Tuk Tuk Thai

Tuk Tuk Thai is truly one of a kind. My meal there felt personalized, as if it were specially crafted just for me. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arrival by a warm and friendly waitress. Our orders were taken shortly after, and in no time, I was enjoying my chicken skewers. Both the chicken and its accompaniments were fresh and packed with flavor; I can't remember ever enjoying grilled chicken this much. Next, I tried the lemongrass chicken meal, which is a challenging dish to master, yet Tuk Tuk Thai has effortlessly perfected it. I left the plate completely clean. The waitress continuously kept my glass filled with water and recommended lemon iced tea as a complement to my meal, which was an excellent choice! I'll definitely be back for more delights soon.

I got a recommendation from a local grocery owner for vegan Thai. I arrived at peak dinner time. The restaurant seemed overwhelmed with to go orders and a partially full dining room. The server was slow to take our order. I was waiting with a menu in front of me for a long period of time. The server was very polite and continuously refilled my water. This restaurant has chili trays here for the tables! The food was delicious and none was left. Lastly, just be warned service is mediocre. If you can live with that and a longer wait time, then you'll be fine. If that's not your bag, you may want to skip this restaurant until you've got time.

Ideally, I'd give this place a 2.5/5. Tuk Tuk Thai in Berkeley offers a quirky atmosphere, with a literal tuk tuk parked right inside the restaurant by the entrance. It's a conversation starter, for sure! However, the food itself didn't quite hit the mark for me. Quirky & Fun Vibes: The tuk tuk is definitely the highlight of the decor. It injects a touch of whimsy and sets the tone for a casual dining experience. Pad Thai Overload: I tried their signature Pad Thai with chicken. While the portion size was generous, the overall sweetness was a bit overwhelming. The "perfect blend" of sugar, tamarind, and lime juice leaned too heavily on the sweet side for my taste. It could have benefited from a bit more tang or savoriness. Saving Grace - Thai Iced Tea: The Thai iced tea was a bright spot. It was refreshing and flavorful, a classic done well. The Verdict: Tuk Tuk Thai offers a fun and casual atmosphere, but the sweetness of the Pad Thai might be a turn-off for some. The Thai iced tea was a saving grace, but overall, the experience landed at a 2.5 star review. If you're looking for a more balanced Thai flavor profile, you might want to explore other options.

Best papaya I’ve had in my life. Rivals Thailand. Pumpkin curry is delicious and the hed-J fried mushroom is our favorite. So happy to have this.

Delicious tofu pad see ew! Very friendly ladies, quick service.

Food quality and test - 4 stars **** Vegetarian food - 5 stars ***** Ambience - 5 stars ***** Cleanliness - 5 stars ***** Value for money - $$ Kid friendly - yes Parking - paid on street Good staff, good food, good vegetarian choixes. We had good time. We all (kids and adults) enjoyed food. Thai appetizer platter delivers value for $$ and also variety. We also enjoyed taking pictures in Tuk Tuk (that' Thai for Auto Rickshaw [in India])

Good food: we tried the calamari, potstickers, chicken satay, curry and we were happy with how they tasted. The place is huge and the service was good. It wasn’t busy when we came. The price is a little on the high side, but expected in the Berkeley area.

Great for late night delivery, but great nonetheless when you want food that is consistently good. Their chicken egg rolls are some of my favorite, quite unique. My wife loves their spicy beef salad.