11/10 One of the best Pad Thai dishes I've had in Austin! I ordered the Pad Thai at spice level 3, and it was the perfect amount of heat. I definitely wouldn't have wanted it any spicier, so if you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend sticking with level 3 or below. The food tasted incredibly fresh, the chicken was juicy and full of flavor, and everything came out quickly. The service was just as impressive. The staff checked on me several times to make sure I had everything I needed, and everyone was so friendly and attentive. The great reviews definitely live up to the hype. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Pad Thai (Gf) - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Khao soi was fantastic- it blew me away. Pad se ew was unfortunately the opposite with chewy overcooked beef and bland noodles. Mango sticky rice was just okay! Note that door dash doesn't include a spice level option, so you have to add a note and pray it gets seen! Had I only gotten the khao soi, it would've been a 5! read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Sticky Rice With Mango (Seasonal) (Gf) - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted so badly to like Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe, but I can't say that my experience was amazing, but it wasn't bad either. You order at the counter, seat yourself, and then a server will bring out your food. They did let us know that our food would be in to go containers and asked if it was ok before taking our orders. Not sure why this was the case, but I didn't have an issue with it at all. Maybe not the place to go on a first time date at unless you're going for a super casual vibe. The soup I ordered is where the experience fell short. I've had tom yum many times in the past, and what I expected was a more deep, sour and spicy flavor, and it was not that. The broth as you can tell by the color in the photo was pretty clear (light in taste), and was slightly spicy and sour. They do ask you how much spice you prefer (0-5), and I picked 3, thinking that it would be a decent level. Maybe I just have a higher tolerance. I usually order curry or fried noodle dishes at Thai restaurants, but I wanted to try something new this time. Just didn't turn out as I had hoped. Everything else looked great on their menu, and I do want to give this place another shot. The servers and host were very friendly, and the restaurant itself was comfortable and casual. read more

Love this place so much. The cashew chicken is delicious. So is the pad thai, the crab rangoons, the green curry special, the fried rice, and the Tom kha soup. In fact, I I have yet to try something that has NOT been delicious. Service is friendly enough but it's to go only so low interaction overall. read more

If you're looking for some great Thai food, this is the go-to. The spot is more casual and they have sticky tables, but the food is AMAZING. I always salivate when I think about it We got: Thai basil fried rice Lad Nah (the noodles) The lad nah was okay for me, it's more on the sweet side and doesn't come with many ingredients. Thai basil fried rice is very good!! Really filling too. I got it with pork. All their dishes done with to-go containers but you can dine in. You may also sit outside. Of course, you can also get it delivered. The employees are friendly and make sure you have all the utensils and sauces you need! read more

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Been wanting to try for awhile after hearing good reviews, and it was pretty good! The chicken pad Thai was tasty but pretty typical, maybe a bit dry due to taking it to go but when I added just a bit of my Panang curry, it brought it to life and was phenomenal! The panang curry was also great, just a bit of a small portion for me. Everyone was friendly but Tuk tuk only offers take out since covid, and I don't mind but would recommend getting 5 level spice if you like it hot since having extra chilli oil and Thai chilies isn't really an option. I will be back I'm sure. read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Chicken Pad Thai (Gf) and Panang Curry (Gf)with white rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tuk Tuk Thai is a great Thai food spot. They're more of a takeout kind of a place, but they do have seating. If you wish to dine in. Just realize they're more oriented towards take out food. The food is fresh and it's great. The flavors are amazing. The portions are huge. Hubby's Pad Thai was loaded with shrimp. The sesame chicken had a fantastic taste, not just a glaze. My pad see ewe was delicious with a lovely balance of ingredients. Remember they are mostly a take out place so service so is done in take away containers, take away plates, everything is temporary. There's no metal forks or spoons or plates or like that here. Great food! read more

I wandered into TukTuk at lunch. I was dismayed that they don't serve the puffy Banh Mi sammich, so I settled for Pad Thai w/Tofu. I could only eat 1/3 of it, so I'm looking forward to 2 more meals. Food was perfection. There was one lady running hostess/waitress/phone orders and she was all over it. Very professional, very friendly.​ read more

Long time South sider, first time reviewing this spot! Egg rolls were crispy, not at all greasy and the filling was flavorful and paired so well with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. I ordered Khao Soi to try something new as a chronic pad kee mao orderer. It was so good! The noodles were a perfect texture, the creamy yellow curry seeped into the thin cuts of chicken and veggies beautifully. Will order again! And of course I did need to try their Pad Kee Mao and it was 10/10. The spice levels I chose for each were at a 4 out of 5 and I'd say that was a soft 4. I appreciated that actually. I was aware of the spice but I personally could enjoy the flavors and it wasn't overwhelming. Will be back read more

Secured take out since they're known for it- typical Thai food pricing. Got the pad kee mao noodles which was good but had a little too much pepper. Also had the massaman curry which was so comforting. It's a good spot for takeout more than anything! read more

The best pad thai in South side! It's been my go to spot for years when I'm craving authentic thai food. It's family owned too! & their dishes are made to order so the food is always fresh!! Staff is friendly with reasonable service time. :) read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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! read more

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first time trying this place in Austin I do enjoy thai sometimes but I was use to it being more Spicy also they said they don't use plates that threw me off a little bit but I tried any who read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Presentation is everything if you are trying to sustain a business - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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. read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

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!! read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Pad Thai Stir-Fried Noodles, Pad See Ew, and Pineapple Curry Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just the best Thai food round. Super fresh and they are so friendly. I have been going here for years and they never disappoint. Take out only, I wish they had the restaurant again, but the food is super good. read more

Be aware the parking lot is tiny. I have only ever had take out from here, so I wont comment on the sit down dine-in experience. Maybe I'll stop and sit inside one day. So most recently I ordered online and they gave me a range of time that the food would be ready, but it was actually ready about 5 mins ahead of time. That was pretty nice. I go in and there's a clear place to talk to the host and pick up. It looked like there were folks waiting to be seated when I went in. The take out is in plastic bowl containers that can be microwaved if needed. You might need it as the portions are generous. My Pad Thai with tofu was dinner and the next day's lunch. No problems there because it is delightful. It's salty, sweet, sour, and incredibly balanced. read more

Was craving fried rice so I looked up fried rice in the area. The gentleman with the cool earrings was very kind and covered all bases. He even suggested places for us to eat after being here. I liked the options and my food. But I really enjoyed the service. Even though I ordered to go he was so gentle and caring. And letting us know details about the menu. Thank you for being so thoughtful. read more

As someone who gets sick often, finding a go-to noodle soup spot is a must and Tuk Tuk is officially it. The staff here are incredibly kind, providing some of the best service around. It's all counter service but they have a nice outdoor patio. They also run an affordable convenience shop stocked with Asian pantry staples at prices that feel straight out of 2010. Their beef noodle soup is exceptional; I even used the broth for my next two meals because it was that good. My partner is a fan of their flavorful Thai curries too. Between the heartwarming dishes and the amazing service, this spot is a solid choice. read more

Didn't realize Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe was take out only, however, the staff was super accommodating and allowed us to eat inside at one of the tables. We ordered steamed dumplings, the pork vermicelli, and beef pad woon sen. The food was very good and light. I appreciated the portion as well. Overall very nice and look forward to coming back! read more

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Best best BEST pad Thai!! Totally tiny underrated spot that is definitely best for take-out as there is not much seating inside. Primarily counter service, but super quick to make your order. They also have some pantry goods that you can take home in larger amounts such as sauces and things like that. Not that I could ever cook this good at home my go to comfort food when I want some good take out for a night in! read more

Red curry was delicious and spice levels were good. Ordered this through DoorDash so it took a bit to be delivered but the food was still good. Hopefully could try it again in person read more

Tuk Tuk Thai offers great tasting Thai at a price that makes ordering their takeout an easy decision. I ordered the Pad Gaprow with Chicken and Steamed rice for takeout. Food: Really good! A great mix of veggies serviced with a lite, fresh, and spicy brown sauce. Every bite was jam packed with flavor and wonderful texture. I chose spice level 3 and it definitely had a nice kick without being overpowering. Overall: Tuk Tuk Thai is a great place for weekend or weeknight takeout! read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Pad Gaprow Stir-Fried - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just coming back to update my review, and can confirm that this place is still awful. I ordered a green curry, red curry, and pad gra tiam - all with tofu. The curries had massive jalapeños, bamboo shoots, and tofu, that's all. The curry had no depth to the flavor and tasted like coconut milk with a scoop of curry paste. This is definitely some of the worst Thai food I've had. Unfortunately the reality of living in Austin, the ethnic foods aren't great. To be honest, I am shocked that this place is even rated as high as it is. If you have any taste or standards, don't go here. If you're desperate and live nearby, I get it. read more

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Is it my favorite Thai place? No. But does it hit the spot? Yes! I can only speak for the tofu pad see ew but overall, the food is okay. However, while I was waiting to pick up my order, I saw so many customers come in who seemed to be regulars. I love the sense of community this place has. In addition, the staff is really funny and made the wait go by super quickly! I came here not knowing that it was takeout only (maybe it was only on that particular day?) so I placed an order while I was there. The ETA was an hour and I was already starving! Thankfully, I was able to chat with the staff and they worked their magic to get it out sooner. I am so grateful! read more

Really really good for takeout! Honestly the best pad se ew I have had in austin! Also their fried dumplings are delicious

I love love love their pork pad see ew. Reason or price for 2 meals worth of food (for me). It's always fresh. read more

WOW. There is a reason this place has been up for so long... we originally came here bc I was craving mango sticky rice (which was a good portion, fresh and not too sweet). The pineapple fried rice (spice lvl 3) & pad thai (spice lvl 1) was soooo flavorful!! Hands down best pad thai I've ever had!! We saw previous reviews about the spice level so we wanted to test it. We LOVE spicy foods - my bf more than me, but he said the spice level 3 was pretty spicy (not too spicy but still spicy) & the spice level 1 had a nice little kick. We would say the spice levels are pretty accurate. I'm guessing they're only doing take out/ delivery now, but no complaints here! Food is still amazing! read more

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I normally just get a pad see ew and sometimes the taste is a hit or miss. They're always pretty fast with the food but sometimes I feel like the flavor is lacking. read more

Order delivery from here. Delivery was relatively quick and the order was correct, food was still hot when it arrived! The food was ok for me. We ordered; Panang Curry - it was packed with protein and veggies but lacked a bit on flavor, which was a bummer. 3/5 Chicken Pad Thai - next time I would order without the chicken. While there was a good portion of chicken, it was pretty dry and I ended up pulling all the chicken out and eating the dish without. 3/5 Crab Rangoon - great flavor and serving size. Wish it was served with sweet n sour sauce, it came with a small orange sauce that didn't have much flavor. 4/5 Egg Roll - traditional egg roll. 4/5 Overall was ok, I would maybe give it another try in store to see if dining in quality is any different, but really it came down to flavor/being bland. read more

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. read more

It's been a while since I have been to Tuk Tuk. Happy to find it's still delicious. Everything is served in to-go containers which works well for me because I can't eat it all in one sitting. Service was good and the atmosphere was calm. The Tom Kha Gai is so good. I will try not to stay away for so long. read more

Absolutely love this place. It's highly affordable with great flavor. We've tried a ton of different options on the menu and every one has been awesome. The service is quick, the food is delicious. The serving sizes are large enough to eat until you're full and have excellent leftovers for your next meal. Highly recommend! read more

Our favorite Thai food resturant! Not inly the food is absolutely delicious but it's also very clean and fresh! Prices are super reasonable. You definitely need to try it! read more

Tasty but very small portions even when you pay $6 for extra meat. Usually when I add $6 extra meat the portion is enough for me to share with my husband. Most recently however we did not get the same portion. When I called to talk to them about this I was dismissed. I will not be spending money there anymore. Very disappointing that if you want to eat in you get your food served to you in togo plastic containers too. read more

The food here is very good! Very fresh and homemade taste. Other Thai places in the area seem like they add a lot of sugar to their dishes, and they are too sweet. This place does not do that. The food is seasoned and balanced well. When we came to eat, they didn't officially offer "dine-in", but did allow us to eat at a table from our takeaway boxes. Service was super friendly. Will be back! read more

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My photo doesn't do it justice but please trust me that TukTuk is some of the best Thai food in Austin. I orderly this frequently for my C-suite executives and they all LOVE it. Chock full of flavor, chicken and vegetables, I will now order the green curry every single time. I've historically ordered the chicken pad see ew which is also amazing. Spring rolls are awesome too!! read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Green Curry with chicken and veggies - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tuk Tuk is my "go-to" place for tasty takeout Thai food. I adore their Pad Thai and the fact that you can specify one of several different proteins is a big plus. Tofu is my fave followed closely by chicken and pork. The ingredients are all prepared as they should be and properly proportioned as well. Their service is top notch as well. They will call you when your order is ready so I make sure I'm close by when that happens. They no longer offer table service, except for 2 small tables in the front of the restaurant, it's mostly for takeout. I'm also a big fan of their Tom Yum Noodle soup w/pork - it's savory and spicy with tender rice noodles. I've tried a few other dishes but I keep coming back to these two. Give them a try, you won't regret it. read more

Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe - Pad Thai w/ Pork - Thai Near Me - Austin, Texas

Take out only. They have a few tables where you could eat your take-out, in the take-out containers. Lots of vegan options. Unsustainable takeout containers, including (toxic) black plastic. Will upgrade to 5 stars if they switch the non-plastic / non-styrofoam containers. read more

Kao Soi was the best I've ever had!!! It's a carry out place, but had tables and chairs for us to sit, too. Not fancy, but the food was fresh and delicious. read more