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Categories: Vegetarian, Thai [Edit]
Neighborhood: East Village2nd Ave-Houston St (F, V)
Uptown Bleecker St-Lafayette St (6)
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
"How have I not reviewed this place before?? I walk by quite often and always think of their delicious mango sticky rice dessert, which they…" read more »
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I liked this place a lot. It's really really refreshing to find a place where you don't have to say: "please use tofu and veggies" instead; or, "no fish sauce."
My husband and I went here after we checked out of our hotel WAY downtown. Food was really good, very very fresh. We got ginger soup, tom yum soup, two 'chicken' dishes and the tamarind tofu.
My only complaint is that I couldn't tell where the restaurant was, the signage sucks.
Meh.
An old friend and I had dinner here last night; I was sadly disappointed. I hadn't been to Pukk in a couple of months, but I remember the food to be on the tastier side. I really want to like this place--the decor is minimalistic and cute; the servers are generally friendly; and the bathroom, as my friend likes to point out, is clean and lovely.
From my previous trips, the duck salad was a standout amidst its other mediocre dishes. But last night, it was waaayy too sweet and saucy; I couldn't taste my veggies! The mushroom salad suffered from a similar error of oversauciness. The spring rolls, while crispy, were bland.
However, it is cheap. The salads are about $5; most of the entrees are within the $7-$9 range, I believe. So, if you're tight on cash and you don't care what your food tastes like, this places fits the bill.
I don't think I've ever been as excited as i was the night I was to dine at Pukk. Vegetarian. And Thai. That right there is as good as it could get for me.
We get there, and as soon as I sit, i realize the seating arrangements are quite uncomfortable. I disregarded it since I was here for the food, so who cares right? I ordered the stuffed tofu as my appetizer and it lived up to the hype. It came out warm and crispy and the peanut sauce was quite tasty.
But it went down hill from there, as my entree just wasn't even up to par compared to other Thai restaurants I had been to. I ordered the spicy corn noodles and there wasn't much sauce and it was relatively bland considering the name of the dish had the word "Spicy" in it. And while the duck was quite good, the chicken was a disappointment. Although I've been a vegetarian all my life, I've eaten imitation chicken at many other places and this was one of the worst.
That being said, I'm still definitely going to go back there, and try out some of the other dishes. I went with a group and friends and some of the stuff they ordered looked better than my entree, so I'm going to need to try those out. Until then, I'll give Pukk 3 stars.
I'm not really sure what to say about my experience at Pukk. I have mixed feelings, so I'm just going to start typing and see what comes out...
The interior is decorated with tiny white tiles, which kind of made me feel like I was in a bathroom. The fact that it was raining out and damp inside might have added to that effect. The benches for our table were made out of the same tile, covered with a gel cushion. Thank god for the cushion, but a back rest would have been nice.
Service was very odd. We were ignored for a while at different parts of the meal, and the food came out very haphazardly. Not good in my book. Water was constantly filled up though, which was much appreciated.
The food was okay. I wasn't wowed but flavors were decent. I remember that the Glass Noodle Soup has a delicious broth but other than that nothing was all that memorable. A decent vegetarian menu, lots of soy protein and fake meats which I'm not crazy about. It was hard to find a dish that was just vegetables, which was what I wanted. There was only one on there, a mix of bok choy, cabbage and chinese broccoli. The sauce was pretty bland, but at least the veggies tasted fresh.
this lil' place is super affordable and just the right level of tasty. I like the pukk salad, the pad see ew is yum. the wheat rice something-or-other salad is a little too gingery and oniony for my liking...also not my favorite pad thai. The staff is young and friendly... the decor is hip, but there is something a little dirty feeling about it...maybe it's how dark/cave like it is...maybe the white walls would benefit from some more lighting to make them seem less grey... ANYWAY...
no matter my food experience, the check always allows me to leave satisfied.
I did not expect much when I entered Pukk. Usually, that kind of interior makes me think that they might not know how to cook. I prefer places where they focus on food rather than interior design. I have been to many Thai restaurants and nothing could win over what I ate in Thailand for total of 2 months. But this one is not bad at all.
I would come back again soon for sure.
I walked miles on a recent Saturday to get to this restaurant in the East Village and was not disappointed. After about 12.5 miles that day, Pukk had to be amazing. You know, out of town friends who have to see everything in one day. That's almost a Half Marathon of sightseeing -- good friend or sucker. Thankfully it was a beautiful day, and Pukk was worth every step.
I don't recall eating at an exclusively vegetarian restaurant before, but if you need a first veg-only experience, Pukk should be it. We ordered lots of different dishes and ate them family style between the two of us. The prices were reasonable, so one doesn't need to hesitate to order 4-5 entrees/appetizers for 2 people. We enjoyed every dish that was served and just kept ordering more. Luckily, it's all vegetables, so the caloric impact is muted. Feel free to try a little of everything and anything. It was all so delicious.
The decor was modern and decidedly cool - lots of stone and no warm colors. There is no mistaking that the food takes center stage here. If anything they need to clean the grout on the floor tiles a bit better. Having had light-colored ceramic floors, I know what a bear it is.
Walk a few miles, take a taxi, or the subway to the nearby Astor Pl station. Just get yourself to Pukk, even if you need to have AirForce One fly you by at low altitude over the harbor and city streets. This is a place to experience. Just because you want to eat healthy doesn't mean that it shouldn't also taste amazing. No presidential entourage necessary to taste bold flavors dancing across your tongue.
Was definitely excited about this place. Close to my place, cheap and vegetarian. And I love Thai food. Got crispy tofu, chicken and broccoli, rice, and soup for $6.50 or something. Wasn't really impressed by any of it. Quite bland. Used to spicy and flavorful Thai food. Definitely going back to try again. Guess it just didn't live up to my explanations. Will update after next time
Solid vegetarian Thai food in the city at truly decent prices. There shouldn't be much more to say.
We stopped by here to get some takeout after a long day of watching polo on Governor's Island and before meeting some friends flying in from Los Angeles. The menu is simple and easily navigable. We looked it over and ordered, getting one dish per person, plus an appetizer in case our friends' plane was delayed even further. While waiting for our food, we sat at their one outside table, which had those squishy seats everyone talks about. They really are comfy!
The food came pretty quickly, and was still excellent slightly cold when we got home an hour later. We got a green curry, tamarind tofu, pad thai, pad see ewe, and spicy brown rice, plus spring rolls. I'd order any of them again.
If you want to feel something squishy and soft on your behind other than the crif dog and vanilla shake you had for dinner last night, then come to Pukk in the East Village. The square cushions you sit on are really quite comfortable. They kind of reminded me of giant melted down gummi bears.
Not only did the seats remind me of candy, the restaurant made me feel like I was in outer space, not in a bathroom like so many had described before. It was kind of cool. Trendy, airy, modern. Yep, I'm in New York.
We started with the mushroom puffs while one of my friends sipped on some pineapple prosecco. The mushroom puffs were the perfect hors doeuvres to her drink. Ah, sometimes I wish I could handle the alcohol. Her drink was bubbly, crisp, and sweet. It was even garnished with a pineapple kebab. How cute. I'd recommend starting your dinner here with an aperitif.
We decided to have dinner family style. We got the Son in Law Tofu, Duck Basil, and Chicken Pad See Ew. The dishes came with two cups of brown rice and everything was more than enough for three people. The Son in Law Tofu was four pieces of the softest deep fried portions of tofu on top of a bed of bok choy. The sauce was sweet, the soft tofu contrasted with its crunchy batter, and overall with the presentation of the dish, it was the gold medal of the three dishes. The Duck Basil was excellent. You wouldn't even have known the duck was fake. It was a bit salty though. The Pad See Ew was similar to other pad se ews you could get at other restaurants.
I liked everything and would definitely come back. Of course no restaurant trip would be complete without a visit to the bathroom. And since we're in New York, don't we have to talk about the bathrooms? So go and then let's chat. It is something to talk about.
maybe it was the rain, maybe it was the humidity.. but i felt like i was eating in the basement the ENTIRE time to the pt where i envisioned a pleasant rodent serving my food.
the food wasn't bad though.. but srs, i'm an omnivore. i likes my meat. this was a good place for what it was, but i'd much rather go to flushing for the vegetarian dim sum. veggies for bfast? so in.
The food was really good. We split the mushroom puffs, spring roll and some other roll I can't remember the name of. I got the entree with all the bok choy and garlic. The decor is cool. The service was okay but I did not appreciate it when we paid a $28 check with my friends debit card and gave the waitress a $20 and asked her to break it. She brought back the receipt for my friend to sign (with her half on it) and NO change.
I will go back but if anything like that were to happen again I care how the food is.
I really liked my visit to Pukk. The food was pretty good and was all vegetarian. The decor was neat although I can see how some people might not like it. The service was good and it it wasn't too expensive. The only drawbacks were that the chairs would have been much more comfortable if they had backs and the place is pretty small so I can see how some of the seating arrangements could be really awkward. Overall, Pukk is pretty good and I will definitely be going back.
Still love Pukk, that hasn't changed...
If I like a dish, I tend to keep ordering it every time I go to a restaurant. Yeah, I'm boring that way, but you know what? At least this way I know I'm going to be getting what I love!
Last night I went to Pukk and tried something new, the pepper and garlic chicken. It left a lot to be desired if you're used to ordering such fantastic and flavorful dishes like the Steak Tofu, Pad Thai, Green Curry, and just about any of those noodle dishes! In comparison, it was bland and the garlic too overpowering, not making up for lack of other intense flavors that Thai cooking typically has to offer.
So! This dish is good for the person who can't handle too much spice, as it certainly wasn't BAD. The veggies were perfectly crisp and yummy and the soy chicken has a nice texture. It's a very light dish, as well, so good for dieters.
Oh, and newsflash: the rice shortage is OVER, Pukk!! I noticed during the Great Rice Shortage of 08 that many places started cutting back on the portion of rice served with dishes, Pukk included. Every other Asian restaurant has gone back to the normal portions, though! Not so with Pukk. Yeah, you can order more and yeah, they'll charge you for it. Kinda lame.
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This place is wonderful and they have great fake meats.
The decor is especially lovely and feels like dining in a bathtub.
I've always thought of Pukk as being a nice addition to the neighborhood. True, there are many Thai places downtown, but the 100% vegetarian touch that Pukk offers is appreciated.
I ordered from Pukk hungry and tired after a day of Christmas shopping out in the snow/sleet/rain. Pukk delivered within 20 minutes, and the food was fresh and tasty. Their Tom Yum soup is spiced with lemongrass and has fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in it. I also ordered the Pad See Ew with the vegetarian chicken. The vegetarian chicken I was not too crazy about (it was spongy and odd) but the Pad See Ew noodles with the asparagus were tasty enough. I also got a big Thai Iced Tea.
Pukk isn't somewhere I'd go out of my way to dine at, and it's not food that I ever crave. But is is a decent-tasting, healthy veggie option and their prices are really good.
I was told about Pukk via Rey's http://arey.yelp.com/ suggestion when I posted about a good veggie thai place. My boyfriend and I went last Fri night and it was AMAZING. I love how the food was very reasonable. We had 3 appetizers: A veggie dumpling that reminded me of a gyoza - I wasn't a fan of this but it wasn't horrible. The Spinach Toast was really tasty and I loved the sauce that it sat in - I even ate the last piece thinking my boyfriend had offered this to me. We also enjoyed a samosa as well. For our main meal - I enjoyed my Green Curry with brown rice while my boyfriend has the Golden Mushroom. For dessert we shared a Lychee Rice Brulee which was really good. In terms of drinks, I loved that many of the cocktails had sake in it!
I think that this is definitely a great restaurant to go to. The decor was not something that was amazing but I do think it's a fun way to go out with your friends or a special someone during a casual night out!
i totally disagree with this person below. I am a regulare here and the manager is awesome. Since the place is small he must of been following procedure. I don't believe he was rude or lost his cool. The prices are super affordable and staff and the manager are very pleasant. I am a regular there and for my birthday i went with 8 of my friends (we were all together ) and we were promptly seated. The manager even gave me a chocolate mousse desert on the house with a candle and everybody sang happy birthday. The person below might try not to be so confrontational and listen when the manager says that your party must be complete to be seated.( since space is limited) I bet he or she even made a scene.. Go somewhere else next time and or make reservations. duh im sure being rude doesn't help eiither. good luck on finding great food at great prices especially in Manhattan.
The vegetarian food here looks great with plenty of options to choose from-- but taste wise it is pretty standard fare. Combine that with the fact that you feel like your eating in the hallway outside a public pool (the tile decor is not so great) and you end up with a pretty mediocre Thai restaurant. I'd only recommend it if you want to try a vegetarian take on Thai classics.
the weekend lunch special is my absolute favorite nyc deal. for six dollars you get miso soup, an appetizer, and an entree.
seriously, i have tried almost everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed.
if you like spicy, they do spicy. if you like imitation meat, this is the place for you!
Pukk is a place I seem to frequent often! It's good priced & yummy. My favorite two dishes are the basil duck and the spicy broad noodles with duck or vegetables (the soy chicken is mediocre here) As for appetizers, I really like the chicken nuggets, the spicy spring roll & the curry thai pancake(although it's pretty oily & they don't give you much but it's really tasty!) I've tried their glass noodle clear soup but it was too salty imo. The duck salad is one of my favorites too.
The service is really fast & the waiters have always been friendly.
I caught up with a newly vegetarian friend here and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my Thai, sans meat.
The service was slow to start, but really quick once we ordered (granted it was early and quite empty), but my friend and I both enjoyed it a lot. The mushroom puffs were great, and I had a special entree which was damn tasty too.
Price was great, so if I need to entertain any more herbivorous friends this place will be on the list!
Inside tip: get one of the side tables near the front where you both get the cushy tiled seats. The plastic chairs on the inside of the tables at the back are funky, but are literally a pain in the ass ;)
This place is soo good! It's a neighborhood favorite, which says a lot because there are so many wonderful places in the EV. Everything here is delicious and full of flavor. I love their spicy brown rice with egg--there's so much flavor and you can't find fried rice like this anywhere else in the city. It has a good amount of heat that just accentuates the flavor of the fried rice very well.
Also, they use wheat gluten/seitan in the fried rice dish (and a lot of their other dishes too, which I LOVE). It will come up as mock duck meat on their menu. The texture is fabulous and it always absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients so well. So if you're a fan of seitan, this is the place for you.
I highly recommend Pukk for vegetarians and people who love very good, flavorful food that is always consistent.
THAI VEGETARIANS REJOICE! I stopped by to crash my gal friend's dinner here. The omnivore that I am, I would have never recommended and/or have stepped foot into this joint otherwise. I had what was explained as a Spinach Toast. Reminded me of a rectangular fried wonton but tasted like mushroom inside. Don't ask me how mushroom translates into spinach, but it was good. The duck sauce reduction underneath I could do without though. It was mad syrupy and viscous. That's what she said.
The first time I went to this place I thought, eh, vegetarians have lost their taste buds.
It was alright, too much sweet and spicy--- very American expected Asian flavors. However, the decor was captivating and the bathroom was very neat and... thought provoking with a sink from the future and hologram light bulbs.
So, the next time I went I brought with me the ultimate Pukk fanatic and she ordered the DUCK SALAD.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES BABY YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I see the light, that Duck Salad tastes like crispy skins of duck kissed by tangy and sweet angels. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, the cashews in the dish at once fills your mouth with the rich composition of nut fat mellowing the vingery twag of the lime. Classic Thai play on flavors, DELICIOUS DISH.
Healthy food should not taste this good.
My g/f and I were trying to find a new place and more importantly, a new cheap place. Well, I was at work and I used my trusty computer and pulled up Yelp and after some wandering...and some work because..well, I was at work...I found Pukk.
It's vegetarian so that's a plus because it's a good thing to eat healthy. And 2, it's Thai and I'm half Thai so power to my people!
For appetizer we had the spinich fritters which were very good. They were in the spicy chili sauce...which by the way, is the greatest condiment ever (must pick up another bottle myself). I'm not a vegetarian but I do like vegetables and do eat healthy so my history with any fake type of meats is not massive. I had the Prik King Duck which was beautifully sauced and tasted great. My girlfriend had the Golden Mushroom with Broccoli and Asparagus. She enjoyed it very much. It was in a creamy coconut sauce and the mushrooms seemed to be covered in panko crumbs. Always a plus!
I heard that the Lychee Rice Pudding Creme Brulee was good and it was, but growing up with a Thai mom, this wasn't anything special to me. My mom would make a huge batch of this "rice pudding" with the lycees all the time. All the restaurant did was put some sugar and fired it up for some brulee style.
Waiter service is attentive. They have all the traditional asian beers (woot to the Singha) and also have some great mixed drinks. My only thing I'm "meh" about is the decor. As I can see that they're trying to make it very stylish and everything but the tables and floors are like bathroom tiles. My g/f also wanted to say that the walls looked a bit dirty.
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My vegan girlyfirend once again convinced our group to go to a NY veggie palace. As usual it shimmered with green and tofu delights.
I tried several appetizers and the "Son-in-Law Tofu" and the "Watercress Duck". Everything was fresh and interesting. While no dish took me to the moon the overall consistency was something in itself.
It was a sultry night in NY and I was sweating for some do-gooder dinner after a do-gooder networking event at a bar. We showed up late last and ended up closing Pukk's down, but, never-the-less, the waiters were attentive and kept my water glass full as I slurped away.
I liked the look but it sounded like a loud bathroom in there as my friends hoots bounced off the tiled walls. I wonder if there are more people in there if it mutes the reverb a bit?
I like the tilting statue over the cashier a great deal.
The prices do good for the wallet as well.
Overall a good meal. 3 stars for overall joy, plus 1 star for keeping my vegan girlyfriend happy.
Tofu!
I escaped NYC for a few years and upon returning, I thought I'd never find veg Thai food as delicious as what I'd found on the West Coast. Oh Pukk, you don't leave me with those cravings that make me wonder if crack cocaine is your secret ingredient, but you come pretty close.
At this point, I've been multiple times and haven't really hit a miss on the menu yet. The curries are a little too wet for my taste - but in general, curry isn't my jam. Spicy corn noodles? OH YES! Fresh rolls? Please! I've had dessert once - Lychee Rice Pudding Brulee. Not what I'd expected but still yummy. I've taken meat eaters and they've given a thumbs up.
And honestly? I dig that even on my more broke but generous days I can take a broker friend out to eat and not sacrifice grocery money.
Large portions, uncomfortable seating but delicious food. My fake duck was amazing. The spinach toast was disappointing and very greasy.
I loved the design, the vibe, the food, the service. The vegetarian "duck" is really good here. I highly recomend it!
It's a small place and very popular so be prepared to wait a little bit for a table.
A solid vegetarian Thai place, complete with interesting drinks, inexpensive prices, and good mock meats (i.e., not just globs of glutinous patties - stuff with texture and taste).
The decor is funky, with plastic chairs and tables and is a decent casual place for friends to get together. Service - fine. Overall a great option for a meatless meal, but nothing I'd go out of my way to return for.
Say yes to less meat!
Very nice. I'll make this one brief:
Highlights:
Aquamarine and subtle sea colors permeate this cozy Thai Veggie; small, quaint, cozy. Great for a date or to catch up with friends; not so good for large groups. Better make reservations as the place may get full very fast.
The Duck salad and the Tofu with tamarind sauce were just OK, the curry Thai pancake was bleh, but the spinach fritters with lime sweet chili were delicious as was the mushroom puff with cucumber sauce. Definitely recommend you to prepare to commandeer the tables next to you as the appetizers + platters WON'T fit in one individual table.
Lowlies:
The chairs. Detestable, the plastic molding was done sloppily, and the chairs tend to tip over at any slight and sudden move, so watch yourself when heading to the restroom, you may tip your chair over, grrr....
But the one REASON why you should come here is to try their absolutely delicious Raspberry Sake Mojito; the BEST Mojito my tongue has yet to remember (and my mouth is not suffering from tastezheimers that I know of)
So pukker up, and tell them I sent ya.
SO GOOD. Prices? Amazing. Food? Always good. The "spinach toast" is like, OH MY GOD GOOD. And I never seem to stray far from the fried rice, or the pad thai for an entree, but I always enjoy it.
There are just so few Thai restaurants that you can trust in NY, and I try them all, just to be fair. I love Thai food, and I can say, that I've been back to PUKK dozens of times to get the same thing.
The funnies thing is, that I couldn't give it 4 or 5 stars based on just a few small things.
Even though the prices are good, I hate it when Thai Ice Coffee is so, so small. It always almost is, but every time, I think, "Damn you Thai restaurant, you know I will want another one, you've tricked me again!"
Plus, what the hell is the salt shaker at this place? It looks like one of those things that your mom used to put in your ear as a child to suck the ear wax out of your head. I'm a big salt-shaker, and I this salt-shaker is always clogged, and it's confusing. Don't mess with my salt. I need it. If I went back next time, and saw that they changed it, I would actually add an extra half-star.
The decor is kind of cool, but it's sometimes uncomfortable. Cool shitter though, and its always clean, which is nice.
Cool place for a semi-casual date, especially if you're not sure if you should drop some money yet.
Just remember, don't pass up the spinach toast!
I'm surprised by all the rave reviews of this place. In my opinion, it's only OK. Perhaps if the food wasn't served in such small portions, I would have a different opinion. When I leave a restaurant still hungry like I did at Pukk, I have to give it thumbs down.
I do have to give Pukk thumbs up on its spicy spring rolls. They were very tasty. I just wish the rolls weren't smaller than my pinky finger.
I was excited to go to a vegetarian Thai place. My mom and I went a few months ago with high hopes. But needless to say, my hopes were not filled.
First of all, this place looks and feels like a bathroom, white tile up and down. At first I thought it was cool but then I just imagined myself eating in a bathroom...in a subway station. Not cool! Strangely enough the bathroom had more of a dining feel. WTF! Who designed this place? And the seats were the most uncomfortable freaking seating ever.
Now onto the food. It was okae. Mediocre. Whatever. It was cheap, which is always great, but I'm sure I can find better, especially in this neighborhood. The food itself I would give 3 stars, but the environment and the service give it 1 star. I had the worst waiter experience ever here. The server stomped up to our table and looked at us. That's it. Not a hi. are you guys ready to order, what would you like, etc. Nothing! He just stood there. My mom and I were seriously confused. We gave him our order. He grabbed our menus and walked away. Now, I am a server and I know how to pleasantly greet customers. Come on. The rest of the night he was a complete ass (as in constantly walking right past us, then rudely taking our plates away and dropping the check on the table, again without saying a word. I really didn't want to tip him--and that's the first time I've ever felt that way. But alas, I did tip him. Sorry for the rant.) Basically, between the service, the bathroom feeling of the restaurant and the mediocre food I just wanted to get out. So much for a nice meal out with my mom. I'm sure there's better Thai places.
Everything I had here was delicious - spinach toast appetizer, tofu duck basil entree, and lychee mimosa - all were so tasty. My boyfriend, who isn't a vegetarian, loved everything as well. Couldn't have asked for anything better. It's relatively cheap, too.
The slogan of this vegetarian Thai restaurant is "Eat More Greens" -- but each time I've been here, I've left thinking I ate duck, shredded beef, shrimp and other non-vegetarian proteins because they look and taste so close to it! Why? Because it's all in the spices and flavors...
The funky green decor is futuristic but cold but the bathroom is funky and one of the nicest in the city!
Best times to come is for lunch, where for the dirt-cheap price of $6 you can enjoy a soup, appetizer and an entree...
Something about that chartreuse neon lighting turns my stomach, which is a shame, because the food is awesome. It's the kind of place meat-eaters can go and not miss the meat, as well as overall yummy thai food. The prices are great, too (under $10 for all the entrees). If only they could do something about that neon light! Bleh.
Even though it's pricier, I much prefer Pukk's non-vegetarian counterpart, Peep. It's bigger, the food is a touch better, and the neon there is pink!
I am by no means a vegetarian. I tried it once back in the late 90's. It didn't work out that well for me and here's why:
1. I lived down in Virginia Beach and it's not so veggie friendly down there. Makes me wonder why the hell PETA came to town and set up shop. You think they would have avoided the south like a plague and maybe went to a place a litte more... what would you say....OPEN MINDED!
2. I was poor and still living at home, with parents that definitely didn't support animal rights. My dad thought cows had the right to be seasoned correctly and grilled, and that's about it.
3. I hated vegetables at the time.
So needless to say, it wasn't a good formula for me. I pretty much lived on taco bell, PB&J, and Morning Star products (IE: fake chicken nuggets and shit like that).
If places like Pukk existed down there it would have probably made my veg-edge last a little longer. How the hell is this food so good but so cheap. I ordered a ton of different things here, nothing was over 7 dollars, and absolutely all of it was incredible. Pukk has officially made it into my top rated restaurant list.
Here's what I ordered:
1. Curry Thai Pancake - your eyes will water, either because it's too spicy for you or your happy that it's so delicious.
2.Chicken Nuggets - Kinda like Morning Star nuggets except they're not shitty.
3.Triple Crispy - I finished my entire plate within minutes.
4. Lycee Mimosa - only $5, anywhere else in the city and this drink would have be $10 to 12.
5. Son In Law Tofu - I sampled this from my friend, I didn't even know you could make tofu taste like that.
So basically what I'm saying is go here and eat soon!
Super super cheap for great quality. The decor is a bit cold but trendy nonetheless. Restaurant is narrow so it can be annoying. The bathroom is very cool.
Definitely a nice place to go to if you don't have a lot of money but want great food.. I normally do not like Thai food, but this places gets my two thumbs up.
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