The lotus blossoms make some Southeast Asian natives misty-eyed.
"Enlightenment, resilience, unity and a purpose," says Operations Manager Keith Darasaeng. "It's a purpose of growth."
The pond bridges generations and draws long lines during Friday and Saturday night markets.
"I have a lot of people come here; they feel like they're back home," says owner Khanh Phimmasone."They don't feel like they're in America."
Vendors serve everything from BBQ to egg rolls to smoked turkey legs at the market.
Phimmasone showed us how the petal of the lotus flower serves as a wrap.
"Every aspect of it is edible," Darasaeng said.
In dishes like Miang kham, or "gold wrap."
"It has Thai chili pepper," Phimmasone said. "It has roasted coconut."
The Lotus fish wrap mixes tilapia and noodles.
"You got cucumber, long bean, cherry tomato," Phimmasone said.
There's also plenty of entertainment.
"It's a feeling of, enjoy a meal here and you feel like you're on vacation," Darasaeng said. "That's exactly what you want. The city's too far."
Farm-to-table is just steps away with the ranch-raised chicken.
Pieces are chopped up for a platter, which includes papaya salad.
"Everybody has their own recipe," Phimmasone said. "That's the secret sauce right here."
The chicken also goes into a savory soup you can enjoy in the boathouse.
Phimmasone started with two lotus plants in 2023.
As they took root and expanded in the pond, so did the number of visitors who craved a traditional meal.
"She's actually brought so many people together," Darasaeng said. "It's so unique. It's a beautiful story."
"I didn't even know we would come this far," Phimmasone said.
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