When I first got to Austin, I went to the Thai temple with a friend and we bought a bunch of food. I am not sure why I never went back until recently.
Wat Buddhananachat is at 8105 Linden Rd. in Del Valle, a 20 minute drive east of Austin. I was there last weekend mainly for the food. You name it, fried bananas, homemade sausage, grilled pork, meatballs on sticks, papaya salad and the list goes on. Foods that you don't see in restaurants, foods that you don't make at home, foods that only belong to street vendors in Thailand. I ate so much, more than I should have. I bought more food home to enjoy the next day because I have to wait until October before the next one. The
schedules are published on their website. I want to share my experience with you through these pictures.
The lady was making papaya salad for me, Laotian style with
Pla Raa or fermented fish. It was so spicy but I couldn't stop eating it. This is her first time to Austin. She lives in Houston and travels to temples for festivals. Her food was just unbelievable. If no one told me that this is Austin Texas, I would have thought these pictures are from the streets of Thailand.
Do they do this every weekend?
ReplyDeleteI just updated the post for schedules and I found the website that is working. So, if you click on those links, you will find schedules and info about the temple. The next on is in October.
ReplyDeleteI would love to check this out! I clicked on your links but the website is in Thai...is there an English version?
ReplyDeleteZebbie, I couldn't find the English page although I have come across it before. The schedule is in English too so at least you see when the "parties" are.
ReplyDeleteThe google translate link for the page is here:
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From what I can tell, next party is 10/10 - 10/11, though there's not a full schedule for this one like there was for the August one, so I don't know if there'll be food, music, etc. Can anybody confirm?
We used to go to Thai Temple in Berkeley, CA, and the food was amazing. Would love to find that again in Austin!
Hi Ian, the party is in full swing. I'm not sure what time it starts exactly but I would think pretty early in the afternoon and go through the night. There will be food and music and Thai plants and all. Come meet me there.
ReplyDeleteHi Jam.. I just heard about this through a lady I just met at Nitro Swim. We would love to check it out, but the schedule is in Thai!! Do you know when the next festival will be? Thanks a bunch!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeletethe next one is on October 23rd and 24th. Not sure what night will be the food fair but you can call them to ask at (512) 247-4298. Good luck and hope to see you there. I missed the one on the 11th. Didn't even look at it.
How exciting! I want to go!! I have a Thai client, new friend, who may go with me. Sounds yummy and so fun!!
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