The food is amazing! Super fresh flavors, prompt, and no bullshit. They know who they are. Do they use the highest quality food? Probably not. It's takeout only. Are you cool with that? I am. I would come here way more if I lived close by, which is both unfortunate and ok. I eat here whenever I'm in South Austin and so should you!
Great first visit to Tuk Tuk! This is a spot right by my house, but due to some longer takeout wait times, I haven't tried until now! The prices are damn good, and the portions are decent! My Pad Thai was very flavorful, though I opted for medium spice and it was very mild. I did get some packets of sambal olek from the very kind staff, which was a good supplement. The noodles were done in about 35 minutes, which was much faster than they had quoted me! I wish there were more veggies and perhaps a bit more chicken, but for $13 I can't complain! The restaurant was clean and well decorated. I'll look forward to coming back and trying some other curries/noodle dishes!
Just excellent, delicious Thai food. I ordered takeout & it was ready in no time at all. Huge portion of chicken pad Thai could easily feed 3 people/servings.
Love the pad Thai and Thai tea! Decent prices and delicious food! Pretty large selection to choose from.
Always our favorite Thai spot in south Austin! We've always enjoyed the generous serving sizes and a huge menu of dishes that are all stellar. We've always enjoyed particularly choose the basil fried rice, green and yellow curries, the pad Thai and other traditional rice dishes. They've knocked out everything and always friendly and fast service, as well as continuing to be fresh with delivery.
I order Uber Eats- the delivery service was horrible but has nothing to do with this review. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao with tofu. You don't know what spicy level you'll get. The last time I ordered level 3 it wasn't very hot. This time at this restaurant it was hot. Not so hot that it ruined the taste. They fry their tofu so it's not soggy. Flavor was on point and the portion was just right. I would definitely order here again if I'm ever back in Austin.
Ordered online via Uber Eats, and I was really surprised with how delicious l the food was (as I expect online orders to be fast and not taste as fresh than dining in)! You may choose the spice level out of 5. It was my first time trying this place and got the pineapple curry fried rice (spice level 3/5), pad Thai (level 2), and pad see ew (no spice). The food arrived warm and after opening the lids, the whole room was filled with the mouthwatering scent of a sweet and spicy aroma. I usually love Thai food and this is added to my list of favorites. For a sweeter dish, pad see ew is the go-to. For spicy, I think the fried rice is a great choice. Can't wait to try more!
Probably one of my favourite Thai food in Austin!! We ordered to go via Uber eat, the food arrived within an hour and the food was still warm! I love that you can choose the spice level and we chose spice lv 3 on the pineapple fried rice, lv 2 on the pad Thai, and none on the pad see ew. I think level 3 def has a kick to it, will try the 4 or 5 next time! All three dishes were amazing to us, love that they were full of flavours. The fried rice in particular was fresh and fragrant. You really can't go wrong with their pad Thai and pad see ew, it tastes very close to the traditional Thai food! Will def order again or visit the actually restaurant. 5 out of 5!!
Thank you, Tuk Tuk!!! Not only did they call me to make sure my food was going to be picked up after a Grubhub driver grabbed the wrong food and delivered it to me. They re-made my food and even threw in free egg rolls, got everything piping hot and delicious! Just as they always are!
I've had the pleasure of enjoying Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe for the past four years, and it has remained a constant favorite in my rotation. Their Panang Curry and Masaman Curry dishes are absolutely fantastic consistently delivering vibrant, fresh flavors of basil and kaffir lime. The spice level is always spot-on, tailored perfectly to my preferences. But what truly sets Tuk Tuk apart is the exceptional experience I've had with them this past summer. I'm particularly fond of Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad). However, finding a chef willing to make this dish without fish sauce is no easy feat. When I recently requested a vegetarian version, I was initially told it might be difficult. Imagine my delight when the friendly staff returned to inform me that the chef was going to give it a try. Since then, Tuk Tuk has been crafting a fully-vegetarian Som Tum just for me, and it's a part of every one of my Tuk Tuk meals. Not only that, but the staff now recognizes me as soon as I walk through the door which adds a personal touch to every visit. Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe offers more than just incredible food; it's their commitment to customer satisfaction that truly shines. Their service is consistently friendly, accommodating, and warm, making every meal feel like a special occasion. In a city brimming with dining options, Tuk Tuk stands out as one of the highest-quality traditional Thai restaurants in Austin.