On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.
Vernon-Jackson Aves (7)
21st St (Van Alst) (G)
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
One star for the funky decor. One star for the Thai iced tea. And one star for the fact that there are so many cute shops and fun bars nearby.
Other than that, the food manages to be too hot yet bland at the same time. It's decent Thai food wrapped up in a pretty package. My advice is to walk past Tuk Tuk and take the train to Song (Park Slope) for a mango salad that will make you weep.
This is one of the best Thai places that I have ever eaten at. It has been a couple of years since I have been there, but I never forgot it. I had the special that night, it was steamed sea bass. It was steamed in a paper pouch and brought to you while it was still in the pouch. You tear it open and you get all of the juices and scents. It was amazing.
Its hard to rate this place because I really want to like it. REALLY. its like 5min from where I live making this the perfect location, but this is a restaurant afterall so my rating is based on food alone.
Service is excellent, simple decor but effective, lighting is a bit dim so its good for dates and small group. The food, which I hate to admit, is only par. The papaya salad was very simple, quickly put together with one kind of green and paired with papaya, pretty good dressing, but unsatisfactory. We also ordered Pad Thai and duck curry. Both are OK, the pad thai is actually good for the price, but the duck curry was only soso. It was really roasted duck put into curry sauce. The quality of the duck was pretty low, greesy and tough at some joints.
Although I find myself really want to like the restaurant, I havn't gone back yet. Maybe I'll give it another chance. someday
For my first thai iced tea experience, this was just lovely. The drink is actually good and the food was good too. I'm super attached to a thai place in astoria, but this was yummy too. Service was great--they let us hang out and talk for a while without bothering us at all. Price is good and so is the atmosphere.
Great decor, friendly service, fairly good food and affordable. BYOB on Wednesdays...definitely worth a visit.
Good balance quality/price...not the best thai food you are gonna eat in your life...but definitely above the average of the places you can eat in NYC for that price...
good in general...i like it
Not too many people know this, but "Tuk Tuk" is Thai for "bad food, bad service." Unfortunately, I only learned this after a friend who lives in the area dragged me there. She's an old Italian lady who evidently hasn't eaten much Thai food.
Everything was awful: the service was unbelievably rude and slow. We were ready to give the guy our order, when he said, "excuse me" and rushed to another table or something, and that was the last we saw him for ten minutes. I might not have minded if it didn't happen again TWO MORE TIMES! We finally had the water-pouring girl summon him over.
Then the food came, and wouldn't you know it? Sucksville. I made the mistake of ordering fish, which was tasteless. The Tom Ga Kai soup was the worst I've ever had.
It's hard to find good Thai food. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised when my curry chicken arrived! Mmmm probably the best I have had in a long time. Next time I'm in LIC, I am going to pay Tuk Tuk a visit.
I'm giving this place 4 stars because of the service.
The folks who work there are very cool. The food is pretty good. Nothing amazing, but so far for the neighborhood it's been one of the more consistent places around. I eat there a bunch.
I don't dig the bathroom tile floor and it can get uncomfortably loud is you sit in the back. They use to have the real jazz playing, which was cool...I don't know what happened to the music.
Overall, I still like it and prefer Tuk Tuk way over the other Asian cuisine choices in the hood.
wow, this place is bad..... the food was laden with msg, i felt like i had popped 10 sleeping pills, i couldn't keep awake. The veggies on the dish i ordered looked like they had been through hell and back , definitely not fresh, i felt like there was no effort put into cooking my food....... Jesus says no way....thumbs down.
When it comes to the quality of the cuisine, Tuk Tuk is a basic no-frills Thai restaurant. My friends and I ordered delivery from there one night and were happy with the delivery speed, but just found the food decent. The Fried Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce was over-breaded and bland. The Pad See-Ew with Chicken was overcooked and nothing special. The Tuk Tuk Tofu was a mix of stir-fried vegetables and tofu, tossed in a garlic and soybean sauce. The dish had a bit too much sauce, but was fine.
All in all, Tuk Tuk is a fine restaurant, but nothing extravagant.
Its a stand by for me these days. we do delivery from Tuk Tuk at least every two weeks and eat here about once a month. The service is decent, the space is cozy and the food and price are right on point for what they should be.
Not going to make a speech out of this but I will say that the Duck Tamarind that I ordered blew my fu*king mind! Sweet, not too juicy, just the right combination of broccoli and other assorted vegetables. There was plenty of food in the dish so you won't be going home without a doggy bag.
The Hot Pot Vegetable Dumplings were very good too, very sticky but delicious. My friend had the Tom Yum Soup, which was a little spicy for me and the Red Curry Chicken, which was spicy too so it wasn't really my thing.
I'm still kicking myself for having gone to the BBQ & Sushi place (http://tinyurl.com/9h2yns) right down the road than go to this place, it really irks me. I will definitely be making more trips back to this place, good time had by all.
Additional Note: If you are planning on ordering tea and want honey with it, this place is BYO, they don't have any here.
3 words: Pad Gra Prow. So yummy. We order delivery from here quite bit and have been very pleased with all the food, delivery time (15-20 minutes - it's nuts!), and prices ($9-$11 for standard dishes). I've eaten in as well and it's a cute little place - it lacks a little personality but not a big deal. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, especially to the locals looking for an option in the neighborhood.
Tuk Tuk -- It's good for Long Island City!
There's not much in this area, so this place looks great with no nearby competition. It wouldn't last a day in Manhattan's Chinatown, and it'd be generous to give it a week up against mediocre competitors along Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. It's affordable, but not Chinatown cheap.
The joint had some big wall canvases of black & white photography. The interior decor was budget-modern and pretty cute. The place was clean. Their service was friendly and my water glass never dipped below half-full. So I'll give 'em a thumbs up for trying.
The failure = thoroughly mediocre food, and a chef who was obviously experimenting before learning the basics.
I ordered chicken satay (which was decent) and a tofu salad which was described as "green salad, crispy tofu, ... with ginger soy or peanut dressing." I expected the fried or baked tofu skin that is common at thai joints, and vegetables with a light-ish dressing. I got a bowl with some lettuce and other raw veggies ruined with massive blobs of thick yellow mayonnaise and tiny, paper thin squares of tofu that looked like anemic fingernails. (I should know. I was once an anemic nailbiter.) I checked for a cuticle and then bravely ate one. Not crispy. No flavor. The texture was like... well, have you ever run a packet of those breath strips through the washer until they're melted together and somewhat glue-y? Yeah.
Tuk tuk?
Yuk yuk!
I am not going to send every person I know to Long Island City just to go to Tuk Tuk, but if in the neighborhood and feeling an urge of Thai I would go to Tuk Tuk for sure. It was inexpensive and the food was good.
Menu had plenty of nice options, but went with old faithful since it was a new place for me. Pad Thai was standard, good flavor and not greasy at all. I also had a dumpling appetizer with crushed peanuts inside that was very good. All the food came out quickly and the service was good.
The place is big inside and open. I would not call on Tuk Tuk for a hot date, but if you want some good, quick Thai in LIC, this is a good choice.
Tuk Tuk has become the standby dinner choice because of the fact that it is very reasonable, the food is excellent, and the table service/delivery is always on point. If you are a fan of spicy food, then you will definitely love a number of the dishes here including the wasabi tuna and a couple of the items in the From the Wok section of the menu. The decor is very modern and enjoyable. I have never even spent up to an hour there because the food is always served very quickly. You really can't go wrong with this place, both for sitting, taking out, and delivery.
Tuk Tuk is good,
Like the guy said above I wouldn't send people from Manhattan just to eat there but it's a decent local place to get your Thai on.
The best deal there is the lunch special.
You get soup salad and a meal of your choice for under $10.00
LIC's food options are mediocre at best, so I was really glad I "tucked" into this place on my way home this evening. (Sorry--couldn't resist!)
The interior is cute and clean and somewhat of a step up from most cheapie Thai places. I liked my meal a lot. The Malaysian-style roti pancake with dipping sauce was different from others I've had--it was light and flaky and almost buttery, like a flattened croissant. The beef-noodle salad was a generous portion. It was not very flavorful, but I asked for a side of peanut sauce and once that was slathered on, I was good to go.
I was there by myself, so lots of good opportunities for quality eavesdropping...and it is worth noting that the gal in the couple next to me had to return her food for being inedibly spicy, even though her date noted that she "usually loves spicy food." Consider yourself warned.
Also, I did dock at least half a star for the fact that I waited as long for my check (after my plate had been cleared) as it took me to decide, order, and get my food.
I will definitely try Tuk uk again.
Seems pretty solid. Pad thai, red curry, pineapple fried rice, and spring rolls were enjoyable and interesting enough. Enjoyed this with an amazing bottle of Champagne: http://www.snooth.com/...
Thai Cuisine
I haven't tried alot of the dishes here yet. I had just eaten some of the food that a friend of mine had ordered for lunch and just wanted to try it out. Had ordered the Pad Kee-Mao and the Pineapple Fried Rice. Both were cooked very good and were very flavorful. I actually enjoyed both dishes. The noodles were cooked just right and the fried rice was very light and tasty.
I'll have to come back here at another time to see if it can compare to Sripraphai. But for now, I'd give it a recommendation!
We had a large group (12 people) there last night. I am a picky eater, and I will say that the food was great. The service was courteous and just fine. And the value for the quality was amazing. A worthwhile stop. I wish I lived closer cause I'd like takeout right now!
The best Thai for $.. I can'T say enough about this place.
everything in the menu is awsome. and very VERY $ cheap.
the place is becoming very trendy in the trendy Long Island City.
We really enjoyed the food here and yep, it is really as cheap as people claim it is. So refreshing to find a good place to eat that doesn't break the bank- a rare find in the NY area.
The service was friendly and fast- my water glass was re-filled every 5 minutes (not kidding here). This is a good thing because the food is SPICY! We eat Thai several times a month and I am in favor of spice. We ordered "medium spice" and my mouth was on fire!! It was a little too hot for me and I am the one who likes spicy food.
The food we ordered was fresh and delish: Chicken fried rice, Red Curry and Massaman bread starter.
We will certainly go back.
I give the food 2 stars, although the location would be 5 stars for me (it's close to where I live). The food here is mediocre, but it will do if you live in the area and are craving Thai food. Every time I decide to order from or eat here, I end up being a little disappointed afterwards. But they really don't have any competition now, so it works.
Quite tastey and reasonabley priced, if perhaps a little loud (sort of echo-y). Tried the shrimp summer rolls, duckaholic, penang curry, pad thai, and beef noodle salad. All the dishes were surprisingly good for a random place in long island city, and when the bill came everyone was happy about the low cost.
Ever since I started working in LIC I wanted to stop by Tuk Tuk for dinner. It could be because the place looks really nice through large windows. It could be because in russian the name coincidentally means "Knock Knock," which made me wanna, you know, knock knock on their door. It could because a thai restaurant looks refreshing and new among diners, delis and pubs on Vernon Avenue.
The other night my boyfriend finally dragged my tired over-worked butt in. What a great place. Fantastic food. Great prices. Wonderful service. I had a charred beef salad (7 bucks well spent!) My boyfriend had some chicken dish with string beans and rice. I like that you can adjust the spiciness of your dish upon request, which can simultaneously accommodate my spice-fearing taste buds, and my boyfriend's hot-sauce-on-everything trained stomach. They also serve beer, wine and a variety of hot teas, which adds another star to my rating.
Very good Thai food and reasonable prices. I typically order delivery, which is usually very quick. Big portions allow my wife and I to share an entree and explore the appetizers. The Golden Purse is always a favorite, though it can be a little greasy. Satay and spring rolls are also good choices. Highly recommend the Chicken Pad Rama.
I was beckoned by the 'People Love Us on Yelp' sticker on the door and entered to a pleasing modern yet warm and cute interior. Lunch specials were reasonable $7-9 and the employees were friendly enough. It looked clean and promising. After an order of to-go pad see ew I was reminded that Chinese food isn't the only cuisine plagued by MSG. Tough to judge by one dish but it seems that the lack of Thai competition in the 'hood allows this spot to stay open.
Tuk Tuk is a great spot -- very inexpensive, plentiful, good food. Some dishes are a bit greasy, but that's to be expected with Thai. The atmosphere is fun, and the service is very good. It's a great option for dining out in this corner of Long Island City.
Fantastic Thai place! I take out for lunch often, and eat dinner occasionally. The Honey Wasabi Tuna (seared tuna) is great. The other dinner special are also good, like the Duckaholic and the grilled shrimp. They also have a lot of standard Thai fare, like Pad Thai, Pad Rama, and all sorts of curries. I find this stuff to be great for lunch takeout.
The food is a little greasy and not too flavorful just salty, but my friends who are less familiar with Thai food love eating there. I'll eat it because I live in the neighborhood. The decor and presentation is cute. The staff is friendly.
sleek, modern, comfy decor with character. ikea meets west elmish. a great spot to hit up for a quiet date or even with your rowdy crew (cuz the place will be all yours to chill in). attentive service. wonderfully priced dishes. now the menu-- when it says spicy, they mean SPIIICYYYY! so, beware. i grew balls eating the thai basil chicken (Pad Gra Prao).
ew sorry, that sounds gross.
but nonetheless, this restaurants the bomb!
COMMENT
Nice interior design and tasteful food. I've been there 4 times already and plan to go back again.
RECOMMEND
Shrimp Papaya Salad
Spring roll with Coconut Ice Cream
From the Wok section
OTHER USEFUL INFO
Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri & Sat 11:30am-10:30pm
Lunch Special only Mon. to Fri. from 11:30am-3pm
Minimun for delivery is $10.
A great place on a budget. I usually order the satay chicken, tom yum soup, or their papaya salad. All of which are tasty, though the food can be rather greasy....
I love the friendly staff and welcome any local place that delivers in a rain storm. However, it is a shame that all their meat dishes taste frozen and re-cooked or over cooked. If they could improve on that point I would probably be eating at this place every night.
When I had dinner at Tuk Tuk, it was a cold winter night and the place was next to empty (sounds like a rockin time already, right?). Inside, it was drafty and I had to keep ordering jasmine teas to keep my paws warm. The food was decent - we ordered the Tuk Tuk Satay (which was the best part of the meal), the Tuk Tuk Tofu (won't make that mistake again) and the Pad Thai (nothing to write home about). I think we have to go back and try something else. I think it's still worth checking out again.
Awesome food. Hot lovin in the oven.
Lunch Special Till 5pm on Sat…
Neighborhood: SoHo
Holidays Special
Neighborhood: Theater District
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Category: Diners
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Category: Gastropubs
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Category: French
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Category: Desserts
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
A list for people who are fearful of trekking to…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Loading...
