Wat Mongkolratanaram Fort Walton Beach — Attraction in Contiguous United States

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...

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 don't 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...

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...