626 Night Market Returns to Arcadia this Weekend

The entrance to 626 Night Market
The entrance to 626 Night Market

626 Night Market is an amazing extravaganza of Asian food vendors, crafts, merchandise, arts and music. It is modeled around the night bazaars of Asia and integrates LA’s food and culture into one huge event in Arcadia. There are more than 80 Asian street food vendors and 70 local merchandise vendors.

626 Night Market returns this weekend – Friday thru Sunday August 15 – 17 to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Parking is free; admission is $3 and children 6 and under are free.

My daughter and I attended the event in July. Here are some of the photos from that event.

Squid yakitori from Gaja in Lomita
Squid yakitori from Gaja in Lomita
Gaja's okonomiyaki topped with a Japanese curry sauce
Gaja’s okonomiyaki topped with a Japanese curry sauce
Hotato potato on a stick - the line was long!
Hotato potato on a stick – the line was long!
Hawaiian poke from Moo-Soo-Bee
Hawaiian poke from Moo-Soo-Bee
Curry meat balls from Renhe
Curry meat balls from Renhe
inside the Mama Musubi tent
inside the Mama Musubi tent
Musubi from Mama Musubi
Musubi from Mama Musubi
Waffle de Liege's Liege waffle with Fosselman's ice cream
Waffle de Liege’s Liege waffle with Fosselman’s ice cream
Fusion green tea fluff ice
Fusion green tea fluff ice
Wow, never seen a jackfruit before!
Wow, never seen a jackfruit before!
...and there were arcade games too!
…and there were arcade games too!
The scene in front of Ramen Burger at 6pm
The scene in front of Ramen Burger at 6pm

If you plan to attend, take note of some tips:

  1. Arrive early if you don’t like crowds.
  2. Download the 626 Night Market iPhone app. The map is GPS enabled.
  3. Bring cash as many vendors don’t accept credit cards.
  4. Consider coming in a group so that you can benefit by dividing and conquering the plethora of vendors.
  5. Restrooms are located inside, near the wagering area.
  6. Wear your stretchy pants!

Friday August 15 & Saturday August 16; 4pm – 1am

Sunday August 17; 4pm – 10pm

 

 

 

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