistory

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    4.3(295 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Stumbled upon this through Yelp, and really enjoy the food here. Very authentic with the real Thai…read morespicy, medium spicy will make you cry. The roti in particular was so good and I normally don't even like curry the dip was just perfect and the roti was fluffy and crunchy at the same time. Attentive service. We will be back to try other dishes.

    My best friend and I grabbed dinner together at Sistory! Our initial plans didn't go through due to…read morethe holidays, but we're happy to have checked off a new spot. I've always wanted to dine at Sistory for brunch, but coming in the evening, it wasn't too busy. There was a steady flow of customers and take-out orders. The restaurant is warm, cozy, and quaint. There are several tables for pairs or parties of four, plus some artwork displayed. There was only one server who was juggling customers, but we were well taken care of. My best friend and I shared Roti Dip, Pad Thai with Chicken, and Yellow Curry with Tofu. The roti was so flaky and warm! The Pad Thai tasted good and was typical of the ones I've had. The curry was robust and flavorful! Being mild, it was a bit spicier than we had anticipated. So if you have a low spice tolerance, keep that in mind! We also got Thai Tea, which was refreshing! Portion sizes were good, and we took our leftovers to go. Sistory Thai Kitchen is an addition to the Albany and North Berkeley area. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their brunch! They're located off San Pablo Ave. with street parking out front.

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