626 Night Market

626 Market is one of those spots where every single food stall hits. I’m talking top-tier everything. No matter what you’re cravin it’s all made with quality and packed with flavor. Yeah, it’s a little on the pricey side, but honestly, you get what you pay for. The portions are solid, the quality is unmatched, and the variety makes it worth every dollar. This isn’t cheap fast food, it’s elevated market style dining where every bite feels like it was crafted to impress. If you want to treat yourself to something beyond average, 626 Market is the move. Pricey? A bit. Worth it? Absolutely.

Definitely recommend hitting the Hey Beach! drink stand for something cool and sweet. Taste Memory as well is always my go to for a delicious and wallet friendly meal. Cutie Rabbit cotton candy was a favorite of the kids as well. Enjoy!!!

Nice to walk around at night to be be at an outdoor food market. It you are hoping for cheap eats, you're at the wrong place. You have to imagine yourself at an event (convention, sports, etc ...) and instead of a 100 food trucks, you have food stalls. Meaning the store front from food truck to food stall has changed, but the prices aren't. My advice, eat a meal somewhere and then come here to walk around and maybe get some dessert. FYI - I tried and alligator and frog combo. No drinks included. The price isn't listed but after charging your card, it's $35. I'm still crying one month later.

Wonderful delicious experience... Cute and ideal for dates and /or family night out. Shout out to all the vendors with tasty snacks, but my top two favorite or these two spots. Ortega's hooked us up with a tasty combo with a deliciously flavored and refreshing juice drink. I don't know about $9 single cones, but, hey. Lol 🧐🙎🏼‍♂️😆

626 Night Market is amazing! From bubble tea and shaved ice to fried skewers, grilled squid, takoyaki, ramen, and even lobster pasta—there’s something for everyone. The grilled skewers smell incredible, and the takoyaki is perfectly chewy. Dessert lovers will go crazy over all the bubble tea, shaved ice, and ice cream. The vibe is awesome too—colorful lights, over 300 food stalls, and such a lively atmosphere. It feels like stepping into a fun, magical world!

We went for the first time today and we liked all the food we tried. I also got stickers and handcrafts from a couple of vendors, I loved the line up and finding parking was pretty easy as well. Restrooms were ok, I didn’t use the portable ones but the ones inside the building were good even though they had a line there were enough stalls so you didn’t have to wait more than 5-8 mins. to get in.

Sooooo expensive! Entry fee is $6/pp Every thing is so expensive. All the food and drinks are ridiculously overpriced!!! It’s hard to find a food item that is under $10! All the merchandise’s are also very expensive. I guess they charge so much on the vendors. Street markets supposed to be affordable so everyone can come in and shop, enjoy the good time. Quite disappointed the price is ridiculously expensive that people just spent $6 to walk around and don’t wanna come back again.

We went for the 2nd time last Sunday cuz we liked all the food especially the giant squid, beef skewers with mala seasoning, mexican corn 🌽, crispy pork lab is my favorite for this time I can find parking spot was easy. The restrooms were okay for that moment when you drink and eat a lot of food 😅. I got my favorite dessert Melo Melo durian pudding and coconut 🥥 pudding.

I've been looking forward to this since last year and finally made it happen with some friends, sadly last min the party size was reduced to half but a time was had! Lots of food options, we took turns choosing food and sharing (best foodie way to do it!) Loved the silent disco! Also did the bungee jumping! I'll definitely come here again hopefully with a larger group next time!

We just went here for the first time Saturday August 30 since this has been on our to do list for so long. Although incredibly excited to try, we felt bummed out and taken advantage of. First off, every single vendor jacks up their prices and you definitely don't get anywhere near for what you're paying for. You feel completely ripped off and it sucks. We got a truffle lobster roll for $24 and it looked like it belonged on a kids menu it was so small! Complete bait and switch to the pictures. Next up thats a ripoff, the games. The games are about $5-7 per ticket, which is per game. The prizes are also complete garbage. Not only that, there are two different companies so you cant use the tickets you buy anywhere, only at certain games owned by that company. We tried the Filipino food, the one flying the big flag and blasting the 90's rap. Complete ripoff!!! We got the chicken intestines, which tasted like it had been cooked days before. It wasnt even hot. My wife is Filipino and she spit it out, plus it was $20 for 6 tiny ass skewers. They should feel ashamed to serve this food. All in all, I would not come here again with my kids. Blasting explicit lyrics at 4:30pm is not family friendly. I doubt I'd come here again, I'd have to get convinced by my wife (who was also very underwhelmed). They don't even try to make you feel like you got your moneys worth.

A staple festival based in Arcadia, CA, it has been remarkable seeing the night market grow and develop over the years with relative consistency! My favorite stalls for the night were the banana pudding stall, as well as the ever tasty and friendly Filipino street food stall (Kanto Filipino Street Food). The games were all fun, accessible and reasonably priced. Will certainly come again as time permits!

We went to the 626 Night Market in Arcadia at the Santa Anita Park. It's from 4PM-11PM. We arrived around 5PM and left around 10PM, so we got to have a pretty full experience (no pun intended but it's there!). In case you haven't been outside in a bit, the summer heat rarely lets up any so dress accordingly! Ladies dressed to impress in heels but were hobbling away by the end of the night - remember that you're going to be on your feet pretty much the entire time! If you go when it's still light outside, be forewarned that there's minimal shade and you'll probably be elbow to elbow with other sweaty people trying to hide from the sun like vampires. The event is entirely outside and mostly in the parking lot so hydrate hydrate hydrate! Speaking of which, some drink stations had a good deal to buy collector's cups like huge baby bottles or capybaras that had unlimited refills - they're so good that you'll want seconds anyways so go for it! For food we first tried the tteok-bokki from Gong Su Gan - very good but had hella kick to it, so if you're about the spice life this is what you should grab. Next we tried the watermelon sushi from Rolling Fried - you would think they wouldn't go together but they do! Very tasty! We also had sriracha chicken fries from Friedays - on point and very filling! We picked up some Korean hot dogs and desserts to go. Our friends tried D-Cake Pops from D-Cake Hub. The market has plenty of food options to choose from, so you're bound to find something you'll enjoy. It's not all food though, so bring some cash for the vendor booths. Lots of art, jewelry, and collectibles to choose from. Some sold fans, sunglasses and umbrellas (sneaky but smart) in case you forgot to bring your own. There's also some game booths to try your hand at winning prizes if you're feeling lucky. Overall we had a great time. It definitely gets cooler at night, but the trade off is that there's more people so the wait times will be longer for food. The 626 Night Market is what you make of it. It's like a mini-fair complete with porta potties on the side and foot pump washing stations to clean up (but most people will overlook the regular indoor restrooms by the entrance).

This has been on my bucket list for quite some time so I went for the first time this past weekend. I splurged a little because there was so much I wanted to try. It was a good event to experience, but didnt feel like I was missing out on much. I think there are so many options in the LA area nowadays that offer the same types and quality of food, that making the drive out to the market and spending a lot of money of food wasn't too worth it. The cheapest item was $10 for two mini skewers (not pictured). I got there at 4pm because I wanted parking and beat the lines....there weren't lines but it was HOT Overall, I don't regret going but also wouldn't go out of my way to attend again. I would recommend going with a group of people so you can try a variety of items and share without getting too full or breaking the bank Wobblebake: 3/5 ZMSSeafood: taste 4/5 but may not be worth the price($12+ per skewer) All Dat Dumpling: 4/5 Poke Bombs: 3/5 There was a stand with food from Phillipines that isn't pictured but was delicious! we got the sampler that included a pork skewers, wontons and lumpia

My first and most likely my last time visiting a 626 Night Market. I remember many years ago, people would go to a 626 Night Market because there were food vendors pop ups that you could only be able to find at a night market. Now, things have changed. You're paying $15 for the same Boba that you can get just a block away for half the price. The admission is $6.00 (cash at the door, or $6.50ish online includes fee), parking is free, but expect to pay $1,00000000000+ for the skewers, hot dogs and fake Lafufus. There are lots of vendors that sells Temu items that you're able to get online for 1/3 of the price - thanks but no thanks. I went with a friend that had been a vendor at multiple 626 Night Market pre-covid days and even he was disappointed at how things weren't how it used to be. The only thing he raved about was the Squid & Octopus skewers. My overall experience was a 1/5.

Pros- Cheap to enter and free to park When you go when they open even if it is a little hotter. You can try out as much food because the lines are not long. $30-40 all you can refill drinks good value especially for families. Just bring some spare cups and share the night away. Cons- As soon as it cools down or gets closer to dark it is over crowded and ordering food could take atleast 45 mins to order another 10-15 to wait minimum. Loved the dimsum not so much the pineapple fried rice. The lamb skewers were good option for family $20-25 for 10 skewers.

This year, there are less food vendors and more games and products. I wish Mussels and Pearls were still a part of this event. We ate food before we had a chance to take photos.

We enjoyed the 626 in OC fairgrounds so decided to visit the Arcadia one. For us it was far, but we knew that from the get go. Parking is free here so that's a plus! The venue is large with almost no shade whatsoever. The food stands were similar but some were different. They have beer stations throughout the place but only 1 of them had beer on tap, the rest were cans. Most of the restrooms are port a potty except by the entrance. You are SOL if you want to sit close to the food, the only seating area is by the entrance. Some people had portable chairs by the only area with a couple of trees. I think this was an ok experience for us just not worth the drive and would much rather go to the OC fairgrounds one.

First time coming back to 626 Night Market in a while and I'm glad I did! The experience felt much more polished than the last time I was there several years ago! The trinket vendors have evolved into Labubu dealers but I'm not complaining because my wife and I were able to cop some really cute outfits for our Labubus. Their food is still awesome but it's much easier to navigate now and I love the variety of vendors compared to before. Not to say that it sucked before but it's different now in a good way!

Went two days in a row, recommend going early to avoid the long lines but it was HOT during the day and they did not have much shade and I wish they did. Had to leave the food area to find shade, but found tables near the stage. Kinda pricey so bring your cash cause most places charge for credit card use

I've been coming here at least once every Summer for the past eight years now! There's a lot to see, eat, drink and do! Bring your walking shoes and depending on the time of day make sure you're in comfortable clothes because the heat is no joke. Over the years, the food and drink selections has been pretty much the same- masubis, squid on a stick, pork belly, wagyu items, big baby bottles with your drink of choice, lots of desserts etc.. I would say to come on an empty stomach if you plan to have a little of everything. Be prepared for lines, lines, lines! There are lines for practically everything if you show up after sun down which is when it get the most busy with people wanting to run from the hot sun. I've never had a problem with it honestly, we choose to order at one place, eat that food while in line for another and so on. Bathroom hack - there are many portapotties everywhere but if you head to the main building, there are minimal wait times for indoor bathrooms! No one likes portapotties! One thing I dislike recently is the stands of vendors selling over-priced Labubus/Lafufus, what seems like drop shipment of "hand made" yarn plushies among other items that the quality does not seem to match their exaggerated price tag. I try to avoid those stands but the stands with actual hand made items and with people actively working on new items is where I take my money to. I'll try to remember to take pictures and will update my review!

626 Night Market is a summer staple in Arcadia and around LA -- and California! I make sure to go every summer to check out what new stuff the local vendors have come up with. Parking is free in a huge lot. I highly recommend staying cool and finding shade -- it can get really hot in Santa Anita Park during the summer. Make sure to get a big juice or water or check out the many cold/ice food selections. And of course, bring cash, because some vendors only take cash! Have fun.

If you can handle how crowded it gets, the 626 Market is a fun outing. Not only an array of food vendors, but they also have games and tons of shopping. You really need a full day to go through everything, we were there a couple hours and didn't even put a dent in seeing all the vendors and food booths. Parking is free , and admission is $5 online or $6 in person. I'm taking away a star because there is such a lack of areas to sit and eat. Be prepared to stand and eat your food. The prices are high for the food and games but you can haggle with the shopping, especially if you have cash. It's a lot of walking so I would suggest going in the evening hours.

I am from the 626 so I have to support every time I can! This night market has triumphed over the past years and it's a fun experience with enjoying good food, tasty treats, and drinks with your loved ones. Literally, 626 is good if you can with a small or large group. Over the years they always have different vendors with really good options! This year my favs were Zindrew Wonton and Norigami with the best sushi tacos I've ever had. It was sooo tasty and eccentric since I've never heard of a shrimp tempura taco! I highly recommend they have this vendor for a while!! Zindrew as well with the best dumplings I've ever had with the best spiciness!! The service is always good at this market. However, the prices are a bit exaggerated, but majority of the food has good quality. The only thing about this year is that it seemed to have less vendors and I feel they should have had more variety of food culturally. I try to come every year to witness new food business and enjoy my time! It's located at the race track Santa Anita Park so it is easy to find and convenient parking! -Marshay D.

世界上沒有什麼是過不去， 一切都是自己在跟自己在過不去 ～ 國慶假日去Arcadia 626 夜市走走， 實在太熱了，東西也太貴了 ，難怪兒子不去， 第一次應該也是最後一次過去了

The 626 Market is a hit and miss. Some years it has so many great vendors and some years it does not. This year they did not have many vendors but a few new good ones. I enjoy going every year to try out the new food items. The service is good and the ambiance is cool. Great place to go on a date or with family and friends. Note: some vendors only except a physical credit card, or just Apple Pay. Some accept cash but most of them do not accept cash. So bring a little bit of everything.

Went on July from opening time to 9pm to explore. It was on a whim the last min so we paid for the gate ticket $6 cash. Lot of foods and this year a few vendors had free sample promotion. I thought that I was saving money by not buying anything because I was full when I got there. Sis wanted ice cream so I was ok to pay for it not knowing the price. When i got home my credit card alert said $40 for 2 ice creams!! Man I could get myself a lobster roll!! Well, it was the experience and I shoulda know better, everything is pricy at the market. Overall, we had a great time.

First time at the market and it lived up to the hype (almost). Pros: Well organized with clear parking and well managed entry lines ( trust me in LA that means a lot), large variety of merchandise stalls for buying cute anime stuff, jewellery, candles etc. Amazing collection of food vendors with exceptional tasting food - tried the takoyaki, korean egg toast, pork belly bun, noodles in chicken oil etc. Cons: Just one - it was definitely overpriced. Being South Asian, street food and night markets are associated with cheap, tasty food for the working class people. This is not the case here. An example people are expected to pay $10 dollars for sugercane juice or pay $18 dollars for an egg toast. The pricing was higher than an average sit-in restaurant and we shelled out an easy $150 just for making a full meal for 3 people.

Pretty great. $6 entrance fee, but there were vendors inside giving away samples and bags, even a free streaming service trial. Kind of crowded and spacious at the same time. I heard this was bigger than the oc fairgrounds version

Heard great things about this popular night market, but it fell short. Sure, there's lots of vendors to try which is fun, but the price is ridiculous (even for LA lol). I mean, just as an example, 2 milk teas were $25..... Food & drinks weren't bad, but it's nothing special. We spent close to $200 but didn't even get that full because they were all SMALL portions. Tbh, I'd rather eat at a nice restaurant for that amount. Overall, out of the many night markets we've been to in other states/countries, this was eh. Games were fun & not too difficult to win, but $6 per game is wild lmfao.

Pretty fun but repetitive. So many Ramen, squid and tea/boba shops. The food was okay. We spent maybe 150 total on takoyaki, drinks, rice, and Lobster fries. Don't buy from Main Lobster...guys, total rip off. 25.00 for Lobster fries with 1 shredded Lobster claw. Daddys Catch shrimp was amazing. PINK mango is delish. Island Kitchen was also very good. Fun time...just expensive. Cute stands with LaBubu Dolls and other anime stuff. Parking is Free.

I have been coming to the 626-night market for the last decade, at least eight times. There is a metal detector you walk through, and your bag gets searched. You aren't allowed to bring in stizys or any weed products. Vendors were selling croc charms, crochet plants/animals/pokemon, jewelry, stickers, enamel pins, fidget toys, and artwork. There is less variation in the craft vendors, where you see a bunch with the same products. Where you can tell a bunch of it is the same AI-generated stuff, and enamel pins are from Shein or Alibaba. You can see in the enamel pins that whatever it references, colors, or wording is slightly off. However, there are always several original creators and vendors who came up with their own things that I love interacting with and buying stuff from. There are plenty of food and dessert vendors; however, the prices have gone insanely up. During this visit, the things I got that I enjoyed were bulgogi noodles, lobster garlic noodles, and chili garlic noodles. About 30-50% of the food vendors are the same each year. Additionally, I've noticed that each year, there will be different percentages of food vendors of various ethnicities in Asian cuisine. Such as this year, I noticed a majority of Korea, Filipinos, and Chinese influence. There are carnival games and bars where you can get alcoholic drinks. There are bathrooms in the building or porta potties near the vendors, and I highly recommend walking to the bathrooms at the buildings. There is an entertainment stage where music or live musical performances are played. Parking is free, and drop a pin where you park since the parking lot can get tricky. I have wandered around several times when I forgot to drop a pin. I still enjoy it and will return once a year, but I am disappointed to see the decline.

01/06/24 Tonight was a mini market but with a collaboration with Netflix's new series The Brother's Sun starring Michelle Yeoh, Sam Li and Justin Chien. Not sure which cast member was there but someone was. They had a showing of what I believe was the first episode up on the big stage screen. Excitement was in the air as there were a lot in attendance. With only about 20-30 vendors, there was s a lot of great food to choose from. We went with a pork belly bao, hand rolled sushi - a salmon and a blue crab, my daughter wanted to try a tanghulu, and 3 different flavors of churros: plain, Nutella and strawberry. See my reviews on each of these vendors! Overall, the night market was great. Except for the overflowing mountains of trash and uncleaned portapotties.

Definitely mixed emotions about 626 night market. It started out so strong. Bringing a piece of Asian culture to the 626. But now it's just like any other fair. Full of sugary drinks and snacks, battered fried everything, and very minimal Asian night market food and experience. Was quite shocked to see the beloved stinky tofu stalls have stopped selling the traditional style stinky tofu. It's like the heart and soul of the Taiwanese night market. I do not feel like this event is any different from oc or la fair. I hope to see some changes in the future that allows 626 night market to thrive and separate from conformity.

I had a blast here! I tried all kinds of food, did a little shopping and got out when they closed. This is a huge market so make sure you wear comfortable shoes if you wanna check out all the vendors like we did. Come hungry and leave happy! There are plenty of choices of food from bbq to shave ice!

I was expecting something different... lots of different vendors with yummy food but way over priced. No many places to sit and not shade to take refuge from the beating heat.

Never expected the OG 626 Night Market to be so big. We only allocated 1.5 hr for this impromptu visit. Free parking is always a plus, but we literally walked a mile to get to the entrance so we only had an hour to fast-walk through the food section. (We parked by the vendor's entrance, because we didn't realize there was only one entrance for attendees.) I hate the idea of paying for night markets. Like, why do we have to pay a ticket to buy overpriced food? But, this place actually got some vendors that you can't easily find elsewhere, and the prices for a lot of items were actually reasonable. There are also a lot of activities here besides just food. They had rows of crafts/apparels vendors, music, silent disco, night market games, photoshoot spots as well. I'm pretty sure we needed at least 2.5 hours to go through everything even without long lines (for first time visitors). So yeah, the entrance fee were actually worth it. Con: some food vendors closed earlier (~10:15pm) than midnight (their listed closing time). I'd definitely wanna visit again, but next time I'll remember to go before 9:30pm.

Parking - Plenty of parking if you don't mind a little walking. The market is located on the back side of the racetrack property. Ambiance - There is very limited seating, so be prepared to stand. Trash cans also are overflowing. Portable potties only. Food - Some cool options for food, but it can get a little pricey (think county fair pricing). Most places take both cash and card. A lot of the food/drinks are picture worthy. Check to see if buying tickets in advance will give you a discount. They can sell out, so buy in advance when you can.

The night market as we remember it is pretty much the same every year. Although the lineups appear really long, they go pretty fast. The security is quick. They check your bag and then you're in. Just make sure you buy your ticket ahead of time. It was good that they had two to three of the same vendors spread out throughout the night market. Although it does get crowded, and some of the lineups are outrageous, we have been pleasantly surprised with the food and drinks we buy. We definitely look forward to going again next year. We had a pretty good time.

Would recommend the drive to Arcadia for this event. It is so unique. The food choices and little shops were awesome. Definitely hit up the boba bear booth if it is there and try the peach apricot tea. AND The grilled squid booth. It's worth the wait and it's such a show All of the vendors were very kind and open to giving us different samples before we actually made our purchase.

I'm scoring this event low because of the audacity of the vendors to charge $$$$ what they charge for the portion of what they provide when it comes to the food vendors. This is my first time and my last time; there was nothing there that says oh my God I gotta come back ! I went to a Filipino food vendor and got an order of lumpia and also pork belly 50 bucks 50 bucks for small portion . I'm just gonna put this out there. I'm a white boy from Arkansas and I can make lumpia better than what they served. I drove 45 minutes to partake in this event. How in the world do they justify their price point?? .

I attended this event on a very hot summer day, which made the experience not so great other than the heat. I was able to try a variety of different food items which I normally would not have tried all the food tasted pretty good not too expensive like other such events I was able to you a variety of booth and take home a few items will definitely try to go back again, hopefully on a not so hot day

One of SoCal's best night market fair with a VARIETY of flavorful and delicious boba drinks; fair foods like Korean corn dogs, masubis, giant squid on sticks, and a bunch of different Hawaiian foods!! The performers at the performance area also are always super talented and makes the environment fun and memorable for everyone to dance to the music! Aside from the foods, of course, are the amazing vendors selling cute merch that are hand-made and have price deals that are pretty affordable ($15-$30) for the quality of the merchandise they sell! Super friendly booth vendors and good vibes all around! Parking isn't too bad and is free. Make sure to arrive at least an hour after the park opens since it does get crowded! Wonderful night market for the family and friends to come together, so lovely seeing everyone in the moment here. Plenty of space to walk around once you're in, and also perfect to get your steps in for the day!

Visited on: August 31,2024 Event: 626 Night Market (Night Market Visit: 1st Time Headline: Great food and Vendors I've remember seeing this event online but never thought I would attend to it due to how far it is for me. But had a couple friends take me there. Upon arriving the parking situation was good, walked towards the entrance for bag check. This is where I got a little nervous. As I not only brought my purple transparent bag but inside it was my folding stool. As I read that not much seating was available at this event from other past reviews. By luck the folding stool can be put inside the transparent bag for easy carrying. Approaching the bag check there was not a problem and the stool was A-OK, let me pass without a problem. (I wanted to ask if Tripods and or Vlogging equipment would be acceptable but couldn't ask ) The ticket check in was smooth as I had to show my QR code to the staff in the ticket booths. Upon entering there was many booths and vendors stage near the Racetrack. The Vendors had many great items to offer and if you keep looking around you can find some deals. Including much tips from the website that cash is highly recommended for easy transaction and no fees. Almost all vendors will have the availability to accept card there will be fees or tax charges. The food vendors are endless to choose from many things to choose from and lines can be kind of long but worth the hunger. As some sell in very big portions. Downsides: ~ It could be slightly expensive with food and item vendors, as I noticed from other reviews food could rarely be found under $15. ~ Seating is very difficult to find as there's limited benches for the entire Market venue and they were all occupied, so it's recommended to bring a foldable chair or stool which was Good to bring in. ~ Bring Bottled water or a reusable Water bottle as it looked like not many sold water. Final: Great event to buy some pins patches from vendors and delicious food in large portions. Awesome place to spend time with friends honestly.

I'm a huge fan of outdoor food festivals and the 626 night market in Arcadia is probably my favorite of them all! It is located in Santa Anita park and is HUGE. For the $5/pp entry fee, I think it's definitely worth checking out. There are so many different food and merchandise vendors that there's bound to be something for everyone. Alongside this, there's entertainment and some carnival games as well. I appreciate how big the space is overall because even though there's a lot of people, there's enough space to walk around and it bump into people. My only gripe is that prices are a bit on the high end and that the lines for food can get long, but that's a bit of a given for these events. Overall, visiting 626 night market is an annual treat for me and I'll continue to go for years to come!

The 626 Night Market was well executed, we arrived about an hour after doors opened, which meant a seamless entry, less lines to wait in and more time to indulge in all the food we wanted. The ambiance was everything I'd expect from a food fair, HUGE grounds the flow of traffic was smooth seeing how it wasn't many people there when we arrived. We stopped by Ghostix, ZinDrew Wonton Shop (never not stopping by here!), Tanghulu, New England Lobster and Crab, Wagyu Sliders, Hana Hou Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Churro Madness. All were delicious, could've done without the Wagyu slider tho, the experience didn't amount to the cost of the dish.

The convenience of free parking is a big plus, and I love the variety of Asian food vendors and small business stands/shops available. However, some dishes can be on the pricey side, and the wait times can be longer during peak hours. Additionally, game tickets are priced at $6 each, which can add to the cost.

We came here as it was to have a large variety of food and drinks, which it did, but they were also nasty. The location for the market was at Santa Anita racetrack, which is okay except that parts of the area smelled like urine and spilled beer. We tried 2 food places and our daughter tried a third place and they were all bad. 1st was Birria Munchies which served several items with Birria in it. They also had a burger stand and chicken wing stand set up. We like wings so we got the lemon pepper wings with fries. What a mistake. First the sauce was disgusting and the chicken was not that juicy. The fries were overcooked and hard. The service was ok, but the prices were a joke. 5 wings and fries for $20, I can buy more than that from the grocery store and have change left over. 2nd we tried a crispy chicken place. The chicken was okay, it was way too salty but was juicy. This place was slow in getting the food out and they did not have a big line at all. The market moves around from place to place but we doubt if we will go back. They charge an entrance fee and the food was just not good. Only good thing was we got our exercise in for the day walking around trying to find something to eat.

We had a great time. The food was good. It was only six dollars to get in and free parking. It was a mixed crowd and it was a fun Friday night. I would totally go again. They need more tables and benches. They also need to trash out more often. The trash cans were filled to the max and people just put their trash on the floor by the trash cans. Oh, and they have restrooms (that are not portables) up by the racetrack.

First time visitor to this event and I was impressed. This event will awaken each one of your senses and force them into overdrive (in a good way!) Reminds me of the LA County Fair minus the carnival rides. The parking situation (PACKED!!), the crowds, the heat etc.. The vibe here is very lively, positive and very So Cal-like (easy-going). There are vendors galore selling everyone from Hello Kitty stickers, murals, posters, jewelry, clothing to lobsters, fried octopus, ramen noodles, ice cream, alcoholic beverages in different flavors in every type of container you can imagine. There is also live music, games booths and a kids game area. Food is a little on the pricy side but I would not have expected anything less. Parking was free and the admission price was only $5.00. This was a good time spent with my family on a warm and beautiful Saturday night.

The pork belly buns is our fav. The only place that stand out. Porl belly cooked to perfection and flavorful. Miso, OG and kimchi. We tried all 3 and it was amazing. Super friendly crew. And the fried squid from the one across it waa a good one as well. Its the one that has a squid display with shades on them

If this is your first time going, I would give it 5 stars. I would say the 626 Night Market is a classic night market that is hosted all year round. There are carnival games where you can win large stuffed animals, amazing food vendors, and artists displaying their artwork. The ambiance and vibes really immersed you into the nightlife. There are also live performers performing their own music or covers. Honestly, this is something to experience at least once, if you live down here. Some quick tips: -wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking around a lot -prepay your ticket because they may sell out on certain nights -EAT BEFORE because unless you plan on spending a fortune, the food here will not fill you up -bring hand sanitizer because germs -wear sunscreen (if you are going during the daytime) Now, behind the reasoning of 3 stars. This place is a one time thing. You can experience everything the first time around. The food here is too expensive, and every year, it increases. The foods that you will constantly see are the potato swirls, squid skewers, and plenty of boba/drink vendors. And the foods here are more like snacks, rather than actual meals. Sometimes the food is a hit or miss too. All the vendors are friendly, but some of their lines can take upward to an hour to get your food. The big downside is how popular it gets because the lines get long, and the walk areas are packed. I wish there was more variety and uniqueness, or something that changes every year.

I used to be incredibly excited for 626 every year, but I feel that it's not as impressive anymore. Every year tends to have pretty much the same things, which makes sense with returning vendors, but the quality and portions are just not as worth it anymore. The taste of most foods are very mediocre, while they are still able to charge $15-20 for a small item, which get smaller/lesser each year. Even one musubi was $11 which fell apart immediately once it was picked up ): I don't plan on returning for sure next year, at least not for the food. Vendors worth visiting (based on what I visited this time): - Mad Dumpling: had a combo that was maybe around $12-16 fo the two bowls of food shown in the photos - Kanto: the yummy juice for $10 with unlimited refills (+ you can mix flavors)

A great night market with a ton of vendors. We explored the food section and everything tasted good. The price can add up quickly but I would still recommend this market. It has a great vibe to it especially if you are an anime lover since ther are several vendors to explore.

This is the second year of going to the 626 Night Market. It is a great time and a dream for foodies and great opportunities for Yelp posting with all the food and vendors and people. It does get very crowded, but the vibes are great all around. There are tons and tons of food and drink options to choose from, so hard to pick. There are also a bunch of non food vendors that you can get all kinds of unique finds. Picked up a great bag and wallet from "Little Angry Girls" booth. "I survived an Asian Mother" logo'd bag for my Wife and Daughter. Great deal at $25 for both. They also have live entertainment as well. You have to pay admission to get in at the 626 Night Market at Santa Anita, but it does have free parking. Which is great as the food itself can get very expensive and some are just way too high, but it is about the experience. I am giving it 4 stars vs 5 due to the overall costs, you can drop hundreds if not careful. Pro tip: You can save a little on admission if you buy online before going and will save you time when you enter too. Not much savings, but a little something and your time as well. Will be back next year. Enjoy!

I've compared this night market to the Richmond BC night market. Admissions price wasn't too bad ($5-6). In terms of crowds, it's not as packed (except for the first row of food stalls) and the pathways and much wider. The food here had bigger portions with prices ranging around $10-20. Good for sharing in a large group, difficult for small groups. We had to cap it after 4 stalls. We tried Mr. Tanuki Fried Chicken and had their karage (original and lime chili) and yuze matcha fizzy drink Another place we tried was the Eat N Joy's galbi, which was ok. We grab a place that did roasted duck wraps for $13, it was fine. Lastly, there was a Lao stalls where we got drinks and mango sticky rice, which was good. Food wise this place was comparable to other festivals, some stalls are going to be great and others are going to be a missed. If I had more belly room I would have love to try some of the places that did bbq meat sticks, filipino food, and shaved ice. There were also some carnival games and pop up vendors.

Free parking and low admission cost. However things change when you see repetitive booths and price tags starting at $15 for 1 skewer with like 6-7 small pieces of meat. Super over priced. For 2 people hoping to have a decent experience you're looking at $150+

First timer at 626 Night Market and the strongest aspects of the market were the vendors, DJs, and amount of games there were. You easily can spend the whole day here and treat it as if you were going to the fair. Parking was also organized, free, and if you park in the back, you can exit from the back that we found that gets you back to the roads. The downfall was wait times for food which differs from each vendor, however, we chose pretty basic items that lacked flavor, was uncooked due to rushing, and a boba tea that was watered down for $14. Definitely hit or miss depending on the stall you choose, however, I would suggest waiting in lines for vendors that specialize on one thing and not 10-15 different items on the menu. Each line we stood in took around 30 minutes to receive the food and drink. Buying tickets on Eventbrite are $6.82 per person, and bring some cash if you plan to pay admission at the window for $6. You also might need it for some vendors too, but most had options to Venmo, Apple Pay, and use card!