This Mango Sticky Rice Stand in LA is Gaining Popularity

On Tuesday at around 4:30 p.m., a queue extends down West Temple Street in Historic Filipinotown, indicated by a simplistic hand-drawn sign promoting ‘mango sticky rice’ and ‘Thai tea.’ This modest stand, located behind a fence, has become a popular destination, with a wait time of up to half an hour for customers. While some engage in conversations, others pass the time scrolling TikTok.

Apinatt Watthanavanit started this venture in May 2026, initially only aiming to serve his local community. Influenced by his upbringing around Thai food, he emphasizes the importance of high-quality mangoes. A viral video in August 2026 significantly boosted the stand’s popularity, leading to quick sell-outs. Watthanavanit proudly focuses on maintaining quality, offering fresh sticky rice made daily. He mentions that the stand will operate as long as the mangoes are ripe, serving from Tuesday to Sunday, 4 p.m. until sell-out from its location at 2006 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026.