Wat Mongkolratanaram

Category: Buddhist temple

Address: 1911 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

Phone: +15108493419

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Spencer Q

Jul 8, 2022

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: Be prepared to wait in lines. The food does very in flavor from rich and flavorful to standard fare. Food: Beef Soup - 3/5 - The broth in this is very flavorful but the amount of meat and noodles is a little small in portion size. The pricing is fairly reasonable for this. 3 item plate - 3/5 - I got the pad thai, yellow curry, and pork belly. I would say the taste here was pretty standard fare. I would not say it's the best thai food I've had but it was decent. Coconut Dessert - 3/5 - There are typically 3 flavors. I got regular and cinnamon. It was a crispy exterior and milky center, It's basically coconut milk. Service: 4/5 - The servers are pretty friendly. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - In the backyard of the temple, there's a bunch of folding tables. Be prepared to cozy up next to some people.

Vanessa Naranjo

Jun 29, 2022

This says it opens at 10:00 a.m. but I got there exactly at 10:00 and the lines were already formed and people had their food and we're sitting down eating so I'm not sure what time it actually opens. There was a lot of seating. It was just completely in the Sun. I got there as it opened and I still waited about 20 minutes in line for the beefsoup. I tag teamed it per other reviews one person got the tokens the other person stood in line. Honestly it wasn't amazing. I won't be going back but it was a nice change of pace. Food wasn't good enough to wait in line and with no shade it was a lot.

Mila Yoo

Jun 6, 2022

They are open on Sundays until 1 pm. So tasty! I am going to come here on a regular from now on. I love the outdoor seating and having these delicious Thai food. ❤️‍🔥

Donny Pusawong

Apr 19, 2021

come from a Buddhist family on my Dad's side in Thailand 🇹🇭. When I was 12 years old, I went to a summer camp here in the USA, where they taught about Jesus Christ. I asked the counselors if Jesus was friends w/ Buddha and the Asian gods I had statues of in my living room. The counselors were a little shocked by my question, but said no! I later converted but still sometimes go to the Thai Buddhist temple grounds in San Bruno or Berkeley on Sundays! I go for the food! In Berkeley, I'm here for Kanom Krok ขนมครก- hot Thai Coconut 🥥 pudding pancakes($8) and the delicious and savory Beef Noodle soup ($9). This place brings back memories of Thailand where you have to change cash into tokens to buy food. Oh yeah, they also have Mangoes w/sticky rice that comes w/a coconut sauce. Pad Thai is available as well! Lots of outdoor tables and big outdoor area for seating. Masked and gloved staff. Hand sanitizers available. Moderate difficulty w/ street parking

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Questions & Answers

What they open

Steve Ho | Aug 25, 2019
HoneyDew TabbyCatCelebrity | Aug 25, 2019

by 10 am there would be lots of people stay in line buying tokens and buy some foods..people got there early for delious and reasonable prices

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when can I renew my Thai Passport at your temple?

Monta Yodkaew | Aug 25, 2019
Korkarn Samiphak | Aug 25, 2019

http://www.thaiconsulatela.org/service_mobile.aspx

As of February 2022 are they offering outdoor dining again, or is it only takeout?

Mohammad Ali Mahyari | Feb 25, 2022
Michelle Castellon | Feb 25, 2022

I went last week and you were able to order and sit outside. A few minor changes for COVID

Thai temple open during winter?

blabber bytes | Aug 24, 2020
justin randall | Aug 24, 2020

it's open tomorrow, yeah

Do they offer Thai language classes?

Awesome Possom | Aug 25, 2019
Donny C | Aug 25, 2019

I don't think so. But they serve Sunday brunch.

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Is it open tomorrow, Easter Sunday 4/21/2019?

Susan Fisher | Aug 25, 2019
andy tran | Aug 25, 2019

It opens on Sunday.

Is the temple open for food sunday 1st December first? Or take and go etc

June Ladd-Hansen | Aug 25, 2019
Michael Alan Huff | Aug 25, 2019

Sunday is December second

what time is brunch?

Terri Night | Aug 25, 2018
Lisa Felice | Aug 25, 2018

It does last until 1, but they're usually out of most things by noon. I recommend getting there as early as possible.

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Is open to the public?

Angelita Souza | Aug 25, 2018
Gee Barger | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, it's a public temple

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Will it be open for brunch on Sunday, 12/24/17 (Christmas Eve)?

Carol A | Aug 25, 2018
Doctor Leon Shabubu | Aug 25, 2018

no they are Buddhist. Sunday mornings 10 to 1. Merry Christmas from Leon & Jennifer

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