Tuk Tuk Thai Street Food

I stayed at a nearby hotel and saw the food court on Google Maps. Said 9 min walk but was only about 4 minutes from Marriott. We ordered the Drunken Noodles (pad kee mao) with chicken. Ordered it spicy, and yes, it was spicy, lol. I loved it but was too much for my wife. Was spicy, but still great taste. Only gave the 4 stars for the atmosphere because its an outside food court. Has sun shade but nothing if it rains. Great place and good prices, especially for area.

Authentic Thai street food in Irvine!! We’ve been having their Pad Thai 3 days in a roll now. What do I have to say more? Our favorite ones are - Pad Thai (of course) - Kapow with crispy pork(add fried egg and ask for Prik nam pla 😉) - Crispy tofu (straight from the thai street) - Mama Drunken Noodles The lady taking orders is very nice and friendly.

Mama drunken noodle was amazing! Real Thai flavor. Warm, friendly service too. Can’t wait to return.

I had my lunch couple of days ago from this restaurant. Oh my goodness super delicious Thai food. Girl who works front her name is O, she gave me a nice help to understand there food. Thank you O, I had a delicious Thai food from you guys. Thank you for your service ❤️🙏🏾

The lady at the counter was so nice. I ordered my food to go. I got chicken Thai fried rice, chicken pad Thai, Thai iced tea, and vegetable spring rolls. Wasn’t a complete fan of the pad Thai. Everything else was great. Will definitely be back

Ok, Pad Kee Mao has great flavor! Cool atmosphere! We also had the rice bunn and dumplings. We will be back!

I’m Thai and Tuk Tuk is Incredibly fresh and delish Authentic Thai street food in Irvine!! excellent portions. I got the Pad-SEE -EW with chicken , it was delicious with great fresh ingredients and plenty of chicken! Miss Pook (The lady taking orders is very nice and friendly) Highly recommend

Wow! Whoever's behind the wok here is killing it. The food was just like what you get in Thailand. Love the inventive twists on classics like Tom Yum Fried Rice. The ingredients are all top notch, too. Service was great and they're not stingy with the portions.

We wanted to go to HiroNori but the waitlist was an hour long. So we ended up coming to this food hall. It's very casual inside. A few tables and a few places to eat. We all got what we wanted. I haven't had Thai food in a long time so I came to Tuk Tuk. I ordered drunken noodles with tofu. They make it fresh so it took 20 mins for the food to be ready. Came out piping hot! Highly recommend! Will go back!

Asked for drunken noodles Got Pad Thai. Very unhappy Place is closed, no respite Food was great before Service always bad to average

The food was amazing! I had the Pad Thai with shrimp. But when I got it, it had chicken. I went and told them I got the wrong order, the person there was so apologetic and rushed to get the right order! This place has great service and delicious, authentic Thai food! If you're in the area, you must go!!!!

I had the drunken noodles which was ok. Noodles were too mushy. Flavor was good but I like more basil. It is a food counter so your order takes a couple minutes. Just food court atmosphere.

Tried the pad see ew here at this Tuk Tuk which is located in a busy outdoor food court. The service is very fast, food came out in probably 10 minutes and was still very hot. The rice noodles tasted soft and fresh. The sauce was seasoned well without being too overpowering. Overall, I enjoyed the dish as a whole. Their menu also offers a wide array of other options including pad thai, drunken noodles, fried rice, and kaprow which I will plan to try next time. If you're in the area and craving some quick thai street food, give this place a try.

Tuk Tuk is located inside of TRADE Irvine dining hall. You'll notice their storefront right away because they have a little replica tuk tuk sticking out of the front of their counter! We ordered the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Chicken, Pad See Ew with Chicken, and Crispy Pork with Chinese Broccoli. I love a good Tom Yum Fried Rice! The tom yum herbs were so yummy. I also like that they include bell pepper, onions, cucumber, and lime for added texture and flavor. The Pad See Ew was good! Pretty straightforward. I really enjoyed the Crispy Pork dish! Definitely one of my all-time favorite Thai dishes, and they executed it well! They list two different prices for this on the menu. One includes rice and egg, and the other is if you want a full-size portion of the entree only. They give you a pager while you wait for your food, and it'll make a sound and vibrate when your order is ready. You can sit anywhere in the shared seating area inside TRADE.

Today I had the Kapow (spicy basil) dish with chicken. It was perfect. The flavors were nice and the spice was just right at medium spicy. It had a kick without being too overpowering. I placed a pickup order and I was helped right away. The bags were stapled shut with a fork and napkins already inside. I ate half of this dish for lunch and half for dinner. I only wish there were more veggies in it!

Tuk Tuk Street Food has become a casual lunch go-to for me when I'm craving Thai comfort food but still want protein options that don't feel like an afterthought. They let you pick your protein for most dishes -- chicken, tofu, crispy pork, crab, shrimp -- and I've cycled through a few, but tofu is the one I keep coming back to. Crispy pork is my guilty pleasure when I know I'm eating right away (because soggy pork skin? Emotional damage.). Most dishes you can choose how spicy you want it too! I've tried the pad see ew, fried rice, and yellow curry so far, and here's the breakdown: Yellow Curry - My personal fave. It's like a cozy blanket and a dance floor had a baby. Warm, rich, and perfect with tofu. I like mine with a little extra spice -- just enough to make your lips tingle but still let you taste everything. Fried Rice - It's kind of like a mood ring. Some days it hits the salty note just right, other days it leans a little heavy. But overall, solid and satisfying. Add crispy pork for a good time. Pad See Ew - A classic. Pretty standard execution, which isn't a bad thing when you want something familiar and filling. The noodles are chewy, the portion's fair, and the tofu soaks up sauce like a pro. Price-wise: I'll admit it feels a bit spendy for what you get (especially if you just get a side of tofu). But the convenience, customization, and consistency keep me coming back. Especially during lunch or after a bad day of work and I need a pick me up. I will 100% be back to try other dishes. Maybe the Tom Yum fried rice next? I've never had it, so it sounds super intriguing to me.

This is a no frills Thai spot I always order takeout from using my work vendor. It isn't anything special, but it does the job. Their chicken fried rice is spicy, and they give good portions that I had leftovers the next day. I'd also recommend their noodle dishes too

Tried the ground chicken krapow rice bowl from here. Priced around $14 for a decent amount of food. The dish was very savory but a bit sweeter than expected. Very filling entree nonetheless. A good quick eat from this plaza.

The chicken pad se ew and spring rolls were amazing! Quick and friendly service! The location is in a food hall which is nice and has plenty of seating

Ordered DoorDash for lunch while traveling for work. Tuk Tuk was recommended to me by the hotel staff where I'm currently staying, and I was very happy with my pad see ew. I ordered a crispy pork belly pad see ew with extra chicken, and it was extremely filling and delicious. Like all delivery chances taken when ordering something crispy, some of the crispy fell victim to becoming a little soggy, but there were still plenty of pieces that were crispy, close to fresh off the fryer! Portions were also large for me, and the extra protein made a perfect 2nd meal. I would definitely be interested in coming to the restaurant to try more soon!

Not the one to complain usually but this was a terrible experience!!! Don't order here unless you want to be told your food is not ready on pick up time and for the lady in the front to not call your name until you ask her how much longer after 20 mins of waiting....for her to grab the same to-go bag you saw when you arrived :)

Stopped by here for lunch yesterday. Had better luck with parking as most people are either off work this whole week or out-of-town from the holidays still. Anyhow, I got my favorite, chicken pad see ew with an extra egg. A bit of a wait but so well worth it. It was brought out piping hot and so delicious. While waiting, I was chatting with the cashier for a bit. It turned out, Tuk Tuk and Sen Noodles Bar have the same owner. If you had never eaten here, give them a try. You will not be disappointed. I am picky when it comes to Thai foods but I love it here, both restaurants in this small food court.

The drunken noodles with shrimp...top tier! So spicy and flavorful! I had asked if the tail was on the shrimp, which it is, but they offered to remove it for me. They're so thoughtful and considerate. Will definitely be back!

Always come here for lunch and get the chicken pad Thai. The parking lot can be busy sometimes but it's worth it. Great prices and food!

Cute small place in a food court kind of area. It was raining the day I went so it was dead! The service was fast and friendly. I got the pad see ew and it was tasty. Portions were good for the size! I paid around $13 for a perfect lunch portion.

This is the cutest little Thai place! very nice seating area and quick service. My friend and i tried the Drunken Noodles! very very tasty we got the spicy version of chicken and shrimp and enjoyed each bowl! the spring rolls were great quantity for the price and very crispy and flavorful at every bite! 10/10 would go again and WILL!

We came and ordered the pad thai and drunken noodles. The food was pretty good. The pad thai noodles were thin which threw me off but flavors were great. There's alot of other restaurants nearby which is very convenient!!

Delicious!! While in Newport Beach for work, I was told this was a place to try within the outdoor eating area. There are several restaurants within this outdoor dining spot. Anyway the food was delicious. I got the shrimp pad see ew. It was well seasoned, fresh, and a good portion of food. The price was average and what you would expect for Thai food. Service was friendly and prompt. I would definitely try this place again.

Located in the Trade Food Hall, I decided to try it out for a quick dinner. I ordered a tofu pad-see-ew and it came out pretty quick. The noodles were not overcooked, tofu was cooked well and it was tasteful. For the tofu, it was at a decent price. The other proteins were on the pricey side.

This small but mighty food "stall" located inside the TRADE dining hall has some great Thai food. I love drunken noodles and theirs does not disappoint. Great spice for all levels. I've tasted most of the menu and i have not had a bad dish yet. The service is fast, efficient, and courteous. I usually get crab meat, shrimp, or chicken as my protein since I'm very not into the crispy pork belly but the flavor is very good and the temperature of the food is always piping hot.

Tuk Tuk Thai Street Food is absolutely delicious. The restaurant is located inside a shopping plaza next to The Center Hub bar. Very open spaces and the staff is just SO friendly. Their service is top notch! The food is so good too! This is 1 of 2 Thai food restaurants in this plaza. If you live in the Business District, THIS is your go-to Thai place!

Ordered takeout from their website, it was simple and easy! I liked that I was able to schedule ahead of time and food was ready to pick up. I was greeted cheerfully by the restaurant employee upon arrival. The pad thai was very goof, I liked that they used the thinner noodles and they were soft and chewy. I also got the crab fried rice which I was very happy that they included lots of crab meat in it. However, the fried rice itself was a bit lacking in flavor. Overall, a solid spot for Thai food!

I ordered the pad thai and it was ok. Sauce was a little overwhelming. Quick service. Nice little food court with plenty of seating. Parking is a mess tho...

First and last time I've ever eaten here. The chicken Pad Thai was extremely mushy and the noodles were broken up. Seemed like it was reheated or something. The flavor wasn't great, way too sweet. The price was $14 or $15. For that price I can get the same dish at Thai Cafe, an actual sit down restaurant with delicious Pad Thai. Why pay the same price for sub par cafeteria food? No thanks! The prices for fast casual food in OC are ridiculous. I've never bought frozen pad Thai at the grocery store but I would bet that it tastes better than the one I had here.

Had a quick lunch here today and it was nice. The semi outdoor seating area makes it a lovely place to enjoy your lunch. The lady working the food stall was sweet and gave great service. The food came out pretty fast. The chicken drunken noodles were tasty and way better than I expected. I feel like food at food courts are usually decent but nothing special. This wasn't the case! The spice and flavor was there and there was a good amount of chicken too. I will be returning to try other things. Fun Fact: Sen Noodle Bar and Tuk Tuk have the same owners. I'll be trying out sen soon.

I hoofed it from my hotel and noticed the parking lot is tight and no street parking but I believe the parking is free. This is a walk up counter eatery. No indoor dining. But, when in So-Cal, the great outdoors is FABULOUS year-round for dining. There is a plaza in the middle of about 10 different eateries. There's something for everyone including a most inviting bar eatery. The eating area has overhead cover so you should be able to avoid direct sunlight in your eyes. The service was great at Tuk Tuk. The lady let me nix bell peppers. Her recommendation was shrimp tom kha fried rice, $18ish. It was delicious! Had 7-8 large prawns. I read there were a couple of inspection violations but they passed their inspection and I don't regret my choice. Food was served quickly and in a stout paper bowl which I like. Being hungry there were no leftovers and that was fine with me. This is very good fast food Thai cuisine.

As the name is , Street Food of Thailand ! Enjoyed their delicious, authentic food. Egg roll was fresh and you could tell they fresh oil to fry it. I enjoyed Spicy Crispy Pad Thai !

Food was very good! Easy no frills. Came here for quick grub, love this food court, not super busy on the weekends but still good variety. I've been wanting to try this chain restaurant out and the food was good. Ordered a chicken pad see eww, it was made fresh and didn't take long. The noodle was very fresh and cooked perfectly, soft but not soggy. The veggies were fresh. My only complaint was the chicken was overcooked and super dry. Other than that, the flavor was good. Parking was easy, the tables in the food court was dirty although that's no fault of the restaurant.

I got the spicy thai fried rice with crispy pork, and it was fairly spicy, overall a good meal, but as far as fried rice goes, average to above average. I think what helped make it good was the crispy pork,but fried rice flavor was medium, lacked the "umami" I usually expect in Thai fried rice. My friends got curry and pad see ew, and also said it was "average". Convenient place with pretty easy access, so definitely give it a try.

Fast & friendly service lots of crab in the fried rice tofu was crispy Thai tea was ok

Pretty good food in a little food court area. I usually get their fried rice and honestly never disappointing. This time though I got a few chilis in the spicy fried rice that I was NOT prepared for (i thought they were bell peppers) and man was I glad I got some thai tea. It was still good and I was glad that it was actually spicy just not expecting it haha (so just a heads up). Pineapple fried rice was really good too! And there's tons of seating within the food court as well!

Slow service, rude woman at the cash register, food was worse than mediocre. Went to pick up my food with the beeper and said "Excuse me" and "Hi" three times because I assumed she couldn't hear me but then she turned around and angrily said "Just leave it!" Clearly heard me and chose to ignore instead. I understand that the orders can get overwhelming during a dinner rush but her service was unacceptable. To add insult to injury, the pad thai did NOT taste good. It was mushy and flavorless. Overall- go to literally any other food stand in that court.

Fast, delicious and authentic Thai food. Service was quick in less than 10 minutes. Staff were friendly and personable in making recommendations. Ambiance is cozy, open-air and loud food court. Come early as parking can be challenging to find.

I made a mistake by ordering the food at their location in Orange and I went for pick up in the Irvine location. The lady in Irvine location is so kind she gladly made the same food for me for free. Thank you, I appreciate your friendliness and kindness.

This was my second time checking out Tuk tuk. We ordered their Tom yum fried rice with shrimp($16) and pad kee mao with chicken($12). The portion size was horribly small compared to what you pay. Service was quick and it took about 15 minutes for the food to be ready. The fried rice was overly greased. I should have stuck to my regulars instead of trying something new. With the 90 minute parking and overly priced, I think this is enough for me =D

Had this spot bookmarked for a couple months and was totally craving noodles and I'm so glad I came here to try it out! Best pad Thai I've had in a while. Fresh ingredients and tasty. Good sized portion. Customer service was good too . I also tried the Thai iced coffee which was good but a bit too strong for my taste. Ambiance is not bad cafeteria setting but it's cute and clean restrooms. I'll be back for the pad Thai for sure

I really enjoyed myself sitting in the outdoor food courtyard on an 80 degree California evening eating Drunken Noodles. And BTW: People keep asking me this?: No, Drunken Noodles does not get you drunk!--there is no alcohol in it. You can drive fine afterwards. Okay! And the Tuk Tuk Drunken Noodles had lots of fresh cut vegetables in it--love that! Maybe put some more peppers in it--can never have enough green or red peppers. They give you lot's of chicken too and noodles. It's a good value at $12 these days. Is the the best Thai I ever had? No. But it's fine. It was the food and atmosphere that made it great. Food comes out FAST! I love this hidden shopping center they are in, free easy parking, safe location. Come here with whoever or alone or if you are staying in one of the many local hotels and want a quality inexpensive meal: Perfect!

Tuk Tuk Thai is located inside the TRADE Food Hall, serving traditional dishes like pad see ew, pad kee mao, fried rice and curries. We placed our order online for pad see ew with tofu ($12) and pad kee mao with tofu ($12). The servings were quite generous. My daughter managed to split hers into two meals, but I enjoyed my pad see ew so much that I devoured the entire thing. My husband likewise finished off his pad kee mao. Bumping my review up to five stars just because of the healthy portions and fair price. Tuk Tuk Thai is inside TRADE Food Hall. There's is an atrium area with lots of seating. The biggest challenge is trying to find parking in the lot. It's the one place in Irvine that doesn't have enough parking to meet demand!

Okay I don't like giving out anything below 3 just because I know it's not easy operating a food business and making sure each customer is satisfied. However is review is ONLY based off of the food chicken pad Thai (which they got my order wrong I wanted the shrimp) but maybe it was a blessing I got chicken as it was $2 cheaper than shrimp. Service was okay nothing super amazing just meh average. Chicken pad Thai: know that there are DRIED SHRIMP in there so if you are allergic to shrimp or have a shellfish allergy just keep that in mind. The portion size was decent but the reason why i personally won't be returning is because it was SO SWEET. Like I know pad Thai is usually on the sweeter side. However, this was overkill like felt as if I was just eating sugar. Just a bit disappointed because the reviews were raving how authentic it was and it was the bed Thai food place they had. Well I'm here to tell you sadly save your money go somewhere else or you can choose to IGNORE me and give this place a try yourself. Just don't be like me and regret it

Excellent food. Really happy with combo pad Thai. Tasty. People who own noodle shops near are same owners.

Pad see ew was perfect! Pad Thai was too sweet, had to add soy sauce and hot sauce to balance it out. Yellow curry was bomb! Service was great. I'd def come back to try other dishes :P

Tuk Tuk is in a Trade Food Hall in Irvine super cute little spot with crafty things to look at and buy. There are quite a few choices in this food hall but what caught my eye was the smallish menu for Thai food and the cute look of the front - and they have stand up sign with a really nice review written about the food. So being a Thai food lover I was like this is me.. and my friends followed we were not disappointed. 1) chicken fried rice now that was the blandest of the 3 dishes but still good- she's a less adventurous girls so she was very happy, I love they the chicken is sliced and not cubed it was moist and tender and had alot of flavor. 2) chicken Pad Thai was lovely there was a lot of colors in this meal and lot of flavors - it was very good. 3) Tofu Pad See Ew .. was the best the tofu was perfect cooked nice little char on the outside without being tough or burnt - tender on the inside when you bite thru the oodles were fat and there was just so much flavor. The only thing Tuk Tuk did not do that I found odd was they'd didn't not ask us how "spicy" there everything had no heat - so our food was all a little bit sweet , I missed the kick to my meals. This is a really good place and recommend door dashing or picking up to go but I would get some hot sauce or remember to as them to " kick it up a notch" The gal that took our order could not have been sweeter she recommended the pad see ew and she was right! Thank you.

Even though this food is takeout and you're not necessarily eating it right out of the kitchen it is amazing. The variety of flavors the availability of heat is incredible. I've been here three times and I've never been disappointed. Try the crab fried rice it is bomb.

Ordered this place on DoorDash. The food was not good at all. They used spaghetti noodles in the pad Thai. There was no flavor in the pad Thai or pad see ew. We will be throwing away our huge portion of left overs.

Absolutely awful overpriced 'Thai' food. Have a strong feeling that the 4 and 5 star reviews are coming from UCI students who might not have had proper Thai food before. My dish for example had burnt cashews in it which indicates a total lack of care or concern for making the dishes as it is extremely difficult to burn cashews. In addition the owner or proprietor at this location is very dismissive of customers. Best to head further north to Fountain Valley for better Thai options.

Tuk Tuk Thai has been in my saved bookmarks for longer than i care to admit as one of the "i want to try on my lunch break" places when im at the office and it did not disappoint! I love Thai food and don't often buy lunch when at work however as the day before a holiday "beep beep" i was on my way! I like the open / courtyard concept, the cute car decor where you order and the accessibility- i didn't realize how close to the airport/offices near there it is! The food was really good- i got the chicken pad Thai (which i was slightly hesitant based on how the chicken looked in the pictures) but the pad Thai noodles had so much flavor that the relatively unseasoned chicken pieces were of no consequence. I love the amount of bean sprouts you get as well for the crunch factor and the portion is very decent! As i saw mentioned the parking is a little chaotic but once i parked i walked in, picked up and was out (pre ordered online) in less than 5 min! There was a lot of people enjoying their lunch in the courtyard it was very busy around 12pm on Wed (even before a holiday) ! I'll definitely be back to enjoy again!

Food is good, usually came here with my coworkers. But we haven't come back here lately, every time we order the cashiers always stare at the screen to see if we are adding tips or not. Makes us feel pressure that we have to tip them.