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Name: Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft
Address: 1745 Peachtree St NE,Ste Y, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Telephone: (678) 539-6181
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.72

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

1745 Peachtree St NE,Ste Y, Atlanta, GA, 30309

(678) 539-6181
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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft Menu

Small Plates

Moo Yang

Nauh Ping

Neau Sawan

Thap Kai

Kanom Pung Na Kai
Soups

Gang Jued Woon Sen

Tom Kha Kai

Tom Yum Koong
Thai Style Salads

Yum Pla Tuna

Yum Woon Sen

Larb Kai

Plah Neauh
Bangkok Street Noodles

Ba Mee Moo Dang

Pad Mee

Pad Zee U

Kiew Tiew Neuah

Kanom Jeen Khew Whan

Lad Na Talay
Sides

Side Salad

Sticky Rice

Papaya Salad

Garlic Rice

Jasmine Rice

Roti Bread

Sauteed Vegetables
Desserts

Tapioca Coconut Pudding

Ginger Fried Icecream

Lychee Cheesecake

Gauy Thod

Thai Custard

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Small Plates

Moo Yang [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nauh Ping [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Neau Sawan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thap Kai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kanom Pung Na Kai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Gang Jued Woon Sen [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tom Kha Kai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tom Yum Koong [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Thai Style Salads

Yum Pla Tuna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yum Woon Sen [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Larb Kai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Plah Neauh [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bangkok Street Noodles

Ba Mee Moo Dang [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pad Mee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pad Zee U [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kiew Tiew Neuah [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kanom Jeen Khew Whan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lad Na Talay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Side Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Papaya Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jasmine Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roti Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sauteed Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Tapioca Coconut Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Fried Icecream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lychee Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gauy Thod [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thai Custard [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Melody M.

Tuk Tuk is fine if you want a really inauthentic, but "sort of" rendition of Thai food. There's a lot of gimmick and not a lot of quality. I had the salmon panang. The Panang tasted like ketchup - wrong balance of sweet to vinegar. The salmon, while a great portion, was unseasoned as were the eggplant disks. My partner ordered the Pad Zee U (strange spelling, but that's what they list on their menu) and the noodles were stale, chewy and not at all silky. The sauce was overly smoky as if it had burned for too long. Of course, a good Thai brown sauce includes some caramelization, but this was burned. The whole meal was over $40 and I can get food five times this good back home for $26. If you're desperate or are new to Thai, it will probably satisfy your needs.
(2)
April W.

Well I have to give this place an awesome review because my boyfriend proposed to me here!! I had no idea it was coming... but he had asked me earlier what I wanted to eat. I love Thai food & thought this sounded good. If I'd known he was going to propose that night I would have probably picked a fancy shmancy place, but I'm glad I didn't. They were so sweet to us after they found out! They comped a dessert and champagne and put us on their Facebook page! Ok but aside from all that, this place is really nice, great atmosphere. If it had been warmer, it would have been awesome to sit on the patio over looking Atlanta, the restaurant is actually 2 stories off the ground. And the food was excellent. Even if I wasn't proposed to here, I would definitely go back :)
(5)
Molly G.

Great Pad Thai! Great service. Great for groups. Did not give us any trouble splitting the checks. Would go back!
(4)
Leanne E.

Sometimes, I enjoy ordering a variety of appetizers to sample a restaurant's offerings. Tonight, I had the vegetarian Samosas, Tom Ka Soup, Roti with Green Cury, and the Mieng Kum, whic were fabulous. I ordered a Black Mojito, which was sweet, summery, and feminine, all at once! Tonight was an excellent night for Tuk Tuk.
(4)
John A.

Great street vendor food. Reminds me of rural Thailand.
(4)
Anastasia T.

I found and tried that place accidentally as I was too early for an appointment across the street but turned out (to my surprise) to be a very pleasant vegan lunch after all: The food tasted fresh and was well prepared, with the right amount of spice. The service was also very good and the environment modern. If I had on complaint it would be that it was touch expensive. But it was good Thai food; the very next day I went to a different Thai place and appreciated Tuk Tuk much more
(4)
Stephie Z.

Tuk Tuk is so totes Buckhead. I was like "Oh Ma Ga" when I saw that killer tuk tuk (AKA rickshaw) in the lobby. Perfect photop for the betties and gents. Hostess was a bit disconcerting, not very friendly. We took a hot minute to decide between inside or outside on a summer night...rain anyone? When our slightly inebriated selves said outside, hostess gave us an angry look. Lets drop the superior attitude. Server was all cool though. I dug him. Lychee drink was lycheelicious. Starters: Kung Satay (AKA shrimp skewers with peanut sauce) - only 6 small shrimp. Not worth it- meh Pla Muk Tod (AKA calamari) - I fifth the rest of the yelpers. Sauce is delicious. No rubberriness. Tastes good dipped in Mieng Kum sauce too Mieng Kum (AKA spicy veg spinach wrap) - Like everyone said, awesomeness on a spinach leaf!!!! very spicy and different. Regular Food: Pad Mee (mushroomy, slightly dark vermicelli dish) was super tasty. Probably my favorite main dish that I tasted. Yum Woon Sen (seafood and vermicelli with lime/chili and sugar) was nice and refreshing. I like the lack of pork since I've had to ask for it without pork at other restaurants. Lad Na Talay (shrimp, calamari, and noodles in gravy) was by far the worst dish we had. NOT A FAN! **Sit outside under the stars. **Keep in mind the slightly higher prices and smaller portions. If you are unfamiliar with Buckhead than you probably don't realize.
(4)
Rita B.

My coworkers and I went there for lunch time (11:30-2 PM) and the service and food was really good. The prices are moderate for lunch time in the Midtown area. The food was really good and authentic dishes. The decor is very nice and modern with a Thai twist. The service was great and since we had a party of 6, we had really great service from the staff. I would definitely go there again.
(4)
Amanda W.

This is one of my new favorite lunch spots. I really love the $12 lunch special that comes with rice, soup and two entrees (had panang pork and a chicken today). It's a bit on the spicy side, but the flavors are great (just wish the waitress had been a bit more prompt in filling my water). Not sure if it's because we got the special, but we can easily get in and out under an hour. Good for business lunches too because it's very nice inside. Hopefully they'll stick around although they're upstairs and it's a bit hard to find them unless you're looking (they're on top of the Viking store).
(4)
Isabella S.

I have a sneaking suspicion that Atlanta's Yelp reviews are suffering from mild to severe ratings inflation. Tuk Tuk does nail it on decor, as mentioned by all the other reviewers, but did not hit home on the food. The samosas were adorable, but tasted like any other samosa I could have had at a food court. Seafood salad had some nice spices goin on, but the cellophane noodles were literally drowning in sauce. That said, I'd take friends here as a prelude to a night out in town, but I'd tell them: hold no expectations for thy food.
(3)
Marty J.

Before I get into the review of Tuk Tuk, I'd like to take a moment to recognize 2 of my biggest fans: Katy B. and Rebecca R. Without them, this review wouldn't be possible. Moving on... The fam and I met for an early dinner and had a thai-riffic experience at Tuk Tuk. Kelly, our server, was excellent and did an awesome job recommending small plates and main dishes. The following are ranked in order by course from best to not the best: Small Plates The Small Plates section is broken into 3 different price levels of $9, $8, and $7. I guess the $9 plates are supposed to be better, but I thought they were all in the same ballpark taste wise. Mieng Kum (Spinach wraps) - These were delicious and tasted like nothing I've had before! They were similar to lettuce wraps, but with spinach instead of lettuce. I couldn't tell you what the filling was, but it was good and crunchy so I'm assuming there were peanuts in there. That being said, it didn't taste peanutty. They had a little sweetness to them. Big ups to Kelly for recommending these. We ended up getting another with our main course. Pla Muk Tod (Calamari) - On the plus side, the calamari was not chewy. On the downside, there was none of the tentacle kind. They were all rings. This makes me sad because I like tentacles. The calamari is served with a chili lime sauce which was very different than what I'm used to. It almost tasted like salsa. I ended up dipping my calamari in the sauce from the Kanom Jeeb (see below). Thai Samosa - These were basically little fried veggie spring rolls in the shape of paper footballs. I wanted to play, but I was with my mom and she was the one who taught me not to play with my food. Kanom Jeeb (Steamed chicken and skrimp dumplings) - Ehh. Just ok. I wouldn't order it again. It was very similar to the shumai you get at [insert your favorite Dim Sum restaurant here], but not as good. Main Course: We went family style with the main course, though I don't think the dishes are made to be served family style. Regardless, I recommend you do the same. Pad Thai Woon Sen - This is the same as pad thai, but with a thinner noodle (I bet you just said "that's what she said" to yourself). You've all had pad thai before so I'm not gonna describe the dish, but it was some of the better pad thai I've had in the A. Ba-Mee Moo Dang - This was "dang" good and was listed in the AJC's top 10 international dishes of 2011 ( blogs.ajc.com/food-and-mâ€¦ ). The dish consists of egg noodles, BBQ pork (the red Asian kind, not the dirty south kind), peanuts, and greenery. The pork was very lean unlike the BBQ pork you get in the food court of Super H-Mart. Green Curry with Chicken - A very simple dish consisting of green curry sauce, chicken, and white rice. You can choose chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp with any of their 3 curry dishes. Green curry was supposed to the spiciest of them all, but I didn't find it to be that spicy. Kao Pad Goong Chiang - You probably call this dish fried rice. It tasted like your typical upscale Americanized-Chinese fried rice, but with small bits of sausage as the protein. The restaurant itself is very open with really high ceilings. Trendy comes to mind. Music was hip. I didn't know any of the songs, but they felt right for the restaurant. They project pictures of their dishes and random pictures of Thailand on their back wall. If you look at walls a lot like I do, then you'll notice that pictures start to repeat themselves. At the time of this review, they have free small plates on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 with $5 drink specials and one of the ATL's hottest DJs (so they claim). I'd like to buy a shiny shirt and attend one of these days.
(4)
Ollie B.

Though the ambiance is nice, this is NOT the place to try authentic Thai food. It's like taking the Chinese take-out food and placing it into a very fancy restaurant. The presentation is superb. I don't understand how people could give this 5 stars other than the fact that they haven't eaten real Thai food before.
(1)
Kate O.

Service was great! I had the noodles with beef. My husband had the evening special which was Thai scallops. The food was very authentic We have been to Thailand a couple times and Tuk Tuk is getting it right. The wide open loft space is very cool but makes conversation difficult.
(4)
Winston G.

3.5 stars. A very trendy, great for dates type of restaurant. Decor is very modern and the restaurant is located on the third floor -- however, when you enter, you see an actual tuk tuk in the lobby before you jump in the elevator. Pretty cool. The service was also stellar, as everyone came by to explain dishes and answer any questions we had. In terms of the food, unfortunately, I was not too impressed. Anyways, lets start with the best dishes and go to my least favorite: 1) Moo Yang -- grilled pork skewers. Delicious. These were the best dish of the night. 2) Neau Sawan -- Thai beef jerky. Pretty good. Very flavorful, beef jerky like, but not too dry either. Great with the rice. 3) Ba Mee Moo Dang -- Thai style BBQ pork with noodles. Decent, but not too impressive. 4) Mieng Kum -- Spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, peanuts, coconut and a caramelized palm sugar. This was a really interesting dish, but I didn't like the million flavors one of these wraps pack. A bit too sweet in my opinion, but might be an interesting dish to try. Might come back here again to try some other dishes because I did like the ambiance, the service, and the company I was with, but in terms of food alone, Naan (their higher end Thai restaurant) still reigns supreme.
(3)
Jyotsna K.

Absolutely.wonderful selection of appetizers and a great refreshing cocktail with a Thai twist. While visiting Atlanta for a week with multiple restaurants and pubs to visit, Tuk Tuk was by far my favorite. We enjoyed the Black Mojito, Nuah Ping, Mieng Kum...it has been 2 weeks and I am still thinking about the atmosphere, service, ambience, and wonderful tastes. I highly recommend this...not to mention the cute Tuk Tuk (rickshaw) downstairs in the entry.
(5)
kiri p.

The food is delicious but small amount and little overpriced. I guess it's Buckhead after all. Their fresh lemonade is yummy!
(4)
Gunn V.

This place serves quite a delicious food! Not very authentic but still quite good by any standard. The dessert I had was coconut ice cream...and it's really good, almost the same as in Thailand (I would say closet as it can be in the USA)! The services was great. Deducted 1 star due to price...something like 5 pieces of Thai beef jerky should not be $9.
(4)
Maria L.

Trendy restaurant I suppose, and a nice date spot, but you don't really get your money's worth. I ordered the Kao Pad Goong Chiang (fried rice with diced thai sausage, eggs, onions, and chinese broccoli). I rarely order fried rice when I eat out because I can just as easily make it home for dirt cheap... but I was craving my fiance's mom's fried rice (she grew up in Thailand). It was $13, and it really did hit the spot (tasted like her fried rice), but the portions were small.. that was what bothered me the most -- the food was good, but we got smaller portions for higher prices. It didn't really fill me up. I would come back though if my friends decided they wanted to eat here.
(3)
Dallas B.

Great sea bass. That might be my favorite item on the menu. Also love the red curry chicken and shrimp (drinks lots of water). Great service. very clean. Try the dumplings.
(4)
Eric N.

I am bit loathe to write a review based on one visit, so take it with a grain of salt or a squirt of fish sauce. I may have ordered the wrong stuff, but the cooks and server definitely had a bad night and none of the dishes was tasty. There were very few other patrons, so maybe the word is already out. I ordered the egg/oyster appetizer, spinach leaf with rice/ginger/etc., some mussels and the drunken noodles with shrimp. Big problem was no heat. I should have told the waiter and he should have asked (and took the hint when I tasted a bit of the first dish and asked for Sriracha and a bowl of rat shit peppers with fish sauce). At Chili Thai in our little city of Columbus GA 2 hours south of Atlanta they always ask mild, 1 to 3 peppers or Thai hot. The egg/oyster thing and spinach leaf wraps were way too sweet--could not finish them--not even close to what I would have expected from a food cart in Thailand or anywhere else for that matter. The oysters were a bit dry, bland, smothered in sweet goo and were not fresh--I suspect they were the thing that put my stomach off (felt indigestion for about 14 hours after dinner). The noodles were bland and soggy. Singha was good and interior was nice and open. Bottom line is that I will not be back to this place, but will try the places run by Dee Dee's parents when next in Atlanta and want Thai and I will definitely consult a more reliable source than Yelp. I will need to find a way to cross-reference Yelp with something less reliant on user feedback (any suggestions for Atlanta would be appreciated) or some way to filter the input from Yelp so that it is more useful to me.
(1)
Mia W.

I visited Tuk Tuk for the first time today. I had passed by the restaurant several times, but had never stopped to eat there. I'm so very glad that my friend had her going-away dinner there or I might not have ever experienced Tuk Tuk. the restaurant is very open and pretty and the food was wonderful. We decided to order some small plates and some full size plates and split everything, so I got a nice variety of items, and everything tasted wonderful.
(4)
Brian J.

One of my dining partners told me about Tuk Tuk a few weeks ago. She said that the restaurant served a good selection of Thai Tapas. A good friend and I decided to give it a try since I'm a big fan of Thai Food, and never went to a Thai Tapas spot before. The menu is split between a selection of Small Plates (Tapas), Noodle Dishes, Big Plates (Entrees), Salads and a small selection of Desserts. We decided to order all Small Plates. "Small" is an understatement though. The dishes were actually large appetizer portions that served two people. We started off only ordering four Small Plates, and then when we finished those we ordered two more. We were being greedy. We ate enough food for at least three people. Out of the six selections that we ordered, we only had two favorites: My friend loved the Beef Tenderloin Skewers. They brought out a silver serving dish that looked like a mini swing set with four or five skewers hooked on the top of it (basically little hanging pieces of beef). I give them A+ for presentation. The meat was so tender, it melted in your mouth. My favorite dish was the Garlic and Pepper Spare Ribs (three large pieces) which were also tender and well seasoned. The other four dishes we ordered were the Grilled marinated Pork Skewers (same swing set concept, but with hanging pork pieces instead). The pork was a little overcooked for our taste. We also ordered the Spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, peanuts and coconut. It was served with a sweet peanut sauce. I'm not a big fan of peanut sauce, so I put red chili sauce on top of my wraps. It was just okay. We also ordered the steamed dumplings which were pretty good. The last dish we ordered was the Pork Sausage served w/ ginger, cabbage and Thai Chili. It was not our favorite dish. They have a good selection of cocktails including at least ten different flavors of vodka to select from, including ginger. The restaurant is actually an upstairs loft with a nice view of the midtown skyline. It was misleading from the outside, because when you walk in the door, you are actually in the mini foyer/lobby and have to take an elevator up to the restaurant. It is decorated very modern chic. Part of the art work is a slide show presentation on one full wall of photos taken in Thailand. Tuk Tuk is a great spot to take visitors to the city, because of the location and the nice view of the midtown skyline. The service was also A+.
(4)
Yana K.

Our go-to place for Thai. The green curry is the best out there. I also love the white Asian fish and the fried tofu. Service is good and prices reasonable. Sit on the patio for fresh air and views of the skyline. Great casual place for an anytime outing. Enjoy!
(5)
Tracy F.

the beef jerky app is so good, we sometimes just eat a couple of those but I also like the curry. I love thai and usually just order in since most thai restaurants are boring but not this one. Great atmoshere.
(5)
Juna D.

First - you pay for quality. In the lineage of Nan, this is what I consider a premium Thai joint. Beautifully appointed and well-crafted cuisine. The menu choices are interesting, with old stand-bys and some unique offerings. Don't be put off by the lack of vegetarian options - wherever you see a green leaf, they can substitute tofu. The $12 lunch box special is worth it if you want some variety, but don't expect one of the nuanced offerings to be included in the box. I would go often, but for the prices. A great, once in a while, spot.
(4)
D K.

Speaking of authentic, chef DeeDee has brought Thais street food to Atlanta and it's brilliant. The food tastes like what you'd get from its originated, Bangkok, Thailand. The service is off the chart and the managers treat you as their friends! And did I mention the incredible atmosphere? I'd sit at the patio in this fall weather and enjoy my food and Atlanta skyline! Spiffing!! Great job guys.
(5)
Lynn H.

I went to Tuk Tuk for the first time and OMG I will be coming back. The food was Delish.
(5)
Katy W.

Love this place - good food, good decor, good service, good bar & specialty drinks. Have been 4 times - twice for lunch, and twice for dinner. Love the lunch box special. Looking forward to going back when the weather is nice, and I can sit outside.
(4)
William Z.

Spicy, tasty, yummy, like a direct flight to the streets of Bankok!
(4)
Shyam S.

I have absolutely no idea why Tuk Tuk doesn't have 4 or 4.5 stars because this is by far the most authentic Thai restaurant I have EVER eaten at. From the moment you enter and see the real Thai autorickshaw - I heart "autos" (as we say in India) - and the Thai script on the elevators, this restaurant reels you in. The decor is spacious, the layout wonderful and the continuous high-resolution audio-visual show is a sight to behold. The food is excellent and the wait staff are courteous and quick to bring out your orders. If you ask for extra spicy be prepared - the heat won't knock you back, but like good BBQ sauce, this stuff has slooowww burn. My sister had the penang curry with tofu and I had the amazing roti with green curry sauce, tom kha chicken soup and sticky rice. Everything I tasted was great. The soup was perfect and the way I described it was that you didn't have to add anything to make it better. I was disappointed to see the dining room only 30% full on a Thursday night and I have heard that there are never full. What a shame that the most authentic, cost effective Thai food in the city is obscured by the ridiculous number of pan-Asian, generic Thai restaurants in this city (To Mama Fu: Thanks for Nothing). Take a group. Take the kids. Take expats. Take newcomers. I don't think Tuk Tuk will disappoint. I cannot wait to return.
(5)
Katie M.

I really didn't feel there was anything special about this place. I felt it was overpriced for what you got. Side note - I am new to Atlanta so that may be the norm. I ordered Mieng Kum which was the most insignificant dish ever. I wouldn't have even paid $3 for that dish. It says it has lime in which it does - but not lime juice - thick lime rind which was not pleasant to eat. Then I ordered Tom Yum Koong - the shrimp lemongrass soup. Which was better but nothing special. It is possible that I ordered wrong and that's why I have it 3 stars. But the only thing that would motivate me to come back is the proximity to my apartment.
(3)
Sean L.

I've been here several times. The first time it was great because we came on the weekend. Service was fast, friendly, and the food was tasty. But then I came to Tuk Tuk on a weekday. The waiter talked me into trying their special, which took forever to come up and was so small in size. Yet, they charged me with the same price as a regular lunch plate. So my feeling is mixed for this place. i wouldn't mind visitng them again but I would be really skeptical of their specials. It's a good place to go if you know how to order.
(3)
Daniel B.

I've dined here twice now. I probably won't be back a third time though. The dinning room is pretty swank, but the high ceilings and openness of it makes it very loud. I guess it's fine if you're in a large group at one of their several large tables(I was on my first visit), but the smaller tables for two are too close together. I could here the guy sitting next to me on his date better than I could here my own. The food itself is decently flavored. Both times, I have picked out the spiciest dishes on the menu, and both times I was disappointed by the lack of spice. The first time, I had one of their entrees, and it was a red curry dish. It was about 90% rice with very little else. The second time, I had the green curry with pork. It actually had a few green beans in it, and some of the slimiest eggplant ever. It had literally 6 tiny shreds of pork in it though; probably less than 3 ounces total. I was a little pissed about it since I paid almost $15 for it. And again, there was very little curry to it, and mostly just rice. There wasn't even enough curry to flavor all the rice, and I was left with several dry, bland clumps of rice that never saw the small amount of curry. The service is standard. Nothing too great, and kinda on the poor side for the server/table ratio. There are seriously too many employees walking around all the time, and still it takes too long to get a refill. The food is pretty but not really worth it's price; the atmosphere is cool if you're going to the club afterwards, but I wouldn't bring a date hear if I wanted to have a nice long dinner conversation. All in all, I paid more than $40 for a plate of rice, a plate of noodles, and a small samosa app. There were no leftovers to bring home either. Next time I want thai, I'll go to Zen.
(2)
Starfish_Coffee M.

three words...FAB U LOUS!! I like my food spicy and they get it right. Very friendly service and awesome atmosphere. I've only been for lunch but it would also make a great dinner spot. Prices aren't too bad so round the girls up and head on over.
(4)
Craig C.

The service along with the food was phenomenal, I would defiantly eat there again!!!!!!!
(5)
Shari W.

I loved the atmosphere. It was modern, in style, and nice ambiance. The waitress gave good service. The food was better than good, but not great. I would go here again. They also have free parking.
(3)
Paul S.

Just visited on a rainy day. I had the Hot Box lunch which includes: soup, rice, Green Curry and a stir fried chicken dish. Oh - It hit the spot The green curry was perfect amount of spiciness. I highly recommend
(5)
Kevin L.

Tuk Tuk was a wonderful surprise. I came here at 7pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was only half full and seated me right away. My hostess was extremely helpful in helping me choose my order. I ended up getting the Moo Yang, Nuah Ping, and Mieng Kum. The Moo Yang (pork) and Nuah Ping (beef) were both marinated meat skewers, but only the Moo Yang was served with sticky rice. The Moo Yang possessed sweet and salty notes along with a subtle tanginess. The Nuah Ping was juicy, succulent, and had great texture. The flavors of the Mieng Kum were certainly interesting. It was a combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and tangy--all expertly crafted onto a small spinach leaf. The portions were perfect! Providing enough food to feel satiated, but not making me feel like a full tube of toothpaste (coining the expression). The service was normal, but when I went the restaurant was no where near capacity. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking to explore a new palette of flavors without breaking the bank.
(4)
LN T.

This place is one of the best Thai restaurants on Atlanta. Thai of Norcross is the other restaurant that I usually dine at. Both are great Thai restaurants but what separates the two places are their dishes. This place offers amazing, authentic, and different Thai dishes compared to Thai of Norcross. They have these delicious, most amazing sauces that you can't get at the other place and entrees that have a different almost westernized twist to them. I ordered their half chicken dish and my bestie ordered their fish in some kind of sauce along with tons of appetizers to try. EVERYTHING was delicious. It was nothing I ever had tried before and like I said before, the sauces was what made the dish extremely amazing. The first time we went there, we didn't have reservations, so we had to wait at the car but the wait was not long at all. We actually liked sitting at the bar better bc the bartenders were super friendly and genuine. We had ordered the Pink Lady which is a champagne with lychee in it and it was very nice. I love drinks with lychee or mango in them so this place hit the spot for me. And like I said before the bartenders were so nice! When I came back the second time around they had remembered us and greeted us with a hug! =) I highly recommend this place for all of you to try! It has become one of my favorite places to eat and hang out now! Enjoy!
(5)
Uny Que C.

Tuk Tuk is an amazingly decorated restaurant, with relaxing music low enough to hear your company, and food that awakens the senses. This is my fourth time eating here. I like it so much I brought multiple friends.
(5)
Ashley M.

After my first experience dining at Tuk Tuk and discovering their food is a bit overrated and a tad too salty, I decided to give this restaurant another chance. This time, I visited for lunch and discovered the food was still too salty. I ordered the basil pork, and it's somewhat a bargain for $10-- comes with the basil pork, rice, and a fried egg on top. I wanted to really love the food because the atmosphere of this food loft is so appealing, but I'm sorry to say it was a miss yet again.
(2)
Elaine L.

I had a lot of high hopes for Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft since there are a lot of positive reviews here (you disappointed me this time yelpers D:). To say the least, it did not meet my expectations. So, I gave the place 2/5 because it was not worth it for the price. If it was cheaper, then I would give a 3 perhaps. To me, the Thai food was not authentic (which is ok if it tastes awesome). BUT!!! The food was way too sweet, I mean, everything was sweet!!! I didn't feel satisfied and it was waayy to expensive to feel like that. So, overall, it was a "meh", I wouldn't go here unless a friend wants to come (and even then, I would have my doubts). So, what my date and I ordered: Moo Yang (pork skewer with sticky rice), Kai Tod (fried chicken with three flavored chili sauce), Mieng Kum (old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in a caramelized palm sugar), Tom Yum soup, papaya salad and Pad Thai Woon Sen noodles (Yep, we ordered a lot!). Granted the Mieng Kum I would say I expected it to be sweet but I thought it was too sweet. I felt like I was eating dessert, which I don't think that's good for appetizer! I liked the Kai Tod, but I thought they will give me three different sauces (b/c I saw this picture in the elevator reviewing Tuk Tuk with the picture of fried chicken and three sauces) but they only gave me one sauce. That was ok, the chicken was fried perfectly but the sauce, again, was really sweet. The Tom Yum soup was like any other places', so, it was ok. Papaya salad was the only thing I liked, it was refreshing and yummy. And then, we are back to sweet with the Pad Thai noodles. Overall, with the money spend on this meal, it was NOT worth it. I think it's way too Americanized, I don't think Thai food should be sweet the whole way from beginning to end. It was a disappointing experience. ;( So...breakdown! Food (taste) - meh 3/10 (Too sweet, I think it would be good if the sweetness is toned down) Food (presentation) - 10/10 (it looked awesome!!) Service - 8/10 (I had this waitress that was kind of awkward and way to attentive. Granted, it's her first day there supposedly, so, I forgive you, lol) Decor/ Ambience - 10/10 (it was beautiful, but, where's the Taxi that was supposedly to be up front?) Cleanliness - 10/10 Will I come back though? I think not. :(
(2)
JOHN R.

Excellent service and great taste. Beautiful ambiance. This place has style and good location with ample parking.
(5)
Ralph B.

I'm sorry, this food is way overpriced. This would be acceptable had the food been ok. The shrimp was tough as nails and we hardly got any. There were lots of candles and big leaves, though. But there are several other Thai restaurants in the Midtown area that serve great food at a reasonable expense. But If you want to pay these kind of prices, I would go to Nan; it's the best Thai restaurant in the city. Aside from the fact that it rivals as one of the most beautiful and artistic eating venues in Atlanta. TUK TUK? Thumbs way down.
(2)
Mqew W.

I've only been once, but it was good! I'll be back to try more.
(4)
Randy B.

Tuk Tuk has become one if my favorite lunch spots. My favorite is the Prikh King Chicken, but the lunch specials that I have tried have been very good, particularly their "lunch box" specials. It's almost impossible to find a good 3 course Thai meal at lunchtime for under $15 in Midtown, but these are the exception , as is the lunch menu. Keep it up guys!
(4)
Diva J.

The atmosphere is great and the views of Atlanta are beautiful. The food isn't like the usual Thai food you get at most Thai restaurants, so it wasn't what I expected. I got the coconut soup which was tasty but a little too sweet and the noodles with Thai spiced pork. The noodles were just okay. I might try it again but I would only go back for the atmosphere.
(3)
Jeremy A.

We had a terrific experience dining here, We sat at the bar and had a great city view. Staff was fun and personable. Gave great recommendations. We were on the fence with an appetizer choice. Finally went with one but then to our surprise the manager sent the other one for us on the house. WOW! Thats awesomeness. He wanted us to try both and happy we did. YUM. We are already looking forward to going back and have told other friends to check it out. Must go!!!
(5)
Lincoln F.

Great location, great staff, great food! Nothing to complain about here! My girl and I always order the curry! The best Thai food in Atlanta. Would give it 6 stars if I could!
(5)
Lauren A.

Well, ever since our favorite Thai place closed down, we have been struggling to find a replacement. We assumed that Tuk Tuk would be so Americanized that we wouldnt enjoy it, but we were wrong. The atmosphere was great. Its the kind of place where you can feel like your getting your quality authentic Thai, but you could actually bring friends that aren't into Thai too. Aka - i feel like a non adventurous eater could find something comforting while those who really love something spicy and authentic can have that too. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are actually "going out" which is the main draw back from getting friends to go to most Thai places on a friday night. We were pleasantly surprised that the "Thai hot" curry, was very spicy and not toned down. We will be back!!!
(4)
Anita C.

Very cool ambience and venue. We came on Tuesday and we were one of two tables. I ordered the pork basil and spinach wraps. Pork basil extremely salty but good spices and flavor. Spinach wraps were very good with a strong ginger flavor. I'm not particularly a fan of ginger, so I would've preferred without the ginger. But if you are a fan, by all means, you should definitely order it. It has good flavor and I love the sauce that came with it. I'd like to come again and try some other dishes.
(3)
Ava L.

I first saw the pics and read the reviews on yelp. When we decided to go there, on first approach I was excited. Plentiful parking outside and the ambiance inside was interesting, pretty, and spacious. Super high ceilings give the space a feeling of airiness even though the booths were pretty close together. So close, actually, that when a couple was sitting next to us and one of them said something, both my friend and I looked up because we thought he was talking to us. Funny but telling. The place was clean as well. These reasons are why it earned 2 stars and not 0. (Yes I know yelp doesn't allow 0 stars but I would've said it here anyhow if it was 0) We went on a Sunday at an odd hour, right when they open at 5:30. There were already a few ppl in there so that was surprising. I would imagine that it may have been packed at other times. So I was surprised that when I came in, there was no receptionist at the booth in front of the entry point where the elevators are. I walked around looking for my friend for a minute until the receptionist, who was busy chit-chatting with a waitress, came over and suggested seating. Thank goodness I hadn't stood at the entrance waiting, I would've been waiting a while. Otherwise, service was pretty speedy, though not that knowledgeable about the food. On to the food! Lackluster and unappealing. As a previous reviewer noted, the chicken soup had super tough pieces of chicken. I felt very sad for the chicken that sacrificed her life for that soup, because it was awful. All the veggies were cut into huge chunks that needed 2 bites each and seemed like they had just been thrown into the broth at the last minute, because they were basically raw. I like a little bit of crunch in my veggies but seriously! I had another soup and same problem. I tried my friend's fried tofu with the dip and they were tough and overcooked. It felt like the food was being made by a hung over college student! I didn't want to risk throwing any more money in for an entree when it was clearly amateur hour in the kitchen. We asked for the check and that was the end. Will never be returning, at least not for food.
(2)
Adrian S.

Spent the evening at Tuk Tuk with friends and I must say we all had a wonderful time. I highly recommend going there for dinner not only because of the great ambiance but also the sultry lit bar, dim lights and candles. The restaurant is slightly hidden because it's on the top floor in a shopping plaza, but it is worth the hunt to find this hidden masterpiece. They even have a patio to sit and eat that offers a great view of the Atlanta skyline (the rain prevented us from venturing out but next time). The food was excellent; no complaints from our table, and the drinks were on point. Overall they have great dÃ©cor and service.
(4)
Ann L.

Nice atmosphere & staff, but the food is just all right. Over-priced due to the fancy setting. I've definitely had better Thai food in Los Angeles. I mean, the food is not bad, but the Tom Yum & Beef Noodle Soup seemed to have strong sour taste. So sour that almost makes you cough. The Beef Skewers were so small. My coworkers said that the curry was good though. Papaya Salad was good. I don't know if I will come back here again...
(3)
David C.

First off, try it for lunch when they have 8 dollar specials. This place is pretty expensive for Thai food, and if you go small plates, you will end up broke. Entrees are about 15 bucks. Each small plate is around 9 bucks. That being said, the food is really super amazing. Small Plates order: Garlic and Pepper spare ribs (you get four lean pork ribs), and they are heavenly. The flavor explodes in your mouth like a party in which everyone came. Really amazing. The steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings were very good - basically a fancy and very tasty take on steamed shumai. Very good. Crispy Roti with green curry was excellent (basically toasted Asian bread to dip in a small bowl of spicy green curry). I would think their other curry dishes must be pretty great. Had a cup of the chicken coconut soup, which was one of the best I've ever had if not the best. And finally had fried chicken drums(ticks) - they were okay and nothing wrong at all, but rather ordinary and not something I would recommend. Pretty much nothing special. Got the Thai Style BBQ egg noodles, but those weren't great. The BBQ pork was lean and top notch, looking great. However, the sauce was way too sweet. I wish they had a spicy noodle dish with flat noodles. Finally the pan fried filet of white fish which the wife said was very good, and she is a complainer who never likes anything past, "It's okay." So it must've been quite good. Oh, I almost forgot about my BIG COMPLAINT. Literally all of our food came out at once. That was too many dishes to serve at once for 2 people. They really needed to expedite better and put a couple dishes out at a time. Not soup, entree, and all the small plates in one fell swoop. That really annoyed me.
(4)
Bill K.

We went on a Wednesday night around 6 and it wasn't busy at all. Service was fast because of this. Our server did a good job of recommending dishes but wasn't able to explain them very well, which makes it difficult to try new things if you aren't super familiar with Thai cuisine. The beef jerky (Neau Sawan) was a great starter, sweet and salty. My wife had the Kra Pow Moo (minced pork) and it was outstanding. A little salty but very good. I had the Prik Khing (beef) and he warned me that it was very spicy. It had a little spice but was overwhelmingly sweet. I was not able to finish it.
(4)
Merissa C.

Love Tuk Tuk! We made reservation and were seating immediatly when we arrived. The service was wonderful. We sat outside which has a awesome view of the city. It would be a great spot for a date. We ordered the calamari. It was very fresh. We both ordered pad thai and thought it was great! There is a huge parking lot which offers free parking in the city.
(4)
Regina Q.

I really like the ambiance and decor here. It does look like a loft and makes me feel like i'm in a cool city. I want to rate this restaurant with a 3.5. I really like their green curry and thai beef jerky. Service is pretty good. Usually trendy thai restaurants don't have the best food, but this one has nice ambiance and pretty good food. I like this better than Nan Thai and I think it's the same owner.
(3)
Abhimanyu A.

This place has decent food and a nice ambience. That's what I taught the first time I ate here. The second time the same thing held. The reason for the 1 star is that the person who seated us was extremely rude. We got seated and I asked, could we get seated at the booth. She looked at us and said I don't think that's going to be possible. So I asked why, it really looked fine to me. She said I don't think that's going to be possible, you can ask my manager, whatever. "Whatever"??.. well there you go. I know it can be a silly person that ruins your experience at a restaurant but it should be policy to hire good people and keep a certain friendliness. The person who served us was friendly and very accommodating. The food ok. So there you go, I'm a very polite person. Don't be rude to me. I have half a mind to go to the manager but I wont.
(1)
Premal P.

Excellent food, ambience and presentation. Would highly recommend. The cost was also very reasonable.
(4)
PJ B.

I think you can tell a lot about an establishment based on how they handle mistakes. I order Tuk Tuk regularly because the food is fantastic, and the first time there was confusion with the order, the staff/management did everything they could to make me feel appreciated and right the wrong. Really makes a difference when you get the impression they care about your business and want you to come back. I'm keeping them as a regular part of my rotation.
(5)
Nacosta W.

Tuk Tuk provides authentic Thai cuisine that explodes with flavor to your palate and senses. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely come back time and time again. The Monday night fried chicken was AWESOME and I highly recommend it and the Kanom Jeeb (chicken and shrimp dumplings). Everything we had was very good. The ambiance plus the attentive service is what really won me over. This place is definitely a winner!
(5)
Keyur P.

Vegetarians be careful. Even after specifying the order 3 times. The cook made the same mistake and the server blamed it on the cook. By the way I also found 2 pieces of chicken.
(1)
Alan J.

Great food! All the items on the menu are modern Thai food. Meet skewers and the larb Kai were outstanding. I would love to come here again.
(4)
Christine J.

Tried tuk tuk out for lunch today, ordered a side of roti bread, brought us what was apparently a dinner time appetizer then order a side of fried rice to go with a shrimp dish I ordered and I got chicken fried rice. Ordered a Thai iced tea and the waitress forgot about it and instead of asking if I still wanted it she brought it in a to go cup with the checks. Server was very unattentive and we had to wait at the hostess stand for a few minutes before anyone came up to seat us. Poor customer service and Malena our server didn't seem to be listening to our orders. Won't be visiting this location again.
(2)
Rose S.

This establishment uses shaved, white meat chicken slices that have been over-boiled rather than using chunks of white/dark meat chicken and simmering it in a slow cooker for their chicken curries, as well as their Tom Kha Kai chicken soup. The sauces are decent but eating the chicken slices was akin to eating chewy leather-strap, not appealing in my gastronomic world! I'll never understand why so many restaurants refuse to simmer chicken chunks in curry sauce in a slow cooker, which is rather easy to do. A few of the high end restaurants around the country make their curries in this manner. If the other restaurants made that one simple change, I'm pretty sure their patronage would increase enormously. I would rather pay a higher price for a well made curry, than a standard price for a curry I would never order again. Sorry, disappointed.
(2)
Adam E.

Nice patio with view. Food was just okay...average Thai food. Larger price, smaller portions. Dumpling appetizer was a joke. I've never seen such tiny dumplings. For $8, you get four dumpings about the size of a quarter. Also, I had red curry with chicken and shrimp. They gave me like two tablespoons of red curry sauce with a whole plate of rice. What the heck?! I'm glad I tried it, but I would not go back. Too many other good Thai palces to try! PS See Daniel B's review as well- "I had one of their entrees, and it was a red curry dish. It was about 90% rice with very little else. The second time, I had the green curry with pork. It actually had a few green beans in it, and some of the slimiest eggplant ever. It had literally 6 tiny shreds of pork in it though; probably less than 3 ounces total. I was a little pissed about it since I paid almost $15 for it. And again, there was very little curry to it, and mostly just rice. There wasn't even enough curry to flavor all the rice, and I was left with several dry, bland clumps of rice that never saw the small amount of curry."
(1)
R G.

Had a dinner on Jan 18. Celebrated 25th anniversary of our best friends. Their kids organized the event. Restaurant did a nice job. Best thai food and the service was exceptional.
(5)
J Y.

This place has horrible service and manager's attitude is worst than awful. We made reservation but had to change the number of seats and they were very rude when we ask them to add seat. The guy said you need to tell me the exact number and stop changing it. We added more people to the party to give you more business and this place gives us attitude. There wasnt a line at the door and the place was pretty empty too. I won't be coming here anymore.
(1)
David A.

Great atmosphere accompanied by great food selections and a courteous staff. There is also a beautiful room for rent for special occasions and a delightful wrap around balcony for outdoor dining. One of the best Thai food experiences in Atlanta.
(4)
William B.

An upscale Thai restaurant with great views of the city. The food was really ok. I had the panang curry which is their second spiciest curry. It wasn't spicy at all. The tom kha soup is amazing. Very very flavorful. The reason I gave it only 3 stars is because the entrees were ok. Nothing special. Great place for drinks though.
(3)
Heather N.

The concept of glamorized street food is smirk-worthy. I do love the space, but this candy's wrapper eclipses the contents. MIang Kam is the essence of Thai flavor. Typically served as a plate of ingredients in little piles (ginger, garlic/shallot, dried shrimp, lime, chili, dried coconut, peanut) to be wrapped in lettuce or spinach and pumped up with a sweet, fishy sauce. TukTuk makes it easier by mixing everything together for you, but they steal a bit of the fun this way. The lunch special appears to be a deal at $12, but really you are getting less food, quality and authenticity than say Bangkok Thai at twice the price. Pork was ok, beef curry featured chewy, gamy meat reminiscent of lamb from an Indian lunch buffet at 3pm, swimming in a sickly sweet sauce. Not a fan of eating out of little metal cylinders. I got my MK fix, no need to return. ($25 lunch with regrets= should have gone to Watershed!) Cheers~
(3)
Kyra M.

Located up an elevator with a great view of Buckhead, you'll find Tuk Tuk! The Pad Thai was average but the restaurant is pretty. The servers are kind and the balcony is refreshing. There is a full bar with a great bartender waiting for you. This is one Thai restaurant with flair and appeal!
(3)
Shinna V.

The place is beautiful. You get a great view of the city. But the food does not taste all that great. I used to eat thai food often because my best friend is Thai. Tuk Tuk's food just taste bland. Maybe it was my fault for ordering papaya salad, larb, and stuff that I usually would order at a authentic thai restaurant. If you want real thai food for a reasonable price, try Flavors of Thailand, Little Hut, or Hot Cafe.
(3)
W. C.

The owners are Thai but the food is not good enough for for people that eat Thai often. It's Hard to find great Thai in Atlanta.
(1)
Kristin K.

Trendy and well-decorated space for pricey Thai food. Menu is not super lengthy but you should be able to find something on it you may enjoy. I had the pad zee u which was pretty good. Service was very good. However, I'm just not sure the atmosphere is worth coming back to pay that kind of money for what I feel I could get elsewhere for cheaper.
(3)
Lauren P.

I used to love this place, even though it made me sick some of the time. My last visit I ordered Pad Thai with veggies on it, and waitress tried to force me to put tofu on it? I finally got her to agree that I wasn't going to have tofu, but when I got my plate there was chunks of tofu all over it. (Whatever, I can pick it out. But no, my friend asks the woman if she can send it back to the kitchen and get a new one made) She takes it back. 3 minutes later brings me a new plate. I begin eating it, it's great, then I find tofu remnants in it. We call the waitress back, ask her if the kitchen really made a new one or picked out the tofu and gave me the same plate. After some beating around the bush we asked her again, and she admitted to it being picked out of the food and given back to me. I didn't even know what to say. First world problems, I know...but seriously? This is supposed to be a high end restaurant/bar.
(1)
Lisa G.

Great restaurant! Walking in at night was feast for the eyes with beautifully decorated dining room and lights. DJ was playing great music on a Thursday night. Then crispy salmon with delicate fried eggplant over rice was fantastic. If I lived in Atlanta, I'd be a regular. Thanks to my Atlanta hosts for their wonderful company and excellent restaurant choice. FYI - pictures and reviews on yelp don't do this place justice.
(5)
Claire C.

Tuk Tuk is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in Atlanta - the decor is fantastic and the food simply brimming with flavor. Dishes to try - (1) The Beef Jerky - I am usually not a fan of such but it was simply delicious as they serve it with finger-friendly sticky rice. (2) The Fried Banana and Coconut Ice Cream Desert - texture, flavor, home run in all fields. (3) Fresh Mango and Sticky Rice - suprisingly sweet sticky rice, a classic Thai favorite. Service was great, nice date atmosphere, also good for groups, and moderately pricy but worth it.
(4)
Mia P.

We loved the place and the food. Particularly the appetizers. The coconut wrap is really good. The deserts are very interesting, mixing sweet stuff with vegetables like corn and some type of roots. One of the noodle dishes was a bit heavy seasoned with salt. A bit difficult to find the Midtown one it if you drive a bit faster on Peachtree St.
(4)
Shawanda M.

This is actually a 2.5 star rating...not a full 3, but not as bad as a 2-star. so anyway..Friday night. Friend is craving Thai...hmmmmmm, I live literally 2minutes from Tuk-Tuk, lets try that. The venue is really pretty. I can see having events there. Really nice! The food - ho hum. Granted, I didn't sample lots of things on the menu but what I did try was enough to upset my tummy the next day (actually, my stomach and my dining buddy's tummy *sad face*) anywho, the staff that night was incredibly overbearing. Like seriously. I appreciate nice and attentive service i really do, but when its at the point where my guest and i can't have a full convo because we're always being interrupted, that's when i get ANNOYED!!!! i'm not even exaggerating. i think i met everyone who was on staff that night, which would've been cool had they done it in a timely matter... i did try the shrimp/chicken toast w/pickled cucumber salad as an appetizer. flavorful, yes. however, my friend kept saying it reminded her of something...then a lightbulb went off...a chicken club from SONIC. yes Sonic. so... maybe i'll try this again in a month or so. bleh.
(3)
Mark V.

Food is ok. Not the best I had, and I didn't get much food considering I paid $10 for one of the cheapest things on the menu.
(2)
M M.

This place was great and our waitress was awesome. My twin brother came in town for my friends birthday and the food and experience was top notch. The space is very beautiful with a great view of the city from the patio deck. The food is phenomenal and I will be back and I am sure my brother will when he visits again. I wish I remember our waitress's name.
(5)
Charles K.

Very tasty food. Their wait staff was professional and very friendly. My only complaint is that their portions are singleton (meaning not meant to share). Most Thai restaurants are like that so it is to be expected. Their Red Snapper and Grouper plates were the highlight of the meal!
(4)
Emily T.

First, I know nothing about Thai food. However, I'm a new fan of Tuk Tuk's small plates! I got a chance to visit Tuk Tuk with a Thai friend of mine, so he knew what he was ordering... :) We ordered the Moo Yang pork skewers, Mieng Kum spinach leaf wraps, Kai Tod fried chicken drums, and Neau Sawan beef jerky. Each of us got a serving of sticky rice, and when they say sticky rice, they REALLY mean it. The rice was so sticky, I had to use a fork to pry it apart. The most surprisingly sublime taste was the Mieng Kum, which includes coconut strips toasted with bits of lime, I think. I didn't think I would like it ~ but the wraps were great. I didn't really taste an overwhelming coconut flavor ~ it tasted more peanutty or just "crunchy." Pork skewers met expectations, with high quality meat and a yummy dipping sauce. The beef jerky was quite savory as well. The fried chicken drums were well-prepared, but really were just a base to put the chili sauce on. Lastly, my dining partner warned me away from the single green chili bit on top of some of the items, so I avoided a possible crying incident. Be warned. :) Finally, Tuk Tuk has a beautiful interior design, on the 2nd floor of a quaint shopping district ~ perfect for parties or romantic dinners. Service excelled, and prices are great, as long as you don't order too many small plates. :D All in all, a nice introduction to Thai street food. I'll definitely go back if I'm in the neighborhood!
(4)
A Z.

Really good food. Really good. Good price for the quality and super unique and cool atmosphere. I know it's an odd think to rave about, but the standard thai papapya salad is to die for, the best I've ever had. Didn't know it good be that good. Good portion sizes, flavors and service.
(5)
Sam G.

Cellophane noodles for simple pad thai? Really? I'm simply amazed that at how low people's expectations are in Atlanta when it comes to both Thai and Italian food! C'mon guys! Seriously, short of flying to Thailand, if you want to blow your mind, save $149 for a RT flight to NYC for a night and try any Thai restaurant. Because this and every other Thai place in ATL is just garbage... you know that, don't you?
(2)
Megan K.

i would like to give this place 6 stars. it's swanky. our waiter was very courteous and helpful, and the food kicked ass. everything on the menu sounded excellent. i had a really hard time trying to decide, which is unusual for me. i ended up getting some ground meat which was spicy and had the most flavorful basil on it. my rice also came with a friend egg (whole) on top. i couldn't stop eating it. i was very sad when it was all over. The owner stopped by our table to ask us how our lunch was. e could do nothing but rave. my sister was also quite pleased with this place. not to mention the adorable tuk tuk in the elevator lobby, and the fact that it's on the top of the building with an overlooking patio. ok it was too cold to sit on the patio, but the inside is also totally baller. and the food is amazing.
(5)
Lisa E.

When I review a restaurant I compare it to others of its kind I have experienced, local and otherwise. I have no idealized versions of the perfect restaurants floating in my head, I'm not that creative. When it comes to Thai I have limited experience, most of it in cheap, not so good restaurants. I am an average person, not a foodie, and not pretentious. Having said all that... I love the food served here. I took my mom to lunch here for my first visit, we tried alot of food and left really full, but it cost $50.00. I chose this place because of good reviews and my desire that day for spicy, flavor-filled foods and some good hot tea. Mom ordered the $13.00 lunch deal that included soup, rice, and two entres, hers was some curry chicken and a pork entree that tasted like a type of pork sausage. We both loved all of it to the extreme. It was the best deal in the place. I ordered some broth soup due to another yelper's review and it was fabulous. I so enjoyed the spinach leaf wraps that I actually started lauging out loud in delight. No, I'm not even kidding. We both felt this was the best thing we had today. Finally we had a satay with chili sauce. It was so beautifully served and completely delicious. Drank several pots of green tea and jasmine tea, also superb. I will eat here again. Mother and I both agree that just one small plate and a bowl of soup would have been enough for lunch. We will be back and try the porch before it gets too hot, but I did enjoy the decor inside.
(5)
Zeke A.

Saturday of valentine's weekend - I really expected this place to be packed! However, it was moderately busy and we found it was a fairly new restaurant. I got the valentine's special cocktail - a super sweet cosmo tasting drink. Not my favorite, but it did the trick :) The food itself was pretty good! We had roti, some little spicey veggie spinach wraps, and I had a chicken noodle dish. All very tasty in a posh, trendy atmosphere. Have a drink at the bar - you get some nice views and the bartenders are super friendly. The service was good, but they almost came around too much - I"m sure they are just working out the kinks...good job Tuk Tuk Thai Food! I hope business goes well for you!
(4)
beth h.

This place is delicious, been here several times and always is delicious thai food. Kra pow moo (minced pork) is so full of flavor, my favorite entree. start with the jerky and sticky rice. Try this place, you won't be disappointed if you like thai food!!
(5)
Barbara D.

I last went here about a year ago. This place was just alright. I love the location (top floor loft with outdoor seating where you get a nice view of midtown) but their food was mediocre and overpriced. Our server knew limited english and was somewhat forgetful (I had to find a pitcher and pour myself some water because she and the other server disappeared for about 20 minutes) but she was really sweet when she was around. You're probably paying more for the ambiance and view/location than the food when you come here
(2)
Jeff E.

I always enjoy eating here, especially for lunch. The lunchbox special is a great way to try a few things -- soup, rice and two main dishes. Service is friendly and attentive. So why isn't is busier?
(4)
Allison Z.

Ah, street food. Whether served on the actual street from a cart or in a restaurant that is much more elegant than the corner, I adore you. You fit in my hands and go directly to my mouth with little spillage. Thus is the allure of Tuk Tuk Thai. First impression: there's a motorized tuk tuk in the elevator lobby. Cute! The elevator is glam too. Double-cute! Arriving in the restaurant the space is open, airy, totally modern and has great views of the Midtown skyline. I'm sold! My pal and I sat at the bar for some cocktails and food. Let the experience begin. I ordered small plates, the Meing Klum (spinach leaves with a sweet/spicy/coconuty filling) and Kai Tod (chicken drumsticks that looked like chicken lollipops). The Kai Tod was awesome; crispy and served with this really kickin thai-chili sauce. The Meing Klum was just OK for my taste. It was a bit on the sweet side, and the sauce it was served with was gelatinous and only made the filling sweeter. My pal ordered Pad Zee U, traditional wide egg noodles w/ chicken. She raved about it and cleaned her plate. Our drinks were also delish; I had a edlerflower vodka/ginger beer creation, Friend had a black mojito. We will certainly be back to Tuk Tuk Thai, probably for a full dinner w/ more friends. Go. Experience. You'll really enjoy it.
(3)
Gioanny P.

I absolutely love Tuk Tuk! We went there for dinner and found the restaurant to be very Asian Chic! The drinks, although different, were very good....I had the Pink Lady! The food was very tasty, good porportions and great presentation. The servers were more than eager to help with the menu, which was very helpful....since everything is traditional Thai cooking. I definitely recommend this restaurant to any avid Thai foodie!
(4)
Alex R.

Other than it being really hard to locate this place was a darn good meal. The food was definitely tasty and the drinks were excellent. I'd go back for sure.
(4)
Josh M.

Great quick dinner after gym. We were a little underdressed, but they put us near the bar so it worked out. Had the fried rice, papaya salad, fried tofu, tom kha soup and sticky rice. All were delicious, as were the beers and lychee martini. Good service. Will go back soon (in nicer clothes).
(4)
Alice J.

Beautiful view from the bar. Great saki. Good calamari. Sweet bathrooms.
(5)
J. D.

I am a huge fan of all things Thai cuisine, and also frequent the other restaurants related to Tuk Tuk (Nan, and Tamarind Seed). Daughter DeeDee and her husband Thaddeus operate this location. I am happy to report that Tuk Tuk is featuring a new menu with expanded entree selections and even more street food style Thai dishes. Each dish that arrived to the table was more impressive than the next. The huge depth of flavor, attention to plating, and quality ingredients really shine here. The meats are marinated and flavored by the wood grill. the noodles, the vegetables, the dumplings...I want to run back ASAP.
(4)
Jeff M.

awesome ambiance and excellent view
(5)
Walter R.

I was initially reluctant to visit Tuk Tuk thinking, oh it's just another Atlanta Thai place serving the same dishes. Well, I was wrong. The Tuk Tuk owner is part of the Nan, Tamarind family. Most everything we had was different than the normal Thai fare I see in Atlanta... and, most importantly, it was super delicious. The service was very gracious. All of the 3 entrees we shared were great. Portions weren't large, but probably just enough. The two desserts we shared, one with crispy bananas and coconut ice cream and the pumpkin over sweet rice were excellent. Prices are very reasonable. GO. We need this level of quality in Atlanta.
(5)
K. K.

I LOVE this place! Free parking, great atmosphere, tasty good food, reasonable prices and great service/waitstaff. Oh and the patio that overlooks the city is awesome! Have been here several times and definitely will be back.
(5)
Megan S.

TIE ONE ON IN STYLE- TUK TUK THAI FOOD LOFT Thai foods are known for their distinctive flavors, taste sensations and contrasting textures. In Atlanta, most Thai restaurants offer the same straightforward noodle and curry dishes, which seem to have their place for the typical American palate. But if one wants to experience the foods that Thai people eat in their homes and are sold by street vendors, don't hesitate to go to Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft. Dee Dee Niyomkul (daughter of Charlie and Nan Niyomkul of Nan/ Tamarind Seed Bistro) and her fiancÃ©, Thaddeus Keefe have created an exotic get away of contrast and balance that teases the palate- hot and spicy, sweet and sour, pungent and fragrant. As a tribute to Dee Dee's grandmother- a former Thai street vendor, the menu showcases the diversity of down-home Thai cooking. One passes the Thai version of a yellow cab (tuk tuk) to ascend on an elevator, which represents climbing the tree of life to its canopy, the restaurant. The doors open to an elegant chic dÃ©cor with an amazing view of the city- simply breathtaking. To forget the woes of the world down below, stop at the classy bar to regain your composure. The wine and cocktail list managed by Thaddeus offers some unique drinks. The Pink Lady is served in a sexy slender glass that's filled with Russian Standard Platinum vodka, sake, lychee juice and topped with Domaine Chandon sparkling rosÃ©. The thrill of sipping on the bubbles with the exotic sweet tastes of lychee is tantalizing, but my breath was taken away again with the OMG Black Mojito. It is not like any mojito I've ever tasted- Kraken Spiced Black Rum, mint leaves, cane sugar, and soda has an alluring chocolate-molasses undertone that finishes with a touch of vanilla- delicious! The dining room takes the mind and body on a journey to the streets of Thailand. Large screens project wonderful images of regional Thai street food vendors. Separating the dining area from the kitchen is a Warhol-like wall made of various Thai snack canisters stacked in cubbies, a nice touch. Start the venture with Mieng Kum, a mound of ginger slivers, red onions, crunchy roasted peanuts, coconut, and lime that's caramelized with palm sugar on a tender spinach leaf. This delicacy makes one realize this is a departure from the usual. Hanging on skewers made from the rickshaw-like vehicle (tuk tuk) are tasty morsels of grilled marinated pork and beef tenderloin whose flavors are indescribable. A sweet and sour tamarind chili sauce enhances these scrumptious tidbits. The beef jerky with coriander, Nuea Sawan, is like no other. This plate of chewy heavenly beef strips whose savory flavors have a hint of sweetness and salt that goes so well with the sticky rice that accompanies most dishes. Don't miss it... The noodle dishes are vastly different from those one encounters at other Thai eateries. The Keiw Tiew Neuan (Tom Yum) is a bowl of lip-smacking flavors that play on each other. At one moment you taste a rich beef broth that flashes to blissful cilantro flavors then comes the nutty character of the roasted peanuts- totally yummy! However, the noodle dish I wanted to take home is Ba Mee Moo Dang. The perfectly made egg noodles are graced with tender Thai style BBQ pork loin, scallions, cilantro, and yu choy- absolutely phenomenal. The flavors really step-up with the Kao Moo Dang, pork made three ways- crispy, BBQ, and Thai sausage- served over the fragrant jasmine rice with a savory herb sauce. My breath got taken away for a third time with the Kra Pow Moo. It's sautÃ©ed minced pork tossed with aromatic Thai basil topped with a perfectly fried egg whose yoke added a lush creaminess to the spicy pork, what contrast of flavors that blend perfectly. The Thai culture is based on pleasure and harmony, and the off menu dessert (ask for it) of freshly cut mango with sticky rice lives up to those virtues. This upscale, yet laid-back eatery provides brilliant taste, color, and textures that seduce the senses. What perfect pleasures to enjoy with friends. If intriguing flavors in a whimsical setting is your thing, I assure you that Tuk Tuk will surely take your breath away as well. Sa-nook. LGTG FRIENDLY ***** (Happy Relaxing Setting) FOOD ***** (Ask For DeeDee's Specials) PRICE ***** (Plates to be Shared) AMBIENCE ***** (Comfortable/ Outdoor Dining) DRINKS **** (Sound Cocktail/ Wine List)
(5)
Fuudcritic C.

Great service. Good food. Really pretty cool hip modern swanky dining room.
(3)
Doe I.

After reading numerous reviews, viewing random photos of Tuk Tuk, and researching the menu I was highly interested in what Tuk Tuk had to offer. I'm Laotian and being very familiar with the cuisine I have quite a high standard for Thai food or Southeast Asian cuisine because quite honestly my mom at home can cook the same thing on the menus just as good or even better. However, I must say that Tuk Tuk hits home right on the money. The food is very "homely." It's difficult at times to eat at a Thai restaurant where they serve glutinous sticky rice (which was in a cute little basket), but it comes as a side item. My girlfriend and I ordered the roti appetizer along with the papaya salad and sticky rice. I ordered the catfish dinner which was fried in a banana leaf and my girlfriend ordered the pork and noodle dish. Both of us really enjoyed our plates. We then finished off with fried bananas with coconut ice cream for dessert. Delicious!!! The set up of the restaurant was really cool! You have to see it. It's also located right on Peachtree so the view is awesome. I would've given it 5 stars, but I felt the food was over priced since the theme of the restaurant was "street food." I'll definitely come back!!!
(4)
Nadia H.

I am a regular at Nan and Tamarind. They both serve fine food. I found out that Tuk tuk is their new venture. So, I decided to try it out with my friend. After visiting Tuk Tuk I realized that I should stick to Nan and Tamarind. The dishes were dry, tough, and flavorless. The service was clueless and uninformed. I am disappointed but I hope the owners can get it together and save this restaurant. I may give it another chance if I see better reviews in the future.
(2)
E B.

Ok...................was craving Thai. Went to the family place at Colony Square and decided not to pay 10.00 to valet my car. I dont mind parking myself if my suv would fit in the 1969 parking garage..............headed up Peachtree Street and ended up eating at Tuk Tuk. I had tried it a couple of times when it was new and was not a fan. Now that I have tried it again, the food was very good, piping hot, and served with a smile and perfect customer service. The balance of spices was dead on and the "hot" factor was perfect ............... Panang is hard to balance and they did it right. Spinich wraps were as good as the family recipe claimed....... my dinner partner was equally pleased......... Im a fan, and will be back.
(4)
Monique Z.

I'm a huge fan of Thai food and I love Tuk Tuk. Bursting flavors equals pleased palette. The old Taurus Restaurant has found a great replacement with easy parking and a cozy atmosphere. Menu has signature dishes but also has several unique dishes. Service was great and manager very friendly and welcoming. She definitely makes sure everyone is happy during their visit.
(4)
Mary Ellen B.

Great place for upscale Thai without breaking the budget. Location is convenient with great parking. The menu is spot on with choices without being overwhelming.
(5)
Shari v.

Thai jerkey, Sticky rice, Papaya salad! And that's just the starters, everything was great here. My first time was a late lunch, we didn't know they closed and re opened for dinner. The hostesses/waitress let us sit down order and eat even though they were technically closed. Our food was all fabulous. Very friendly quick service and great tasting food. A bit pricey but worth it!
(5)
Nicole M.

Went here with my husband on a whim, we have driven by several times and finally decided to check it out. I had no expectations on how the food would taste, with that being said, I was totally happy with this dining experience. The food was great; so many different flavors, one the best things that we had was the shrimp and chicken toast- sounds weird but is awesome. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. I will definitely be coming back here. :-)
(5)
Dustin W.

The food was great and the staff was attentive and friendly great location sat outside and enjoyed the patio. I really enjoy going to new restaurants that turn out to be fantastic.
(4)
Cricket B.

Very cute place with modern/cool decor...quite loud due to the loft atmosphere...not really a negative, just a note....great patio tables that would be nice for a date night...small plates are tasty...I enjoyed the steamed dumplings very much but I guess I just wasn't overly impressed by the food. Friendly staff. Overall had a nice experience here.
(3)
Ian Michael R.

What a cool restaurant! I had passed this restaurant so many times driving up and down Peachtree and never thought about it until we went one night. Parking is easy in a lot behind Peachtree, so no valet and free! You go into this little lobby where they have a real "Tuk Tuk", pretty cool. You get into an elevator and get off at like the 6th floor and immediately you see the entire Atlanta Midtown and downtown skylines illuminated in all of its brilliance and urban beauty. The inside is swanky, upscale, intimate, hip. It has a real LA, Miami, NYC feel to it. We sat in the main eating area but the bar looked really cool and overlooked the skyline. The decor was very upscale and hip, very modern and intimate. The food was amazing. I never had really eaten a lot of Thai before but had the chicken fried rice and several appetizers. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The portions aren't huge so you feel like you ate well but healthy. Service was very good. Servers were very attentive and friendly. In the warmer months, they have a nice balcony you can sit on and view the skyline. I know I keep mentioning the skyline but it is very cool! Definitely recommend this hidden gem above the hustle and bustle of crazy Peachtree! Def. will be back.
(5)
elise t.

Ambiance is nice, once the annoyed looking hostess seats you. The small plates are all good and some very unique, but for the portions and amount of ingredients, this place is overpriced. We went Sat night and it was half empty.
(2)
Chris S.

I dont think this place gets the hype it deserves. Part of the problem is they dont have you standard thai offerings, but everything i have had here is amazing. The pork skewer and beef skewer apps are so delicious and the sauces that accompany the meals are perfect. also the calamari, rib app and Roti. Another favorite app is the beef jerky - i would have normally not ordered it, but the waitress brought is and we fell in love! for the big plate last time we went we got the pork and basil, which was just delicious and comforting. It is just fun to go with a group and order a bunch of small plates. service and cocktails are perfect and they have a great balcony as well. I plan on going back again and again...
(5)
Kathryn K.

Just tried Tuk Tuk Thai. Touted as Thai street food I have to say my expectations were a bit disappointed. When I hear "street food" I am reminded of great food experiences on the streets of Korea, Hong Kong, Paris, Japan, etc... There is a depth of flavor, history and dare I say rustic "street"quality. I cannot complain about the dishes I ate. The food at the table was all very tasty, my issue is the fact that I felt that the dishes and atmosphere were all too refined for what I was expecting. I was expecting to have a very different experience and it felt like I was just in another trendy restaurant in Midtown or Buckhead. It would irk me if I was going to a "high end restaurant" only to eat off red&white tablecloths and be served food in plastic baskets. It was also a little disappointing that I would be at an Asian restaurant and have very few vegetarian or non-meat dishes. The food was good, but I probably won't go back for street food. Will probably go to Buford for the real thing.
(3)
Latoya F.

Trendy atmosphere, great view from the patio, yummy thai food and good service, I'll definitely be back.
(4)
josie p.

Since I wasn't footing the bill & one girl of our party of 6 knew the chef, my experience perhaps was a little biased. While this boded well for the evening, the cherry for the evening was the bottle of champagne sent over to us from an anonymous male diner... Love an element of mystery to my meal! On to the food: For appetizers, we sampled the Moo Yang (pork skewers), Kanom Pung Na Kai (chicken & shrimp toasts), Mieng Kum (lettuce wraps filled with coconut, lime, peanuts, etc etc etc), & Roti Ke-Yow Wan (yummy flatbread with a spicy green curry dipping sauce). I can't speak for the pork since I don't eat red meat, but the presentation of them dangling from metal skewers was very cool. The cucumber salsa definitely dominated the toasts making them a little too sweet & soagy for my liking. I found this the loser of the bunch. The Mieng Kum has so many different flavors going on to excite every last tastebud. While one may not necessarily LOVE every taste sensation caused from the multitude of ingredients (such as the chunks of lime with the rind still on), this appetizer is so unique that one shouldn't miss out on sampling this explosion of flavor. I'm a huge spicy curry fan & haven't met a bread that I didn't like, so the Roti Curry appetizer tickled my fancy. After all of these small plates, I hardly had room for my main course, but somehow, I always manage. I ordered the Kai Yang, which was grilled chicken with a papaya salad. This was pretty much a sweetly glazed half chicken with a variety of spicy dipping sauce for my tasting pleasure. I think this is one of the more generous options on the menu, as the portions aren't huge here. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, if for nothing else, the adventure in spices. A vague sweetness seemed to permeate throughout most dishes, so if you aren't a fan of spicy sweet, you may not be a fan of Tuk Tuk's menu. Our service was very attentive & wait staff had a kind way about them. I loved the elevator to the main dining room... Something so fun about that! The decor in the restaurant is somewhat upscale, but not overly elegant... Perhaps catering to the Buckhead crowd. That said, it's somewhat ironic, since they are serving thai street food, which one might consider casual, but there isn't much casual about this restaurant. Well, except for the colorful wall covered in thai snack food wrappers... very festive! I don't think it was just the free booze, complimentary apps, & girl time that made for such a successful evening... I think Tuk Tuk is worth a try when you feel like stepping out of your comfort zone a bit.
(4)
Bonnie S.

Tuk Tuk Thai Loft was AMAZING! Great atmosphere, amazing food, excellent wait staff and the chef came over to our table and talked with us about our experience!! Definitely would return and recommend!
(5)
D.L H.

I actually really liked this place. I think it was still searching for a vibe when I went two months ago, but all in all I enjoyed it. It's nice to have some upscale Thai food at a reasonable price. I will do a food review shortly, however know that the food is good quality.
(4)
Jo p.

Tuk Tuk equals Yuk Yuk. If you want to eat very small portions of expensive, mediocre Thai food, drinking below average drinks, while having club music drilled into your brain than this is the place for you.
(2)
Robin S.

Good but not great Thai food. With a party of seven, we tried a lot of dishes. Perhaps the best were the ribs appetizer. Outstanding flavor and very meaty. Decent chicken in a green curry with rice noodles. Had a little kick. Not on the menu because it's 'seasonal': mango sticky rice dessert. A good alternative to the more sugary offerings. Excellent service. No beer listed on the menu even though wine is, following the norm of restaurants that want to appear upscale. Why is that? Is beer too plebian warrant a mention?
(3)
Kathryn D.

The food is 4-5 star and so is the atmosphere. Tuk Tuk's problem lies in the outrageously slow service and long wait times when ordering to-go. We waited for a solid 50 minutes for 4 small plates, a main, and a dessert. Certainly, it was packaged well and tasted yummy when we got home but a wait that long leaves a sour taste no matter how delicious the food. Adding insult to injury was the 30% occupancy of the restaurant while we were there.... simply unacceptable.
(2)
Charles S.

This was pretty standard Thai food in a stylish upstairs restaurant across from Brookwood Station. The lunch special was a pretty good deal - soup two entrees and rice -- but no substitutions unless you want tofu instead of meat. The service was nice. Parking is free.
(3)
Andrew D.

Tuk Tuk is pretty cool. Its a place that is nice enough, to feel like you are going to a nice upscale place for dinner. That said, it is also casual enough where it can be a last minute destination. I have only dined at a table once, but I like coming to the long bar or the high top tables. The service (especially for a Thai restaurant) is very good and for sure is one of the pluses here. I have been to Thailand 10 times, and have had my share of wild nights on Tuk Tuks. I love Thai food from all regions, one of my biggest complaints with now living in Georgia is lack of solid Thai options OTP or ITP. Tuk Tuk helps to remedy this. The diversity of the cuisine is fairly well showcased at Tuk Tuk. In terms of appetizers the hands down favorites are the Pork Ribs, Mussel Omelet, and the Tenderloin Skewers. The Thai omlet is a very common Thai-style food in Thailand. Here they seem to crispy it up with what seems to be like a Tempura batter. It is really good! I will often, sit at the bar, put down some pints of good beer, maybe a house shot of their "Thai moonshine" and dine on Appetizers. The long bar has a nice view out to Atlanta, and the two TVs on either side are great for catching a game. The bar area is long, spacious and easy going which makes it a great stop either solo or with a friend. I have tried a few of their curry dishes, their beef salad which was very good, and a few of their noodle dishes. For those who want to have a real top notch feast they carry Jordan Cabernet, as a very reasonable price and Catena Malbec. So it is not your average dumb, dumb wine list like you would find at most Asian establishments. On my shortlist are the Fried Red Snapper and the Thai Fried Chicken to try next.
(5)
Heena D.

Got the vege panang curry. The curry to rice ratio was too low though - I like a lot of curry to rice and my rice was too dry. Service was great though. If you're looking for really good thai food, there's definitely better places in Atlanta.
(3)
James S.

I had been here once before and had a great first impression. Excited to share my experience with my Yelp Elite fiancÃ©, I brought here here for lunch on a Thursday. We were seated promptly but waited an unacceptably long time for the server to come take our drink orders; probably 5-10 minutes. Perhaps you are more impatient on a company lunch break. Nevertheless, the server finally arrived. Skipping the drink orders,she went straight to asking if we were ready to order our food. We were so I bit my tongue on what I perceive to be poor server technique. At this point in writing my fiancÃ© has returned from the restroom to tell me the leaky sink got her feet wet. I'll put my phone down now and return after the food arrives. Food was good. Not the best, but it was good. I ordered the lunch box special which includes soup, rice, and two half portions of selected entrees. My two were the Panang Curry Pork and the Prink King Chicken. They come in neat authentic tin cans as if you were a worker in Bangkok. Overall the food is good, the environment is inviting, the music pleasant, and the food comes quick. The biggest drawback is that our server has the personality of someone who has checked out for the day. The latter of these has cost Tuk Tuk a 5th star.
(4)
Lilly Y.

Loved the food, service needs some improvement. I came in for lunch on a weekday, and finally checked this place off my [never ending. always growing] list! We were seated quickly, and I was surprised at how empty the place was. Granted it was a little after 1pm and on the late end for the weekday lunch rush. Maybe half of the tables were taken, but I was ultimately happy we didn't have to wait. Our server moseyed over to our table after a few long minutes of us sitting there, poured water, and left. She left us alone for several more long minutes, then just asked us if we were ready to order. Didn't ask about drinks or anything else, so we went ahead and placed our food order. We did ask about the Thai tea, and while answering, she looked up and glanced around the restaurant. Not sure what she was looking at, but whatever. She took our orders and left. The food came out quickly thereafter. My date ordered the lunch box special, which was too spicy for me. Otherwise, it was good. Apparently, the tins it's served in are authentic Thai tins, which was really cool! I ordered the lunch portion of Masaman Beef Curry, the mildest one, served with jasmine rice. It was really, really good. The beef was tender and the flavors were spot on! Rice was cooked perfectly, and I left feeling full without being too full and partially food comatose. Our server didn't come by much besides to take our orders and our money. Every time she did, she appeared to be as apathetic as the women in the nail salons: mentally checked out, punching the clock, and only view you as another customer. Overall, not a great impression, which is a shame because the food is so good. I wonder if it's a "one bad apple" situation, and shouldn't let it spoil the whole bunch. But, I think she rested the water pitcher on the rims of every glass she poured, which probably violates some health code. And, the sink in the bathroom leaked and my feet got wet while I washed my hands. Gross and unpleasant. I'm going to come back for more delicious Thai food, and to see if my theory about the service is right!
(4)
Saba A.

I dined here for a double date on a Friday night and was strongly recommended to try it by friend who lives in Atlanta. The ambiance is what got my attention first. With the riksha decorated on the first floor, the neat and trendy restaurant spoke with culture. We were then proceeded upstairs by an elevator and was greeted by the hostess who seated us at a table with one side being booth seating. The restaurant space was elegant and beautifully designed- a quiet chatter restaurant perfect for a double date, romantic, or a family style dinner. Loved the menu and the cocktails. Menu was organized and it was easy to order according to your likes of different meats and especially vegeterain options. You can't go wrong with what pops at you- the flavors melt in your mouth. They have beer and wine options as well. We began with naan appetizer and it's a MUST do. The crispy soft naans were perfect. We all got our own dish and it was nice to try Thai that wasn't overwhelming with sodium. We skipped the dessert but overall enjoyed the dinner. Service was great and it was a nice experience.
(4)
Marcella G.

To be honest, the food were great. It's what I expected from Thai food and some off the food left a strong impression after the dinner. I took out 2 stars just because of the service. First I came early because we brought cake for our birthday girl friend. We went up the elevator, talked to the women behind the desk. She was, let's say flustered. We told them that we want the cake to be brought to our table after the dinner because we have a birthday celebration. The lady ask several hurried question, took the cake box and left us while telling us to wait in the lounge or bar until at least half of the reservation came. Me and my BF look at each other and we shrugged it off then we wait for our friends to come. When our friends came the same lady told us that our table isn't ready yet, so we have to wait a bit. we waited, and 5 -10 mins later she came back and told us that our table was ready. She brought us to the high table, my friend, who thought that the restaurant looks quite empty, ask for a normal table. She told us to wait for a bit and came back saying that every other table was reserved already. Oh well, no biggie. Then we start to order the food. Our server whom I should've remember the name was very nice. She was quite attentive with filling the glass, asking how the food was and even bringing the cake after our meal. We ordered several small plates, the most delicious is the calamari (we even ordered another portion because it was good) next is the chicken satay which were also nicely seasoned. the bread with curry dip was just okay. The bread was really meh, but the curry dip was very strong. Move on to the main course, the 6 of us ordered, noodle with green curry, bbq pork with rice, salmon, snapper with mango salad, pad thai and chicken with rice. All the food was good although salmon was a little bit over cooked in my opinion. Next is the dessert, another friend brought a cake and we asked for our cake to be brought to the table. after we cut everything, celebration done we talked, we ate happily, a man came (maybe the manager). He told us that there will be a 'CAKE FEE' because we brought cake from outside. Yes he said CAKE FEE. I was annoyed. The lady in front never say anything, I didn't see anything in the menu either (or maybe I missed it, please do pointed out) but suddenly this man came and ruin the fun by adding $10 fee. In my whole life eating out, I heard of plate splitting fee, I heard corking fee, but cake fee? It really sounds ridiculous for me. $10 for a cake? They don't even have a dessert menu that cost $10. Anyway, I might come back for the food, but please don't be sneaky about this kind of thing. I hate it when restaurant add ridiculous fee for ridiculous reason.
(3)
Thi T.

A reliable place to get lunch. Nice ambience. Outdoor seating. They have lunch specials and I normally get the masaman curry. So creamy and slightly sweet. It comes with beef, potatoes, green beans, onions, and rice... A great blend of different ingredients and different consistencies. A treat for the palate! I recently tried the pad Thai woon sen which is not on the special lunch menu. It consists of clear glass cellophane noodles with a sweet tamarind sauce. That flavor was enough for me so it is a treat to also have chicken (a bit dry though), eggs, scallions, bean sprouts, etc. Plenty of parking in the back. You'll be greeted by the Tuk Tuk vehicle once you enter. Take the elevator up.
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Ellie L.

My mom, two of my friends, and I went here based on a suggestion from my friend who lived in Thailand for several years and quoted it as the most authentic and good thai food in the city. As someone who is often wary of Thai food, I found Tuk Tuk to be some of the best I have ever had. The open kitchen gave us insight into how the food was crafted and provided entertainment while our stomachs grumbled (but not for long, as the food flew out of the kitchen in response to our mentioning how hungry we were). The staff was very knowledgeable, giving suggestions that coincided with our food preferences. Of all of the dishes we ordered, mine was not for the faint of heart. However, the spice just added to the appeal of the food (despite my general avoidance of heat). By far my favorite though was the mango sticky rice (probably because of my constant attraction to this delicious dessert). Although most have never had this delicious dessert, don't let your hesitation stop you; order the mango sticky rice. Upon my return to Atlanta in the fall, I will probably stop here before I even go to my dorm to move in.
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Keysha P.

Boyfriend took me to Tuk Tuk for my birthday dinner on Saturday, January 17th, it was our first time there and his first time having Thai food. What a memorable evening....lol!!! Food: Wonderfully seasoned and full of flavor....beautifully presented and makes you want to eat it. Even though Thai fried rice is not on the menu our waitress had it specially made for us....it was fantastic but at $19 for the combination of beef, chicken and shrimp again not worth it. Decor: Contemporary with a touch of Thai art....great combination. Nice outdoor sitting area. Atmosphere: This is definitely a great place for a date night. They have candles on the tables and low lighting in the evening....very romantic! Prices: A little pricey but in line with other downtown restaurants. However the Thai ice cream while being very tasty to me is just a waste of money. They charge $7 for 2 small scoops of ice cream with some crushed peanuts on top and sitting on top of some sticky rice and coconut. Thank God the dessert was free otherwise I would have sent it back.....its just not worth $7!!! Drinks: Boyfriend had Jack Daniels with cranberry juice over ice....$10!!! Also very pricey. The same for my Lychee martini. Next time we will skip the drinks and drink at home. We will definitely return but will skip the drinks and dessert..... GRAND TOTAL $94!!!
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Tiff H.

After passing this restaurant various times while exiting the highway, my friend finally initiated a dinner here. We all arrived separately, and rode up the elevator to the second floor, where the restaurant was located. The first floor showcased a "Tuk Tuk" which was a Thai street car of sorts. There's a better explanation once you enter the restaurant. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. It's spacious and very open with an open kitchen to see exactly what they're doing to your food, not that I was paying much attention. The server took our drink orders. In order to immerse myself in the culture more thoroughly, I decided to order a Thai beer, the Singha lager, which was alright, sweeter than the average American beer, but not as yummy as a Japanese beer. Not available on draft. I later ordered a Pink Lady, which was garnished with a lychee on a toothpick in a slim glass. Coulda fooled me that it looked like a super shot glass, it was much more potent than a larger glass of the average cocktail. Sweet and tart, I highly recommend the Pink Lady. A friend at the table was friends with the server and they cut a deal to choose some of the best dishes for us to share. Our appetizers were delicious: Kanom Pung Na Kai: little shrimp toasts, different from anything I'd ever tasted. Quite yummy. Pla Muk Tod: crispy calamari which was complemented by a satisfying lime chili sauce of sorts, which we found later in most of the dishes. Tom Yum soup: typical Tom Yum. Slightly sour, but not unbearable, as I find some versions of Tom Yum soup to be. My entree was the Massaman curry, which wasn't bad, not that I can vouch for what is truly authentic. My friend ordered a Pla Tod, which was an entire fried snapper. And they weren't exaggerating, you get the head and tail and all. I was shocked they would offer a dish in this fashion in such an Americanized part of town, but it really made for the delicacy's authenticity. Slightly dry, but we used the dipping sauce from the calamari, which improved each bite dramatically. Of course, we had to top off the night with a dessert. And since we couldn't make up our minds... Two desserts. We ordered the Bangkok snow cone and the Old Fashioned Thai Coconut Ice Cream. They make the Snow cone in an old fashioned machine, unlike the electric ones you see in shaved ice shops today. There are even seats for you to sit at the small kiosk in front of the kitchen to watch them make it. Unfortunately, by the time the server got it to our table, it was melting, and by the time we each got a few bites, it had become mostly liquid. The coconut ice cream was a hit though. I was drawn to it when I read the description, and boy was I right. The ice cream was smooth and sweet, and the sticky rice complemented it perfectly, oddly enough. I'm also a huge fan of Palm seed so kudos to including that. I had a good time. Not as cheap as the authentic Thai restaurants around town, but I do believe you pay for the alcohol license, the atmosphere, the service, and the experience. I will definitely be here again.
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Chamberlaine B.

Sometimes fun atmosphere outweighs food quality (only sometimes), but in the case of Tuk Tuk, one is not sacrificed for the other. Tuk Tuk is both a good place to get your Thai fix and an incredibly interesting space in which to eat! You'll arrive confused as to where the darned place is, but do not fret, simply follow the signs and take the elevator "UP" (but not before taking photos in the "tuk tuk" vehicle in the lobby)- you don't even have to try and figure out which floor it is on, they conveniently took out the level 2 option- and a sweet hostess will immediately greet you and seat you. The seating options are varied from tall table and bar seating to plush, richly-colored seats armchairs around a coffee table. If you go when they are not so busy, you might even have your choice! But if you try and eat here on a Friday or Saturday night- you'll get what you get or wait hours. I ordered the Thai Iced Tea- a wonderful, not too heavy, version of the sweet drink. Well done. Their sake was also good, but not cheap. We skipped the appetizers, but everybody seemed very happy with their entrees. I opted for the Massaman Curry and was not disappointed. The portion was deceptively generous- I took half of it home. However, CAUTION when reheating curry in a public work kitchen- Massaman curry does not have the most familiar and pleasing smell to Americans. I was almost banned from microwave use in the office for the week... seriously. Overall a good experience. I'd like to go back for lunch, to see the space in the daylight more than anything.
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Melle G.

First off, unless you are a vegetarian, don't think twice and order the beef skewers as an appetizers. Your taste buds will thank you. Don't think you already know what beef skewers taste like. Tuk Tuk's are delicious, even for non meat lovers. Second, this restaurant deserves 4stars, as it's been consistently good and readily available. We live in the neighborhood and it is a solid safe tasty and good value. The best way is to order a whole bunch of appetizers and share. If you don't like to share, there are plenty of options for full entrees. You'll need to come back to test more of this yummy food tho. Oh and their lunch options are terrific. Not too much food and a fantastic variety. Just yummy.
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Ophelia L.

Tried this place out after a friend's recommendation. came here on Friday nite with my bf. Ordered the Pad Zee U (with beef) and the bf ordered the Kra Pow Moo. The flat rice noodles in the Pad Zee U was nicely done, but the beef meat was waaaaay over done, it wasn't charred, but very tough. The Kra Pow Moo is blooming with basil flavor and comes with a perfectly fried egg, but the overall dish ended up being too flavorful as my bf ate it, and it's also quite spicy for my bf's medium-spicy tolerance level. He actually couldn't finish it and doggy-bagged the rest. Definitely not the best tasting Thai food place, but it's been hard to find any in Atlanta. I am a Type 1 diabetic, but I still wanted to enjoy my Thai dinner with a Thai Iced tea, so I asked for the drink to be made less sweet than they would usually make it. The waitress said she could only add more milk to it instead of adding whatever that's making it more sugary, so I said ok. It tasted diluted, but not too diluted, so I still enjoyed it. My bf said it tasted like a very sweet milk tea from Sweet Hut Bakery lols. The noise level is average and the ambiance is definitely on upscale side. My bf says it seems too upscale for a Thai food establishment, making it less authentic, but I think it's just catering to a certain clientele. Lots of free parking space outside.
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Daniel B.

The prefect restaurant for those of you that eat for taste and not for energy. Foods good, but you better get 2 entrees to fill up if your Wright class is anywhere over 75lbs.
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Rachel K.

I've had thai food often in and out of Atlanta. Tuk Tuk is good, but I kind of thought it was overpriced. But that's just me. My chicken panang was okay, sauce tasted different. I also had a random piece of lettuce on my plate. I think it was for decoration? Wish I knew they poured the chicken and sauce over my rice :( Most places I've gone to give it to me separately. But it's ok! I'm just very specific. BUT my coconut soup was fine. My bf and I needed something hot and soupy from the cold. My server was amazing. She was very attentive and on spot. So I'd give Tuk Tuk a 3.5. The environment here is very nice. Date spot! They also have a bar near the font. In the back, they do have space for group dinners. Not a bad place at all if you want to have a group dinner, I just thought it was a bit pricey.
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Kunnida C.

Great ambiance and service. Many varieties of authentic cuisines. Foods were delicious (even though I still think Thai of Norcross is the best and consistent), but proportions did not equate to the price. Plenty of parking.
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Mary Margaret B.

Tuk Tuk has become a favorite spot for me and I love that the bartenders remember me and what I drink....and what I eat. David actually said, "Vodka tonic and the usual?" today haha awesome. David is the bomb.com !! Yes I am predictable and yes I always order the Plah Neauh salad that is my absolute favorite! The Tom Kha Kai soup is delicious and authentic. Mushrooms and bits of chciken and cabbage make this coconut soup the best I've ever had. And if you've seen my other reviews I fancy myself a coconut soup aficionado. It's delicious. Also, the Neau Sawan is a coriander semi sweet and chewy beef jerky they make in house and serve with sticky rice (I get extra) Go to TukTuk-sit at the bar with David-explore the menu-and have a great time. I do! Typically it's during my lunch break so the amazing bartenders always let me rush them and I appreciate the service and attention to detail so much!
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Nahush P.

Went there little late but was happy that i made it on time..the ambience is the best I have seen for a Thai restaurant
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Stef T.

Above all (no pun intended), I LOVE their patio loft. Great views of the city, sunset and just a nice set up. Food is good too. Definitely a trendy kind of thai place, but not unreasonable price wise. You can usually get a table without a reservation but might have to wait for a seat outside on a nice night. Service is great! Our waiter literally went through the entire menu with us and gave us good time to decide! Always a plus.
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Bahn Mi A.

This place is solid. Honestly it would merit a 5 star review but I think it is too expensive. Other than that it is great. Fun environment, good food and extremely clean.
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Alex L.

Great place to unwind after a long day -great food and drinks, pleasant service, beautiful outdoor seating!!! Beware, some of the meal options can be a little spicy but overall, nothing but great things to say about Tuk Tuk! LOVE their blackberry mojito, calamari, and pot stickers. Only issue is full meal with drinks can be a little pricey.... But it's a great splurge!
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Brad T.

Amazing!! I've been to Thailand and I come from Chicago which is known for amazing authentic Thai food. I can honestly say this is some of the best Thai food I've ever eaten! I even bought a T-shirt so I would remember the place! The service as excellent and the and the atmosphere was beautiful, cozy and loft-like. GO! (No really, go right now!)
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Chomeka S.

Really great restaurant!!! The decor', location, the food and the ambience were awesome. This place is great for groups, couples and it's family friendly. It has very attentive, cheerful waiters, who seem to like what they do. I had the wild Salmon curry dish (forgot the name of the entree), and the presentation. was an art piece. The salmon was crispy outside and moist inside and the curry with jasmine rice was a great combo. Their Moscato wine had just the perfect sweetness. I have no complaints and will definitely be back!
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Yinka T.

I came here with a party of 6. 4 out of 6 of us complained about the food - egg noodles was dry, snapper on seafood special was flaky, sticky rice was somewhat bland and not sticky enough. I had some drunken noodles, which was preparedly specially because it is not on their menu. It was quite good but I have had better. The servers were cute enough to sing a happy birthday song with complimentary dessert to the celebrant in the group. However, we had to chase them down to refill our water - just leave a pitcher on the table next time. A+ for interior decor.
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Steve S.

Dee's got it going on. Never a bad meal. If I could afford it and if only closer I'd eat there all the time. Great place for a large group of people looking to chat and dine. When you go there, relax, take your time, and enjoy. Want to mention my kids love the food too! Superb Thai food!
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Caitlyn B.

I went here with a girlfriend last night. I've heard good things about it but just haven't had the chance to go. When I arrived my friend has already been seated but I didn't see her from the hostess stand so I asked the hostess which table they were at and was taken back when they hardly looked up from their phone to help me find her. I finally said "I'll just find her myself". I just didn't find the staff very hospitable. That is my only complaint and why I didn't give it five stars. For an appetizer we got Kanom Jeeb which were small dumplings. I was expecting large dumplings but they were very small. They had so much flavor though and we both really enjoyed them. I would probably order them again along with a few other appetizers. For dinner I had the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan which is a Chicken with Spicy green curry with steamed rice noodle and veggies. It was very tasty!
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Andrea M.

A pretty cozy yet fancy place. The prices here aren't bad either. On average, the prices are anywhere from $14 to $19. My friend and I decided to share an appetizer and noodle dish. I guess call it a non-commitment thing since he said he was super hungry. lol. The moo yang or grilled pork skewers were pretty good and had enough skewers for sharing. As an appetizer, it was pretty filling since it comes with a small thing of sticky rice. We had the kanom jeen khew whan or chicken with spicy green curry as the entree (under noodles). Man, this thing was delish. Although it states spicy, there's the right amount of mild spice to it that gives it flavor without leaving that lingering spiciness taste. One of my friend had the pad Thai (which I totally recommend since I had a taste test), and it was delish! The presentation was beautiful and it tasted really flavorful. The portion size was fairly large as well. The Thai iced tea was pretty good. Everyone, and I mean everyone in the group, asked me what it was and whether it was alcoholic. :) Since this outing was to celebrate my friend's 25th birthday, one of the guys who knew the manager hooked us up with an ice cream dessert. I think it was coconut flavored ice cream with sticky rice at the bottom. Yup. You read it right, sticky rice. It was an interesting texture to say the least. The only thing that nudged me the wrong way was how the waitress that attended to our table seemed to have an annoyance. I guess I can understand since the group I was in consisted of 12. :) Although I can see the annoyance in this gal's face and actions, she was cordial enough. There were some confusion and mix ups, but it's no big deal! Overall, I really like the ambiance here. The food was great. The service was really above average. It's just really above average since the waitress was difficult to locate when you really needed her. This would be a good place to take a date. There's a bar too if you just want to hang around. It's a well lighted place, not anything dark with candle light. One last thing... Don't leave your car here after closing hours even though the restaurant is in an area with other business. My friend's car got booted, and it wasn't the most fun ordeal at 2 AM in the morning. The security guard said there is a sign that states no over night parking, but it was fairly small and kind of tucked away to one side of the parking area.
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Ashley K.

Yum yum! Tuk Tuk totally gets it, and is spot on with their price point! They have parking and the atmosphere is one you will remember. Great bar staff as well! Be sure to try the local Thai beer!
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Jill L.

Excellent! Loved it so much came back 2 days later. Street noodles awesome, curry phenomenal and best of all fried bananas with coconut ice cream. A definite must every time I come back for business or personal!!!!
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Buckhead C.

My favorite Thai food in Atlanta. The food is outstanding along with the service. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building and has great skyline views. My favorites are the chicken Pad Zee U (best I've had in Atlanta) and the beef jerky w/ sticky rice.
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LaShonna T.

This was my first time trying Thai food so I have nothing to compare it to. However I, along with my foodie friends, enjoyed everything we ordered and the atmosphere at Tuk Tuk was nice. It's dimly lit so it could be a good choice for an intimate dinner or a small celebration with a few friends. We also had a nice, friendly server. We tried lots of things there and I recommend the calamari and the Pla Sham Rhod. I ended with the Ginger Fried Ice Cream! I love the taste of ginger and it was the right amount. The ice cream was friend inside of what tasted very similar to a funnel cake! You *must* try this if you have a sweet tooth monster inside, you like me. lol The Melba sauce on it was also delish!
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Tammy V.

First time here, the entrance had an actual Thai Taxi known as 'TukTuk' which I thought was pretty amusing. After taking the elevator to the 3rd floor, the hostess was prepared and ready to greet us. The overall restaurant was very modern, although it was a Thai restaurant, I did not sense a Thai vibe at all. Since it was my first time there, I let my friend order everything. We ordered 3 appetizers (Moo Yang, Neau Sawan, Satay Kai), 3 entrees (Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Pad Thai & I forgot the last one), and 2 desserts (Gauy Thod and the Mango Sticky Rice). I honestly thought the Chicken Pad Thai was nothing special (I'm a huge pad thai fan) and the neau sawan was excellent! The rest of it was nothing special. Our server was okay, she gave us a vibe that she didn't want to be there. Didn't smile at all, gave short replies and took forever bussing down our entrees, for us to eat our desserts, (we just stacked all our entree plates up and moved it to the side). The manager and hostess were very smiley and super friendly. I'll most likely come back when I'm around the area.
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Lindsey E.

Tuk Tuk was yum yum! I went on a Friday night and had a great experience. I made a reservation but forgot to request a spot on the patio. I would recommend doing this if you go because the restaurant has some great city views. Our server was super nice and accommodating and took time to answer all of my menu questions. We started with the Mieng Kum for an appetizer. The server described this dish as an "explosion of flavors", which was accurate. This vegetarian dish is essentially a lettuce wrap- only much better. It is made using spinach, lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in caramelized palm sugar. Scrumptious! For my main dish I ordered the green curry with tofu. The server confirmed that this is truly a vegetarian dish as it contains no fish oil or chicken stock. I am always thrilled to find curry that is actually vegetarian. The dish itself was a little rice heavy and could have used some more curry to make it less dry. Overall, it was good but I would probably ask for extra curry or try something else next time. The atmosphere at Tuk Tuk was busy but very laid back for Buckhead. I was pleased by this and the dÃ©cor was top notch. Definitely a good pick!
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Wale I.

Ive come a few times but today was my worst experience. I normally don't order the chef special but decided to give it a try. Big mistake!!! What the lady described was not what we got. We felt rather gamed and that's crazy for a restaurant of such calibre. Really disappointed especially after spending a few hundred dollars. No one in the group wants to go back.a big shame!!!
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Daniel B.

Surprised I don't come to Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft more often as I live only 5 minutes away from this restaurant. So many other places to explore. I'll have to admit - Tuk Tuk pleasantly surprised me. I thought it was going to be one of those overpriced, overrated, trendy Thai restaurants where people go to look cool and the focus is more on the ambiance rather than the food. The place is definitely hip, but the food is pretty good too. Tuk Tuk is headed by Chef Dee Dee Niyomkul, who is the daughter of Charlie and Nan Niyomkul, owners of Nan (Spring and 17th) and Tamarind Seed (Peachtree and 14th) -- both nice Thai restaurants, so it's no surprise Tuk Tuk followed suit. Tuk Tuk is named after the "tuk-tuk," the three-wheeled, open-air taxi used in Thailand. The restaurant has an actual tuk-tuk, imported from Thailand, inside the entrance. Very cool. I really like the design of this place. It's called Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft because the restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the building. When you enter the restaurant, you have to take an elevator up. In the daytime, the space is bright and naturally well-lit. There's a small lounge with traditional Thai triangle pillows. The bar and main dining area feels very spacious and open. It's a big space that's beautifully decorated. Very modern and stylish and it's obvious they tried to incorporate Thai decor throughout. Well done. The menu has a good variety of Thai cuisine. There's enough selection to find something to please just about every palate, but not so many items that you're overwhelmed. There are plenty of appetizers and small plates, enough so that you can make a meal out of those alone, sharing with others. Other plates include soups (coconut and lemongrass soups), salads, curries, noodles, and various entrees including seafood. I think ordering a bunch of different dishes and sharing is definitely the way to go. Some recommendations I have include the Moo Yang ($9, grilled Thai-style marinated pork skewers served with sticky rice) and the Larb Kai ($12, minced chicken with onions, roasted jasmine rice, cabbage, lime, and palm sugar). Meat skewers are very traditional to Thai cuisine. Tuk Tuk steps it several notches in presentation, though, especially with their Moo Yang. The skewers are hung vertically from a rack and are served in that manner. Five tender, juicy, and savory pork skewers come with each order. A tasty dipping sauce accompanies the skewers along with a compact, closed-top basket of sticky rice. It's delicious. The Larb Kai is typically a spicy dish, but the kitchen can adjust the heat. "Mild" is the safe way to go, especially if you're sharing. The minced chicken is soft and very flavorful. The tastes are a mixture of tangy and spicy. Lettuce and cabbage help balance out the flavors. I like to make wraps out of my Larb Kai by using the greens as the wrap with the meat in the middle. It's good. I'm disappointed in the curry here, particularly the Massaman Curry ($14), my favorite of the Thai curries. Massaman Curry is a light brown curry made from cardamom and cloves, among other spices. It has a real unique, rich flavor. The curry sauce itself is smooth. It tastes great, but the curry to white rice-potato-vegetable ratio is out of whack. Bottom line: they need to be more generous with the curry! Service is good. Pretty Thai ladies work here. Tuk Tuk is on OpenTable, so make a reservation and earn free points. Plenty of free parking in the private lot outside.
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JC C.

I would eat here again. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and food and service was quick. Loved the calamari! Very tender and light crisp batter. The short ribs spare ribs raved about in all the reviews were good, not great, but fairly tasty. I really liked the Moo Yang with sticky rice. A light smoky sweet flavor to them with sticky rice. Those were the highlights. I ordered quite a few dishes to try, but most were kinda average. I had all the appetizers so I can't comment on entrees. Their theme is street style Thai food and it was just that, so I really liked it. Unfortunately, just as in Thailand not all street foods are alike, some are fantastic and most are mediocre. I admire Tuk Tuk for bringing these foods to Atlanta. I will definitely be back.
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Chan V.

This place is an upscale version of a traditional Thai restaurant. The location, service and presentation of the food is wonderful. It's flashy and caters to the Buckhead/Midtown folks. The flavors are delicious and the scent of the food is pungent like it should be. The shrimp on a stick and BBQ chicken was delicious. The tuna salad is canned tuna FYI. Sticky rice was a little hard. The red snapper was fishy but tastes good. Lychee martini is yummy. I enjoyed the nice atomosphere but nothing is as satisfying as having authentic mom and pop's Thai food at the hole in the wall kind of places. Oh, I bought aTuk Tuk t-shirt for $16. That's my favorite part.
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Janice K.

My hubby and I tried Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, as we were both new to Atlanta and craving some good Thai food. We saw some great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a whirl. We were seated right away and looking around, the place had a great ambiance. The service was good and attentive. We ordered Pad Zee Ew (usually I see it spelled Pad See Ew..lol) with beef and Massaman Curry with beef as well as Thai iced tea. I would go back to order Pad Zee Ew, based on the flavors only, but thought that it was bit pricey compared to other Thai places. I guess you pay for the ambiance? Idk. The curry dish was so-so, as it needed more curry sauce and had an imbalance between the portion of rice and beef/curry. Thai iced tea was good and refreshing. Overall, I think it's an okay place to try, but I don't think this will be our Thai place. Gotta keep searching.. :)
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Seth H.

Dinner: Mieng Kum: Old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in a caramelized palm sugar Kanom Jeen Khew Whan: Chicken with Spicy green curry, basil, eggplant, bamboo shoots, mixed with steamed rice noodles Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Average: 5 The elevator is a little scary but once you get to the top it is beautiful inside. I will be back to eat on their balcony. It looks as though there's a great view of the cityscape out there. The prices are a little high for my taste, but its worth it. Tried the Mieng Kum for an appetizer. All I can say is, YUM! It was something different from your usual appetizer; very sweet with great textures. The entree was good. It was not too spicy, but it had enough heat. While the taste of the curry was rich and spicy I felt that I would've liked another dish rather than this one. The taste was good but i feel as though I've had slightly better at other Thai places. However, I ate all of the food, so it was good enough. I'll definitely be back here to try out the rest of the menu items.
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Somee K.

Came here with a party of 20. I just want to say their billing system is not suitable for big parties. I don't know how they can attract big parties like this. They don't split the bills so you have to bring cash to take care of the tab. Furthermore, you are required to spend a minimum of $500 for big parties. Um, what? This is unheard of. It was a very tedious process to calculate everyone's exact portion of the tab and collect payment. Taking care of the tab alone, took about 30 minutes. The food wasn't even that good to go through this trouble. I ordered the Pad Zee U and yeah, not good. Their cheesecake, on the other hand, was very delicious. 2 stars for the pleasant interior and the cheesecake, but I will not be coming back. Too much trouble, not worth it. You're better off coming here with one other person so you can quickly pay and leave.
(2)
Chip P.

Great place for lunch. Had the steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings which were really good. Then ordered a massaman curry with chicken. Both were really good. They also offer a stacked lunch box special each day. It changes but the woman next to ordered it and it looked so good I think I will return to order it.
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Lia P.

I really really enjoy the food at Tuk Tuk but the dining experiences there are so eh. It's a very nice space. Huge and nicely decorated. You can tell it wants to be a nice restaurant but it misses a couple points. The biggest point is with the service. The servers are nice enough but one got my order wrong and the other was very difficult to communicate with. She also took my fork off my plate and put it on the table which is sort of odd because normally if a server is grabbing your fork it's because they're bringing you a new one. My favorite food items though are the beef jerky, papaya salad and pad thai. I never like an item because of how "authentic" it is so I don't know what the authentic deal at Tuk Tuk is. I just know the pad Thai made me very very happy and I hadn't enjoyed a pad Thai anywhere in so long! Their papaya salad has that addicting sweet but spicy but not too spicy zing to it. The prices are a little too high to keep me coming on the regular but definitely worth keeping in mind when that pad Thai craving hits.
(3)
Chieu L.

Love it! Food was great Service was amazing Parking was bleh.
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Marvin B.

Revisiting one of my favorite restaurants. As usual the food and service are outstanding. Had a Black Mojito...delicious! High recommend this place.
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Anh B.

I came here for lunch with couple of my friends of times. This place is OK, not the best thai food I have eaten before. When you walk in the place is pretty open and nice looking, but food wise is OK. This place is pretty pricey for a Thai place. Most of the dishes start off at $10+, not worth paying for. I love the place but food could be better if am paying for a pricey dishes. Server is Ok and sometime is not. If your lucky, you'll get amazing waiter and sometime not. This place is more of a "high end" Thai place rather than real Thai. Thai tea here is pretty pricey for $4 a small couple. I rather go to my THAI NORCROSS and enjoy real thai and their Thai tea is so much better.
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Lexi S.

I came here with a group of girls for 'girls night out' and we had a great experience! Specialty cocktails were fantastic! We ordered almost every appetizer and ate them all! Everyone loved their entrees!...and yes we ordered dessert too! Overall, great experience. The only thing that needs to be changed is the elevator that takes you up to the restaurant. The elevator is hot and moves extremely slow, then when it stops it takes the doors a while to open. I wish they had stairs as I am very uncomfortable with taking elevators.
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Clarissa M.

My husband and I went for a late lunch. So, we were fortunate to miss the lunch crowd and got really great service. Both of us really enjoyed our entrees. We ordered from the lunch menu and was served perfect lunch portions. We definitely recommend this establishment.
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Ice B.

I liked this place a lot. Been there a couple of times. Food is great and the drinks are good. From the patio you have a really nice view. If you want good this food for a reasonable price I recommend this place
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Cesar A.

This place is awesome!!! Love the food and the people! I have lived in Thailand for 3 years and this is the best here in Atlanta!
(5)
Tony W.

This always-good Thai restaurant is great for lunch, dinner and takeout. If you go for lunch, try the Lunchbox. It comprises soup, sticky rice and smaller portions of two entrees. The dumpling and the beef skewer appetizers and very good, too.
(4)
Edward L.

It really takes a lot for an Asian type restaurant to impress me, but I have to say, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is on my favorite list for Atlanta. The whole restaurant is literally a "loft" so you get this beautiful view of Atlanta. The service is friendly and the waiters "look" Thai, which believe it or not, really makes eating ethnic food a little more realistic. Most "asian" restaurants in the United States has food that is a bit more Americanized than what you would find in Asia, but this place stays true to Thai Cuisine - with a very small americanized influence, but I ain't complaining. Perhaps the best part of this restaurant is the drink menu. Since I am a heavy drinker, I want a big selection of drinks and this place does not disappoint.
(5)
Mini J.

Totally Americanized Thai food i.e. BLAND food. I have never eaten worse Pad Thai in my life. If you are looking for Thai tasting Thai food - please find another Thai restaurant. Also, the portion size was ridiculously small though the prices were not small!!!!
(2)
Vonnie v.

I'm being kind by giving it two stars. At first glance, the restaurant looks nice with high ceilings and lots of windows, but it is just a mediocre Thai restaurant in Buckhead with ample mall parking lot. The restaurant is open and bright in modern space, but the chair cushions are dirty. The place is not well ventilated because you can smell the food/smoke from the kitchen. Our waitress was attentive at the beginning when she introduced herself at our table. After we ordered, the service went downhill. This is not a place to come for quick lunch, because the service was slow. We had to asked for our entrees twice, and then ask for the check. I ordered the chicken/shrimp Thai fried rice, thinking it would be good, and they could not possibly mess it up. I was very disappointed because the rice was mushy and flavorless. This was the only time I was grateful the portion was much lesser than what you would normally get from a typical Thai restaurant. The soup did not come with the meal, and it was an extra $6-7 for the coconut or lemongrass shrimp soup. I had the lemon grass soup and the smell was overwhelming. There was too much shrimp paste in the soup and too salty for my taste. Would not be recommending this place. Lesson learned.
(2)
Lliam R.

Great Ambiance outside and outstanding view. The food I would give a 3 1/2 but the service was great!
(3)
Juliana T.

Love the food. Quality never fails. This is a regular lunch spot for me. The service can use improvement. Bar service is a bit slow. No personalities from the bartenders or waiters really.
(4)
Christina D.

I took my fiance here for his birthday as we both love Thai food, and he was aching for some quality ka nom jeeb that tasted just as good as one of favorite Thai restaurants in North Carolina. Our experience at Tuk Tuk was very pleasant. Excellent cocktails, the service was great, and the food was delicious and hit the spot! My fiance got his wish for superb thai dumplings, and he very much enjoyed his pad zee u with beef, while I loved my pad prik with chicken (just finished the left overs today for lunch!). I wanted to do dessert but I was way too full - next time (because we do plan on coming back)!
(5)
J W.

Thai food can be done wrong, but not here! The curry was full flavored and didn't need anything extra. The shrimp dish I had was so fresh, I'm convinced the shrimp had been swimming when we were seated! I definitely plan to keep this in my Buckhead restaurant rotation.
(5)
Maitreyee R.

Il start of with saying Excellent Service!! And the food was was nothing less. We were a big group so the table had a lot of different food and everyone loved what they were eating. I got the pad thai which was a totally different version of what we usually eat and so good! The satay chicken was tasty and really authentic! Would love to go back to Tuk Tuk when i am atlanta next.
(5)
Addy C.

I love their lunch specials. I remember when they used to have just one lunch selection - now they have several for $8-10 which is a great deal when compared to their dinner prices. The lunch menu is available Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30pm. Great choice for a business lunch - very nice ambience, lots of natural lighting, great service, never crowded, good food, reasonable prices, and free parking. The only thing I can't figure out is why their elevator is so dang slow. SHRIMP SALAD - $10 My favorite among the lunch specials. This fresh salad includes shrimp, minced chicken, cellophane noodles, red onions, cilantro, and served w/ reg. cabbage and savoy cabbage to scoop your goodies. Love the flavors together - mix of sweet & vinegary. Great selection if you're looking for something lighter. CHICKEN PAD THAI - $10 My 2nd favorite dish here. Great portion size too. PAD SEE EW - $9 Overall good - loved the noodles but broccoli was almost all stalks. Big chicken chunks but its flavor was just ok. Liked the lime/jalapeno sauce on the side. LUNCH BOX - $12 If quantity and variety is more your thing, get the lunch box which includes vegetable soup, jasmine rice, and two entrees. They're served in cool stackable metal containers too, and all four items will arrive at the same time. For entrees, I've liked the Pork Penang Curry and the Pa Prik King Chicken - very flavorful. The Green Curry Beef and the Ginger Chicken were just ok. The soup includes lots of exotic veggies but the broth is on the bland side. One of my favorite lunch spots.
(4)
Azhari A.

Had Pad Zee U (or Pad See Ew). I'm from South East Asia so I know how it's supposed to taste like. It's definitely delicious. 5 Stars Small portion (Asian portion) -1 star Pricey for that portion too -1 star Overall 3 Stars. I wouldn't really go to Tuk Tuk again unless I can't find any other place to satisfy my craving and Atlanta is not lacking in Asian restaurants.
(3)
Kim M.

From Bangkok to Buckhead, Tuk Tuk vamps up delicious thai food with a modern feel. Upon arrival, you are greeted with an original "tuk tuk" straight from Bangkok. Brings back nostalgic memories of my recent trip to Bangkok. I was hoping the food would do the same......we weren't disappointed. The seating area was hip and modern, appealing to the young and trendy crowd. It is Buckhead, after all. We were seated promptly and our waitress was courteous and pleasant. For starters, we had the calamari, beef jerky, and mussel omelet. The calamari was the perfect combination of crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside. The accompanying fish sauce dip went well with the calamari. The beef jerky reminds me of my moms homemade beef jerky and was seasoned well however it was a very small portion. It did come with coconut sticky rice, which came in a cute little bamboo vessel. The mussel omelet was actually a surprise. I enjoyed it much better than I thought I would. For entrees we ordered several dishes and shared it family style. The portions were slightly small for the prices but the flavor and quality makes up for it. Everything seemed very fresh. Because I'm writing this review almost a week later, I can't remember the names of everything we ordered but the food was definitely memorable and we are looking for an excuse to go back again soon.
(5)
jonathan J.

Great lunch place.. enjoyed it..
(4)
Matthew M.

Went here for Valentine's Day. The place has a pretty good ambiance. I wanted to try this place because it has Pad Thai Woon Sen. My fiancÃ© and I started off with the beef jerky and sticky rice. Good appetizer for 2. I ordered a pork and noodle dish and my fiancÃ© got the Pad Thai Woon Sen. The flavors were really good but the portion size was kinda weak. All in all pretty good spot, but the portions could've been bigger.
(4)
Jessica H.

Nice ambiance! Stopped by with the hubs to grab dinner real quick. Although we felt underdressed, we enjoyed the ambience. Service started out slow but once our waiter came around, things got going. Food-wise- the food was good. It wasn't the most amazing Thai food I ever had but I didn't have many complaints. I ordered the pai Thai and the hubs got the Penang curry which I enjoyed more than my order. When we left I joked that we paid $60 for a dinner that we could have paid $20 at our local Thai takeout spot....granted minus the ambience. In conclusion, decent food and great place for a date!
(3)
Melanie K.

Apparently you cannot sit on the patio without a reservation. And if you "make a reservation" it HAS to be by phone because we booked through yelp/OpenTable and the hostess was super rude about it and said that's not how it works.
(1)
Karla O.

Their outdoor terrace has an amazing view of Atlanta skyline. The staff was very attentive even though we were the only ones brave enough to venture to their outdoor terrace on a cool October evening. The heat lamps kept us very comfortable. I had the salmon panang with curry sauce and my fiancÃ© had the chicken pad thai both dishes were delicious. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Luka S.

Delicious Thai food, one of the best Curry I've ever tasted. Service was fast and drinks strong, will go back for more !!
(5)
Sharrell B.

I called and made reservations for my office Christmas party and they were amazing! We walked in and it was beautiful. We were supposed to have 8 people, but it turned out that 10-12 showed up and they were very accommodating. The apps were good, the food was great, and the service was fantastic. I loved the atmosphere and I would definitely come back for happy hour or dinner. Loved it!
(4)
Nancy S.

I've been here a few times.. this place is really delicious and flavorful. I was introduced when a friend decided to have her wedding reception here. Last night we took a Barre3 class and walked right over to Tuk Tuk for dinner. We ordered the calamari appetizer, fried chicken special, green curry with tofu, pad see-ew with beef, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious, and on top of that, our waiter Mani was truly the man. Not only was he super attentive, but at the end he brought out the best coconut ice cream I've ever had (it was my friend's bday) on top of the birthday dessert we ordered and celebrated with us. It was a pleasure to have him as our waiter, and he told us we made his night even though it was already past closing time and we felt bad. We had a great time. Thanks, Tuk Tuk and Mani!
(5)
Andrew W.

So, what the heck is a Tuk Tuk anyways? Apparently, it's the Thai name for a small covered three-wheeled vehicle - oh and it's pronounced "took-took". They have one on display in the restaurant's foyer. Cool. The setting here is very hip and trendy - with a favorable view of the skyline, aesthetically pleasing artwork of various formats and textures, and warm lighting by candlelight and long strings of light bulbs across the rafters. The service was nice too - our waiter was friendly, unobtrusive, and prompt. We started by ordering a couple cocktails - the wife had the Tuk Tuk Martini (consisting of Three Olives pomegranate and raspberry vodkas, homemade sour mix, and cranberry) and I had the Kra Pow (consisting of muddled ginger, basil, and cucumber with Van Gogh gin and ginger ale). They were everything that we had hoped for - very flavorful, balanced, and refreshing. For food, we started with the Moo Yang - grilled Thai-style marinated pork skewers with sticky rice. This dish was brought out to us with an unusual metal stand from which the five metal skewers (loaded with delicious pork) were suspended. Well, that's a bit different. Hey, with the flavors these meat skewers had going for them they can present it however they darn well please! Yum. The sticky rice also came in an unusual woven basket like container - and yes, the rice was very sticky. For us, the reason for wanting to go to a Thai restaurant comes from our love of good curry. Panang curry definitely ranks up there in my list of favorite foods - and Tuk Tuk's Panang curry is the best I've ever had. It was rich, creamy, spicy, nutty... all the things I love about this dish (though I wasn't a huge fan of the green beans that were mixed in). I can't complain about the generous portion size either. I hope you like rice too, because there was a mountain of it! My wife ordered the Massaman curry - which was equally rich, creamy, and nutty (even more so, since it included actual peanuts) - but was not particularly spicy. It included green beans and potatoes (both of which we felt were slightly undercooked). No matter, the curry itself was still very tasty and satisfying. To finish our meal, we tried the Gauy Thod for dessert (fried bananas with coconut ice cream). WOW. Really good! (This coming from a guy who doesn't exactly go bananas for bananas). This is one of the better restaurant desserts I've had in a while. Looking over the menu, our meal was only a mere sampling of the intriguing options that Tuk Tuk has to offer. I can definitely see future visits here to explore different parts of the menu. There's no doubt that this is top-quality Thai food in a far better setting than your typical strip mall hole-in-the-wall family restaurant. As far as Thai food goes, Tuk Tuk has the best that I've ever had, and for those reasons is worthy of a five-star Yelp rating.
(5)
Margaret S.

I have eaten Thai food in many cities, never have I had such great Thai food as I had tonight. The service was great too. I ask always for extremely spicy and everyone underestimates how spicy, not Tuk Tuk Thai, they got it right. Even the coffee at the end was fresh full roast.
(5)
Brianna L.

Considering I'm not a huge Asian fare fan, I appreciated this place a lot. The Mis en place was appropriately casual but not sloppy. Ambiance (Tuesday night around 7 pm) was relaxed. Food: Calamari- what I would expect. Not over-breaded. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, nothing new. Half chicken with coconut stick rice- my dad seemed to enjoy it. Flat noodle dish with beef and a soy sauce mixture- enjoyable! Lychee cheesecake- standard. What I expected Service was excellent! Our server, David, was very polite, our food arrived in a timely manner, and our waters were never empty. Before tip, with all the above mentioned plus a virgin Mojito- $56
(4)
Lisa W.

Good but overrated. Food is consistent but lacks pizazz. We come here on a regular basis due to the proximity to our apartment and the food is always 'meets expectations' but never exceeds. The cocktails are meh and I usually stick to wine.
(3)
Keith F.

If I want authentic Asian food I usually head to Buford Hwy or Gwinnett. But some friends recommend this place so I checked it out. This is a place for when the ambiance is as important as the food. The space is well-designed and open, the crowd is lively and the service is friendly and attentive. I've eaten at many Thai restaurants in Atlanta, and visited Thailand, so I'll say this food, while very good, is slightly spiffed-up and mellowed-out for the crowd. The beef tenderloin was tasty with a small portion for the price. (It didn't look as tempting as the pic on their home page.). The roti was excellent. Also good was the Prik Khing and noodles with spicy green curry, though it bordered on being soupy. I enjoyed the sticky rice side dish and the Thai snow cone dessert. This would not be my first choice for Thai, but it's a different experience than a Buford Hwy mom-and-pop restaurant.
(4)
Phillip G.

Tuk Tuk serves above average Thai food in a beautiful environment. If you go at sundown and sit outside, you can watch the buildings turn orange from the sun and the skyline slowly light up. It is quite beautiful. The curry here is above average, but not the best I've had at a Thai restaurant, and perhaps a bit over priced. The Thai Tea, however, is among the best ice ever had. Be sure you book a reservation at opentable to ensure you don't have to wait. This place is pretty popular and they never overbook.
(4)
Katherine H.

One of my go-to favorite restaurants. Staff is always welcoming and remembers us even if has been a few weeks. Like the range of drinks and they even have a Thai beer on draft now! I jump around on what I want each time I'm there. Partial to the ba-mee moo dang, kra pow moo, and kow mun kai. Veggies always have a good snap to them and the sauces are always tasty with good heat. Good quality and good price.
(5)
Tia M.

The food and the service were exceptional. The restaurant sits in a lovely location at the southern tip of buckhead. Appreciated the free easy parking. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Definitely will add to the list.
(5)
Jovan E.

They close at 10 and I arrived at 9:30 on a friday night. They rushed me to order because their kitchen was closing which didnt bother to much until I get my food and it taste extremely mediocre. As soon as 10 hits they started rushing me out the restaurant. The waitress boxes my food up for me and is sitting the boxes all in my face while she rushes to box them. I couldnt believe how much of a rush they were in definitely after I get a $100 bill.
(1)
Westcott N.

I feel like the food on the menu at Tuk Tuk is either a hit or a miss. Some things are good and other things are not. Unfortunately most of the things that we ordered when we had dinner there the other night were not good. Lets start with apps: We ordered the Hoy Tod (mussel omelet), Thai Samosa, and Roti Ke-Yow Whan. The Roti was decent, and the Samosa's were boring. However, the mussel omelet was really good. Besides the Heineken, it was the best thing that we ordered all night. Entrees: We ordered the Pad Mee (Rice Noodles), Pad Thai, and the Kra Pow Moo, (Minced Pork). All of the entree's we ordered were quite disappointing but the biggest disappointment was the pad thai. It just tasted like noodles with ketchup. Overall, the food was just not good. When the best thing on the menu is beer you know that you should probably go else where. Skip this and go to Nan Thai Fine Dining instead.
(2)
Cindy G.

Highly recommend- very special and unique! Here in Atlanta with son and husband for our first time and found this wonderful gem of a restaurant. Its located upstairs in a "loft" with nice chic decor and is accented by candles and dim lighting. I ordered the salmon panang..it was amazing!
(5)
Angela H.

I love Thai food, so I was really excited to check out Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft when a friend suggested we go there for dinner. We arrived a little after 7 pm on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant wasn't very busy. There were maybe three other tables of customers, so we were seated immediately. It took us a little longer than normal to decide what we wanted to order, mainly because I hate cilantro and my friend helped to ensure we ordered dishes that don't contain any per the menu description. Our server came by a few times to ask if we were ready to order before we finally did. We ended up ordering Moo Yang, Larb Kai, and Massaman Curry with chicken to share. I also asked our server whether the Massaman Curry is topped with cilantro, to which she responded that they do not. I probably should have asked about the other dishes, too... I was pleased that the food was prepared and served fairly quickly. * Moo Yang ($9) - Per the menu, this is considered a "Small Plate." The appetizer consists of five grilled, Thai-style marinated pork skewers hanging on a metal skewer hanger. It's served with sticky rice and some brown sauce (looks like soy sauce but I'm sure it's not). Unfortunately for me, the sauce contained cilantro. Although the presentation was definitely unique and the pork skewers were tasty, I really didn't think they were worth $1.80 each. * Larb Kai ($12) - A Thai-style salad, this dish is made of minced chicken with onions, roasted jasmine rice, cabbage, lime, and palm sugar. Would you guess an additional ingredient that wasn't in the menu description? That's right, it contains cilantro. Darn. So I had to pick out the bits of green stuff that was mixed in it. Apparently it's supposed to be spicy, but I didn't think it was. It tasted good, but the portion was pretty small and I didn't think it was worth the price. * Massaman Curry with Chicken ($14) - This curry is flavored with cardamom and cloves and also contains peanuts and potatoes. We ordered ours with chicken, but you can also choose beef or pork ($14). If you want shrimp instead of meat, it will cost you an additional $2. The dish is served with the curry poured on top of the rice and a bit of lettuce and carrot on the side for presentation. I was shocked at how small the portion was, and I was disappointed in the amount of curry they gave. There wasn't enough curry to cover the rice, and It definitely wasn't enough to be worth $14. Overall, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft gets 3 stars for their good food and service. It's great that you can park for free in the parking lot, but that doesn't make up for the fact that I felt they were charging way too much for less-than-generous portions of food. To be honest, I wasn't full after spending over $20 (with tip), and that's unacceptable in my book. If I want good Thai food, there are plenty of other Thai restaurants where I can get delicious red curry (my favorite, which Tuk Tuk doesn't have) for less and actually be full afterwards! Although I really wanted to like this adorable restaurant, I probably won't return. [Review 239 of 366]
(3)
Leslie d.

not the best Thai food.. nice atmosphere.. good waiter.. but mediocre food. And that's a compliment. Th
(2)
Alessandro N.

***UPDATE*** Returned to Tuk Tuk with a parent and the food was good not great. This is why i dropped the review to 4 stars. The service was mediocre and we had to wait awhile for drinks and food even though the place was half full. The drinks came out mediocre as well. I had the Kra Pow again and i could barely taste any Gin. Having worked in the industry I know how annoying it is when someone says they cant taste any alcohol but this time it was made quite poorly. Overall I still would recommend coming here to try it at least once. *** End of UPDATE*** (original review below) This place is a hidden gem. Guys if you're in the dog house i highly recommend you bring your lady friend here because the restaurant has a view of the Atlanta skyline that is incredible. Food was excellent with quite a variety of choices. Drinks were on point. Highly recommend the Kra Pow (get it with gin) And service was excellent! Definitely returning to this establishment.
(4)
Lindsey R.

Our server was the best part of this meal. She was very careful with my food allergies and made sure to double check ingredients in dishes. The decor is cheap and tacky. The double projection of images of Thailand on the large back wall seems thoughtless and like a lost opportunity of capturing Thailand in a creative way. I started with the Tom Yum Koong soup which was too sweet. The shrimp was cooked very well and the ingredients were fresh, but the amount of salt and sugar in this soup was overwhelming. We shared the Lad Na Talay and the Green Curry with Chicken. Both were exceedingly sweet. The shrimp was over cooked in the Lad Na Talay, the chicken was terribly dry and over cooked in the curry (which was mostly rice anyway). The noodles in the Talay were great and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. Overall, I'd say the decor is off putting, the staff is delightful, and the chef has a very heavy hand with salt and sugar. I couldn't drink enough water once I got home to satisfy my thirst. I realize that we didn't have the star dishes on the menu (due to allergies), but with all of the hype the quality should be consistent across the menu It's not inedible, but doesn't live up to its award by any means. Very disappointing.
(2)
Marie H.

This place is great! I went with my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner and got a perfect table outside, with a beautiful view of the Atlanta skyline. The food was delicious and our server, Mani, completely made our night. He was very cheery and nice; the service was wonderful! We had heard about this place a lot and finally decided to check it out. It was amazing, and it went above our expectations. I fully recommend trying this place if you haven't yet!
(5)
Nina W.

Sadly, I was underwhelmed by this restaurant. I would sum it up as overly modernized Thai food - not authentic at all. Sorry to say I won't be returning.
(2)
Ashley J.

This was a great place! Very pretty, the inside and outside seating. Service was excellent, prices are reasonable, and the food is really good. Though, the basil rolls I saw on yelp, they don't have those. Get the shrimp toast as an app (so good) The pinot gris bottle of wine is great We sat outside and looked at the skyline of atl (the tiny little thing that it is). Overall, great place. We'll be back
(4)
Jang C.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft looks like a super trendy Thai place in Buckhead. They sell "street" food at high prices. Like all trendy "street" food places in expensive areas, the portions seem small and the prices are steep. So keep that in mind. When you park at the lots below, you have to take an elevator to the top. I thought that was weird but cool at the same time. The elevator does take a long time though, even though it goes up and down one floor. For appetizer, I tried their Roti Ke-Yow Whan. They charred the Roti too much. This isn't Neapolitan pizza here. You don't have to burn the Roti. Heck, even with Neapolitan pizzas, it seemed too burnt. I should've taken it back actually. The curry it came with seemed too thin. But it had good flavor. If they don't burn the Roti, it would've been pretty good. Oh well. The food tasted good. I tried the Pad Woon Sen and liked it. At Tuk Tuk, Pad Woon Sen is basically Pad Thai with cellophane noodles. I know at other places, they stir fry it differently. In the end, they're both stir fried noodles so who cares? I tried their Keiw Tiew Neuah. It's their beef broth noodle soup. You know what this tasted like? Pho. Except it was very limey. I don't mean British. I mean it had a strong lime taste to it. If you love Pho and love to put a lot of lime in it, this is the noodle soup for you. Also, their noodles seemed thinner than pho's. Their servers were nice and friendly. I liked the service. The portions are small for the price. However, I liked the food and the service. so I'm a fan. 3.75 stars.
(4)
Danielle O.

I love this place and eat it about once a week. Walking distance from my school. Normally it is kind of expensive but you get a lot with lunch specials. Tuk Tuk Box is my favorite or Masaman curry. I only wish they added a discount for students 15-20% or neighboring businesses. We come here enough. Always friendly and a nice professional crowd.
(4)
Colleen M.

Great Service! Great prices for lunch. Nice ambiance. Not young child friendly but it f the kid is older; it is a good place. Great Thai Ice Tea. Lunch menu is $8 or more. Food selection of Thai favorites. I love this place
(5)
Chris E.

Tuk Tuk is close to my office, so I end up there for dinner at least once a month. The food is great, atmosphere is cool and the service is really good. It's not your traditional Thai place. It's got a hip /chic vibe to it. Very fun. It's also not a bad place to just grab a drink. The bartenders are very friendly, especially Lai (I think that's how you spell her name). Worth a visit if you want to try something new!
(4)
Margaret F.

Great date spot! My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate his graduation and our waiter, Mani, was very attentive and even brought coconut ice cream as a congratulations, on the house. We started with the chicken and shrimp dumplings (5 total, perfect to share between two) and ordered the Pad Thai and Pad Zee U as entrees. Both were delicious, perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and very authentic. I also highly recommend the "Petite Petite" Syrah they offer, it complements the spicy food well. Great atmosphere, great food, great service!
(5)
Aida B.

The food was excellent but the service was really bad ... In a customer service industry you have to know how to balance both! It was a friends birthday and we asked if we could sit in a booth ( it was 6 of us) and the hostess had to get permission from the manager & he looked at us ( which was so silly to me ) and sent her over to let us know that it was impossible because they reserve the booth "only" for 2 top walk ins !! WHO DOES THAT??!! We are paying customers and should be treated as such ... My check was $80 buddy! Anyhow we ended up getting sat and NOBODY came to our table ... 10 min passed yet no soul came over to offer drinks or water ... We sat there and watched people around us getting service so I waved to a server walking by my table and asked him if he could please give us some water or find our server he said ok let me find out & walks away rolling his eyes !!! Our server came and she was nice but the whole experience just ruined everything for us .... Sad to say even thou it's right around the corner from my house I will never go there or refer any1 to go there .... AND the food is overpriced !
(1)
Yennelis M.

I loved there tuk tuk lunch box! IT WAS AMAZING! we had the ginger chicken, beef curry, white rice and soup! It was all perfect to taste!
(5)
Boo S.

Awesome food and reasonably-priced. Nice atmosphere and drinks as well. Will go back.
(5)
Shelly G.

This is a cute date spot for Thai food lovers. I believe the space used to be a steakhouse called Taurus. From the ground floor you take an elevator up to the restaurant. The dÃ©cor and atmosphere are really nice, and I like that the restaurant is spacious so you don't feel like you're eating in another table's personal bubble. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer. I got the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan (attempting to say that out loud was sexy) and my date got the Pad Zee U. We got our entrees first, which we thought was odd. And then we realized our calamari order must have gotten left behind because we never got it. Sad face. The food itself is pretty standard Thai food, but I gave an extra star for the nice atmosphere.
(4)
Mary A.

Tuk Tuk is one of my favorite ATL spots. The ambiance is right- Modern feel, nice lighting & decor. The servers are always so friendly & attentive- and a couple times have really made our night perfect. (shout out to Da- we met her on her very first night working in the U.S. and she is wonderful!) Awesome Thai flavors (and I am a Thai fanatic) I order Green Curry every time with tofu and brown rice, my boyfriend loves the Nau Ping. The calamari is also the best I've ever had. Highly recommend- lunch, dinner, special occasions, I literally have never had even a minor a complaint dining here in the 10+ times I have come.
(5)
Dave B.

My wife works up the street from this place and wanted to go. There is a Thai restaurant called DanThai in Lawrenceville that we order take out from, but we wanted something more authentic. And we got what we wanted, for the most part. We started off with Moo Yang and Mieng Kum, the spinach wrap everyone raves about. It was a bit sugary but good. I had the iced tea which helped balance it out. For the entrees I ordered Kai Yang (BBQ Chicken), with Sticky Rice and Papaya Salad which was too drenched for my taste. Next time I'll get plain rice and a Thai salad. She ordered the Pla Tod (Snapper), which I kept pinching off. Very impressed how flavorful it was. I finished the meal off with a slice of NY cheesecake, passing on the lychee. Loved the cab in the lobby, the loft, and the view. Because it's a casual and elegant spot I give it 3 1/2 stars.
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Annie ..

Every time I'm in the mood for Thai food I always go here. When I use to live in the area I would go every week. I recently had my first Girl's Night Out here and everyone loved it. There is no denying the great food, great atmosphere and great service at Tuk Tuk. There is a full bar, who doesn't love that! Considering the dim lights and candles this place is awesome for dates *hint hint*. Don't tell my grandma this but the food at Tuk Tuk tastes just as good as grandma's home cooked meals :D There is plenty of parking here, its in a little shopping center next to Sam Flax. They have a private room as well as balcony seating, you have to go at least once and experience it yourself! And for those drinkers who likes a good strong shot try their Thai Moon Shine. They make it fresh and you can see big jars of it by the bar. When you first open the door and walk in you can see what a Tuk Tuk is, there has been pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to get into it. FYI, a Tuk Tuk is a 3 wheeled taxi in thailand so if you don't get a chance to go to thailand then hop in and take a picture in a Tuk Tuk. The elevators are beautifully hand painted and when you get off the elevator you will be welcomed with warm smiles from beautiful women. Food I would recommend: Beef/Chicken Skewers Calamario (the lime dipping sauce is amazing!) Beef Jerky (sweet and melts in your mouth plus comes with sticky rice you eat with your hands!) Chicken Pad Thai or Lad Nah ( you can never go wrong with either, Pad Thai if you like your dish a little dry or Lad Nah if you like your noodles drenched in sauce) For those who are a fan of curry they have many curry dishes as well.
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Shari C.

My first dinning experience to this restaurant last night. The customer service was superb and accommodating. The food was delicious. The wait time wasn't bad for the entrees or the appetizers. The ambience was great with the music to the decor. I would probably be back.
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Courtney R.

I tried this restaurant for lunch one day. The service was mediocre and the food was too. I order some soup and it was not very good. I also ordered a pasta dish that I did not care for. I do not plan to return. I guess I am just not a fan of Thai cuisine.
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David Z.

Easily my favorite of Midtown's Thai trio (Nan and Tamarind Seed being the others). I went with my family for my birthday, and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the Miang Kum appetizer--leaves of spinach topped with a sweet and crunchy mix of peanuts, lime, ginger, coconut, onion and palm sugar. Totally unique and a perfect way to begin the meal. My entree was the Kow Mun Kai, a steamed chicken dish. The meat was quite dry, and the flavors a bit boring compared to what I expected from the menu's description. My grandmother's Thai Beef Jerky, however, was delicious, and the others' dishes were also quite good. For dessert we shared the custard, which was decent. Service was friendly, and each course came out incredibly quickly. It's also nice that you don't have to pay to park, and the ambiance is quiet and relaxing.
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Marc J.

Good location and ambiance. Food is not impressive. The chicken curry I ordered tasted like water-no flavors in the chicken, and the meat was overcooked. Service is OK.
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Sherry G.

This restaurant had good service and yummy food on a Sunday night. I had the Yelp highly recommended small plates (beef jerky and Mieng Kum). They tasted fine, but the beef jerky didn't woo me. I would have liked a better desert selection.
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Lucy W.

Not really impressed- the food was an overpriced, overproduced, interpretation of what you might think Thai street food may be. Spinach leaf wrap- David K said it best, it's like twigs on tree leaves, and it's very spicy. Shumai- you get a handful of shumai dumplings that taste worse than the frozen ones you can buy at Trader Joe's or HMart. Chicken Satay- The only appetizer I liked. For my entree, I ordered flat rice noodles w/ shrimp, calamari, and chinese broccoli...it would have been good if it had not been swimming in gravy. They should have prepared it like Rad Nar noodles (stirfry w/ dark soy sauce), or used smaller amount of gravy. The ambiance is the saving grace- on the 3rd floor in a Brookwood retail plaza- soothing atmosphere, big open space with high ceilings, Thai and Thai-influenced decor with alots of natural wood. Free parking available behind the stores.
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Audrey K.

The ambiance was great, and I loved the venue. It was authentic Thai food with an Americanized atmosphere. Also, their service was great. I had the Kra Pow cocktail, which was very refreshing and light. I ordered the Chicken Massaman curry for dinner, and I must say I was highly disappointed in the rice to curry ratio. For $14, I had a plate of rice with a little drizzle of curry over the top, which was unfortunate because the curry that was on my plate was quite tasty. I just wished there was more of it. My friend had their seafood special and was quite pleased with it. All in all, I will definitely return to this restaurant, as I thought the overall experience was distinctive.
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Jie Y.

tastes are better than average. service is great price is reasonable
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Julie F.

We made reservations 3 days ahead for my hubby's b-day. Requested patio. They said they had no patio tables available, although there were 5 or 6 empty. Service was horrible. They got the order wrong, and did not bring our drinks until after serving appetizers. We asked for brown rice, which the waiter brought after we finished the meal. We will not go back to this over priced restaurant again. : (
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Brian K.

This place should change its name from "Tuk Tuk" to "Yuck Yuck". Food: Tuk Tuk specializes in what can best be describe as Thai street food - the menu items are essentially what you would expect to find in a Bangkok Street Market. This concept is certainly novel, but unfortunately Tuk Tuk fails to deliver on it. During my one and only visit, it became more than apparent that the food here is not made to order. Within only a few minutes of ordering, our food was brought to the table - it was excruciatingly hot, tough, and bland - my immediate thought was that it was simply ladled out of a vat, quickly warmed over a burner, and then immediately brought to the table. Service: Service was quick and efficient; however, the restaurant was at approximately 25 percent capacity during our visit. Atmosphere: I wish they would have invested as much time on food quality as they do on decor. Tuk Tuk is located on the top level of a three story building - the seating plan is open and the ceilings are high. It's definitely a unique and welcoming space. Price: Extremely overpriced for the food quality. It simply doesn't make sense to be charging $15-$20 a plate for street food. You don't pay the same price for street-quality and restaurant-quality food in Thailand, so why should you in Atlanta? Other: I was told that Tuk Tuk is under the same management as Nan and Tamarind, which is surprising considering that both serve excellent and authentic Thai dishes.
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Lawrence C.

What a good place this is...can't wait to return. Big selection of appetizers, and entrees, and wine prices for quality bottle are reasonable. Three of us dined for $84, plus wine, and we walked out stuffed and contented.
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Suzanne W.

Okay...I forgot all about writing a review for this place...that's how forgettable this place is. First off, I'm not sure if the server has a problem with serving an Asian lesbian couple or what. It couldn't have been that we're lesbians...because it looked as though he's gay himself. No offense, but I have a pretty great gaydar. LOL. Anyways, in my opinion, I'd say he was quite rude. He had the 'shoot me now' look. There was like only one other couple in the restaurant. What was so horrible for him to have that yuck face? He just gave off that vibe like he didn't want to serve us. I can't understand why...we were (and usually are) very polite. *Treat others the way you want to be treated*...right? Besides the rudeness...the food wasn't all that either. Oh...and I just felt like the food was too overpriced for what I was getting. Nope, I wouldn't go back.
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Dave K.

What do you get when you cross amazing Thai food with possibly the slowest elevator on Earth? Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, that's what. It's delicious though. It's on the 3rd floor, and you get there eventually. Go.
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Nauman B.

A nice Thai restaurant for a casual evening with family & friends. Nestled just at the border of midtown its free from all the craziness yet you don't feel disconnected from the city at all. With ample parking space and located right on peachtree street, this eatery is easily accessible. The Tuk Tuk at the entrance definitely adds an authentic vibe. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor which gives you a nice city view if you choose to sit at the patio. Inside decor is modern and yet has many hints of traditional Asian culture. Drink recommendation; the lychee martini but do request to keep it low on sugar. If not a big martini fan then ask for their margarita but again get it low on sugar. Food recommendation; Pla Sahm Rod: Pan fried fillet of asion white fish with 3 flavor chili sauce topped with cilantro. It's cooked to perfection. The fish isn't dry or over cooked and the sauce is s perfect blend of sweet and spice. Don't ask to make it low on spice otherwise it'll just be too sweet. The only reason I won't give it a 4 star is cause of its service. The menus were torn and were in desperate need of replacement. Our server was very nice but we could see he had too many tables assigned to him and hence was a bit slow. Overall it's a good Thai restaurant.
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Alex H.

The food tastes great, but the portion sizes are a bit small for the price. Cool location on the third floor with outdoor seating. Plenty of parking as well.
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Nina P.

I think my home cooked Thai dishes are much better (i am not Thai). I asked the server whether the tofu used in a tofu appetizer a silken or a curd one, her immediate answer was I don't know with a big laugh. I even had to tell her to ask the chef for me. The chicken on skewers was super dry and boring. I had chicken in green curry served with noodles. My hubby got beef green curry with rice and tom yum soup. They were all worse than mediocre. Too sad, such a nice venue
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Yashaba H.

Tuk Tuk is a nice restaurant. The bar is really nice too. I wish I could say the same about the food. The restaurant itself has a very fishy smell. It smells like there dead fish everywhere. The food also has a very fishy smell, even if you don't order fish. I enjoy Thai flavors, unfortunately the food here lacks flavor. I tasted fish in everything I tried. From the beef skewers to the actual fish. EW.
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Melissa G.

I love how the restaurant is set up. There's high ceilings and windows all around. The food however, was average, especially for the price point. I got a noodles, and the dish just didn't really hit the spot for me. The meat was not bad, but the noodles were bland and soggy. Afterward, both me and my friend got upset stomachs and had to rush to the restroom ().
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Audrey A.

From the location, the ambiance, the staff and the food - everything was amazing! We have the calamari for starters and ordered thai ice tea and coffee which was super delicious. Next we had the salmon and beer noodle soup which were huge portions! For dessert we tried the coconut ice cream which was small enough to fit in our bellies after our main entrees. Everything was magnificent, I highly recommend as a first date or night out with friends! Very hip and a great way to begin a night out on the town!
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Claudia A.

I guess I have been wowed by so many Thai places in Atlanta, I expected more. When I started with the appetizers and didn't like them, I opted to just get a soup for dinner and I was glad I did because the food that came out to my party of seven was ok. Somosas- these are tiney potato wedges wrapped in a cripsy fried rice paper. They were tasty but left me wanting more. Each one is barely a bite full and if you share them all you get is a small taste. Moo yang - pork skewers and stick rice. The presentation is great, vertical hanging skewers with a dipping sauce. They were good but again, such a little bite in each skewer. The sticky rice was hard and I couldn't get it to go with my meal like I do at other Thai places. Zi klong moo- are spare ribs with a garlicy and peppery seasoning. These where the best thing in the restaurant. I was glad we ordered 2, should have gotten more as my entry if not for my wish to eat healthier. Tom yum - I've never tried this soup before and maybe it was my mistake in ordering it. However, it was too spicy and I did not like it at all. Ba-mee moo dang - These bbq pork noodles. My friend got these and I must say, they were very good. Pla Tod- this is the giant fried red snapper. If you like fish and you don't mind fried food then you'll like it. Dessert: Guay Tod- my friend got this and liked it. I thought it was ok. Sticky Rice Mango- this isn't on the menu but it was yummy. Overall the portions are tiny for apps and dinner entrees (unless u get that fried fish) and prices are high. I don't mind paying more and getting less when it's quality over quantity but I did not find that here.
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Sallie L.

The restaurant is easy to find and there's plenty of parking. When you walk into the building, there's a tuk tuk next to the elevator that you have to take to get to the restaurant. Environment: There's a pretty nice view of Atlanta along the bar. The look of the place is clean and modern. Service: We were seated promptly and our waiter was very nice and attentive. Food +Ba-Mee Moo Dang - BBQ pork with egg noodle, yu choy (type of Asian green), peanuts, scallions, and cilantro. I think this came recommended by our waiter. To be completely honest, there was nothing I liked about this dish. It was bland and soggy and such a turn off that I didn't finish eating it. The portion was also on the smaller side. This dish was $13 and one of the cheaper items on the menu. Regardless of price point, the food is subpar and I wouldn't want to come again. I know I only tried the one dish, but my friends who have come here have similar sentiments regarding the quality of the food.
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Cj M.

This is definitely a nice place if you like the modern style and catering to more general diverse group. Came here for the lunch box special which was pretty cool presentation however the flavors of the curry chicken and the pork basil wasn't compelling. I ordered a side of the papaya salad extra spicy and it was extra mild. The $4 Thai Tea should be $3 since it's filled with shaved ice all the way to the top of glass. Great customer service and nice top floor balcony view. Next...
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Judith L.

Checked this place out with my boyfriend and parents when they came to visit. Originally we were planning on just sharing small plates, but we decided to share main courses as well because the food being ordered around us looked so good. We were seated promptly since we had reservations. Some people didn't and were lounging close to the bar or waiting by the hostess stand for a table. The waitress was nice and took our drink order while we looked over the menu. We got dumplings, thai samosas, chicken satay, and beef skewers. The beef skewers were the most impressive, at least visually: the pieces of meat were put on a metal skewer and hung from a piece of metal with a plate below. The thai samosas were something different, but very tasty. We ended up sharing massaman curry, panang curry, and "pad zee u". Both the curries were tasty, but nothing to write home about. The presentation was nice, though. The noodles were fine. If you're looking for somewhere trendy or cool to grab a drink or take a date this could be your spot. The place was clean and everything from the bar to the decor looked cool and modern. Service was good, and the wait staff was patient and helpful. I saw some of their lunch menu and I wish I was in the area to come back and try that. I'd come back here, though (just not alone).
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Jamie N.

Beautiful ambiance, too bad I came for Thai food. The portions were very small compared to other thai restaurants in atlanta. You leave hungry or you'll leave broke. We had leichi soju which was delicious, shout out to the distillery. We had dumplings which were just average, the moo Jang which were sickeningly sweet, and i had a steamed chicken and rice dish that came with a consomme. I weigh out a lot of my meals, and I'm sure there was no more than 2oz of protein in that entree. I decided to have dessert Because i was still very hungry after 2 apps and an entree. I ordered the sticky rice and mangos. It was good but they continued with the small portion size. Overall, decent thai food for those who aren't familiar with the flavors or it could be a cute date spot, but definitely not good enough for seasoned veterans in Thai cuisine.
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Lee B.

Went to Tuk Tuk last night with my husband and two other couples. Four of us went to the bar when we arrived and waited for the other two. The bartender came by (we were sitting in a row) and took the other couple's drink order and proceeded to ignore my husband and I for a good five minutes. That was sort of weird. Then, when they did finally did take our order, I asked for a glass of Savignon Blanc and the bartender asked me if that was on the menu! I mean, how can you be a bartender and not know your wines? She had no clue what a Savignon Blanc was. We were seated and ordered some appetizers, which were all good. I ordered the seafood and chicken salad for my meal but asked if they could make it without chicken which our server assured us they could. The salad came out, and of course, it had chicken in it, so I had to have them remake it while all my other friends ate. My salad, once corrected, was good and the restaurant had a trendy, but casual atmosphere which I liked. The service, save for the chicken screw up, was also good and our server was pretty attentive.
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Mighty M.

I think I've now officially been to every Thai restaurant ITP. The food at Tuk Tuk is probably near the top of the list, but there are some other standouts that are almost offsetting. For instance, the portions are really on the small side given the price you're paying. Also, the service is pretty sorry - our waitress took an eternity (~15 minutes) just to take our drink orders and it was early on a Sunday evening, and there were maybe 5 or 6 tables occupied in the whole place. Oh yeah, and I guess it'd be somewhat relevant to note that our waitress had zero grasp of the English language (acceptable if we're on Buford highway, but not in Buckhead..I pay a premium for that) and she wasn't even Thai, she was Chinese and knew nothing about the menu. Total joke, but I digress... Like I said, the food was good..my first venture to a new thai place I start out pretty basic, and then on my second or third visit I'll get more adventurous in my choices. That said, this place makes the BEST chicken satay I've ever had. Literally, the best. Tom kha was off tha hizook. Chicken panang also off the hizook , but this was also the one dish I wish was bigger and had a bit more more protein in it..
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Rick G.

I had 4 appetizers and the Thai tuna salad. The appetizers all looked good (spinach leaf wrap, Thai samosas, tofu, roti w/ curry) but with the exception of the roti, the dipping sauces were all way too sweet for my tastes. And since the samosas and tofu had little flavor on their own, they really needed a dipping sauce to add interest. The spinach leaf wrap was decent, but also very sugary on its own, even without adding sauce. The tuna salad was the weakest dish by far. I was expecting a sashimi style tuna preparation, or perhaps a light sear. What I ended up with was a straight-up tuna salad reminiscent of most grocery store delis and/or summer potlucks. The only difference, perhaps, is that Tuk Tuk's tuna may have been a little chunkier. Service was good. Ambience is nice, especially on the outdoor patio. I'd give 2.5 stars if I could, but don't want to grade at 2 stars since I didn't try any of the noodle and big plate dishes.
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Luj W.

This is our second time visiting tuk tuk. This time was even better than last. The service was incredible. They were so friendly to my kids. Four of the staff and the mgr came over to admire my daughters bitty baby. The food here is to die for! We got all apps and one entree: whole fried snapper. Great choice. Apps were beef jerky, larb salad, satay chicken, beef tenderloin skewers, papaya salad(side). We ended up ordering another order of beef jerky and beef skewers. One thing I forgot to mention is the STICKY RICE! It's one of the only places in atl that serves it. The manager brought my daughter a ginger ale because her stomach hurt. The freshness of the food, combined with the complex flavors and textures made for a divine meal! Tuktuk is yum yum!!!!
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Michelle S.

Okay, so I didn't go here because of the reviews on Yelp. OMG - I can't believe I've missed this place for so long. It is REALLY, REALLY good. The appetizers (or small plates) are delicious. I had the pork satay, and the presentation was a conversation piece in itself. I also had some veggy triangles, and I could have ordered another plateful. I went to Kaiser Permanente to get a prescription filled, and they said I needed to wait an hour. So one of my co-workers said, "Let's go to Tuk Tuk". I went to lunch, reluctantly . . . and I'm so happy I did. I loved it. I enjoyed it so much, that I suggested to my husband we go back for dinner, and HE was impressed. Now, it's not typical thai food. It's different, and unique. So if you are tired of the same ole' pad thai, the same ole' thai appetizers, I would strongly recommend you try this place. It's cool on the inside, not really a kids place (FYI), has a nice bar that sits side by side to the restaurant, non smoking venue, and has outdoor dining when the weather gets better, So no need to figure out where you are going to dinner tonight. Just go here, and bring your camera, cause they have a nice photo op right before you enter the restaurant. Yummy!
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Stricky T.

We finally made it to Tuk Tuk, a great space with good food. As we walked in we were ushered to the bar and immediately ordered a few small plates. The hanging skewered beef and roti were absolutely brill. Presentation of the food is key and they seemed to do this extremely well........I still have go back for the curries, but so far, very impressive
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Henry O.

With much anticipation we awaited and opportunity to dine at Tuk Tuk. From the minute i walked in i knew it was going to be a great experience. Cy was really helpful in making choices. I have to say the beef jerkey and the spicy noodle dish were my favorites. The service is great and Dee Dee the owner is very sweet and down to earth. I will go back; I'm a fan.
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Liz H.

I'm giving this place 5 stars because of the food I ate, but if I had gotten something besides the small plates, this place might get a 4-star from me. Was here on a Sunday afternoon with a large group for a business meeting. Service was pretty good, prompt refills on waters, and I liked how the staff helped each other out, because at one point I saw someone other than our waitress refilling glasses. Interior is extremely pleasing to the eye - they have a black, white theme going on with different color accents - green in the corner where the sun hits the best, red at another, and I vaguely remember blue somewhere. The bar is extremely nice, with huge TVs. My friend raves about their Black Mojitos - it was too early in the day to be drinking, so I stuck with some water instead. Upon recommendation from the staff, I got the beef jerky and calamari (both $9), splitting it with my friend. Sooo goood. Beef jerky had a strong taste, sharp and slightly salty that went well with the sticky rice it came with. The calamari itself was average, nothing special - it was the dipping sauce that came with it that made my day. Spicy and sweet, with a tinge of ginger and lime, this would've been good to accent almost anything bland - it's kind of like sweet Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam with water, sugar, lime, garlic, etc). Others got the Chai Tea (comes in this huge glass, with bottom part orange, top is white and you mix it up), and various entrees, but none really looked that great for the price paid. Good food looks good! Snow cone is a huge bowl of shaved ice with condensed milk and some red syrup. Not as good as Suno's but decent. I really liked the music - at some point there was some elevator-asian-sounding music, but it changed to a nice, mellow but upbeat song. There's actually a VIP private room off to the side, separated by opaque glass (the glass looks cool). They have outside seating that I might check out next time, since the restaurant's on the 3rd floor. The bathrooms are awesome - the sink's really cool cuz the water runs down to the end and disappears in the edge. Instead of towels, there are face cloths cutely rolled up on a shelf for you to dry your hands with (and a hamper basket to drop them in when done). The open atmosphere + great, friendly service + delish small plates = 5 stars. Tips: -Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, instead of taking the stairs! -Check out the decorations of Thai culture laying around -Black Mojito -Small Plates (calamari and beef jerky highly recommended) -Good place for a date
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Paul F.

We are a fan of Tuk Tuk! The decor is fun and dramatic. I ordered the green curry and a pink lady drink. The green curry was very tasty and spicy, and the drink, prepared by our waiter, was very delicate. He even topped it off with a lychee fruit. I don't care if it is "authentic" or not, it was delicious! The restaurant does seem a bit pricey compared to other Thai restaurants. I think the lunch prices are a better value.
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Scott M.

I've actually been here a couple of times now. The old Taurus has transformed into a really cool Thai street food (or tapas) restaurant that is extremely tasty. The space is beautiful, and seems to be designed for the Buckhead Yuppie. I like it...its swanky. Besides, there is something really cool about any restaurant you have to take an elevator to get to. Aside from that, they also have a nice patio area, that is perfect for overlooking the Atlanta skyline. The food is pretty good, although I have only had a few appetizers from the menu. Standouts- The Calamari- The actual calimari is decent, but its this honey lime sauce that they have for dipping that is soo damn amazing! I also love the Ribs...they are very garlicky, but have a fantastic flavor! The drinks are a tad bit expensive, but if your looking for a quick bite. This is definitely a good spot to test out.
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Liz T.

If only they put as much effort into the food as they had on the decor. The logo design makes me think of a fast food place, so I was surprised when I realized it was in the space that Taurus used to occupy-- some fancy digs. The Thai tea was way too sweet and the food was mediocre and cold. If you want to bring a date somewhere swanky for cocktails, the place looks amazing. If you want Thai food, go to a cheaper place.
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Adam S.

Stopped in here for lunch a few days ago. I'm not a huge fan of Asian food generally, but I thought this place was pretty good. Great environment...very cool interior. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. I had the garlic short ribs which were very flavorful. It's a cool lunch spot and I'd like to come back and explore the menu more. Very reasonable prices here too. I'll be back.
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Graham L.

I love the lettus wraps, the beef hangers, the fried calamari, the noodles and the Tom ka kia soup
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David P.

Food was pretty good, but not my favorite Thai place in the ATL. Good, but no Tamarind. Had the masaman chicken which was a bit bland, but the tasty samosas as a starter made up for it. Also, I thought the service could have been a bit better. Sorry folks!
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Dan G.

I stumbled across Tuk Tuk while playing with Yelp! on my phone and I am glad that I did. I went for lunch and it was just such a pleasant experience with fantastic food. For lunch, the bento box special was suggested to me and that was absolutely the best intro to the restaurant. It was 4 small portions of dishes across the menu - soup, rice, red beef curry and chicken basil. Apparently it changes every day and the dishes are slight modifications of what the actual on menu version is (for instance the soup did not have the beef in it that the on menu version does). From what the waiter told me, they are part of the family that owns Tamarind and Nan Thai and the quality is definitely on par with those.
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Brigitte M.

I brought my mother and grandmother here for mothers day. It is conveniently located off of Peachtree Road. Ample and convenient parking. My grandmother has traveled to Thailand many times and absolutely enjoyed the picture slideshow they have on the wall. Of course the authentic (but top-of-the-line and jazzed up) Tuk-Tuk upon entering was a big hit also. Initially we had wanted to sit on the patio,but unfortunately the side that overlooks Peachtree Road (and the side with the good view) is the only side that is NOT heated. This was a bit disappointing. We ended up sitting inside near the window, This was a bad location/decision because the sun was going down, and the entire time my Grandmother had the sun in her eyes. We all needed sunglasses! Tuk Tuk should really consider putting some sort of window treatments to prevent this uncomfortable dining experience. The portion sizes might be small for some, particularly those that are accustomed to "American-sized" portions--which by the way are typically 3-4 times the amount of a normal serving size. This is clearly a quality over quantity restaurant--and I can definitely appreciate that. The food was absolutely delicious--and if my grandmother thought so this in and of it self speaks volumes! The portion sizes are sufficient, plus it is always good to save a little room for dessert :) Which since we are talking about dessert this is a must at Tuk Tuk. The fried banana and ice cream dessert was by far my favorite. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Excellent service here! The only reason it does not get a full 5 stars is: they should have heated patio in the most desirable sections of the patio (that looking over Peachtree Road with the view of the skyline), and they should seriously consider putting some sort of window treatments to block the sun for those sitting in full sun (with sunglasses on)... I will definitely return back to Tuk Tuk!
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Donnell H.

I am a big fan of Thai food and must say that I thoroughly enjoyed dinner this evening. I was with a very large party and our selection was prix fixe. There was a wide selection offered and there was nothing that I wouldn't recommend. (SN - Mieng Kum is appetizer that I believe would be best served in a smaller scale as a palate cleanser.) I have nothing but good things to say about the food. I was happy to find out that Chef Dee Dee is the daughter of Charlie & Nan Niyomku, the owners of Tamarind and Nan. The flavors are reminiscent of Tamarind and Nan! I wish this place great success. This intersection seems to be a tough spot for success but I will continue to patronize Tuk Tuk.
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Amy C.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....this Thai restaurant is soooooo good :)! I have eaten here more times than I can count on my fingers, and each time I go, I am continuously amazed at the things that come out of the kitchen. Though EVERYTHING on the menu is a must try, the appetizers here are fan-blasting-tastic....there is nothing in the appetizer section that isn't good. I absolutely absolutely LOVE noodles, and if you're like me, then try their pad thai, pad mee, pad woo seen....my mouth is starting to salivate just writing this review....if you're vegetarian or a vegan, 2/3 of the menu cater to that as well. Heck, even if you don't want to go for the food, the atmosphere here is amazing. They have a patio that has a breath taking view of the city and the inside is lit with candles and gives such a romantic vibe. No matter the occasion, no matter the reason, you definitely have to give this place a try!
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Shreya S.

I hosted a birthday celebration here last night and it was fantastic! The server Max was superb (I plan to ask for him next time as well) and the whole restaurant is very pretty. The food was amazing. We went with the following dishes: Drinks: Black Mojito and Lychee Martini are the PERFECT choices. Appetizers: Chicken Satay, Thai Samosa, Mieng Kum, and Roti Ke-Yow Whan. All 4 were awesome! Entrees: 3 out of the 5 went with the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan. They ordered it spiciest possible and it wasn't so Max brought over the chili powder and paste which made it perfect. The vegetarian version of the Fried Rice was much loved and the Pad Zee U was awesome! We didn't get a dessert since we had the awesome Chocolate Ganache cake from Publix. We are already planning our next visit back!
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JEWELe M.

This place is decent. I mean the dinner was ALOT tastier than the appetizers.... my beef soup thing was very herbal and full of Asian flair... we also got a birthday dessert for the two bday boys.... but I think the ambience is alot better than the authenicity of the food. Although it is a nice place to impress someone....but not by the food! ;)
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Nichole K.

i believe this place to be one of Atlanta's hidden treasures. I have passed this place everyday (M-F) for two and a half years, and just now visited. They have a great cocktail selection. Wonderful atmosphere. Out door dining. Great menu. This place exceeded and passed my expectations.
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Sarah B.

Well, I had high hopes for Tuk Tuk. I really love Nam and Tamarind Seed... so I hoped for similar here. And I definitely got the service I expected - the wait staff were impeccable! We really enjoyed our small plates (calamari, chicken drumsticks, crispy roti and minced chicken with lettuce) Our main dishes were less than spectacular. They weren't awful by any stretch, but just not as good as we've come to expect from Tuk Tuk's predecessor restaurants. The space is really nice, very well decorated, cute "street" atmosphere with hanging lights, metal tins filled with colorful thai snacks on the wall and warm wood furnishings. I really want this place to do well, but I'm not sure at the moment. Sunday at 7:30 there were just a handful of tables in the restaurant. I might try it again for the small plates and drinks, but not for dinner unless I hear about some changes to the menu.
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Noel S.

Having just visited Thailand, I had to check this place out. The location is very easy to find and the parking is valet. The atmosphere is very nice. They have a big space with high ceilings and made it look fancy without overdoing it. The food was amazing! A lot more fancy and expensive than real Thai street food, but worth it for the occasional night out. The manager came by and said they were still working out the menu a bit, but hopefully that's to expand upon and not remove anything we ordered. I'd give it 5 stars if the add banana pancakes to the deserts!
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Chris R.

Pure awesomeness!! Great addition to the Nan family. Look forward to renting out the whole place for next holiday party!
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albert b.

Perfect! Evil good! Nothing else I can say.
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Rahull V.

Visited this place last week with family. Food was good and service was fast. But my bills arrived with 18% gratuity already added to it. Sad the server lost 2%, I would have given 20.
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Chloe B.

Great value and great food! There's a scenic view of midtown and the ambiance is open and peaceful. Everything is very clean too, which I think is important for a restaurant. This includes the bathrooms! The food is delicious, I always get the Pad Zee U. The apps are great, try the dumplings and the lettuce wraps. The salmon dish is also a winner. Best of all, dining here will not break the bank! Best Thai food in Atlanta.
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Max M.

I can't believe all the positive reviews on here. Most people must have had a different experience than i. This place was quite a disappointment in terms of food quality and taste. I ordered the Pad See Yew, but the Pad Zee U I get from the small Thai place around the corner from my house is way better. These were the worst Thai noodles i have ever had BY FAR, which i can't believe came from a place this supposedly classy. I thought with the cachet that this place is supposed to have, that the food would be mind-blowing. My stomach hurt after eating the noodles. I don't know if there was actually something wrong with the noodles or if it just tasted so crappy that my stomach upset was psychosomatic. Coincidentally, i talked to another friend of mine who had dined there and he said he felt a little rumbly after eating there too. So i guess it wasn't just me. The soup that I ordered was surprisingly bland. The beef skewers were decent, but kind of generic to me. But it ended fairly well. The dessert we ordered was delicious. It was like a caramelized banana thing with coconut ice cream i think. Also, the service was great. We had two very good servers.
(1)
Parichat D.

FIrst the good- there is plenty of free parking in the back of the building and the servers are friendly. When we arrived, we wanted to sit on the patio, but found that the tables there were dirty and unkept so we moved inside, hoping for good food. We have eaten at many Thai restaurants and this was just below average at best. The food presentation is good, but the overall taste was bland. The Hoy Tod apetizer was too greasy. The Kai Tod fried chicken was served dry and served with ordinary sweet & sour sauce. The Kra Pow Moo dish was dried out and disgusting. The Kai Yang dish was just ordinary grilled chicken. In short, we were very dissapointed- there are much better choices available for Thai. The food is very americanized and overpriced. Nothing is memorable or anything to write home about. If you are looking for real authentic Thai food, stay away from this noisy and overpriced place. Other than the real Tuk Tuk parked in the lobby, it has a certain phoniness about it.
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Stacy S.

I love Thai Basil fried rice so I was disappointed when I came here today and they didn't have it. I ordered take out-chicken pad thai and it was terrible! This dish taste like spaghetti with a sweet/tang sauce and nuts. It was also a little pricey at $10 for a lunch special.
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Atlanta G.

Very cool location on the third story with some decent views. Cool ambience, entrance, and design with a large bar, open kitchen, and cute authentic thai street decor items. The food was interesting and slightly elevated for normal thai, especially the appetizers. Presentation scores high. But its a little pricey even for what it is. If it were a better value or a little more haute to match the price I would give it 4 or 5 stars.
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Nish M.

Restaurant set up and decor are nice. The menu is slightly overpriced. Enjoyed spinach wraps for appetizers and grouper for an entree. Thai of Norcross and Simply Thai are the best if your looking for authentic Thai.
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Jen R.

While I like the food, I think the environment is what really makes this place. Probably overpriced for what you are getting but it is all about ambiance. Definitely worth checking out for the overall experience, maybe sit on the balcony. Food seems pretty authentic to me. Service is nothing spectacular and when I have ordered take out it has been wrong before...make sure you double check it!
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Ray L.

Ok, it tasted good. But so does the food at the hole-in-the-wall-slightly-dirty places back home. What's this need to make Thai food trendy and tack on a higher price tag? I give this place major points for ambience. The loft idea is cool, the decor is hip. If you don't mind cars going by on Peachtree, then the patio is great. The pad thai is good, but pretty basic. And holy smokes, I'm paying how much for a plate of noodles?? Too much. They also brought out some of the main pad Thai ingredients to use as condiments. I thought it was cool, but then thought "What, they don't trust themselves to make it right?" I appreciate the flexibility they were trying to give me, but I like chefs to take some authority on how they want their dishes to taste. I would only come back to take a friend looking for a nice sit-down experience, because it is so close. But I wouldn't come back just for myself.
(3)
Ale K.

Very cool atmosphere. Service at lunch was slooooow. Pad See U(too sweet) & Basil Fried Rice a bit on the bland side. Great gathering place tho.
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Angel L.

I absolutely love this place. My favorite dinner option is the Kai Yang since I do not eat red meat. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. The staff will Definitely treat you well. It is spacious and free parking. I would call this place one of atlanta's secret treasures.
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Denese S.

My daughter chose Tuk Tuk for her birthday dinner celebration and I must say that our entire party was pleased with the service and our fantabulous food. The wait staff handled our large party pretty well, given the restaurant was so busy while we were there. AND THE RIBS!! Oh my gosh so heavenly! I ordered the appetizer size and truly regretted sharing them! Don't call me greedy but I wish the appetizers were a tad bit larger. YES, I know the appetizer is only supposed to be a "taster" before your meal, but still! The restaurant is beautifully chic, and although it does not seem to be ideal dining for smaller children, we had no problems accommodating the 4 year old & 18 month old children in our party. I was pleasantly surprised that the menu selections were not overpriced. I will be going back to Tuk Tuk, and as I try more items on the menu, I am hopeful I can upgrade my rating to five stars.
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B J.

This place is totally overrated. It's corporate run and unauthentic. I'm looking for spice and flavor when I get Thai food and this has none of that. The whole fried Red Snapper comes out and it's missing a filet off the backside. Total ripoff. How do you advertise a WHOLE RED SNAPPER and cheat me a filet. The noodles were bland. The calamari was good and the fried shrimp were ok.
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Andy N.

Cool concept. Thai tapas bar. Great place to go hang out for a few drinks and check out the view on the patio. I loved the street food when I was in Thailand but would rather go to Nan for dinner. Bring friends and chill in a cool ATL space.
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Raj I.

Great food, good ambience and service. The basil chicken is a great choice for dinner. Don't miss out on the roti
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Lynn E.

You should know that I adore Thai food. When you find that venue with uber fresh ingredients and a deft hand with spices you've found nirvana. After my first lunch at Tuk Tuk I'm eager to go back for dinner to sample further around the menu (that thankfully goes beyond the typical options to offer specialties to explore, savor and dream about. Until then...I encourage you to go for lunch: Tuk Tuk is tucked upstairs above the Viking Store. The elevator transports you from the streets of Atlanta to little sanctuary. The doors open and the beautiful spices fill the air...you know that you are in store for something tasty. At lunch our recent lunch visit, we were seated and handed a menu (read it and drool). You can either order from the menu or look to wall across from the expansive windows to the chalkboard to take in the lunch specials. At $13 it's the way to go at lunch -- rice, soup, 2 entrees. The kitchen will make minor dietary substitutions - but it's basically a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. The presentation makes the special "special" They appear at your table as a stack of four interlocking metal containers, each containing a different item. Our lunch special was Jasmine rice, vegetable soup (lots of mushrooms), curry chicken and a sauted pork (they gladly substituted pork for chicken and made me very happy). Subtle, yummy flavors and perfect spices and heat. Service was friendly, attentive although a tad slow -- we'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they we're giving us ample time to talk and chat.
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Joseph H.

I go to Tuk Tuk a couple of times a month. The food is consistent and reasonably priced. If you plan on eating dinner on a Friday night, you should make reservations. Otherwise, you should be ok to just walk in and be seated. I've tried about half of the menu and haven't had a complaint. If I had to find fault: the water glasses are very small so you end up needing constant refills, especially if your dish is spicy. Depending on the server, your refills may be a little slow. Aside from that, Tuk Tuk is a great restaurant.
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Payal S.

Went there for my birthday 2 years ago-and definitely going back again this year too. Everything was ON POINT. The ambiance was so well decorated and well felt. It was so chic and classy and comfortable. The staff was so accommodating to me and my entire group of 10+ people. Even the last minute add on's I had in my group were well accounted for-quickly! The food was exceptionally yummy! I love thai food but this just blew it out of the water!! Well priced and everything. a DEFINITE go!
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Albert W.

Entrance in the back. Very hip and modern. If it's a date night.. you definitely want to take her here. Food is good but portions are small. We had half the app menu and the meat skewers were the best. As for dishes, I went with the most spiciest dish.... it was good but not anywhere close to spicy at typical thai whole-in-the-walls. Nevertheless, like I mention, come here for a date or happy hour.
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S R.

Tuk Tuk is fun a place. Visited this place on many occasions and never left disappointed. Food is good, ambiance is good, servers are super nice, some how all these aspects come together and make this place so much fun. I love their green curry. Spicy and tasty. Portions are very generous. Their beef skewers are "Must Tries". Also I will recommend this place for romantic dates too because they have a pretty awesome view from their patio. Try this place, I am sure, it will not disappoint you.
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Mari M.

Have been to this restaurant 4-5 times, keep coming back, maybe because is walking distance or because the ambience, specially when is not cold and you can seat outside and see the city of Atlanta. Red snapper was excellent.
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Nancy R.

It used to be Taurus(horrible restaurant) so I'm glad that a great restaurant came into its place. FOOD: We started with the Pla Muk Tod, Roti Ke-Yow Whan, Mieng Kum, and Tofu Thod. In English, we had the calamari which is crispy fried with chili lime sauce for dipping. Typical fried calamari but good. Crispy roti which is like fried dough with spicy green curry dipping sauce which goes nice with the other apps. The spinach leaf wrap, which was recommended by our server, is wrapped ginger, onion, and peanuts with caramelized sugar sauce in nice bite-sized. And the crispy tofu with peanut and tamarind sauce. All these apps has great flavor and complements each other well. For dinner, I had the Salmon Panang which is grilled salmon with jasmine rice, fried eggplant, and green beans over spicy curry sauce. Nice dish for $18. I'd definitely come back again!
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Brandon E.

I don't often come to Americanized asian places but i had to try this place. The setting and decor was really nice but the food was nasty af!!! Not legit thai food at all.
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Kenneth J.

Wonderful ambiance. The Penang curry was perfectly spiced. And the coconut sticky rice is a must try. Excellent service, in a uniquely designed setting.
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Yasuko T.

Atlanta, really? I thought this was a foodie town. Like some people said, the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. I like the location, lots of parking makes it easier to meet group of friends. But the food, the most important ingridient of what makes a good restaurant is mediocre at best. I ordered their green curry with chicken. My curry was accompanied with mushy/watery rice with very little amount of veggies. Chicken was dried out, curry itself tasted overy salty. It is hard to find good thai restaurants in Atlanta but this is below average even in this not so competitive food group. For less amount of money, I would much rather go to Little Bangkok or Bangkok though they may luck more of the hip contemporary feel.
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Melissa B.

I am not a fan of Thai food but went here with a co-worker. The service was okay, but the food was AMAZING! The dumpling appetizers are a light way to start your meal. They are full of flavor without being over the top. The Tom Kha Kai soup is the best I've ever had. I could eat it by the gallon. If you are there at lunchtime, take a chance and order the lunchbox. You are sure to like something, or everything, that's included. I now throw caution to the wind and order something different every time I go. I have not been dissappointed yet.
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Ladee M.

Food was awesome. Wish they had more vegan options. The restaurant is romantic, modern & the servers are authentic. Food was delish had the fried tofu, some spinach wraps and somosas for appetizers They need more heartier appetizers and I wish more came on the plate but we left full and the bill wasn't too high. Had a great time will def return!!!
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Jay H.

Drove past this place many times but on this day I decided to stop by with a friend. The atmosphere was very nice in the inside. The weather was great so we got a great seat located on the outside. I tried the spinach wrap and it was GREAT. you may need to order 2 if you paln on sharing, they are very small and after a few bites they are gone. I will make another trip here again.
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Whitlee H.

I love the decor in this restuarant. I recommend you request to sit by the window or outside for the view. The food is good and fresh. They have a nice long bar area as well. Definitely will be returning. Parking is simple and easy..the only thing I didn't care for was the dessert items needs more variety.
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Brandon R.

The food was good! The best part about the food was the small plates! The beef jerky and spinach wraps were very good. For my entree I had the BBQ pork noodles. It was good, but the Pad Thai is still my favorite there!
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Kate G.

This place is a stellar date night with a cool atmosphere inside the restaurant and n awesome patio to watch the sunset in the summer evenings! The food is delicious! Loved the Pad Thai & curries, but the best dish is the salmon panang!
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TravelWorkPlayK B.

I was here for a business lunch, and wish I could have really looked over the menu to find something goooooood. My chicken larb salad was meh - weird, crystalized sugar atop a delicious-marinated-ground-lime-cilantro mixture. It was ok, but everything around me looked amazing. I'm definitely going back to check it out for real. The service was pretty good. Our orders came out but the other order was wrong. We sat for about 15 minutes waiting for his order, but he enjoyed it once it got there. No discount for the delay, but hey...what are you going to do? Loved the decor. Don't let the elevator fool you - you ARE moving. It's just super smooth and super slow. ...I wonder what it means that I included the ELEVATOR in my review. At any rate, I'll be back.
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Karthik R.

Good for lunch. Fast service and good choice of dishes. Try the lunch box special for lunch.
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Mia P.

They have one of the best beef skewers it was succulent and the papaya salad was decent. The atmosphere was nice and they have free parking not common in Atlanta. Tuk Tuk means taxi so they are trying to introduce Street food to you but in a formal way. The place is very nice n they have a patio which is great during forth of July.
(5)
Khiang S.

I would recommend tuk tuk without reservation. Good food without the high prices. Cool place to hangout. A tat dim though.
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Gayatri S.

This place was delightful in terms of the ambience, but very disappointing in terms of the food. I had Thai Samosas for appetizers, which were okayish. But the veggie-bamboo shoots-rice noodles-in green curry dish I had later was lackluster, and in fact, not at all pleasant to taste. To begin with, they served it super late - I had asked for a vegetarian option, but they brought a non-vegetarian version instead. It was semi-comic, as they almost served it to me, and the main server appeared out of nowhere to stop them. I was not amused though, coz they took an extra 15 mins to bring me what I'd originally ordered. The Pad Thai, Roti Kanai and other items that my friends had ordered were equally disappointing. It's a shame this place doesn't serve decent food, coz they have everything else going for them: great ambience, indoor/outdoor seating options, location, parking, and spectacular view of the city skyline. Too bad the food isn't half as good. Definitely not gonna go back!
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Megha S.

Tuk Tuk was a great experience! I loved the ambience and the food was fantastic! We ordered the roti appetizer and then the shrimp green curry and pad me for dinner. Food was delicious and service was good as well! I will definitely be going back again soon!
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Moosa D.

Their omelet was honestly the best omelet I've ever had. awesome ambiance and setting, great food, extremely friendly and helpful staff who know the food and dishes inside and out. loved the consistency of the rice. awesome place all around
(5)
Sarah P.

Yum
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Panida S.

Doing a little shopping at the new Sam Flax, and saw this place. Hmmm, this Thai girl loves her some Thai food! We went in, took pics in the Tuk Tuk in the lobby, and up the elevator to the restaurant. I was here for lunch, do didn't order too much. I had the Pad Se Eww w/ chicken, and my husband had the Masumum Curry w/ Beef. Both dishes were good, and I would order them again. The Curry wasn't as good as Mom's, but who's is?! :) There were healthy amounts of chicken, and veggies in my dish. Our waiter was great, and attentive. It's a cute, trendy restaurant, good for a date night. I would like to come back and have dinner on their roof top patio. I will update my review then!
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Lynn M.

What a find! Is a terrific thai place with one of the best views in the city. Great menu, good service and nice atmosphere . Try their bento box which changes daily and is terrific!
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Jayda T.

Swanky location, something you'd expect to see in an episode of "Real Housewives Of ..." Food is swanky too, a bit over priced-but tasty. Nice wine & sake selection. Great for a date . 3 stars on the food for small portions and typical flavors without and outside the box fun fusion or specials .
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Ton K.

Good ambiance Good for date Food was ok Did not like the pork satay Fried rice was ok but not wow
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David K.

Now that I've had the chance to try a few more things I'm not as impressed. This is a great lunch spot and still the best place that I've found in Atlanta for Tom Kha Gai soup. They lost a star for some of their appetizers. My least favorite is the spinach leaf wrap. It's like eating sticks on tree leaves. I enjoy the beef tenderloin skewers, but that's kind of generic for being a top pick. Yay for their wine selection (my favorite Sauvignon Blanc is available here). Yay for the princess chair. Yay for the cute server I always see here.
(4)
Mah F.

Love Tuk Tuk! Delicious thai food, good portion. Atmosphere is pretty nice. Service is pretty good too! I've been back here a couple of times!
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Jennifer J.

Yes, I'm definitely a fan of Tuk Tuk. I've been here a few times for lunch and I haven't been disappointed in anything I've ordered. I normally get the masaman curry with chicken and a thai iced tea. The masaman is rich and flavorful and the thai iced tea is rich and creamy. It could totally be a dessert since it's so sweet. I love it. The atmosphere is very nice and the decor is beautiful. I have to say that the women's restroom is pretty cool so if you get a chance poke your head in there. Yeah. Really. I want those sinks. The service has always been excellent and they are very knowledgeable when you ask questions.
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Amrita R.

I hate to subtract a star here but it's for the price. It's barely any food for so much money! Although considering the size of the place I'm sure they need the money to pay for all that. But it IS delicious, just as Tamarind is as well. If it's meant to be street food, they need to knock down the price a little, or at least serve larger portions. I'm all for smaller portions as long as it's proportional to the price! The beef skewers are beyond delicious, as is the crispy roti. If you like a flavor kick to the mouth, go for the skewers and skip the sauce that comes with it, you won't even need it. I've enjoyed various entrees that my family chose, the noodles and the rice dishes. Although I do remember that the Pad See U disappointed me. Those noodles aren't as drunk as I'd like. The flavors, the presentation, the atmosphere, the service is all great, but the price really bums me out.
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Vanessa C.

Had the fried shrimp appetizer and the Shrimp pad Thai both were excellent and soooooo happy to report that Thai iced tea was perfect. The staff was awesome....nice atmosphere would have given five stars but was wishing they had a few more of the staple Thai dishes. Overall great experience would def recommend :)
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Jamie l.

Killer ambiance. Great location. Had the lunch Pad Thai - it was good, but very small portion for the price.
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Swetha S.

We were a large group of around 6+ people and ordered quite a lot of items on the menu. Most of the starters were good, but we loved the Thai samosas, and the Roti ke-yow whan. The spinach starter (Mieng kum) was average. We also had several cocktails and the Lychee martini was very good. The tuk tuk in the lobby was also cute. Overall, its got good ambiance and the food is good but slightly overpriced. Good for special occasions
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Kathleen H.

Loved the concept and decor. The food was good to mediocre. I would have given it another star if there was value for the money. As it stands, the food is overpriced for what you get. I'd bet it would be packed all the time if the prices were more in line with the food.
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T C.

Really nicely decorated. Beautiful people abound. Very small portions in their "big" dishes (more like appetizers in other places). Decent taste.
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Henrik C.

Been here twice. Once for dinner with friends and once for a formal function. The restaurant is located close to train station and the Cresent stop. The restaurant has a great dining room and also 1-2 private dining rooms that can be used for functions. They have a broad variety of thai food from mild to seriously spicy. The food is well prepared and very tasty. The service is great and attentive. Great place.
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Orlando D.

Not impressed with the food, many other Thai restaurants in Atlanta have better quality. Service is OK. My wife asked for zero spice since she cannot tolerate spicy food. The food was spicy and when she told the waiter he took it back to the kitchen, 2 minutes later the manager comes back and told us with a straight face thay since she already ate half (actually 2 spoonfuls) he will have to charge us 50% for that dish. The waiter wad so embarrased, that he said he would undetstand if we do not tip him. I guess in this place prifits trumps customer service. Luckily food is not that great, so we will not miss it.
(1)
Alexandra D.

Really awesome experience! Awesome delicious food, quick service, Ernest was very kind and nice, providing great service.
(5)
Samantha H.

I made one return visit to Tuk Tuk for a friend's birthday since they tried to poison me 8 months prior. The good news is, all my food was cooked to safe temperatures this time. Coming with such a large party, I was able to try a lot more food. Service was decent, and it is still just as trendy as can be. For appetizers we got the larb khai salad, samosas, ribs, and pork skewers. The salad was not well received at the table. The winner was probably the ribs. While these were not the most tender ribs I've ever had, they had a great smoky flavor. The pork kabobs came on 5 dangling skewers. The meat was good, but too sweet in my opinion. The samosas were nothing to rave home about. The only thing that made them "Thai" was they used wonton wrappers. The consensus at the table was that the ribs definitely stole the show. For entrees, people ordered all across the menu from noodles to curry to a whole fish. For my entree, I got the pad see ewe, classic Thai dish but it was way too sweet and a bit on the goopy side. The whole fried snapper that Troy S got was delicious, however. It wasn't overly oily (due to bring fried) and the fish was still juicy and tender. Desserts! Mango with sticky rice, and fried bananas. I liked the mango with sticky rice, but I love mangoes. The rice is a bit salty so you have a savory/sweet combination. The fried bananas had a coconut ice cream and peanuts sprinkled on top. Ice cream didn't do much for me but the bananas were delicious. It probably will be another 9 months before I make my way back here. They definitely try and sell you on kitschy, Thai experience rather than the food. TLDR; Reporting back alive to say, Siamese Basil beats this place on their worst day.
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Mayu A.

I love Thai food and Tuk Tuk really hits the mark on flavor, service and ambiance. I've recommended this restaurant for many people and nobody has ever left unhappy. The restaurant is a little hidden and has an underrated location but the patio is one of the best views in Atlanta. For appetizers, I highly recommend the Moo Yang, grilled Thai-style marinated Pork Skewers with sticky rice. The pork comes on metal skewers that dangle on a metal rod with a very flavorful sauce and a small bamboo container that holds the sticky rice. It has a great presentation and is packed with flavor. Entrees: I like the Kra Pow Moo (Sauteed minced pork with Thai sweet basil and garlic, topped with a fried egg over Jasmine rice). It has a strong taste but the combination is out of this world. Plus, who doesn't like a fried egg? I also like the Prik Khing (Chicken, Beef or Pork dry roasted curry, kaffir lime, green beans on Jasmine rice). Keep in mind when ordering this that it is a dry-roasted curry, which means it's not going to be saucy or soupy. If I had one complaint, it would be to improve the Thai Iced Coffee. I've had Thai Coffee at many traditional Vietnamese and Thai restaurants and the one here is not authentic and has a very odd taste. Other than that, everything else is delicious!
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Jaimie M.

Pleased with how easy it is for my husband to get around in his wheelchair. The food and ambiance are wonderful. Been here twice. No complaints.
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Gaurav K.

Best Thai food in the city!! There is nothing on the menu that I have not liked. It's a little pricy, as compared to other Thai places, but thats because the food quality is so much better. The ambience is also fantastic! This is one place I always take my visitors to.
(5)
David S.

Good food. Great atmosphere. Jump the lunch crowd by going at 11:30 and eating at the bar.
(5)
Matthew T.

Went here about a month ago. My gf and I both found the food to be mediocre based on flavor alone, and not even close to a value for what a dish costs. The food was more fusion than authentic Thai street food. It probably affects my judgement, having been to Thailand and eaten various Thai street food dishes there. They didn't even have mango sticky rice! It's a Thai dessert staple. The ambience is great, so that's what you're paying for. Overall, it was fine, but we will never go back.
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Ross L.

The Salmon is outstanding! One of my favorites in Mid/Town.
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Nikki B.

Great atmosphere, terrible food, & the service was even worse. The appetizers were ok, but the entrees were awful. I had green curry chicken & it was all rice with maybe 4 tiny pieces of chicken. The people I was with also had very little meat with theirs. I have NO IDEA how this place got voted best Thai 2013..the worst Thai I have ever had hands down.
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Janet B.

3.5 stars I dined here 1-2 month ago and kind of forgot about it until I ran into their booth at Taste of Atlanta. And am I glad I did because their BBQ beef and chicken skewers reconstructed my impression of the place! Actual dining experience-- I was impressed for the first 5 mins of my hour-long experience. We got on an elevator that had one button leading to the floor with the restaurant. The interior was very modern, cute, and unique (the best I've seen in an Asian restaurant in Atlanta). The food, however, was overpriced and blahhh. The service was pretty slow despite the nearly emptiness of the place. Thus, the place was quickly forgotten in my mind. Then I tasted their juicy, flavorful Bbq beef and chicken skewers. I'm going back for these goodies. I will just remember not to order noodle items.
(3)
Helena W.

It wasnt horrible. =) We really enjoyed the beef tenderloin satay app, defiantly getting those again the next time we visit. We also shared the spare ribs and some small shrimp dumpling thingies. The ribs were alright, same with the shrimp, not something we would get again. We also shared the entree that was a whole chicken. Again, we finished it but I tasted simply like teriyaki chicken. I was excited to try the sticky rice based on friends telling me I need to try Thai Sticky rice.... maybe I was missing something but it was not great at all It had a great atmosphere! We sat with a view of the skyline very romantic music was nice. We will go back but the at least we know what to expect in terms of selection.
(3)
Eric F.

Nice atmosphere, service, & food.
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Devon O.

So good. Upon entry you're greeted with a jaunty little vehicle (the tuk-tuk), something that i can only describe as the vehicular equivalent of a 1960s movie stewardess. And an elevator. When you walk into the actual restaurant, it's an interesting mix of black, white, and accents of thai fabrics and candles. I love that there's an 'odd' chair at every table. I came here for lunch with David K and he let me sit in the princess chair, a curved, cushioned fuschia thing that had extra pillows in the seat for my princess behind. Already happy. I ordered the clear broth soup. If you are, or ever have been, a fan of chicken soup, you should try this. It is so, so, sooooo good. The presentation is lovely and cozy (little painted earthenware pots) and it is light but filling, without too much salt, not too busy with the flavors. Heart-warming love. Like valentines from your mother. We also tried the chicken livers appetizer (a must if you have any appreciation for them) with a spicy sauce and sticky rice. This is a boozy appetizer, you really need a good red wine to balance all the spice and earthy flavors of the chicken liver. We moved on to some pork thing with a fried egg and rice? I can only revert to redneck speak and tell you it was good as hell, tastes like when my meemaw used to fry eggs for me with sausage. Fuck yeah. My only complaint: service was a touch awkward. Even though I think it's kinda kinky when you keep calling me 'sir'. Every other thai place is dead to me now. Or at least, pulling a real strong Sleeping Beauty. I'll shut up now, I don't want to jinx it.
(4)
j s.

I went with a group of 7 people and everyone was pleased with their food. I had Salmon Panang and it was perfect - taste, presentation, textures, freshness. NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: The reason I cannot give Tuk Tuk 5 stars is because of service. Our server seemed to have no training and she was often gone for very long periods of time. We were seated at an 8-top table. Our server stood at one end of the long table and required us to yell to her when we ordered. She had plenty of space to move from person to person around the table and take orders. It was very unprofessional to make us yell loud enough for her to hear us and for us to hear her. Also, I had to leave the table and flag down a worker to beg for our final bill, as I could not find our server. Even after making this final request, it took another 10 minutes before our server appeared.
(4)
Chris H.

Great food, pretty waitresses, awesome drinks.
(5)
I. E.

The food is good, but portions are small, and price is very high for what you get. I guess you're paying for the ambience.
(3)
Katrina M.

We love Tuk Tuk. The decor is lovely and the waitstaff is great. My boyfriend has family in Thailand and he says the food is very authentic. My favs are the beef skewers, chicken and shrimp toast and fried rice. This is a great place for large parties.
(5)
Maya R.

I came here for my 21st birthday with some friends. The food was delicious as others have said, but the portions were pretty small for the meals with rice. The noodle ones were larger. The drink I had was pretty good, the manager came out to wish me a happy birthday and gave me some free coconute ice cream too! Great service!
(5)
Kat in the House s.

I found the place while using Open Table and checked with Yelp before committing. I and the rest of my party of 8 was not disappointed. The decor was beautiful and the sunset on the Atlanta skyline was a nice reminder to put up with the city's traffic. I ordered the chicken panang and a bowl of coconut soup. My dining companions ordered other entree items. We enjoyed some creative beverages from the bar, as well. It was a wonderful meal that was a hit with the entire group. I am ready for a return trip, soon.
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Dana J.

The atmosphere in this place is fabulous! I went for my birthday and had a reservation. I love the food and drinks. I can't wait to go back for happy hour with friends. I've been 3 times and it's the perfect place to go and share food because the portions are large. I always try different items when I go and I love it. Also, the speciality drinks are a big hit!
(5)
Cooper G.

I'm giving this one four stars. Free Parking in the back - One Star. No need to valet which I love! Ambience was really good and casual - Two Stars. I mean people were in everything from jeans to prom dresses. Great seating to view the Atlanta skyline outside. The space is massive and they have done a good job filling it with some great interior design. Food - Three Stars. I mean cmon. It's not Buford Highway legit, but with the Ambience what do you expect Owner - Four Stars. By far one of the nices people I've met in Atlanta. It's the same family that owns Nans and Tamarind. She was so friendly, gracious, and made everybody feel welcome. Definitely will be back.
(4)
philip j.

Wow, this place just isn't good. I give them a star for the ambience which is very nice. The interior is thoughtfully decorated and you get a great view of the Atlanta skyline. Service was attentive and prompt, which will always earn some credit in my book. My friend and I started with the roti and green curry dipping sauce. $8 for 4 smallish pieces of roti and a little dish of curry? Uhh sure... Anyway, the roti was chewy and greasy; however, the curry was pretty good. I didn't really understand how a Malaysian dish like roti ended up on a "Thai" menu, but I digress. I got the bbq pork noodle bowl for dinner. I'm 99% sure the noodles were straight up ramen, like, I'm not even kidding. The bowl was mostly tasteless, I asked for the spice tray just to give it some flavor. My friend ordered the masaman curry and described the chicken as tasting like wet dog, so yea, there's that. Honestly I was surprised how mediocre Tuk Tuk was after reading mostly positive reviews. At this price point, I would expect more. Sorry, I won't be returning.
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Dean H.

Tuk Tuk is a great find. The food is quite unique. Our party included vegetarians and young children. They all found something to enjoy. We found three delightful small plate: Hoy Tod a mussel omelette, Kanob Jeeb shrimp-chicken dumplings, and Mieng Kum a spinach leaf wrap, our absolute favorite even though the two-year old ate most of it. For the entrees: green curry, my benchmark dish, outstanding; Pla Tod and Salmon Panang both excellent. Their take on mango sticky rice is great. Good wine and beer selection. Fantastic service.
(5)
D L.

You definitely pay for the ambience and service is great. The portions are small but worth it. I ordered the bbq pork noodle dish, which was spicier than expected but delicious. I would get it again next time with 1 less spicy *(star). Appetizers are good for sharing but for 3 ppl at most unless you get multiple orders. I also got the thai iced tea, which I liked because most places make it too sweet. Tuk tuk got it just right.
(4)
Katrina W.

Finally made it to Tuk Tuk tonight, after hearing good things about this place as well as Tamarind and Nan, which are owned by the same family (I think?) - anyway, a friend was visiting and wanting something like a curry so we decided to hit up Tuk Tuk. First thing I was worried about was parking, as I usually do in Atlanta. But, there's actually a nice big lot with free parking behind Tuk Tuk and NO VALET, hooray! Then you walk in the back and are greeted with a cute little tuk tuk - I wish I had stopped to take photos! You get in the elevator and head up to the 3rd floor and are greeted by a beautiful hostess. Everyone in this restaurant was just gorgeous - that's definitely one thing that struck me. The decor is beautiful too - I love the candles, the seating area, the bar....we ended up being sat in the back as we did not have reservations (though the place wasn't crowded at all) - I enjoyed the benches in the back, very comfy. On the menu, I immediately saw the tom kha kai - one of my favorite soups ever. But I've not been able to find a Thai place around that makes it truly like it should be. I went ahead and ordered it to try and WOW, it was delicious. It even came out in the cutest little pot with a lid. The only thing I didn't like was that my $6 bowl was pretty small and they did not fill the bowl full of soup. For $6, you should really get a bigger portion of soup. For my entree, I decided to go with the larb, one because I've always wanted to try it and two because it was listed as SPICY and I wanted something hot. When it arrived, it was pretty dang spicy! It wasn't until many bites in that I started to hurt a bit from it and had to request some sticky rice to help cut the heat. We ended up ordering dessert (partly because my mouth was on fire) and we got the fried banana and coconut ice cream - DIVINE! This was one of the better desserts I've had in a while. :) Our server was amazing and adorable - she never let us go without water and visited our table regularly without being annoying. We will definitely be back to Tuk Tuk - I hope to sit outside when the weather is nicer and I must try the calamari that everyone raves about!
(5)
Chuk V.

THIS my friends, is what that fifth star is FOR. Pleasant, relaxing decor with a very modern feel but with a bit of an exotic twist and the projections on the wall keep things lively. The service is GREAT, almost magical, with different members of the waitstaff popping by to check on you just often enough. They are very friendly and leave you wanting for nothing. There's a great cocktail menu also - I'm personally a fan of the Black Mojito. BUT, its the FOOD to come here for. Every - Single - Item we have ever ordered here has been face-slappingly delicious with no exceptions. Succulent Beef in perfectly executed Penang curry, thai spare ribs that will be lodged in your memory forever, the best roti with green curry dipping sauce I have ever tasted... it goes on and on. I've already got reservations again in two weeks and I have a feeling they'll be greeting us by name in no time, because I just went and can't wait to go back. Brilliant.
(5)
Todd P.

Props to my friends Albert B. and Lisa L. for joining me for dinner here at Tuk Tuk. These guys are hard-core Thai food lovers and I thought Albert was going to be transported to Shangri-la with each bite he took of this delicious food. And truthfully, I felt the same way. We ordered a smattering of small plates and between comments like, "OMG, this is EXACTLY like the food we had in Bangkok" and "the flavors are spot on, amazing!", we snarfed the food down quickly, tossing more orders/requests to our server that before we knew it, we'd practically ordered everything on the menu: *Crispy calamari with lime chili sauce -- perfect, and the sauce was deliciously tart *Beef skewers -- flavorful and tender *Short ribs -- amazing! Large ribs, lots of meat, delicious sauce *Meat balls -- gone so fast I hardly remember them *Chicken & shrimp toast -- topped with chopped onion and lime juice. The chicken and shrimp are ground up and mixed into a batter that's baked like bread. Interesting dish. *Assorted dumplings -- snarf *Green papaya salad -- the source of much praise by my dining companions. We ordered three of these side salads to share *Sticky rice & peanut sauce -- 'nuff said The only miss of the evening was the noodle dish we ordered, Ba-Mee Moo Dang: bbq pork with egg noodles, peanuts, cilantro, etc. Compared to the flavor explosions of the other dishes we had, this one kind of whimpered it's way along and was on the boring side. Overall, 4.5 stars. If you eat like we did, prepare for a shock to your wallet. We each spent $50 a piece by the time the night was over.
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Luckie D.

3 not 4 ? The fried rice simply was not impressive. The beef sticks were perfect and the service A-1. The vibe is Funk (in a good way) and the decor kind of takes you to South Beach. I like the place and will return
(3)
David D.

Really good Thai food and great atmosphere.
(4)
Bonnie H.

For starters, we LOVED that they had a real Tuk Tuk in the entry of the restaurant! The interior is lovely, and we liked the slide show of scenes from Thailand. We got great service, and my only complaint is that it was a little pricey for lunch. We tried several small plates, and the Mieng Kum spinach wraps were my favorite because of their strong lime taste and yummy sauce. My mother-in-law got the pork skewers and they had a pretty cool presentation, hanging from a small structure with dipping sauce below them. And, the sticky rice that came with it was so good! My sister-in-law ordered the special lunch box, which was a great variety of rice, soup and two dishes. The soup was fresh, delicate and savory. The masaman curry and ginger chicken were both good, too. We finished off the meal by trying two different desserts, the mango sticky rice (YUM!) and the fried banana with coconut ice cream. Both were very tasty.
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D B.

Had the "Lunch Box" special - which is served via an nice original concept of 4 metal bowls w/ tops bundled into a convenient carrying case for the server. Included a soup, rice, and two dishes in perfect proportions - all of which were great. My first time there and will definitely be back.
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Mike C.

First things first I'm a curry fan. I'm not big into the Thai noodles, so I'm no great judge there. What I can tell you is Tuk Tuk makes curries as good as I've had anywhere. The masaman chicken is my favorite and never fails to be great.
(4)
Nashawn M.

I must say that eating at Tuk Tuk is a beautiful experience and I am glad my boyfriend brought me here way back when in December '10. The decor is amazing. The staff is great. Although, I can't speak to how they do on a busy night since I generally go during the afternoon. I usually get the shrimp/chicken toast and the calamari as appetizers (or small plates as they call them)....and all I can say is WOW!!!!! Those two alone are worth the drive from Cobb county for me lol. Party in your mouth is the only way I can describe it. I just can't get enough of both dishes. The wait staff is genuine and friendly and I have never had a bad customer experience there. They refill your cup promptly, ask if you want anything else at the right times-side rant: I hate when you go to a restaurant and the wait staff either asks you too many times or too few times if you want something/need help. That delicate balance of assistance is hard to grasp for many. I am glad that at Tuk Tuk I have never had that problem. I have always tipped well over 15% because I am just that satisfied. Good for dates and if you have a larger group they have a private room in the book. I would call and check with them about reserving it though since I have yet to actually reserve it myself. Don't let any negative reviewers dissuade you from trying this place out. It is a definite gem!
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Leah V.

i'm a big fan of the thai variety food, so when i heard tuk tuk served the traditional street foods, i put it on my mental "places to go" list. while i am not a fan of trekking to buckhead on a weekend night, i did so in order to sample this establishment. drinks up, first. i got the kra pow (at least, i think that was the name of it). it was awesome. very gingery and refreshing with cucumber garnish in the glass. we had the roti for a starter, which my dining companion pretty much almost cried with joy over due to it's abundance of flavor and right amount of spicy. my entree was the ba-mee moo dang. i found it to be excellent. i also found that the menu at tuk tuk offers more than any other thai restaurant in atlanta, and i have been to them all. (this does not include buford hwy joints, however). also, i always have to comment on the service. the service was impeccable. we never wanted for anything and the waitress was quick to explain any dish we were unsure about. the food was brought out at a decent time and the overall experience was pleasant. i will be going back here...the next time i decide i'm not snobby enough to leave my neck of the southside ATL woods.
(5)
Claire S.

This place is cute, had lunch here last week. I really like the way it looks on the inside, very clean and cute atmosphere. The thai iced teas are great and the chicken pad-se-u was very good, not the absolute best but I really did like it. I will start adding this place into my lunch rotation because its good food and great service.
(4)
Tiffany H.

My Best friend came into town and wanted to grab a bite at a restaurant that had a great setting for a double date. When I arrived I loveddddd the entrance. I felt like M.I.B. or an exclusive "members only" club. As you enter there's a small lobby that has an elevator that shoots up to the beautiful layout of a GORGEOUSLY decorated restaurant. We decided to sit on the patio which had a great view of some of Atlanta's amazing skyline. Anyways when we reviewed the menu we quickly seen that the menu was lacking in "Thai Originals" and catered to an American feel that left us all puzzled on what to order. In short, We received our food and it was averaged yet seasoned well. No real "WoW" factor to the food. Although I did enjoy the Thai Ice Teas. The food was more fancy than filling and did a better job at being overpriced than leaving me over-the-moon in enjoyment. I'm not sure if I'll be returning for another exclusive ride on that elevator.
(3)
Garrin H.

I really enjoyed my first meal at Tuk Tuk....it was some sort of vermicelli noodle dish with vegetables and tofu. However, while the service was decent, I couldn't help but sense a bit of attitude from certain employees. My waiter struck me as less than accommodating - I asked for steamed tofu with my vermicelli, and he told me that if I ordered tofu steamed, it would fall apart. And when my meal arrived, the tofu was perfectly fine. So my waiter was a bit of a moron! Also of note, I went by myself to Tuk Tuk. The hostess immediately directed me to the bar, rather than give me the option of a table. Why the assumption that because I'm by myself I want to sit at the bar?? Is it so wrong to enjoy a meal by oneself? So Tuk Tuk, I hope you read this review. You have some work to do on your service. Food was great though, so kudos for that.
(3)
Anisha H.

I had to meet a friend for a drink and we couldn't figure out where to go, so since she was having dinner at Tuk Tuk, she suggested we meet earlier for a drink or two. I was excited as I had heard the menu had changed at Tuk Tuk from the last time I had been there. I was totally impressed. We had a couple of Slater shooters, if you have never tried one, try it. Ask them to make you a Kiwi Slater...it is sooo good. I had a cocktail that had lychee in it, I believe it was called Pink lady, I might be wrong but its the only cocktail that has lychee in it and that was soo good. We got snackish after all those drinks and decided to try the Moo Yang. It grilled Pork that comes on Skewers. They were soooo good, I was soo impressed that I was sad I was not having dinner there that night. i am definitely coming back, if the food is as good as Moo Yang tasted, I know I am in for a treat :)
(4)
Phil C.

The clean, modern interior design concept at Tuk Tuk is probably the highlight, so I get they're going for upscale. It does make for a nice dinner date or group dinner spot. Still, the prices need to come down a notch or two. I ordered penang curry and pad see ew for take out LUNCH, and it came out to thirty bucks. To charge Manhattan-esque prices in Buckhead, it better be amazing: organic, locally sourced ingredients or make me feel like I'm in Thailand. It was none of these and a bit too salty. Again, great concept and design, but ultimately people go to restaurants for the FOOD.. and the food to price ratio here is off, especially for Atlanta.
(3)
Lincoln F.

Great location, great staff, great food! Nothing to complain about here! My girl and I always order the curry! The best Thai food in Atlanta. Would give it 6 stars if I could!
(5)
Lauren A.

Well, ever since our favorite Thai place closed down, we have been struggling to find a replacement. We assumed that Tuk Tuk would be so Americanized that we wouldnt enjoy it, but we were wrong. The atmosphere was great. Its the kind of place where you can feel like your getting your quality authentic Thai, but you could actually bring friends that aren't into Thai too. Aka - i feel like a non adventurous eater could find something comforting while those who really love something spicy and authentic can have that too. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are actually "going out" which is the main draw back from getting friends to go to most Thai places on a friday night. We were pleasantly surprised that the "Thai hot" curry, was very spicy and not toned down. We will be back!!!
(4)
Diva J.

The atmosphere is great and the views of Atlanta are beautiful. The food isn't like the usual Thai food you get at most Thai restaurants, so it wasn't what I expected. I got the coconut soup which was tasty but a little too sweet and the noodles with Thai spiced pork. The noodles were just okay. I might try it again but I would only go back for the atmosphere.
(3)
Ashley M.

After my first experience dining at Tuk Tuk and discovering their food is a bit overrated and a tad too salty, I decided to give this restaurant another chance. This time, I visited for lunch and discovered the food was still too salty. I ordered the basil pork, and it's somewhat a bargain for $10-- comes with the basil pork, rice, and a fried egg on top. I wanted to really love the food because the atmosphere of this food loft is so appealing, but I'm sorry to say it was a miss yet again.
(2)
Randy B.

Tuk Tuk has become one if my favorite lunch spots. My favorite is the Prikh King Chicken, but the lunch specials that I have tried have been very good, particularly their "lunch box" specials. It's almost impossible to find a good 3 course Thai meal at lunchtime for under $15 in Midtown, but these are the exception , as is the lunch menu. Keep it up guys!
(4)
Ava L.

I first saw the pics and read the reviews on yelp. When we decided to go there, on first approach I was excited. Plentiful parking outside and the ambiance inside was interesting, pretty, and spacious. Super high ceilings give the space a feeling of airiness even though the booths were pretty close together. So close, actually, that when a couple was sitting next to us and one of them said something, both my friend and I looked up because we thought he was talking to us. Funny but telling. The place was clean as well. These reasons are why it earned 2 stars and not 0. (Yes I know yelp doesn't allow 0 stars but I would've said it here anyhow if it was 0) We went on a Sunday at an odd hour, right when they open at 5:30. There were already a few ppl in there so that was surprising. I would imagine that it may have been packed at other times. So I was surprised that when I came in, there was no receptionist at the booth in front of the entry point where the elevators are. I walked around looking for my friend for a minute until the receptionist, who was busy chit-chatting with a waitress, came over and suggested seating. Thank goodness I hadn't stood at the entrance waiting, I would've been waiting a while. Otherwise, service was pretty speedy, though not that knowledgeable about the food. On to the food! Lackluster and unappealing. As a previous reviewer noted, the chicken soup had super tough pieces of chicken. I felt very sad for the chicken that sacrificed her life for that soup, because it was awful. All the veggies were cut into huge chunks that needed 2 bites each and seemed like they had just been thrown into the broth at the last minute, because they were basically raw. I like a little bit of crunch in my veggies but seriously! I had another soup and same problem. I tried my friend's fried tofu with the dip and they were tough and overcooked. It felt like the food was being made by a hung over college student! I didn't want to risk throwing any more money in for an entree when it was clearly amateur hour in the kitchen. We asked for the check and that was the end. Will never be returning, at least not for food.
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Adrian S.

Spent the evening at Tuk Tuk with friends and I must say we all had a wonderful time. I highly recommend going there for dinner not only because of the great ambiance but also the sultry lit bar, dim lights and candles. The restaurant is slightly hidden because it's on the top floor in a shopping plaza, but it is worth the hunt to find this hidden masterpiece. They even have a patio to sit and eat that offers a great view of the Atlanta skyline (the rain prevented us from venturing out but next time). The food was excellent; no complaints from our table, and the drinks were on point. Overall they have great dÃ©cor and service.
(4)
Regina Q.

I really like the ambiance and decor here. It does look like a loft and makes me feel like i'm in a cool city. I want to rate this restaurant with a 3.5. I really like their green curry and thai beef jerky. Service is pretty good. Usually trendy thai restaurants don't have the best food, but this one has nice ambiance and pretty good food. I like this better than Nan Thai and I think it's the same owner.
(3)
David C.

First off, try it for lunch when they have 8 dollar specials. This place is pretty expensive for Thai food, and if you go small plates, you will end up broke. Entrees are about 15 bucks. Each small plate is around 9 bucks. That being said, the food is really super amazing. Small Plates order: Garlic and Pepper spare ribs (you get four lean pork ribs), and they are heavenly. The flavor explodes in your mouth like a party in which everyone came. Really amazing. The steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings were very good - basically a fancy and very tasty take on steamed shumai. Very good. Crispy Roti with green curry was excellent (basically toasted Asian bread to dip in a small bowl of spicy green curry). I would think their other curry dishes must be pretty great. Had a cup of the chicken coconut soup, which was one of the best I've ever had if not the best. And finally had fried chicken drums(ticks) - they were okay and nothing wrong at all, but rather ordinary and not something I would recommend. Pretty much nothing special. Got the Thai Style BBQ egg noodles, but those weren't great. The BBQ pork was lean and top notch, looking great. However, the sauce was way too sweet. I wish they had a spicy noodle dish with flat noodles. Finally the pan fried filet of white fish which the wife said was very good, and she is a complainer who never likes anything past, "It's okay." So it must've been quite good. Oh, I almost forgot about my BIG COMPLAINT. Literally all of our food came out at once. That was too many dishes to serve at once for 2 people. They really needed to expedite better and put a couple dishes out at a time. Not soup, entree, and all the small plates in one fell swoop. That really annoyed me.
(4)
Bill K.

We went on a Wednesday night around 6 and it wasn't busy at all. Service was fast because of this. Our server did a good job of recommending dishes but wasn't able to explain them very well, which makes it difficult to try new things if you aren't super familiar with Thai cuisine. The beef jerky (Neau Sawan) was a great starter, sweet and salty. My wife had the Kra Pow Moo (minced pork) and it was outstanding. A little salty but very good. I had the Prik Khing (beef) and he warned me that it was very spicy. It had a little spice but was overwhelmingly sweet. I was not able to finish it.
(4)
Merissa C.

Love Tuk Tuk! We made reservation and were seating immediatly when we arrived. The service was wonderful. We sat outside which has a awesome view of the city. It would be a great spot for a date. We ordered the calamari. It was very fresh. We both ordered pad thai and thought it was great! There is a huge parking lot which offers free parking in the city.
(4)
Ann L.

Nice atmosphere & staff, but the food is just all right. Over-priced due to the fancy setting. I've definitely had better Thai food in Los Angeles. I mean, the food is not bad, but the Tom Yum & Beef Noodle Soup seemed to have strong sour taste. So sour that almost makes you cough. The Beef Skewers were so small. My coworkers said that the curry was good though. Papaya Salad was good. I don't know if I will come back here again...
(3)
Abhimanyu A.

This place has decent food and a nice ambience. That's what I taught the first time I ate here. The second time the same thing held. The reason for the 1 star is that the person who seated us was extremely rude. We got seated and I asked, could we get seated at the booth. She looked at us and said I don't think that's going to be possible. So I asked why, it really looked fine to me. She said I don't think that's going to be possible, you can ask my manager, whatever. "Whatever"??.. well there you go. I know it can be a silly person that ruins your experience at a restaurant but it should be policy to hire good people and keep a certain friendliness. The person who served us was friendly and very accommodating. The food ok. So there you go, I'm a very polite person. Don't be rude to me. I have half a mind to go to the manager but I wont.
(1)
Premal P.

Excellent food, ambience and presentation. Would highly recommend. The cost was also very reasonable.
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PJ B.

I think you can tell a lot about an establishment based on how they handle mistakes. I order Tuk Tuk regularly because the food is fantastic, and the first time there was confusion with the order, the staff/management did everything they could to make me feel appreciated and right the wrong. Really makes a difference when you get the impression they care about your business and want you to come back. I'm keeping them as a regular part of my rotation.
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Nacosta W.

Tuk Tuk provides authentic Thai cuisine that explodes with flavor to your palate and senses. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely come back time and time again. The Monday night fried chicken was AWESOME and I highly recommend it and the Kanom Jeeb (chicken and shrimp dumplings). Everything we had was very good. The ambiance plus the attentive service is what really won me over. This place is definitely a winner!
(5)
Keyur P.

Vegetarians be careful. Even after specifying the order 3 times. The cook made the same mistake and the server blamed it on the cook. By the way I also found 2 pieces of chicken.
(1)
Alan J.

Great food! All the items on the menu are modern Thai food. Meet skewers and the larb Kai were outstanding. I would love to come here again.
(4)
Christine J.

Tried tuk tuk out for lunch today, ordered a side of roti bread, brought us what was apparently a dinner time appetizer then order a side of fried rice to go with a shrimp dish I ordered and I got chicken fried rice. Ordered a Thai iced tea and the waitress forgot about it and instead of asking if I still wanted it she brought it in a to go cup with the checks. Server was very unattentive and we had to wait at the hostess stand for a few minutes before anyone came up to seat us. Poor customer service and Malena our server didn't seem to be listening to our orders. Won't be visiting this location again.
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Rose S.

This establishment uses shaved, white meat chicken slices that have been over-boiled rather than using chunks of white/dark meat chicken and simmering it in a slow cooker for their chicken curries, as well as their Tom Kha Kai chicken soup. The sauces are decent but eating the chicken slices was akin to eating chewy leather-strap, not appealing in my gastronomic world! I'll never understand why so many restaurants refuse to simmer chicken chunks in curry sauce in a slow cooker, which is rather easy to do. A few of the high end restaurants around the country make their curries in this manner. If the other restaurants made that one simple change, I'm pretty sure their patronage would increase enormously. I would rather pay a higher price for a well made curry, than a standard price for a curry I would never order again. Sorry, disappointed.
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Adam E.

Nice patio with view. Food was just okay...average Thai food. Larger price, smaller portions. Dumpling appetizer was a joke. I've never seen such tiny dumplings. For $8, you get four dumpings about the size of a quarter. Also, I had red curry with chicken and shrimp. They gave me like two tablespoons of red curry sauce with a whole plate of rice. What the heck?! I'm glad I tried it, but I would not go back. Too many other good Thai palces to try! PS See Daniel B's review as well- "I had one of their entrees, and it was a red curry dish. It was about 90% rice with very little else. The second time, I had the green curry with pork. It actually had a few green beans in it, and some of the slimiest eggplant ever. It had literally 6 tiny shreds of pork in it though; probably less than 3 ounces total. I was a little pissed about it since I paid almost $15 for it. And again, there was very little curry to it, and mostly just rice. There wasn't even enough curry to flavor all the rice, and I was left with several dry, bland clumps of rice that never saw the small amount of curry."
(1)
R G.

Had a dinner on Jan 18. Celebrated 25th anniversary of our best friends. Their kids organized the event. Restaurant did a nice job. Best thai food and the service was exceptional.
(5)
J Y.

This place has horrible service and manager's attitude is worst than awful. We made reservation but had to change the number of seats and they were very rude when we ask them to add seat. The guy said you need to tell me the exact number and stop changing it. We added more people to the party to give you more business and this place gives us attitude. There wasnt a line at the door and the place was pretty empty too. I won't be coming here anymore.
(1)
David A.

Great atmosphere accompanied by great food selections and a courteous staff. There is also a beautiful room for rent for special occasions and a delightful wrap around balcony for outdoor dining. One of the best Thai food experiences in Atlanta.
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William B.

An upscale Thai restaurant with great views of the city. The food was really ok. I had the panang curry which is their second spiciest curry. It wasn't spicy at all. The tom kha soup is amazing. Very very flavorful. The reason I gave it only 3 stars is because the entrees were ok. Nothing special. Great place for drinks though.
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Heather N.

The concept of glamorized street food is smirk-worthy. I do love the space, but this candy's wrapper eclipses the contents. MIang Kam is the essence of Thai flavor. Typically served as a plate of ingredients in little piles (ginger, garlic/shallot, dried shrimp, lime, chili, dried coconut, peanut) to be wrapped in lettuce or spinach and pumped up with a sweet, fishy sauce. TukTuk makes it easier by mixing everything together for you, but they steal a bit of the fun this way. The lunch special appears to be a deal at $12, but really you are getting less food, quality and authenticity than say Bangkok Thai at twice the price. Pork was ok, beef curry featured chewy, gamy meat reminiscent of lamb from an Indian lunch buffet at 3pm, swimming in a sickly sweet sauce. Not a fan of eating out of little metal cylinders. I got my MK fix, no need to return. ($25 lunch with regrets= should have gone to Watershed!) Cheers~
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Kyra M.

Located up an elevator with a great view of Buckhead, you'll find Tuk Tuk! The Pad Thai was average but the restaurant is pretty. The servers are kind and the balcony is refreshing. There is a full bar with a great bartender waiting for you. This is one Thai restaurant with flair and appeal!
(3)
Shinna V.

The place is beautiful. You get a great view of the city. But the food does not taste all that great. I used to eat thai food often because my best friend is Thai. Tuk Tuk's food just taste bland. Maybe it was my fault for ordering papaya salad, larb, and stuff that I usually would order at a authentic thai restaurant. If you want real thai food for a reasonable price, try Flavors of Thailand, Little Hut, or Hot Cafe.
(3)
W. C.

The owners are Thai but the food is not good enough for for people that eat Thai often. It's Hard to find great Thai in Atlanta.
(1)
Kristin K.

Trendy and well-decorated space for pricey Thai food. Menu is not super lengthy but you should be able to find something on it you may enjoy. I had the pad zee u which was pretty good. Service was very good. However, I'm just not sure the atmosphere is worth coming back to pay that kind of money for what I feel I could get elsewhere for cheaper.
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Lauren P.

I used to love this place, even though it made me sick some of the time. My last visit I ordered Pad Thai with veggies on it, and waitress tried to force me to put tofu on it? I finally got her to agree that I wasn't going to have tofu, but when I got my plate there was chunks of tofu all over it. (Whatever, I can pick it out. But no, my friend asks the woman if she can send it back to the kitchen and get a new one made) She takes it back. 3 minutes later brings me a new plate. I begin eating it, it's great, then I find tofu remnants in it. We call the waitress back, ask her if the kitchen really made a new one or picked out the tofu and gave me the same plate. After some beating around the bush we asked her again, and she admitted to it being picked out of the food and given back to me. I didn't even know what to say. First world problems, I know...but seriously? This is supposed to be a high end restaurant/bar.
(1)
Anita C.

Very cool ambience and venue. We came on Tuesday and we were one of two tables. I ordered the pork basil and spinach wraps. Pork basil extremely salty but good spices and flavor. Spinach wraps were very good with a strong ginger flavor. I'm not particularly a fan of ginger, so I would've preferred without the ginger. But if you are a fan, by all means, you should definitely order it. It has good flavor and I love the sauce that came with it. I'd like to come again and try some other dishes.
(3)
Rahull V.

Visited this place last week with family. Food was good and service was fast. But my bills arrived with 18% gratuity already added to it. Sad the server lost 2%, I would have given 20.
(3)
Chloe B.

Great value and great food! There's a scenic view of midtown and the ambiance is open and peaceful. Everything is very clean too, which I think is important for a restaurant. This includes the bathrooms! The food is delicious, I always get the Pad Zee U. The apps are great, try the dumplings and the lettuce wraps. The salmon dish is also a winner. Best of all, dining here will not break the bank! Best Thai food in Atlanta.
(5)
Max M.

I can't believe all the positive reviews on here. Most people must have had a different experience than i. This place was quite a disappointment in terms of food quality and taste. I ordered the Pad See Yew, but the Pad Zee U I get from the small Thai place around the corner from my house is way better. These were the worst Thai noodles i have ever had BY FAR, which i can't believe came from a place this supposedly classy. I thought with the cachet that this place is supposed to have, that the food would be mind-blowing. My stomach hurt after eating the noodles. I don't know if there was actually something wrong with the noodles or if it just tasted so crappy that my stomach upset was psychosomatic. Coincidentally, i talked to another friend of mine who had dined there and he said he felt a little rumbly after eating there too. So i guess it wasn't just me. The soup that I ordered was surprisingly bland. The beef skewers were decent, but kind of generic to me. But it ended fairly well. The dessert we ordered was delicious. It was like a caramelized banana thing with coconut ice cream i think. Also, the service was great. We had two very good servers.
(1)
Parichat D.

FIrst the good- there is plenty of free parking in the back of the building and the servers are friendly. When we arrived, we wanted to sit on the patio, but found that the tables there were dirty and unkept so we moved inside, hoping for good food. We have eaten at many Thai restaurants and this was just below average at best. The food presentation is good, but the overall taste was bland. The Hoy Tod apetizer was too greasy. The Kai Tod fried chicken was served dry and served with ordinary sweet & sour sauce. The Kra Pow Moo dish was dried out and disgusting. The Kai Yang dish was just ordinary grilled chicken. In short, we were very dissapointed- there are much better choices available for Thai. The food is very americanized and overpriced. Nothing is memorable or anything to write home about. If you are looking for real authentic Thai food, stay away from this noisy and overpriced place. Other than the real Tuk Tuk parked in the lobby, it has a certain phoniness about it.
(1)
Stacy S.

I love Thai Basil fried rice so I was disappointed when I came here today and they didn't have it. I ordered take out-chicken pad thai and it was terrible! This dish taste like spaghetti with a sweet/tang sauce and nuts. It was also a little pricey at $10 for a lunch special.
(2)
Atlanta G.

Very cool location on the third story with some decent views. Cool ambience, entrance, and design with a large bar, open kitchen, and cute authentic thai street decor items. The food was interesting and slightly elevated for normal thai, especially the appetizers. Presentation scores high. But its a little pricey even for what it is. If it were a better value or a little more haute to match the price I would give it 4 or 5 stars.
(3)
Nish M.

Restaurant set up and decor are nice. The menu is slightly overpriced. Enjoyed spinach wraps for appetizers and grouper for an entree. Thai of Norcross and Simply Thai are the best if your looking for authentic Thai.
(3)
Jen R.

While I like the food, I think the environment is what really makes this place. Probably overpriced for what you are getting but it is all about ambiance. Definitely worth checking out for the overall experience, maybe sit on the balcony. Food seems pretty authentic to me. Service is nothing spectacular and when I have ordered take out it has been wrong before...make sure you double check it!
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Ray L.

Ok, it tasted good. But so does the food at the hole-in-the-wall-slightly-dirty places back home. What's this need to make Thai food trendy and tack on a higher price tag? I give this place major points for ambience. The loft idea is cool, the decor is hip. If you don't mind cars going by on Peachtree, then the patio is great. The pad thai is good, but pretty basic. And holy smokes, I'm paying how much for a plate of noodles?? Too much. They also brought out some of the main pad Thai ingredients to use as condiments. I thought it was cool, but then thought "What, they don't trust themselves to make it right?" I appreciate the flexibility they were trying to give me, but I like chefs to take some authority on how they want their dishes to taste. I would only come back to take a friend looking for a nice sit-down experience, because it is so close. But I wouldn't come back just for myself.
(3)
Ale K.

Very cool atmosphere. Service at lunch was slooooow. Pad See U(too sweet) & Basil Fried Rice a bit on the bland side. Great gathering place tho.
(3)
Angel L.

I absolutely love this place. My favorite dinner option is the Kai Yang since I do not eat red meat. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. The staff will Definitely treat you well. It is spacious and free parking. I would call this place one of atlanta's secret treasures.
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Denese S.

My daughter chose Tuk Tuk for her birthday dinner celebration and I must say that our entire party was pleased with the service and our fantabulous food. The wait staff handled our large party pretty well, given the restaurant was so busy while we were there. AND THE RIBS!! Oh my gosh so heavenly! I ordered the appetizer size and truly regretted sharing them! Don't call me greedy but I wish the appetizers were a tad bit larger. YES, I know the appetizer is only supposed to be a "taster" before your meal, but still! The restaurant is beautifully chic, and although it does not seem to be ideal dining for smaller children, we had no problems accommodating the 4 year old & 18 month old children in our party. I was pleasantly surprised that the menu selections were not overpriced. I will be going back to Tuk Tuk, and as I try more items on the menu, I am hopeful I can upgrade my rating to five stars.
(4)
B J.

This place is totally overrated. It's corporate run and unauthentic. I'm looking for spice and flavor when I get Thai food and this has none of that. The whole fried Red Snapper comes out and it's missing a filet off the backside. Total ripoff. How do you advertise a WHOLE RED SNAPPER and cheat me a filet. The noodles were bland. The calamari was good and the fried shrimp were ok.
(2)
Andy N.

Cool concept. Thai tapas bar. Great place to go hang out for a few drinks and check out the view on the patio. I loved the street food when I was in Thailand but would rather go to Nan for dinner. Bring friends and chill in a cool ATL space.
(4)
Raj I.

Great food, good ambience and service. The basil chicken is a great choice for dinner. Don't miss out on the roti
(4)
Lynn E.

You should know that I adore Thai food. When you find that venue with uber fresh ingredients and a deft hand with spices you've found nirvana. After my first lunch at Tuk Tuk I'm eager to go back for dinner to sample further around the menu (that thankfully goes beyond the typical options to offer specialties to explore, savor and dream about. Until then...I encourage you to go for lunch: Tuk Tuk is tucked upstairs above the Viking Store. The elevator transports you from the streets of Atlanta to little sanctuary. The doors open and the beautiful spices fill the air...you know that you are in store for something tasty. At lunch our recent lunch visit, we were seated and handed a menu (read it and drool). You can either order from the menu or look to wall across from the expansive windows to the chalkboard to take in the lunch specials. At $13 it's the way to go at lunch -- rice, soup, 2 entrees. The kitchen will make minor dietary substitutions - but it's basically a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. The presentation makes the special "special" They appear at your table as a stack of four interlocking metal containers, each containing a different item. Our lunch special was Jasmine rice, vegetable soup (lots of mushrooms), curry chicken and a sauted pork (they gladly substituted pork for chicken and made me very happy). Subtle, yummy flavors and perfect spices and heat. Service was friendly, attentive although a tad slow -- we'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they we're giving us ample time to talk and chat.
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Joseph H.

I go to Tuk Tuk a couple of times a month. The food is consistent and reasonably priced. If you plan on eating dinner on a Friday night, you should make reservations. Otherwise, you should be ok to just walk in and be seated. I've tried about half of the menu and haven't had a complaint. If I had to find fault: the water glasses are very small so you end up needing constant refills, especially if your dish is spicy. Depending on the server, your refills may be a little slow. Aside from that, Tuk Tuk is a great restaurant.
(4)
Kevin L.

Tuk Tuk was a wonderful surprise. I came here at 7pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was only half full and seated me right away. My hostess was extremely helpful in helping me choose my order. I ended up getting the Moo Yang, Nuah Ping, and Mieng Kum. The Moo Yang (pork) and Nuah Ping (beef) were both marinated meat skewers, but only the Moo Yang was served with sticky rice. The Moo Yang possessed sweet and salty notes along with a subtle tanginess. The Nuah Ping was juicy, succulent, and had great texture. The flavors of the Mieng Kum were certainly interesting. It was a combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and tangy--all expertly crafted onto a small spinach leaf. The portions were perfect! Providing enough food to feel satiated, but not making me feel like a full tube of toothpaste (coining the expression). The service was normal, but when I went the restaurant was no where near capacity. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking to explore a new palette of flavors without breaking the bank.
(4)
LN T.

This place is one of the best Thai restaurants on Atlanta. Thai of Norcross is the other restaurant that I usually dine at. Both are great Thai restaurants but what separates the two places are their dishes. This place offers amazing, authentic, and different Thai dishes compared to Thai of Norcross. They have these delicious, most amazing sauces that you can't get at the other place and entrees that have a different almost westernized twist to them. I ordered their half chicken dish and my bestie ordered their fish in some kind of sauce along with tons of appetizers to try. EVERYTHING was delicious. It was nothing I ever had tried before and like I said before, the sauces was what made the dish extremely amazing. The first time we went there, we didn't have reservations, so we had to wait at the car but the wait was not long at all. We actually liked sitting at the bar better bc the bartenders were super friendly and genuine. We had ordered the Pink Lady which is a champagne with lychee in it and it was very nice. I love drinks with lychee or mango in them so this place hit the spot for me. And like I said before the bartenders were so nice! When I came back the second time around they had remembered us and greeted us with a hug! =) I highly recommend this place for all of you to try! It has become one of my favorite places to eat and hang out now! Enjoy!
(5)
Uny Que C.

Tuk Tuk is an amazingly decorated restaurant, with relaxing music low enough to hear your company, and food that awakens the senses. This is my fourth time eating here. I like it so much I brought multiple friends.
(5)
Elaine L.

I had a lot of high hopes for Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft since there are a lot of positive reviews here (you disappointed me this time yelpers D:). To say the least, it did not meet my expectations. So, I gave the place 2/5 because it was not worth it for the price. If it was cheaper, then I would give a 3 perhaps. To me, the Thai food was not authentic (which is ok if it tastes awesome). BUT!!! The food was way too sweet, I mean, everything was sweet!!! I didn't feel satisfied and it was waayy to expensive to feel like that. So, overall, it was a "meh", I wouldn't go here unless a friend wants to come (and even then, I would have my doubts). So, what my date and I ordered: Moo Yang (pork skewer with sticky rice), Kai Tod (fried chicken with three flavored chili sauce), Mieng Kum (old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in a caramelized palm sugar), Tom Yum soup, papaya salad and Pad Thai Woon Sen noodles (Yep, we ordered a lot!). Granted the Mieng Kum I would say I expected it to be sweet but I thought it was too sweet. I felt like I was eating dessert, which I don't think that's good for appetizer! I liked the Kai Tod, but I thought they will give me three different sauces (b/c I saw this picture in the elevator reviewing Tuk Tuk with the picture of fried chicken and three sauces) but they only gave me one sauce. That was ok, the chicken was fried perfectly but the sauce, again, was really sweet. The Tom Yum soup was like any other places', so, it was ok. Papaya salad was the only thing I liked, it was refreshing and yummy. And then, we are back to sweet with the Pad Thai noodles. Overall, with the money spend on this meal, it was NOT worth it. I think it's way too Americanized, I don't think Thai food should be sweet the whole way from beginning to end. It was a disappointing experience. ;( So...breakdown! Food (taste) - meh 3/10 (Too sweet, I think it would be good if the sweetness is toned down) Food (presentation) - 10/10 (it looked awesome!!) Service - 8/10 (I had this waitress that was kind of awkward and way to attentive. Granted, it's her first day there supposedly, so, I forgive you, lol) Decor/ Ambience - 10/10 (it was beautiful, but, where's the Taxi that was supposedly to be up front?) Cleanliness - 10/10 Will I come back though? I think not. :(
(2)
JOHN R.

Excellent service and great taste. Beautiful ambiance. This place has style and good location with ample parking.
(5)
Ralph B.

I'm sorry, this food is way overpriced. This would be acceptable had the food been ok. The shrimp was tough as nails and we hardly got any. There were lots of candles and big leaves, though. But there are several other Thai restaurants in the Midtown area that serve great food at a reasonable expense. But If you want to pay these kind of prices, I would go to Nan; it's the best Thai restaurant in the city. Aside from the fact that it rivals as one of the most beautiful and artistic eating venues in Atlanta. TUK TUK? Thumbs way down.
(2)
Mqew W.

I've only been once, but it was good! I'll be back to try more.
(4)
Brandon R.

The food was good! The best part about the food was the small plates! The beef jerky and spinach wraps were very good. For my entree I had the BBQ pork noodles. It was good, but the Pad Thai is still my favorite there!
(4)
Kate G.

This place is a stellar date night with a cool atmosphere inside the restaurant and n awesome patio to watch the sunset in the summer evenings! The food is delicious! Loved the Pad Thai & curries, but the best dish is the salmon panang!
(4)
TravelWorkPlayK B.

I was here for a business lunch, and wish I could have really looked over the menu to find something goooooood. My chicken larb salad was meh - weird, crystalized sugar atop a delicious-marinated-ground-lime-cilantro mixture. It was ok, but everything around me looked amazing. I'm definitely going back to check it out for real. The service was pretty good. Our orders came out but the other order was wrong. We sat for about 15 minutes waiting for his order, but he enjoyed it once it got there. No discount for the delay, but hey...what are you going to do? Loved the decor. Don't let the elevator fool you - you ARE moving. It's just super smooth and super slow. ...I wonder what it means that I included the ELEVATOR in my review. At any rate, I'll be back.
(4)
Karthik R.

Good for lunch. Fast service and good choice of dishes. Try the lunch box special for lunch.
(4)
Mia P.

They have one of the best beef skewers it was succulent and the papaya salad was decent. The atmosphere was nice and they have free parking not common in Atlanta. Tuk Tuk means taxi so they are trying to introduce Street food to you but in a formal way. The place is very nice n they have a patio which is great during forth of July.
(5)
Khiang S.

I would recommend tuk tuk without reservation. Good food without the high prices. Cool place to hangout. A tat dim though.
(5)
Gayatri S.

This place was delightful in terms of the ambience, but very disappointing in terms of the food. I had Thai Samosas for appetizers, which were okayish. But the veggie-bamboo shoots-rice noodles-in green curry dish I had later was lackluster, and in fact, not at all pleasant to taste. To begin with, they served it super late - I had asked for a vegetarian option, but they brought a non-vegetarian version instead. It was semi-comic, as they almost served it to me, and the main server appeared out of nowhere to stop them. I was not amused though, coz they took an extra 15 mins to bring me what I'd originally ordered. The Pad Thai, Roti Kanai and other items that my friends had ordered were equally disappointing. It's a shame this place doesn't serve decent food, coz they have everything else going for them: great ambience, indoor/outdoor seating options, location, parking, and spectacular view of the city skyline. Too bad the food isn't half as good. Definitely not gonna go back!
(2)
Megha S.

Tuk Tuk was a great experience! I loved the ambience and the food was fantastic! We ordered the roti appetizer and then the shrimp green curry and pad me for dinner. Food was delicious and service was good as well! I will definitely be going back again soon!
(5)
Moosa D.

Their omelet was honestly the best omelet I've ever had. awesome ambiance and setting, great food, extremely friendly and helpful staff who know the food and dishes inside and out. loved the consistency of the rice. awesome place all around
(5)
Sarah P.

Yum
(4)
Brandon E.

I don't often come to Americanized asian places but i had to try this place. The setting and decor was really nice but the food was nasty af!!! Not legit thai food at all.
(2)
Kenneth J.

Wonderful ambiance. The Penang curry was perfectly spiced. And the coconut sticky rice is a must try. Excellent service, in a uniquely designed setting.
(4)
Panida S.

Doing a little shopping at the new Sam Flax, and saw this place. Hmmm, this Thai girl loves her some Thai food! We went in, took pics in the Tuk Tuk in the lobby, and up the elevator to the restaurant. I was here for lunch, do didn't order too much. I had the Pad Se Eww w/ chicken, and my husband had the Masumum Curry w/ Beef. Both dishes were good, and I would order them again. The Curry wasn't as good as Mom's, but who's is?! :) There were healthy amounts of chicken, and veggies in my dish. Our waiter was great, and attentive. It's a cute, trendy restaurant, good for a date night. I would like to come back and have dinner on their roof top patio. I will update my review then!
(4)
Lynn M.

What a find! Is a terrific thai place with one of the best views in the city. Great menu, good service and nice atmosphere . Try their bento box which changes daily and is terrific!
(4)
Jayda T.

Swanky location, something you'd expect to see in an episode of "Real Housewives Of ..." Food is swanky too, a bit over priced-but tasty. Nice wine & sake selection. Great for a date . 3 stars on the food for small portions and typical flavors without and outside the box fun fusion or specials .
(3)
Ton K.

Good ambiance Good for date Food was ok Did not like the pork satay Fried rice was ok but not wow
(3)
David K.

Now that I've had the chance to try a few more things I'm not as impressed. This is a great lunch spot and still the best place that I've found in Atlanta for Tom Kha Gai soup. They lost a star for some of their appetizers. My least favorite is the spinach leaf wrap. It's like eating sticks on tree leaves. I enjoy the beef tenderloin skewers, but that's kind of generic for being a top pick. Yay for their wine selection (my favorite Sauvignon Blanc is available here). Yay for the princess chair. Yay for the cute server I always see here.
(4)
Mah F.

Love Tuk Tuk! Delicious thai food, good portion. Atmosphere is pretty nice. Service is pretty good too! I've been back here a couple of times!
(4)
Jennifer J.

Yes, I'm definitely a fan of Tuk Tuk. I've been here a few times for lunch and I haven't been disappointed in anything I've ordered. I normally get the masaman curry with chicken and a thai iced tea. The masaman is rich and flavorful and the thai iced tea is rich and creamy. It could totally be a dessert since it's so sweet. I love it. The atmosphere is very nice and the decor is beautiful. I have to say that the women's restroom is pretty cool so if you get a chance poke your head in there. Yeah. Really. I want those sinks. The service has always been excellent and they are very knowledgeable when you ask questions.
(4)
Amrita R.

I hate to subtract a star here but it's for the price. It's barely any food for so much money! Although considering the size of the place I'm sure they need the money to pay for all that. But it IS delicious, just as Tamarind is as well. If it's meant to be street food, they need to knock down the price a little, or at least serve larger portions. I'm all for smaller portions as long as it's proportional to the price! The beef skewers are beyond delicious, as is the crispy roti. If you like a flavor kick to the mouth, go for the skewers and skip the sauce that comes with it, you won't even need it. I've enjoyed various entrees that my family chose, the noodles and the rice dishes. Although I do remember that the Pad See U disappointed me. Those noodles aren't as drunk as I'd like. The flavors, the presentation, the atmosphere, the service is all great, but the price really bums me out.
(4)
Vanessa C.

Had the fried shrimp appetizer and the Shrimp pad Thai both were excellent and soooooo happy to report that Thai iced tea was perfect. The staff was awesome....nice atmosphere would have given five stars but was wishing they had a few more of the staple Thai dishes. Overall great experience would def recommend :)
(4)
Jamie l.

Killer ambiance. Great location. Had the lunch Pad Thai - it was good, but very small portion for the price.
(3)
Swetha S.

We were a large group of around 6+ people and ordered quite a lot of items on the menu. Most of the starters were good, but we loved the Thai samosas, and the Roti ke-yow whan. The spinach starter (Mieng kum) was average. We also had several cocktails and the Lychee martini was very good. The tuk tuk in the lobby was also cute. Overall, its got good ambiance and the food is good but slightly overpriced. Good for special occasions
(4)
David Z.

Easily my favorite of Midtown's Thai trio (Nan and Tamarind Seed being the others). I went with my family for my birthday, and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the Miang Kum appetizer--leaves of spinach topped with a sweet and crunchy mix of peanuts, lime, ginger, coconut, onion and palm sugar. Totally unique and a perfect way to begin the meal. My entree was the Kow Mun Kai, a steamed chicken dish. The meat was quite dry, and the flavors a bit boring compared to what I expected from the menu's description. My grandmother's Thai Beef Jerky, however, was delicious, and the others' dishes were also quite good. For dessert we shared the custard, which was decent. Service was friendly, and each course came out incredibly quickly. It's also nice that you don't have to pay to park, and the ambiance is quiet and relaxing.
(4)
Marc J.

Good location and ambiance. Food is not impressive. The chicken curry I ordered tasted like water-no flavors in the chicken, and the meat was overcooked. Service is OK.
(3)
Sherry G.

This restaurant had good service and yummy food on a Sunday night. I had the Yelp highly recommended small plates (beef jerky and Mieng Kum). They tasted fine, but the beef jerky didn't woo me. I would have liked a better desert selection.
(3)
Lucy W.

Not really impressed- the food was an overpriced, overproduced, interpretation of what you might think Thai street food may be. Spinach leaf wrap- David K said it best, it's like twigs on tree leaves, and it's very spicy. Shumai- you get a handful of shumai dumplings that taste worse than the frozen ones you can buy at Trader Joe's or HMart. Chicken Satay- The only appetizer I liked. For my entree, I ordered flat rice noodles w/ shrimp, calamari, and chinese broccoli...it would have been good if it had not been swimming in gravy. They should have prepared it like Rad Nar noodles (stirfry w/ dark soy sauce), or used smaller amount of gravy. The ambiance is the saving grace- on the 3rd floor in a Brookwood retail plaza- soothing atmosphere, big open space with high ceilings, Thai and Thai-influenced decor with alots of natural wood. Free parking available behind the stores.
(3)
Audrey K.

The ambiance was great, and I loved the venue. It was authentic Thai food with an Americanized atmosphere. Also, their service was great. I had the Kra Pow cocktail, which was very refreshing and light. I ordered the Chicken Massaman curry for dinner, and I must say I was highly disappointed in the rice to curry ratio. For $14, I had a plate of rice with a little drizzle of curry over the top, which was unfortunate because the curry that was on my plate was quite tasty. I just wished there was more of it. My friend had their seafood special and was quite pleased with it. All in all, I will definitely return to this restaurant, as I thought the overall experience was distinctive.
(4)
Jie Y.

tastes are better than average. service is great price is reasonable
(4)
Julie F.

We made reservations 3 days ahead for my hubby's b-day. Requested patio. They said they had no patio tables available, although there were 5 or 6 empty. Service was horrible. They got the order wrong, and did not bring our drinks until after serving appetizers. We asked for brown rice, which the waiter brought after we finished the meal. We will not go back to this over priced restaurant again. : (
(1)
Rita B.

My coworkers and I went there for lunch time (11:30-2 PM) and the service and food was really good. The prices are moderate for lunch time in the Midtown area. The food was really good and authentic dishes. The decor is very nice and modern with a Thai twist. The service was great and since we had a party of 6, we had really great service from the staff. I would definitely go there again.
(4)
Amanda W.

This is one of my new favorite lunch spots. I really love the $12 lunch special that comes with rice, soup and two entrees (had panang pork and a chicken today). It's a bit on the spicy side, but the flavors are great (just wish the waitress had been a bit more prompt in filling my water). Not sure if it's because we got the special, but we can easily get in and out under an hour. Good for business lunches too because it's very nice inside. Hopefully they'll stick around although they're upstairs and it's a bit hard to find them unless you're looking (they're on top of the Viking store).
(4)
Brian K.

This place should change its name from "Tuk Tuk" to "Yuck Yuck". Food: Tuk Tuk specializes in what can best be describe as Thai street food - the menu items are essentially what you would expect to find in a Bangkok Street Market. This concept is certainly novel, but unfortunately Tuk Tuk fails to deliver on it. During my one and only visit, it became more than apparent that the food here is not made to order. Within only a few minutes of ordering, our food was brought to the table - it was excruciatingly hot, tough, and bland - my immediate thought was that it was simply ladled out of a vat, quickly warmed over a burner, and then immediately brought to the table. Service: Service was quick and efficient; however, the restaurant was at approximately 25 percent capacity during our visit. Atmosphere: I wish they would have invested as much time on food quality as they do on decor. Tuk Tuk is located on the top level of a three story building - the seating plan is open and the ceilings are high. It's definitely a unique and welcoming space. Price: Extremely overpriced for the food quality. It simply doesn't make sense to be charging $15-$20 a plate for street food. You don't pay the same price for street-quality and restaurant-quality food in Thailand, so why should you in Atlanta? Other: I was told that Tuk Tuk is under the same management as Nan and Tamarind, which is surprising considering that both serve excellent and authentic Thai dishes.
(2)
Lawrence C.

What a good place this is...can't wait to return. Big selection of appetizers, and entrees, and wine prices for quality bottle are reasonable. Three of us dined for $84, plus wine, and we walked out stuffed and contented.
(4)
Suzanne W.

Okay...I forgot all about writing a review for this place...that's how forgettable this place is. First off, I'm not sure if the server has a problem with serving an Asian lesbian couple or what. It couldn't have been that we're lesbians...because it looked as though he's gay himself. No offense, but I have a pretty great gaydar. LOL. Anyways, in my opinion, I'd say he was quite rude. He had the 'shoot me now' look. There was like only one other couple in the restaurant. What was so horrible for him to have that yuck face? He just gave off that vibe like he didn't want to serve us. I can't understand why...we were (and usually are) very polite. *Treat others the way you want to be treated*...right? Besides the rudeness...the food wasn't all that either. Oh...and I just felt like the food was too overpriced for what I was getting. Nope, I wouldn't go back.
(2)
Melody M.

Tuk Tuk is fine if you want a really inauthentic, but "sort of" rendition of Thai food. There's a lot of gimmick and not a lot of quality. I had the salmon panang. The Panang tasted like ketchup - wrong balance of sweet to vinegar. The salmon, while a great portion, was unseasoned as were the eggplant disks. My partner ordered the Pad Zee U (strange spelling, but that's what they list on their menu) and the noodles were stale, chewy and not at all silky. The sauce was overly smoky as if it had burned for too long. Of course, a good Thai brown sauce includes some caramelization, but this was burned. The whole meal was over $40 and I can get food five times this good back home for $26. If you're desperate or are new to Thai, it will probably satisfy your needs.
(2)
April W.

Well I have to give this place an awesome review because my boyfriend proposed to me here!! I had no idea it was coming... but he had asked me earlier what I wanted to eat. I love Thai food & thought this sounded good. If I'd known he was going to propose that night I would have probably picked a fancy shmancy place, but I'm glad I didn't. They were so sweet to us after they found out! They comped a dessert and champagne and put us on their Facebook page! Ok but aside from all that, this place is really nice, great atmosphere. If it had been warmer, it would have been awesome to sit on the patio over looking Atlanta, the restaurant is actually 2 stories off the ground. And the food was excellent. Even if I wasn't proposed to here, I would definitely go back :)
(5)
Molly G.

Great Pad Thai! Great service. Great for groups. Did not give us any trouble splitting the checks. Would go back!
(4)
Leanne E.

Sometimes, I enjoy ordering a variety of appetizers to sample a restaurant's offerings. Tonight, I had the vegetarian Samosas, Tom Ka Soup, Roti with Green Cury, and the Mieng Kum, whic were fabulous. I ordered a Black Mojito, which was sweet, summery, and feminine, all at once! Tonight was an excellent night for Tuk Tuk.
(4)
John A.

Great street vendor food. Reminds me of rural Thailand.
(4)
Anastasia T.

I found and tried that place accidentally as I was too early for an appointment across the street but turned out (to my surprise) to be a very pleasant vegan lunch after all: The food tasted fresh and was well prepared, with the right amount of spice. The service was also very good and the environment modern. If I had on complaint it would be that it was touch expensive. But it was good Thai food; the very next day I went to a different Thai place and appreciated Tuk Tuk much more
(4)
Mayu A.

I love Thai food and Tuk Tuk really hits the mark on flavor, service and ambiance. I've recommended this restaurant for many people and nobody has ever left unhappy. The restaurant is a little hidden and has an underrated location but the patio is one of the best views in Atlanta. For appetizers, I highly recommend the Moo Yang, grilled Thai-style marinated Pork Skewers with sticky rice. The pork comes on metal skewers that dangle on a metal rod with a very flavorful sauce and a small bamboo container that holds the sticky rice. It has a great presentation and is packed with flavor. Entrees: I like the Kra Pow Moo (Sauteed minced pork with Thai sweet basil and garlic, topped with a fried egg over Jasmine rice). It has a strong taste but the combination is out of this world. Plus, who doesn't like a fried egg? I also like the Prik Khing (Chicken, Beef or Pork dry roasted curry, kaffir lime, green beans on Jasmine rice). Keep in mind when ordering this that it is a dry-roasted curry, which means it's not going to be saucy or soupy. If I had one complaint, it would be to improve the Thai Iced Coffee. I've had Thai Coffee at many traditional Vietnamese and Thai restaurants and the one here is not authentic and has a very odd taste. Other than that, everything else is delicious!
(5)
Jaimie M.

Pleased with how easy it is for my husband to get around in his wheelchair. The food and ambiance are wonderful. Been here twice. No complaints.
(4)
Gaurav K.

Best Thai food in the city!! There is nothing on the menu that I have not liked. It's a little pricy, as compared to other Thai places, but thats because the food quality is so much better. The ambience is also fantastic! This is one place I always take my visitors to.
(5)
David S.

Good food. Great atmosphere. Jump the lunch crowd by going at 11:30 and eating at the bar.
(5)
Matthew T.

Went here about a month ago. My gf and I both found the food to be mediocre based on flavor alone, and not even close to a value for what a dish costs. The food was more fusion than authentic Thai street food. It probably affects my judgement, having been to Thailand and eaten various Thai street food dishes there. They didn't even have mango sticky rice! It's a Thai dessert staple. The ambience is great, so that's what you're paying for. Overall, it was fine, but we will never go back.
(2)
Ross L.

The Salmon is outstanding! One of my favorites in Mid/Town.
(5)
Nikki B.

Great atmosphere, terrible food, & the service was even worse. The appetizers were ok, but the entrees were awful. I had green curry chicken & it was all rice with maybe 4 tiny pieces of chicken. The people I was with also had very little meat with theirs. I have NO IDEA how this place got voted best Thai 2013..the worst Thai I have ever had hands down.
(1)
Janet B.

3.5 stars I dined here 1-2 month ago and kind of forgot about it until I ran into their booth at Taste of Atlanta. And am I glad I did because their BBQ beef and chicken skewers reconstructed my impression of the place! Actual dining experience-- I was impressed for the first 5 mins of my hour-long experience. We got on an elevator that had one button leading to the floor with the restaurant. The interior was very modern, cute, and unique (the best I've seen in an Asian restaurant in Atlanta). The food, however, was overpriced and blahhh. The service was pretty slow despite the nearly emptiness of the place. Thus, the place was quickly forgotten in my mind. Then I tasted their juicy, flavorful Bbq beef and chicken skewers. I'm going back for these goodies. I will just remember not to order noodle items.
(3)
Helena W.

It wasnt horrible. =) We really enjoyed the beef tenderloin satay app, defiantly getting those again the next time we visit. We also shared the spare ribs and some small shrimp dumpling thingies. The ribs were alright, same with the shrimp, not something we would get again. We also shared the entree that was a whole chicken. Again, we finished it but I tasted simply like teriyaki chicken. I was excited to try the sticky rice based on friends telling me I need to try Thai Sticky rice.... maybe I was missing something but it was not great at all It had a great atmosphere! We sat with a view of the skyline very romantic music was nice. We will go back but the at least we know what to expect in terms of selection.
(3)
Eric F.

Nice atmosphere, service, & food.
(5)
Devon O.

So good. Upon entry you're greeted with a jaunty little vehicle (the tuk-tuk), something that i can only describe as the vehicular equivalent of a 1960s movie stewardess. And an elevator. When you walk into the actual restaurant, it's an interesting mix of black, white, and accents of thai fabrics and candles. I love that there's an 'odd' chair at every table. I came here for lunch with David K and he let me sit in the princess chair, a curved, cushioned fuschia thing that had extra pillows in the seat for my princess behind. Already happy. I ordered the clear broth soup. If you are, or ever have been, a fan of chicken soup, you should try this. It is so, so, sooooo good. The presentation is lovely and cozy (little painted earthenware pots) and it is light but filling, without too much salt, not too busy with the flavors. Heart-warming love. Like valentines from your mother. We also tried the chicken livers appetizer (a must if you have any appreciation for them) with a spicy sauce and sticky rice. This is a boozy appetizer, you really need a good red wine to balance all the spice and earthy flavors of the chicken liver. We moved on to some pork thing with a fried egg and rice? I can only revert to redneck speak and tell you it was good as hell, tastes like when my meemaw used to fry eggs for me with sausage. Fuck yeah. My only complaint: service was a touch awkward. Even though I think it's kinda kinky when you keep calling me 'sir'. Every other thai place is dead to me now. Or at least, pulling a real strong Sleeping Beauty. I'll shut up now, I don't want to jinx it.
(4)
Shari W.

I loved the atmosphere. It was modern, in style, and nice ambiance. The waitress gave good service. The food was better than good, but not great. I would go here again. They also have free parking.
(3)
Paul S.

Just visited on a rainy day. I had the Hot Box lunch which includes: soup, rice, Green Curry and a stir fried chicken dish. Oh - It hit the spot The green curry was perfect amount of spiciness. I highly recommend
(5)
j s.

I went with a group of 7 people and everyone was pleased with their food. I had Salmon Panang and it was perfect - taste, presentation, textures, freshness. NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: The reason I cannot give Tuk Tuk 5 stars is because of service. Our server seemed to have no training and she was often gone for very long periods of time. We were seated at an 8-top table. Our server stood at one end of the long table and required us to yell to her when we ordered. She had plenty of space to move from person to person around the table and take orders. It was very unprofessional to make us yell loud enough for her to hear us and for us to hear her. Also, I had to leave the table and flag down a worker to beg for our final bill, as I could not find our server. Even after making this final request, it took another 10 minutes before our server appeared.
(4)
Chris H.

Great food, pretty waitresses, awesome drinks.
(5)
I. E.

The food is good, but portions are small, and price is very high for what you get. I guess you're paying for the ambience.
(3)
Katrina M.

We love Tuk Tuk. The decor is lovely and the waitstaff is great. My boyfriend has family in Thailand and he says the food is very authentic. My favs are the beef skewers, chicken and shrimp toast and fried rice. This is a great place for large parties.
(5)
Maya R.

I came here for my 21st birthday with some friends. The food was delicious as others have said, but the portions were pretty small for the meals with rice. The noodle ones were larger. The drink I had was pretty good, the manager came out to wish me a happy birthday and gave me some free coconute ice cream too! Great service!
(5)
Kat in the House s.

I found the place while using Open Table and checked with Yelp before committing. I and the rest of my party of 8 was not disappointed. The decor was beautiful and the sunset on the Atlanta skyline was a nice reminder to put up with the city's traffic. I ordered the chicken panang and a bowl of coconut soup. My dining companions ordered other entree items. We enjoyed some creative beverages from the bar, as well. It was a wonderful meal that was a hit with the entire group. I am ready for a return trip, soon.
(4)
Dana J.

The atmosphere in this place is fabulous! I went for my birthday and had a reservation. I love the food and drinks. I can't wait to go back for happy hour with friends. I've been 3 times and it's the perfect place to go and share food because the portions are large. I always try different items when I go and I love it. Also, the speciality drinks are a big hit!
(5)
Cooper G.

I'm giving this one four stars. Free Parking in the back - One Star. No need to valet which I love! Ambience was really good and casual - Two Stars. I mean people were in everything from jeans to prom dresses. Great seating to view the Atlanta skyline outside. The space is massive and they have done a good job filling it with some great interior design. Food - Three Stars. I mean cmon. It's not Buford Highway legit, but with the Ambience what do you expect Owner - Four Stars. By far one of the nices people I've met in Atlanta. It's the same family that owns Nans and Tamarind. She was so friendly, gracious, and made everybody feel welcome. Definitely will be back.
(4)
philip j.

Wow, this place just isn't good. I give them a star for the ambience which is very nice. The interior is thoughtfully decorated and you get a great view of the Atlanta skyline. Service was attentive and prompt, which will always earn some credit in my book. My friend and I started with the roti and green curry dipping sauce. $8 for 4 smallish pieces of roti and a little dish of curry? Uhh sure... Anyway, the roti was chewy and greasy; however, the curry was pretty good. I didn't really understand how a Malaysian dish like roti ended up on a "Thai" menu, but I digress. I got the bbq pork noodle bowl for dinner. I'm 99% sure the noodles were straight up ramen, like, I'm not even kidding. The bowl was mostly tasteless, I asked for the spice tray just to give it some flavor. My friend ordered the masaman curry and described the chicken as tasting like wet dog, so yea, there's that. Honestly I was surprised how mediocre Tuk Tuk was after reading mostly positive reviews. At this price point, I would expect more. Sorry, I won't be returning.
(2)
Dean H.

Tuk Tuk is a great find. The food is quite unique. Our party included vegetarians and young children. They all found something to enjoy. We found three delightful small plate: Hoy Tod a mussel omelette, Kanob Jeeb shrimp-chicken dumplings, and Mieng Kum a spinach leaf wrap, our absolute favorite even though the two-year old ate most of it. For the entrees: green curry, my benchmark dish, outstanding; Pla Tod and Salmon Panang both excellent. Their take on mango sticky rice is great. Good wine and beer selection. Fantastic service.
(5)
D L.

You definitely pay for the ambience and service is great. The portions are small but worth it. I ordered the bbq pork noodle dish, which was spicier than expected but delicious. I would get it again next time with 1 less spicy *(star). Appetizers are good for sharing but for 3 ppl at most unless you get multiple orders. I also got the thai iced tea, which I liked because most places make it too sweet. Tuk tuk got it just right.
(4)
Katrina W.

Finally made it to Tuk Tuk tonight, after hearing good things about this place as well as Tamarind and Nan, which are owned by the same family (I think?) - anyway, a friend was visiting and wanting something like a curry so we decided to hit up Tuk Tuk. First thing I was worried about was parking, as I usually do in Atlanta. But, there's actually a nice big lot with free parking behind Tuk Tuk and NO VALET, hooray! Then you walk in the back and are greeted with a cute little tuk tuk - I wish I had stopped to take photos! You get in the elevator and head up to the 3rd floor and are greeted by a beautiful hostess. Everyone in this restaurant was just gorgeous - that's definitely one thing that struck me. The decor is beautiful too - I love the candles, the seating area, the bar....we ended up being sat in the back as we did not have reservations (though the place wasn't crowded at all) - I enjoyed the benches in the back, very comfy. On the menu, I immediately saw the tom kha kai - one of my favorite soups ever. But I've not been able to find a Thai place around that makes it truly like it should be. I went ahead and ordered it to try and WOW, it was delicious. It even came out in the cutest little pot with a lid. The only thing I didn't like was that my $6 bowl was pretty small and they did not fill the bowl full of soup. For $6, you should really get a bigger portion of soup. For my entree, I decided to go with the larb, one because I've always wanted to try it and two because it was listed as SPICY and I wanted something hot. When it arrived, it was pretty dang spicy! It wasn't until many bites in that I started to hurt a bit from it and had to request some sticky rice to help cut the heat. We ended up ordering dessert (partly because my mouth was on fire) and we got the fried banana and coconut ice cream - DIVINE! This was one of the better desserts I've had in a while. :) Our server was amazing and adorable - she never let us go without water and visited our table regularly without being annoying. We will definitely be back to Tuk Tuk - I hope to sit outside when the weather is nicer and I must try the calamari that everyone raves about!
(5)
Chuk V.

THIS my friends, is what that fifth star is FOR. Pleasant, relaxing decor with a very modern feel but with a bit of an exotic twist and the projections on the wall keep things lively. The service is GREAT, almost magical, with different members of the waitstaff popping by to check on you just often enough. They are very friendly and leave you wanting for nothing. There's a great cocktail menu also - I'm personally a fan of the Black Mojito. BUT, its the FOOD to come here for. Every - Single - Item we have ever ordered here has been face-slappingly delicious with no exceptions. Succulent Beef in perfectly executed Penang curry, thai spare ribs that will be lodged in your memory forever, the best roti with green curry dipping sauce I have ever tasted... it goes on and on. I've already got reservations again in two weeks and I have a feeling they'll be greeting us by name in no time, because I just went and can't wait to go back. Brilliant.
(5)
Todd P.

Props to my friends Albert B. and Lisa L. for joining me for dinner here at Tuk Tuk. These guys are hard-core Thai food lovers and I thought Albert was going to be transported to Shangri-la with each bite he took of this delicious food. And truthfully, I felt the same way. We ordered a smattering of small plates and between comments like, "OMG, this is EXACTLY like the food we had in Bangkok" and "the flavors are spot on, amazing!", we snarfed the food down quickly, tossing more orders/requests to our server that before we knew it, we'd practically ordered everything on the menu: *Crispy calamari with lime chili sauce -- perfect, and the sauce was deliciously tart *Beef skewers -- flavorful and tender *Short ribs -- amazing! Large ribs, lots of meat, delicious sauce *Meat balls -- gone so fast I hardly remember them *Chicken & shrimp toast -- topped with chopped onion and lime juice. The chicken and shrimp are ground up and mixed into a batter that's baked like bread. Interesting dish. *Assorted dumplings -- snarf *Green papaya salad -- the source of much praise by my dining companions. We ordered three of these side salads to share *Sticky rice & peanut sauce -- 'nuff said The only miss of the evening was the noodle dish we ordered, Ba-Mee Moo Dang: bbq pork with egg noodles, peanuts, cilantro, etc. Compared to the flavor explosions of the other dishes we had, this one kind of whimpered it's way along and was on the boring side. Overall, 4.5 stars. If you eat like we did, prepare for a shock to your wallet. We each spent $50 a piece by the time the night was over.
(4)
Luckie D.

3 not 4 ? The fried rice simply was not impressive. The beef sticks were perfect and the service A-1. The vibe is Funk (in a good way) and the decor kind of takes you to South Beach. I like the place and will return
(3)
David D.

Really good Thai food and great atmosphere.
(4)
Bonnie H.

For starters, we LOVED that they had a real Tuk Tuk in the entry of the restaurant! The interior is lovely, and we liked the slide show of scenes from Thailand. We got great service, and my only complaint is that it was a little pricey for lunch. We tried several small plates, and the Mieng Kum spinach wraps were my favorite because of their strong lime taste and yummy sauce. My mother-in-law got the pork skewers and they had a pretty cool presentation, hanging from a small structure with dipping sauce below them. And, the sticky rice that came with it was so good! My sister-in-law ordered the special lunch box, which was a great variety of rice, soup and two dishes. The soup was fresh, delicate and savory. The masaman curry and ginger chicken were both good, too. We finished off the meal by trying two different desserts, the mango sticky rice (YUM!) and the fried banana with coconut ice cream. Both were very tasty.
(4)
D B.

Had the "Lunch Box" special - which is served via an nice original concept of 4 metal bowls w/ tops bundled into a convenient carrying case for the server. Included a soup, rice, and two dishes in perfect proportions - all of which were great. My first time there and will definitely be back.
(4)
Mike C.

First things first I'm a curry fan. I'm not big into the Thai noodles, so I'm no great judge there. What I can tell you is Tuk Tuk makes curries as good as I've had anywhere. The masaman chicken is my favorite and never fails to be great.
(4)
Nashawn M.

I must say that eating at Tuk Tuk is a beautiful experience and I am glad my boyfriend brought me here way back when in December '10. The decor is amazing. The staff is great. Although, I can't speak to how they do on a busy night since I generally go during the afternoon. I usually get the shrimp/chicken toast and the calamari as appetizers (or small plates as they call them)....and all I can say is WOW!!!!! Those two alone are worth the drive from Cobb county for me lol. Party in your mouth is the only way I can describe it. I just can't get enough of both dishes. The wait staff is genuine and friendly and I have never had a bad customer experience there. They refill your cup promptly, ask if you want anything else at the right times-side rant: I hate when you go to a restaurant and the wait staff either asks you too many times or too few times if you want something/need help. That delicate balance of assistance is hard to grasp for many. I am glad that at Tuk Tuk I have never had that problem. I have always tipped well over 15% because I am just that satisfied. Good for dates and if you have a larger group they have a private room in the book. I would call and check with them about reserving it though since I have yet to actually reserve it myself. Don't let any negative reviewers dissuade you from trying this place out. It is a definite gem!
(4)
Leah V.

i'm a big fan of the thai variety food, so when i heard tuk tuk served the traditional street foods, i put it on my mental "places to go" list. while i am not a fan of trekking to buckhead on a weekend night, i did so in order to sample this establishment. drinks up, first. i got the kra pow (at least, i think that was the name of it). it was awesome. very gingery and refreshing with cucumber garnish in the glass. we had the roti for a starter, which my dining companion pretty much almost cried with joy over due to it's abundance of flavor and right amount of spicy. my entree was the ba-mee moo dang. i found it to be excellent. i also found that the menu at tuk tuk offers more than any other thai restaurant in atlanta, and i have been to them all. (this does not include buford hwy joints, however). also, i always have to comment on the service. the service was impeccable. we never wanted for anything and the waitress was quick to explain any dish we were unsure about. the food was brought out at a decent time and the overall experience was pleasant. i will be going back here...the next time i decide i'm not snobby enough to leave my neck of the southside ATL woods.
(5)
Henry O.

With much anticipation we awaited and opportunity to dine at Tuk Tuk. From the minute i walked in i knew it was going to be a great experience. Cy was really helpful in making choices. I have to say the beef jerkey and the spicy noodle dish were my favorites. The service is great and Dee Dee the owner is very sweet and down to earth. I will go back; I'm a fan.
(4)
Tiffany H.

My Best friend came into town and wanted to grab a bite at a restaurant that had a great setting for a double date. When I arrived I loveddddd the entrance. I felt like M.I.B. or an exclusive "members only" club. As you enter there's a small lobby that has an elevator that shoots up to the beautiful layout of a GORGEOUSLY decorated restaurant. We decided to sit on the patio which had a great view of some of Atlanta's amazing skyline. Anyways when we reviewed the menu we quickly seen that the menu was lacking in "Thai Originals" and catered to an American feel that left us all puzzled on what to order. In short, We received our food and it was averaged yet seasoned well. No real "WoW" factor to the food. Although I did enjoy the Thai Ice Teas. The food was more fancy than filling and did a better job at being overpriced than leaving me over-the-moon in enjoyment. I'm not sure if I'll be returning for another exclusive ride on that elevator.
(3)
Garrin H.

I really enjoyed my first meal at Tuk Tuk....it was some sort of vermicelli noodle dish with vegetables and tofu. However, while the service was decent, I couldn't help but sense a bit of attitude from certain employees. My waiter struck me as less than accommodating - I asked for steamed tofu with my vermicelli, and he told me that if I ordered tofu steamed, it would fall apart. And when my meal arrived, the tofu was perfectly fine. So my waiter was a bit of a moron! Also of note, I went by myself to Tuk Tuk. The hostess immediately directed me to the bar, rather than give me the option of a table. Why the assumption that because I'm by myself I want to sit at the bar?? Is it so wrong to enjoy a meal by oneself? So Tuk Tuk, I hope you read this review. You have some work to do on your service. Food was great though, so kudos for that.
(3)
David P.

Food was pretty good, but not my favorite Thai place in the ATL. Good, but no Tamarind. Had the masaman chicken which was a bit bland, but the tasty samosas as a starter made up for it. Also, I thought the service could have been a bit better. Sorry folks!
(3)
Dan G.

I stumbled across Tuk Tuk while playing with Yelp! on my phone and I am glad that I did. I went for lunch and it was just such a pleasant experience with fantastic food. For lunch, the bento box special was suggested to me and that was absolutely the best intro to the restaurant. It was 4 small portions of dishes across the menu - soup, rice, red beef curry and chicken basil. Apparently it changes every day and the dishes are slight modifications of what the actual on menu version is (for instance the soup did not have the beef in it that the on menu version does). From what the waiter told me, they are part of the family that owns Tamarind and Nan Thai and the quality is definitely on par with those.
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Stricky T.

We finally made it to Tuk Tuk, a great space with good food. As we walked in we were ushered to the bar and immediately ordered a few small plates. The hanging skewered beef and roti were absolutely brill. Presentation of the food is key and they seemed to do this extremely well........I still have go back for the curries, but so far, very impressive
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Brian J.

One of my dining partners told me about Tuk Tuk a few weeks ago. She said that the restaurant served a good selection of Thai Tapas. A good friend and I decided to give it a try since I'm a big fan of Thai Food, and never went to a Thai Tapas spot before. The menu is split between a selection of Small Plates (Tapas), Noodle Dishes, Big Plates (Entrees), Salads and a small selection of Desserts. We decided to order all Small Plates. "Small" is an understatement though. The dishes were actually large appetizer portions that served two people. We started off only ordering four Small Plates, and then when we finished those we ordered two more. We were being greedy. We ate enough food for at least three people. Out of the six selections that we ordered, we only had two favorites: My friend loved the Beef Tenderloin Skewers. They brought out a silver serving dish that looked like a mini swing set with four or five skewers hooked on the top of it (basically little hanging pieces of beef). I give them A+ for presentation. The meat was so tender, it melted in your mouth. My favorite dish was the Garlic and Pepper Spare Ribs (three large pieces) which were also tender and well seasoned. The other four dishes we ordered were the Grilled marinated Pork Skewers (same swing set concept, but with hanging pork pieces instead). The pork was a little overcooked for our taste. We also ordered the Spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, peanuts and coconut. It was served with a sweet peanut sauce. I'm not a big fan of peanut sauce, so I put red chili sauce on top of my wraps. It was just okay. We also ordered the steamed dumplings which were pretty good. The last dish we ordered was the Pork Sausage served w/ ginger, cabbage and Thai Chili. It was not our favorite dish. They have a good selection of cocktails including at least ten different flavors of vodka to select from, including ginger. The restaurant is actually an upstairs loft with a nice view of the midtown skyline. It was misleading from the outside, because when you walk in the door, you are actually in the mini foyer/lobby and have to take an elevator up to the restaurant. It is decorated very modern chic. Part of the art work is a slide show presentation on one full wall of photos taken in Thailand. Tuk Tuk is a great spot to take visitors to the city, because of the location and the nice view of the midtown skyline. The service was also A+.
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Liz T.

If only they put as much effort into the food as they had on the decor. The logo design makes me think of a fast food place, so I was surprised when I realized it was in the space that Taurus used to occupy-- some fancy digs. The Thai tea was way too sweet and the food was mediocre and cold. If you want to bring a date somewhere swanky for cocktails, the place looks amazing. If you want Thai food, go to a cheaper place.
(2)
Adam S.

Stopped in here for lunch a few days ago. I'm not a huge fan of Asian food generally, but I thought this place was pretty good. Great environment...very cool interior. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. I had the garlic short ribs which were very flavorful. It's a cool lunch spot and I'd like to come back and explore the menu more. Very reasonable prices here too. I'll be back.
(4)
Graham L.

I love the lettus wraps, the beef hangers, the fried calamari, the noodles and the Tom ka kia soup
(5)
Brigitte M.

I brought my mother and grandmother here for mothers day. It is conveniently located off of Peachtree Road. Ample and convenient parking. My grandmother has traveled to Thailand many times and absolutely enjoyed the picture slideshow they have on the wall. Of course the authentic (but top-of-the-line and jazzed up) Tuk-Tuk upon entering was a big hit also. Initially we had wanted to sit on the patio,but unfortunately the side that overlooks Peachtree Road (and the side with the good view) is the only side that is NOT heated. This was a bit disappointing. We ended up sitting inside near the window, This was a bad location/decision because the sun was going down, and the entire time my Grandmother had the sun in her eyes. We all needed sunglasses! Tuk Tuk should really consider putting some sort of window treatments to prevent this uncomfortable dining experience. The portion sizes might be small for some, particularly those that are accustomed to "American-sized" portions--which by the way are typically 3-4 times the amount of a normal serving size. This is clearly a quality over quantity restaurant--and I can definitely appreciate that. The food was absolutely delicious--and if my grandmother thought so this in and of it self speaks volumes! The portion sizes are sufficient, plus it is always good to save a little room for dessert :) Which since we are talking about dessert this is a must at Tuk Tuk. The fried banana and ice cream dessert was by far my favorite. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Excellent service here! The only reason it does not get a full 5 stars is: they should have heated patio in the most desirable sections of the patio (that looking over Peachtree Road with the view of the skyline), and they should seriously consider putting some sort of window treatments to block the sun for those sitting in full sun (with sunglasses on)... I will definitely return back to Tuk Tuk!
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Donnell H.

I am a big fan of Thai food and must say that I thoroughly enjoyed dinner this evening. I was with a very large party and our selection was prix fixe. There was a wide selection offered and there was nothing that I wouldn't recommend. (SN - Mieng Kum is appetizer that I believe would be best served in a smaller scale as a palate cleanser.) I have nothing but good things to say about the food. I was happy to find out that Chef Dee Dee is the daughter of Charlie & Nan Niyomku, the owners of Tamarind and Nan. The flavors are reminiscent of Tamarind and Nan! I wish this place great success. This intersection seems to be a tough spot for success but I will continue to patronize Tuk Tuk.
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Amy C.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.....this Thai restaurant is soooooo good :)! I have eaten here more times than I can count on my fingers, and each time I go, I am continuously amazed at the things that come out of the kitchen. Though EVERYTHING on the menu is a must try, the appetizers here are fan-blasting-tastic....there is nothing in the appetizer section that isn't good. I absolutely absolutely LOVE noodles, and if you're like me, then try their pad thai, pad mee, pad woo seen....my mouth is starting to salivate just writing this review....if you're vegetarian or a vegan, 2/3 of the menu cater to that as well. Heck, even if you don't want to go for the food, the atmosphere here is amazing. They have a patio that has a breath taking view of the city and the inside is lit with candles and gives such a romantic vibe. No matter the occasion, no matter the reason, you definitely have to give this place a try!
(4)
Shreya S.

I hosted a birthday celebration here last night and it was fantastic! The server Max was superb (I plan to ask for him next time as well) and the whole restaurant is very pretty. The food was amazing. We went with the following dishes: Drinks: Black Mojito and Lychee Martini are the PERFECT choices. Appetizers: Chicken Satay, Thai Samosa, Mieng Kum, and Roti Ke-Yow Whan. All 4 were awesome! Entrees: 3 out of the 5 went with the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan. They ordered it spiciest possible and it wasn't so Max brought over the chili powder and paste which made it perfect. The vegetarian version of the Fried Rice was much loved and the Pad Zee U was awesome! We didn't get a dessert since we had the awesome Chocolate Ganache cake from Publix. We are already planning our next visit back!
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JEWELe M.

This place is decent. I mean the dinner was ALOT tastier than the appetizers.... my beef soup thing was very herbal and full of Asian flair... we also got a birthday dessert for the two bday boys.... but I think the ambience is alot better than the authenicity of the food. Although it is a nice place to impress someone....but not by the food! ;)
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Nichole K.

i believe this place to be one of Atlanta's hidden treasures. I have passed this place everyday (M-F) for two and a half years, and just now visited. They have a great cocktail selection. Wonderful atmosphere. Out door dining. Great menu. This place exceeded and passed my expectations.
(4)
Sarah B.

Well, I had high hopes for Tuk Tuk. I really love Nam and Tamarind Seed... so I hoped for similar here. And I definitely got the service I expected - the wait staff were impeccable! We really enjoyed our small plates (calamari, chicken drumsticks, crispy roti and minced chicken with lettuce) Our main dishes were less than spectacular. They weren't awful by any stretch, but just not as good as we've come to expect from Tuk Tuk's predecessor restaurants. The space is really nice, very well decorated, cute "street" atmosphere with hanging lights, metal tins filled with colorful thai snacks on the wall and warm wood furnishings. I really want this place to do well, but I'm not sure at the moment. Sunday at 7:30 there were just a handful of tables in the restaurant. I might try it again for the small plates and drinks, but not for dinner unless I hear about some changes to the menu.
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Noel S.

Having just visited Thailand, I had to check this place out. The location is very easy to find and the parking is valet. The atmosphere is very nice. They have a big space with high ceilings and made it look fancy without overdoing it. The food was amazing! A lot more fancy and expensive than real Thai street food, but worth it for the occasional night out. The manager came by and said they were still working out the menu a bit, but hopefully that's to expand upon and not remove anything we ordered. I'd give it 5 stars if the add banana pancakes to the deserts!
(4)
Chris R.

Pure awesomeness!! Great addition to the Nan family. Look forward to renting out the whole place for next holiday party!
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Phil C.

The clean, modern interior design concept at Tuk Tuk is probably the highlight, so I get they're going for upscale. It does make for a nice dinner date or group dinner spot. Still, the prices need to come down a notch or two. I ordered penang curry and pad see ew for take out LUNCH, and it came out to thirty bucks. To charge Manhattan-esque prices in Buckhead, it better be amazing: organic, locally sourced ingredients or make me feel like I'm in Thailand. It was none of these and a bit too salty. Again, great concept and design, but ultimately people go to restaurants for the FOOD.. and the food to price ratio here is off, especially for Atlanta.
(3)
Lisa G.

Great restaurant! Walking in at night was feast for the eyes with beautifully decorated dining room and lights. DJ was playing great music on a Thursday night. Then crispy salmon with delicate fried eggplant over rice was fantastic. If I lived in Atlanta, I'd be a regular. Thanks to my Atlanta hosts for their wonderful company and excellent restaurant choice. FYI - pictures and reviews on yelp don't do this place justice.
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Claire C.

Tuk Tuk is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in Atlanta - the decor is fantastic and the food simply brimming with flavor. Dishes to try - (1) The Beef Jerky - I am usually not a fan of such but it was simply delicious as they serve it with finger-friendly sticky rice. (2) The Fried Banana and Coconut Ice Cream Desert - texture, flavor, home run in all fields. (3) Fresh Mango and Sticky Rice - suprisingly sweet sticky rice, a classic Thai favorite. Service was great, nice date atmosphere, also good for groups, and moderately pricy but worth it.
(4)
Mia P.

We loved the place and the food. Particularly the appetizers. The coconut wrap is really good. The deserts are very interesting, mixing sweet stuff with vegetables like corn and some type of roots. One of the noodle dishes was a bit heavy seasoned with salt. A bit difficult to find the Midtown one it if you drive a bit faster on Peachtree St.
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Shawanda M.

This is actually a 2.5 star rating...not a full 3, but not as bad as a 2-star. so anyway..Friday night. Friend is craving Thai...hmmmmmm, I live literally 2minutes from Tuk-Tuk, lets try that. The venue is really pretty. I can see having events there. Really nice! The food - ho hum. Granted, I didn't sample lots of things on the menu but what I did try was enough to upset my tummy the next day (actually, my stomach and my dining buddy's tummy *sad face*) anywho, the staff that night was incredibly overbearing. Like seriously. I appreciate nice and attentive service i really do, but when its at the point where my guest and i can't have a full convo because we're always being interrupted, that's when i get ANNOYED!!!! i'm not even exaggerating. i think i met everyone who was on staff that night, which would've been cool had they done it in a timely matter... i did try the shrimp/chicken toast w/pickled cucumber salad as an appetizer. flavorful, yes. however, my friend kept saying it reminded her of something...then a lightbulb went off...a chicken club from SONIC. yes Sonic. so... maybe i'll try this again in a month or so. bleh.
(3)
Mark V.

Food is ok. Not the best I had, and I didn't get much food considering I paid $10 for one of the cheapest things on the menu.
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M M.

This place was great and our waitress was awesome. My twin brother came in town for my friends birthday and the food and experience was top notch. The space is very beautiful with a great view of the city from the patio deck. The food is phenomenal and I will be back and I am sure my brother will when he visits again. I wish I remember our waitress's name.
(5)
Charles K.

Very tasty food. Their wait staff was professional and very friendly. My only complaint is that their portions are singleton (meaning not meant to share). Most Thai restaurants are like that so it is to be expected. Their Red Snapper and Grouper plates were the highlight of the meal!
(4)
Emily T.

First, I know nothing about Thai food. However, I'm a new fan of Tuk Tuk's small plates! I got a chance to visit Tuk Tuk with a Thai friend of mine, so he knew what he was ordering... :) We ordered the Moo Yang pork skewers, Mieng Kum spinach leaf wraps, Kai Tod fried chicken drums, and Neau Sawan beef jerky. Each of us got a serving of sticky rice, and when they say sticky rice, they REALLY mean it. The rice was so sticky, I had to use a fork to pry it apart. The most surprisingly sublime taste was the Mieng Kum, which includes coconut strips toasted with bits of lime, I think. I didn't think I would like it ~ but the wraps were great. I didn't really taste an overwhelming coconut flavor ~ it tasted more peanutty or just "crunchy." Pork skewers met expectations, with high quality meat and a yummy dipping sauce. The beef jerky was quite savory as well. The fried chicken drums were well-prepared, but really were just a base to put the chili sauce on. Lastly, my dining partner warned me away from the single green chili bit on top of some of the items, so I avoided a possible crying incident. Be warned. :) Finally, Tuk Tuk has a beautiful interior design, on the 2nd floor of a quaint shopping district ~ perfect for parties or romantic dinners. Service excelled, and prices are great, as long as you don't order too many small plates. :D All in all, a nice introduction to Thai street food. I'll definitely go back if I'm in the neighborhood!
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A Z.

Really good food. Really good. Good price for the quality and super unique and cool atmosphere. I know it's an odd think to rave about, but the standard thai papapya salad is to die for, the best I've ever had. Didn't know it good be that good. Good portion sizes, flavors and service.
(5)
Sam G.

Cellophane noodles for simple pad thai? Really? I'm simply amazed that at how low people's expectations are in Atlanta when it comes to both Thai and Italian food! C'mon guys! Seriously, short of flying to Thailand, if you want to blow your mind, save $149 for a RT flight to NYC for a night and try any Thai restaurant. Because this and every other Thai place in ATL is just garbage... you know that, don't you?
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Lisa E.

When I review a restaurant I compare it to others of its kind I have experienced, local and otherwise. I have no idealized versions of the perfect restaurants floating in my head, I'm not that creative. When it comes to Thai I have limited experience, most of it in cheap, not so good restaurants. I am an average person, not a foodie, and not pretentious. Having said all that... I love the food served here. I took my mom to lunch here for my first visit, we tried alot of food and left really full, but it cost $50.00. I chose this place because of good reviews and my desire that day for spicy, flavor-filled foods and some good hot tea. Mom ordered the $13.00 lunch deal that included soup, rice, and two entres, hers was some curry chicken and a pork entree that tasted like a type of pork sausage. We both loved all of it to the extreme. It was the best deal in the place. I ordered some broth soup due to another yelper's review and it was fabulous. I so enjoyed the spinach leaf wraps that I actually started lauging out loud in delight. No, I'm not even kidding. We both felt this was the best thing we had today. Finally we had a satay with chili sauce. It was so beautifully served and completely delicious. Drank several pots of green tea and jasmine tea, also superb. I will eat here again. Mother and I both agree that just one small plate and a bowl of soup would have been enough for lunch. We will be back and try the porch before it gets too hot, but I did enjoy the decor inside.
(5)
Zeke A.

Saturday of valentine's weekend - I really expected this place to be packed! However, it was moderately busy and we found it was a fairly new restaurant. I got the valentine's special cocktail - a super sweet cosmo tasting drink. Not my favorite, but it did the trick :) The food itself was pretty good! We had roti, some little spicey veggie spinach wraps, and I had a chicken noodle dish. All very tasty in a posh, trendy atmosphere. Have a drink at the bar - you get some nice views and the bartenders are super friendly. The service was good, but they almost came around too much - I"m sure they are just working out the kinks...good job Tuk Tuk Thai Food! I hope business goes well for you!
(4)
beth h.

This place is delicious, been here several times and always is delicious thai food. Kra pow moo (minced pork) is so full of flavor, my favorite entree. start with the jerky and sticky rice. Try this place, you won't be disappointed if you like thai food!!
(5)
Kathleen H.

Loved the concept and decor. The food was good to mediocre. I would have given it another star if there was value for the money. As it stands, the food is overpriced for what you get. I'd bet it would be packed all the time if the prices were more in line with the food.
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T C.

Really nicely decorated. Beautiful people abound. Very small portions in their "big" dishes (more like appetizers in other places). Decent taste.
(3)
Allison Z.

Ah, street food. Whether served on the actual street from a cart or in a restaurant that is much more elegant than the corner, I adore you. You fit in my hands and go directly to my mouth with little spillage. Thus is the allure of Tuk Tuk Thai. First impression: there's a motorized tuk tuk in the elevator lobby. Cute! The elevator is glam too. Double-cute! Arriving in the restaurant the space is open, airy, totally modern and has great views of the Midtown skyline. I'm sold! My pal and I sat at the bar for some cocktails and food. Let the experience begin. I ordered small plates, the Meing Klum (spinach leaves with a sweet/spicy/coconuty filling) and Kai Tod (chicken drumsticks that looked like chicken lollipops). The Kai Tod was awesome; crispy and served with this really kickin thai-chili sauce. The Meing Klum was just OK for my taste. It was a bit on the sweet side, and the sauce it was served with was gelatinous and only made the filling sweeter. My pal ordered Pad Zee U, traditional wide egg noodles w/ chicken. She raved about it and cleaned her plate. Our drinks were also delish; I had a edlerflower vodka/ginger beer creation, Friend had a black mojito. We will certainly be back to Tuk Tuk Thai, probably for a full dinner w/ more friends. Go. Experience. You'll really enjoy it.
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Gioanny P.

I absolutely love Tuk Tuk! We went there for dinner and found the restaurant to be very Asian Chic! The drinks, although different, were very good....I had the Pink Lady! The food was very tasty, good porportions and great presentation. The servers were more than eager to help with the menu, which was very helpful....since everything is traditional Thai cooking. I definitely recommend this restaurant to any avid Thai foodie!
(4)
Alex R.

Other than it being really hard to locate this place was a darn good meal. The food was definitely tasty and the drinks were excellent. I'd go back for sure.
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Josh M.

Great quick dinner after gym. We were a little underdressed, but they put us near the bar so it worked out. Had the fried rice, papaya salad, fried tofu, tom kha soup and sticky rice. All were delicious, as were the beers and lychee martini. Good service. Will go back soon (in nicer clothes).
(4)
Alice J.

Beautiful view from the bar. Great saki. Good calamari. Sweet bathrooms.
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J. D.

I am a huge fan of all things Thai cuisine, and also frequent the other restaurants related to Tuk Tuk (Nan, and Tamarind Seed). Daughter DeeDee and her husband Thaddeus operate this location. I am happy to report that Tuk Tuk is featuring a new menu with expanded entree selections and even more street food style Thai dishes. Each dish that arrived to the table was more impressive than the next. The huge depth of flavor, attention to plating, and quality ingredients really shine here. The meats are marinated and flavored by the wood grill. the noodles, the vegetables, the dumplings...I want to run back ASAP.
(4)
Jeff M.

awesome ambiance and excellent view
(5)
Megan K.

i would like to give this place 6 stars. it's swanky. our waiter was very courteous and helpful, and the food kicked ass. everything on the menu sounded excellent. i had a really hard time trying to decide, which is unusual for me. i ended up getting some ground meat which was spicy and had the most flavorful basil on it. my rice also came with a friend egg (whole) on top. i couldn't stop eating it. i was very sad when it was all over. The owner stopped by our table to ask us how our lunch was. e could do nothing but rave. my sister was also quite pleased with this place. not to mention the adorable tuk tuk in the elevator lobby, and the fact that it's on the top of the building with an overlooking patio. ok it was too cold to sit on the patio, but the inside is also totally baller. and the food is amazing.
(5)
Barbara D.

I last went here about a year ago. This place was just alright. I love the location (top floor loft with outdoor seating where you get a nice view of midtown) but their food was mediocre and overpriced. Our server knew limited english and was somewhat forgetful (I had to find a pitcher and pour myself some water because she and the other server disappeared for about 20 minutes) but she was really sweet when she was around. You're probably paying more for the ambiance and view/location than the food when you come here
(2)
Jeff E.

I always enjoy eating here, especially for lunch. The lunchbox special is a great way to try a few things -- soup, rice and two main dishes. Service is friendly and attentive. So why isn't is busier?
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albert b.

Perfect! Evil good! Nothing else I can say.
(5)
Walter R.

I was initially reluctant to visit Tuk Tuk thinking, oh it's just another Atlanta Thai place serving the same dishes. Well, I was wrong. The Tuk Tuk owner is part of the Nan, Tamarind family. Most everything we had was different than the normal Thai fare I see in Atlanta... and, most importantly, it was super delicious. The service was very gracious. All of the 3 entrees we shared were great. Portions weren't large, but probably just enough. The two desserts we shared, one with crispy bananas and coconut ice cream and the pumpkin over sweet rice were excellent. Prices are very reasonable. GO. We need this level of quality in Atlanta.
(5)
K. K.

I LOVE this place! Free parking, great atmosphere, tasty good food, reasonable prices and great service/waitstaff. Oh and the patio that overlooks the city is awesome! Have been here several times and definitely will be back.
(5)
Megan S.

TIE ONE ON IN STYLE- TUK TUK THAI FOOD LOFT Thai foods are known for their distinctive flavors, taste sensations and contrasting textures. In Atlanta, most Thai restaurants offer the same straightforward noodle and curry dishes, which seem to have their place for the typical American palate. But if one wants to experience the foods that Thai people eat in their homes and are sold by street vendors, don't hesitate to go to Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft. Dee Dee Niyomkul (daughter of Charlie and Nan Niyomkul of Nan/ Tamarind Seed Bistro) and her fiancÃ©, Thaddeus Keefe have created an exotic get away of contrast and balance that teases the palate- hot and spicy, sweet and sour, pungent and fragrant. As a tribute to Dee Dee's grandmother- a former Thai street vendor, the menu showcases the diversity of down-home Thai cooking. One passes the Thai version of a yellow cab (tuk tuk) to ascend on an elevator, which represents climbing the tree of life to its canopy, the restaurant. The doors open to an elegant chic dÃ©cor with an amazing view of the city- simply breathtaking. To forget the woes of the world down below, stop at the classy bar to regain your composure. The wine and cocktail list managed by Thaddeus offers some unique drinks. The Pink Lady is served in a sexy slender glass that's filled with Russian Standard Platinum vodka, sake, lychee juice and topped with Domaine Chandon sparkling rosÃ©. The thrill of sipping on the bubbles with the exotic sweet tastes of lychee is tantalizing, but my breath was taken away again with the OMG Black Mojito. It is not like any mojito I've ever tasted- Kraken Spiced Black Rum, mint leaves, cane sugar, and soda has an alluring chocolate-molasses undertone that finishes with a touch of vanilla- delicious! The dining room takes the mind and body on a journey to the streets of Thailand. Large screens project wonderful images of regional Thai street food vendors. Separating the dining area from the kitchen is a Warhol-like wall made of various Thai snack canisters stacked in cubbies, a nice touch. Start the venture with Mieng Kum, a mound of ginger slivers, red onions, crunchy roasted peanuts, coconut, and lime that's caramelized with palm sugar on a tender spinach leaf. This delicacy makes one realize this is a departure from the usual. Hanging on skewers made from the rickshaw-like vehicle (tuk tuk) are tasty morsels of grilled marinated pork and beef tenderloin whose flavors are indescribable. A sweet and sour tamarind chili sauce enhances these scrumptious tidbits. The beef jerky with coriander, Nuea Sawan, is like no other. This plate of chewy heavenly beef strips whose savory flavors have a hint of sweetness and salt that goes so well with the sticky rice that accompanies most dishes. Don't miss it... The noodle dishes are vastly different from those one encounters at other Thai eateries. The Keiw Tiew Neuan (Tom Yum) is a bowl of lip-smacking flavors that play on each other. At one moment you taste a rich beef broth that flashes to blissful cilantro flavors then comes the nutty character of the roasted peanuts- totally yummy! However, the noodle dish I wanted to take home is Ba Mee Moo Dang. The perfectly made egg noodles are graced with tender Thai style BBQ pork loin, scallions, cilantro, and yu choy- absolutely phenomenal. The flavors really step-up with the Kao Moo Dang, pork made three ways- crispy, BBQ, and Thai sausage- served over the fragrant jasmine rice with a savory herb sauce. My breath got taken away for a third time with the Kra Pow Moo. It's sautÃ©ed minced pork tossed with aromatic Thai basil topped with a perfectly fried egg whose yoke added a lush creaminess to the spicy pork, what contrast of flavors that blend perfectly. The Thai culture is based on pleasure and harmony, and the off menu dessert (ask for it) of freshly cut mango with sticky rice lives up to those virtues. This upscale, yet laid-back eatery provides brilliant taste, color, and textures that seduce the senses. What perfect pleasures to enjoy with friends. If intriguing flavors in a whimsical setting is your thing, I assure you that Tuk Tuk will surely take your breath away as well. Sa-nook. LGTG FRIENDLY ***** (Happy Relaxing Setting) FOOD ***** (Ask For DeeDee's Specials) PRICE ***** (Plates to be Shared) AMBIENCE ***** (Comfortable/ Outdoor Dining) DRINKS **** (Sound Cocktail/ Wine List)
(5)
Fuudcritic C.

Great service. Good food. Really pretty cool hip modern swanky dining room.
(3)
Doe I.

After reading numerous reviews, viewing random photos of Tuk Tuk, and researching the menu I was highly interested in what Tuk Tuk had to offer. I'm Laotian and being very familiar with the cuisine I have quite a high standard for Thai food or Southeast Asian cuisine because quite honestly my mom at home can cook the same thing on the menus just as good or even better. However, I must say that Tuk Tuk hits home right on the money. The food is very "homely." It's difficult at times to eat at a Thai restaurant where they serve glutinous sticky rice (which was in a cute little basket), but it comes as a side item. My girlfriend and I ordered the roti appetizer along with the papaya salad and sticky rice. I ordered the catfish dinner which was fried in a banana leaf and my girlfriend ordered the pork and noodle dish. Both of us really enjoyed our plates. We then finished off with fried bananas with coconut ice cream for dessert. Delicious!!! The set up of the restaurant was really cool! You have to see it. It's also located right on Peachtree so the view is awesome. I would've given it 5 stars, but I felt the food was over priced since the theme of the restaurant was "street food." I'll definitely come back!!!
(4)
Nadia H.

I am a regular at Nan and Tamarind. They both serve fine food. I found out that Tuk tuk is their new venture. So, I decided to try it out with my friend. After visiting Tuk Tuk I realized that I should stick to Nan and Tamarind. The dishes were dry, tough, and flavorless. The service was clueless and uninformed. I am disappointed but I hope the owners can get it together and save this restaurant. I may give it another chance if I see better reviews in the future.
(2)
E B.

Ok...................was craving Thai. Went to the family place at Colony Square and decided not to pay 10.00 to valet my car. I dont mind parking myself if my suv would fit in the 1969 parking garage..............headed up Peachtree Street and ended up eating at Tuk Tuk. I had tried it a couple of times when it was new and was not a fan. Now that I have tried it again, the food was very good, piping hot, and served with a smile and perfect customer service. The balance of spices was dead on and the "hot" factor was perfect ............... Panang is hard to balance and they did it right. Spinich wraps were as good as the family recipe claimed....... my dinner partner was equally pleased......... Im a fan, and will be back.
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Monique Z.

I'm a huge fan of Thai food and I love Tuk Tuk. Bursting flavors equals pleased palette. The old Taurus Restaurant has found a great replacement with easy parking and a cozy atmosphere. Menu has signature dishes but also has several unique dishes. Service was great and manager very friendly and welcoming. She definitely makes sure everyone is happy during their visit.
(4)
Mary Ellen B.

Great place for upscale Thai without breaking the budget. Location is convenient with great parking. The menu is spot on with choices without being overwhelming.
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Anisha H.

I had to meet a friend for a drink and we couldn't figure out where to go, so since she was having dinner at Tuk Tuk, she suggested we meet earlier for a drink or two. I was excited as I had heard the menu had changed at Tuk Tuk from the last time I had been there. I was totally impressed. We had a couple of Slater shooters, if you have never tried one, try it. Ask them to make you a Kiwi Slater...it is sooo good. I had a cocktail that had lychee in it, I believe it was called Pink lady, I might be wrong but its the only cocktail that has lychee in it and that was soo good. We got snackish after all those drinks and decided to try the Moo Yang. It grilled Pork that comes on Skewers. They were soooo good, I was soo impressed that I was sad I was not having dinner there that night. i am definitely coming back, if the food is as good as Moo Yang tasted, I know I am in for a treat :)
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Lee B.

Went to Tuk Tuk last night with my husband and two other couples. Four of us went to the bar when we arrived and waited for the other two. The bartender came by (we were sitting in a row) and took the other couple's drink order and proceeded to ignore my husband and I for a good five minutes. That was sort of weird. Then, when they did finally did take our order, I asked for a glass of Savignon Blanc and the bartender asked me if that was on the menu! I mean, how can you be a bartender and not know your wines? She had no clue what a Savignon Blanc was. We were seated and ordered some appetizers, which were all good. I ordered the seafood and chicken salad for my meal but asked if they could make it without chicken which our server assured us they could. The salad came out, and of course, it had chicken in it, so I had to have them remake it while all my other friends ate. My salad, once corrected, was good and the restaurant had a trendy, but casual atmosphere which I liked. The service, save for the chicken screw up, was also good and our server was pretty attentive.
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Mighty M.

I think I've now officially been to every Thai restaurant ITP. The food at Tuk Tuk is probably near the top of the list, but there are some other standouts that are almost offsetting. For instance, the portions are really on the small side given the price you're paying. Also, the service is pretty sorry - our waitress took an eternity (~15 minutes) just to take our drink orders and it was early on a Sunday evening, and there were maybe 5 or 6 tables occupied in the whole place. Oh yeah, and I guess it'd be somewhat relevant to note that our waitress had zero grasp of the English language (acceptable if we're on Buford highway, but not in Buckhead..I pay a premium for that) and she wasn't even Thai, she was Chinese and knew nothing about the menu. Total joke, but I digress... Like I said, the food was good..my first venture to a new thai place I start out pretty basic, and then on my second or third visit I'll get more adventurous in my choices. That said, this place makes the BEST chicken satay I've ever had. Literally, the best. Tom kha was off tha hizook. Chicken panang also off the hizook , but this was also the one dish I wish was bigger and had a bit more more protein in it..
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Rick G.

I had 4 appetizers and the Thai tuna salad. The appetizers all looked good (spinach leaf wrap, Thai samosas, tofu, roti w/ curry) but with the exception of the roti, the dipping sauces were all way too sweet for my tastes. And since the samosas and tofu had little flavor on their own, they really needed a dipping sauce to add interest. The spinach leaf wrap was decent, but also very sugary on its own, even without adding sauce. The tuna salad was the weakest dish by far. I was expecting a sashimi style tuna preparation, or perhaps a light sear. What I ended up with was a straight-up tuna salad reminiscent of most grocery store delis and/or summer potlucks. The only difference, perhaps, is that Tuk Tuk's tuna may have been a little chunkier. Service was good. Ambience is nice, especially on the outdoor patio. I'd give 2.5 stars if I could, but don't want to grade at 2 stars since I didn't try any of the noodle and big plate dishes.
(3)
Claire S.

This place is cute, had lunch here last week. I really like the way it looks on the inside, very clean and cute atmosphere. The thai iced teas are great and the chicken pad-se-u was very good, not the absolute best but I really did like it. I will start adding this place into my lunch rotation because its good food and great service.
(4)
Luj W.

This is our second time visiting tuk tuk. This time was even better than last. The service was incredible. They were so friendly to my kids. Four of the staff and the mgr came over to admire my daughters bitty baby. The food here is to die for! We got all apps and one entree: whole fried snapper. Great choice. Apps were beef jerky, larb salad, satay chicken, beef tenderloin skewers, papaya salad(side). We ended up ordering another order of beef jerky and beef skewers. One thing I forgot to mention is the STICKY RICE! It's one of the only places in atl that serves it. The manager brought my daughter a ginger ale because her stomach hurt. The freshness of the food, combined with the complex flavors and textures made for a divine meal! Tuktuk is yum yum!!!!
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Michelle S.

Okay, so I didn't go here because of the reviews on Yelp. OMG - I can't believe I've missed this place for so long. It is REALLY, REALLY good. The appetizers (or small plates) are delicious. I had the pork satay, and the presentation was a conversation piece in itself. I also had some veggy triangles, and I could have ordered another plateful. I went to Kaiser Permanente to get a prescription filled, and they said I needed to wait an hour. So one of my co-workers said, "Let's go to Tuk Tuk". I went to lunch, reluctantly . . . and I'm so happy I did. I loved it. I enjoyed it so much, that I suggested to my husband we go back for dinner, and HE was impressed. Now, it's not typical thai food. It's different, and unique. So if you are tired of the same ole' pad thai, the same ole' thai appetizers, I would strongly recommend you try this place. It's cool on the inside, not really a kids place (FYI), has a nice bar that sits side by side to the restaurant, non smoking venue, and has outdoor dining when the weather gets better, So no need to figure out where you are going to dinner tonight. Just go here, and bring your camera, cause they have a nice photo op right before you enter the restaurant. Yummy!
(5)
Liz H.

I'm giving this place 5 stars because of the food I ate, but if I had gotten something besides the small plates, this place might get a 4-star from me. Was here on a Sunday afternoon with a large group for a business meeting. Service was pretty good, prompt refills on waters, and I liked how the staff helped each other out, because at one point I saw someone other than our waitress refilling glasses. Interior is extremely pleasing to the eye - they have a black, white theme going on with different color accents - green in the corner where the sun hits the best, red at another, and I vaguely remember blue somewhere. The bar is extremely nice, with huge TVs. My friend raves about their Black Mojitos - it was too early in the day to be drinking, so I stuck with some water instead. Upon recommendation from the staff, I got the beef jerky and calamari (both $9), splitting it with my friend. Sooo goood. Beef jerky had a strong taste, sharp and slightly salty that went well with the sticky rice it came with. The calamari itself was average, nothing special - it was the dipping sauce that came with it that made my day. Spicy and sweet, with a tinge of ginger and lime, this would've been good to accent almost anything bland - it's kind of like sweet Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam with water, sugar, lime, garlic, etc). Others got the Chai Tea (comes in this huge glass, with bottom part orange, top is white and you mix it up), and various entrees, but none really looked that great for the price paid. Good food looks good! Snow cone is a huge bowl of shaved ice with condensed milk and some red syrup. Not as good as Suno's but decent. I really liked the music - at some point there was some elevator-asian-sounding music, but it changed to a nice, mellow but upbeat song. There's actually a VIP private room off to the side, separated by opaque glass (the glass looks cool). They have outside seating that I might check out next time, since the restaurant's on the 3rd floor. The bathrooms are awesome - the sink's really cool cuz the water runs down to the end and disappears in the edge. Instead of towels, there are face cloths cutely rolled up on a shelf for you to dry your hands with (and a hamper basket to drop them in when done). The open atmosphere + great, friendly service + delish small plates = 5 stars. Tips: -Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, instead of taking the stairs! -Check out the decorations of Thai culture laying around -Black Mojito -Small Plates (calamari and beef jerky highly recommended) -Good place for a date
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Paul F.

We are a fan of Tuk Tuk! The decor is fun and dramatic. I ordered the green curry and a pink lady drink. The green curry was very tasty and spicy, and the drink, prepared by our waiter, was very delicate. He even topped it off with a lychee fruit. I don't care if it is "authentic" or not, it was delicious! The restaurant does seem a bit pricey compared to other Thai restaurants. I think the lunch prices are a better value.
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Scott M.

I've actually been here a couple of times now. The old Taurus has transformed into a really cool Thai street food (or tapas) restaurant that is extremely tasty. The space is beautiful, and seems to be designed for the Buckhead Yuppie. I like it...its swanky. Besides, there is something really cool about any restaurant you have to take an elevator to get to. Aside from that, they also have a nice patio area, that is perfect for overlooking the Atlanta skyline. The food is pretty good, although I have only had a few appetizers from the menu. Standouts- The Calamari- The actual calimari is decent, but its this honey lime sauce that they have for dipping that is soo damn amazing! I also love the Ribs...they are very garlicky, but have a fantastic flavor! The drinks are a tad bit expensive, but if your looking for a quick bite. This is definitely a good spot to test out.
(4)
elise t.

Ambiance is nice, once the annoyed looking hostess seats you. The small plates are all good and some very unique, but for the portions and amount of ingredients, this place is overpriced. We went Sat night and it was half empty.
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Chris S.

I dont think this place gets the hype it deserves. Part of the problem is they dont have you standard thai offerings, but everything i have had here is amazing. The pork skewer and beef skewer apps are so delicious and the sauces that accompany the meals are perfect. also the calamari, rib app and Roti. Another favorite app is the beef jerky - i would have normally not ordered it, but the waitress brought is and we fell in love! for the big plate last time we went we got the pork and basil, which was just delicious and comforting. It is just fun to go with a group and order a bunch of small plates. service and cocktails are perfect and they have a great balcony as well. I plan on going back again and again...
(5)
Kathryn K.

Just tried Tuk Tuk Thai. Touted as Thai street food I have to say my expectations were a bit disappointed. When I hear "street food" I am reminded of great food experiences on the streets of Korea, Hong Kong, Paris, Japan, etc... There is a depth of flavor, history and dare I say rustic "street"quality. I cannot complain about the dishes I ate. The food at the table was all very tasty, my issue is the fact that I felt that the dishes and atmosphere were all too refined for what I was expecting. I was expecting to have a very different experience and it felt like I was just in another trendy restaurant in Midtown or Buckhead. It would irk me if I was going to a "high end restaurant" only to eat off red&white tablecloths and be served food in plastic baskets. It was also a little disappointing that I would be at an Asian restaurant and have very few vegetarian or non-meat dishes. The food was good, but I probably won't go back for street food. Will probably go to Buford for the real thing.
(3)
Latoya F.

Trendy atmosphere, great view from the patio, yummy thai food and good service, I'll definitely be back.
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Shari v.

Thai jerkey, Sticky rice, Papaya salad! And that's just the starters, everything was great here. My first time was a late lunch, we didn't know they closed and re opened for dinner. The hostesses/waitress let us sit down order and eat even though they were technically closed. Our food was all fabulous. Very friendly quick service and great tasting food. A bit pricey but worth it!
(5)
Nicole M.

Went here with my husband on a whim, we have driven by several times and finally decided to check it out. I had no expectations on how the food would taste, with that being said, I was totally happy with this dining experience. The food was great; so many different flavors, one the best things that we had was the shrimp and chicken toast- sounds weird but is awesome. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. I will definitely be coming back here. :-)
(5)
Dustin W.

The food was great and the staff was attentive and friendly great location sat outside and enjoyed the patio. I really enjoy going to new restaurants that turn out to be fantastic.
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Cricket B.

Very cute place with modern/cool decor...quite loud due to the loft atmosphere...not really a negative, just a note....great patio tables that would be nice for a date night...small plates are tasty...I enjoyed the steamed dumplings very much but I guess I just wasn't overly impressed by the food. Friendly staff. Overall had a nice experience here.
(3)
Ian Michael R.

What a cool restaurant! I had passed this restaurant so many times driving up and down Peachtree and never thought about it until we went one night. Parking is easy in a lot behind Peachtree, so no valet and free! You go into this little lobby where they have a real "Tuk Tuk", pretty cool. You get into an elevator and get off at like the 6th floor and immediately you see the entire Atlanta Midtown and downtown skylines illuminated in all of its brilliance and urban beauty. The inside is swanky, upscale, intimate, hip. It has a real LA, Miami, NYC feel to it. We sat in the main eating area but the bar looked really cool and overlooked the skyline. The decor was very upscale and hip, very modern and intimate. The food was amazing. I never had really eaten a lot of Thai before but had the chicken fried rice and several appetizers. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The portions aren't huge so you feel like you ate well but healthy. Service was very good. Servers were very attentive and friendly. In the warmer months, they have a nice balcony you can sit on and view the skyline. I know I keep mentioning the skyline but it is very cool! Definitely recommend this hidden gem above the hustle and bustle of crazy Peachtree! Def. will be back.
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josie p.

Since I wasn't footing the bill & one girl of our party of 6 knew the chef, my experience perhaps was a little biased. While this boded well for the evening, the cherry for the evening was the bottle of champagne sent over to us from an anonymous male diner... Love an element of mystery to my meal! On to the food: For appetizers, we sampled the Moo Yang (pork skewers), Kanom Pung Na Kai (chicken & shrimp toasts), Mieng Kum (lettuce wraps filled with coconut, lime, peanuts, etc etc etc), & Roti Ke-Yow Wan (yummy flatbread with a spicy green curry dipping sauce). I can't speak for the pork since I don't eat red meat, but the presentation of them dangling from metal skewers was very cool. The cucumber salsa definitely dominated the toasts making them a little too sweet & soagy for my liking. I found this the loser of the bunch. The Mieng Kum has so many different flavors going on to excite every last tastebud. While one may not necessarily LOVE every taste sensation caused from the multitude of ingredients (such as the chunks of lime with the rind still on), this appetizer is so unique that one shouldn't miss out on sampling this explosion of flavor. I'm a huge spicy curry fan & haven't met a bread that I didn't like, so the Roti Curry appetizer tickled my fancy. After all of these small plates, I hardly had room for my main course, but somehow, I always manage. I ordered the Kai Yang, which was grilled chicken with a papaya salad. This was pretty much a sweetly glazed half chicken with a variety of spicy dipping sauce for my tasting pleasure. I think this is one of the more generous options on the menu, as the portions aren't huge here. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, if for nothing else, the adventure in spices. A vague sweetness seemed to permeate throughout most dishes, so if you aren't a fan of spicy sweet, you may not be a fan of Tuk Tuk's menu. Our service was very attentive & wait staff had a kind way about them. I loved the elevator to the main dining room... Something so fun about that! The decor in the restaurant is somewhat upscale, but not overly elegant... Perhaps catering to the Buckhead crowd. That said, it's somewhat ironic, since they are serving thai street food, which one might consider casual, but there isn't much casual about this restaurant. Well, except for the colorful wall covered in thai snack food wrappers... very festive! I don't think it was just the free booze, complimentary apps, & girl time that made for such a successful evening... I think Tuk Tuk is worth a try when you feel like stepping out of your comfort zone a bit.
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Bonnie S.

Tuk Tuk Thai Loft was AMAZING! Great atmosphere, amazing food, excellent wait staff and the chef came over to our table and talked with us about our experience!! Definitely would return and recommend!
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D.L H.

I actually really liked this place. I think it was still searching for a vibe when I went two months ago, but all in all I enjoyed it. It's nice to have some upscale Thai food at a reasonable price. I will do a food review shortly, however know that the food is good quality.
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Jo p.

Tuk Tuk equals Yuk Yuk. If you want to eat very small portions of expensive, mediocre Thai food, drinking below average drinks, while having club music drilled into your brain than this is the place for you.
(2)
Nauman B.

A nice Thai restaurant for a casual evening with family & friends. Nestled just at the border of midtown its free from all the craziness yet you don't feel disconnected from the city at all. With ample parking space and located right on peachtree street, this eatery is easily accessible. The Tuk Tuk at the entrance definitely adds an authentic vibe. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor which gives you a nice city view if you choose to sit at the patio. Inside decor is modern and yet has many hints of traditional Asian culture. Drink recommendation; the lychee martini but do request to keep it low on sugar. If not a big martini fan then ask for their margarita but again get it low on sugar. Food recommendation; Pla Sahm Rod: Pan fried fillet of asion white fish with 3 flavor chili sauce topped with cilantro. It's cooked to perfection. The fish isn't dry or over cooked and the sauce is s perfect blend of sweet and spice. Don't ask to make it low on spice otherwise it'll just be too sweet. The only reason I won't give it a 4 star is cause of its service. The menus were torn and were in desperate need of replacement. Our server was very nice but we could see he had too many tables assigned to him and hence was a bit slow. Overall it's a good Thai restaurant.
(3)
Alex H.

The food tastes great, but the portion sizes are a bit small for the price. Cool location on the third floor with outdoor seating. Plenty of parking as well.
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Nina P.

I think my home cooked Thai dishes are much better (i am not Thai). I asked the server whether the tofu used in a tofu appetizer a silken or a curd one, her immediate answer was I don't know with a big laugh. I even had to tell her to ask the chef for me. The chicken on skewers was super dry and boring. I had chicken in green curry served with noodles. My hubby got beef green curry with rice and tom yum soup. They were all worse than mediocre. Too sad, such a nice venue
(1)
Henrik C.

Been here twice. Once for dinner with friends and once for a formal function. The restaurant is located close to train station and the Cresent stop. The restaurant has a great dining room and also 1-2 private dining rooms that can be used for functions. They have a broad variety of thai food from mild to seriously spicy. The food is well prepared and very tasty. The service is great and attentive. Great place.
(4)
Orlando D.

Not impressed with the food, many other Thai restaurants in Atlanta have better quality. Service is OK. My wife asked for zero spice since she cannot tolerate spicy food. The food was spicy and when she told the waiter he took it back to the kitchen, 2 minutes later the manager comes back and told us with a straight face thay since she already ate half (actually 2 spoonfuls) he will have to charge us 50% for that dish. The waiter wad so embarrased, that he said he would undetstand if we do not tip him. I guess in this place prifits trumps customer service. Luckily food is not that great, so we will not miss it.
(1)
Claudia A.

I guess I have been wowed by so many Thai places in Atlanta, I expected more. When I started with the appetizers and didn't like them, I opted to just get a soup for dinner and I was glad I did because the food that came out to my party of seven was ok. Somosas- these are tiney potato wedges wrapped in a cripsy fried rice paper. They were tasty but left me wanting more. Each one is barely a bite full and if you share them all you get is a small taste. Moo yang - pork skewers and stick rice. The presentation is great, vertical hanging skewers with a dipping sauce. They were good but again, such a little bite in each skewer. The sticky rice was hard and I couldn't get it to go with my meal like I do at other Thai places. Zi klong moo- are spare ribs with a garlicy and peppery seasoning. These where the best thing in the restaurant. I was glad we ordered 2, should have gotten more as my entry if not for my wish to eat healthier. Tom yum - I've never tried this soup before and maybe it was my mistake in ordering it. However, it was too spicy and I did not like it at all. Ba-mee moo dang - These bbq pork noodles. My friend got these and I must say, they were very good. Pla Tod- this is the giant fried red snapper. If you like fish and you don't mind fried food then you'll like it. Dessert: Guay Tod- my friend got this and liked it. I thought it was ok. Sticky Rice Mango- this isn't on the menu but it was yummy. Overall the portions are tiny for apps and dinner entrees (unless u get that fried fish) and prices are high. I don't mind paying more and getting less when it's quality over quantity but I did not find that here.
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Sallie L.

The restaurant is easy to find and there's plenty of parking. When you walk into the building, there's a tuk tuk next to the elevator that you have to take to get to the restaurant. Environment: There's a pretty nice view of Atlanta along the bar. The look of the place is clean and modern. Service: We were seated promptly and our waiter was very nice and attentive. Food +Ba-Mee Moo Dang - BBQ pork with egg noodle, yu choy (type of Asian green), peanuts, scallions, and cilantro. I think this came recommended by our waiter. To be completely honest, there was nothing I liked about this dish. It was bland and soggy and such a turn off that I didn't finish eating it. The portion was also on the smaller side. This dish was $13 and one of the cheaper items on the menu. Regardless of price point, the food is subpar and I wouldn't want to come again. I know I only tried the one dish, but my friends who have come here have similar sentiments regarding the quality of the food.
(2)
Alexandra D.

Really awesome experience! Awesome delicious food, quick service, Ernest was very kind and nice, providing great service.
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Melissa G.

I love how the restaurant is set up. There's high ceilings and windows all around. The food however, was average, especially for the price point. I got a noodles, and the dish just didn't really hit the spot for me. The meat was not bad, but the noodles were bland and soggy. Afterward, both me and my friend got upset stomachs and had to rush to the restroom ().
(3)
Judith L.

Checked this place out with my boyfriend and parents when they came to visit. Originally we were planning on just sharing small plates, but we decided to share main courses as well because the food being ordered around us looked so good. We were seated promptly since we had reservations. Some people didn't and were lounging close to the bar or waiting by the hostess stand for a table. The waitress was nice and took our drink order while we looked over the menu. We got dumplings, thai samosas, chicken satay, and beef skewers. The beef skewers were the most impressive, at least visually: the pieces of meat were put on a metal skewer and hung from a piece of metal with a plate below. The thai samosas were something different, but very tasty. We ended up sharing massaman curry, panang curry, and "pad zee u". Both the curries were tasty, but nothing to write home about. The presentation was nice, though. The noodles were fine. If you're looking for somewhere trendy or cool to grab a drink or take a date this could be your spot. The place was clean and everything from the bar to the decor looked cool and modern. Service was good, and the wait staff was patient and helpful. I saw some of their lunch menu and I wish I was in the area to come back and try that. I'd come back here, though (just not alone).
(3)
Jamie N.

Beautiful ambiance, too bad I came for Thai food. The portions were very small compared to other thai restaurants in atlanta. You leave hungry or you'll leave broke. We had leichi soju which was delicious, shout out to the distillery. We had dumplings which were just average, the moo Jang which were sickeningly sweet, and i had a steamed chicken and rice dish that came with a consomme. I weigh out a lot of my meals, and I'm sure there was no more than 2oz of protein in that entree. I decided to have dessert Because i was still very hungry after 2 apps and an entree. I ordered the sticky rice and mangos. It was good but they continued with the small portion size. Overall, decent thai food for those who aren't familiar with the flavors or it could be a cute date spot, but definitely not good enough for seasoned veterans in Thai cuisine.
(2)
Samantha H.

I made one return visit to Tuk Tuk for a friend's birthday since they tried to poison me 8 months prior. The good news is, all my food was cooked to safe temperatures this time. Coming with such a large party, I was able to try a lot more food. Service was decent, and it is still just as trendy as can be. For appetizers we got the larb khai salad, samosas, ribs, and pork skewers. The salad was not well received at the table. The winner was probably the ribs. While these were not the most tender ribs I've ever had, they had a great smoky flavor. The pork kabobs came on 5 dangling skewers. The meat was good, but too sweet in my opinion. The samosas were nothing to rave home about. The only thing that made them "Thai" was they used wonton wrappers. The consensus at the table was that the ribs definitely stole the show. For entrees, people ordered all across the menu from noodles to curry to a whole fish. For my entree, I got the pad see ewe, classic Thai dish but it was way too sweet and a bit on the goopy side. The whole fried snapper that Troy S got was delicious, however. It wasn't overly oily (due to bring fried) and the fish was still juicy and tender. Desserts! Mango with sticky rice, and fried bananas. I liked the mango with sticky rice, but I love mangoes. The rice is a bit salty so you have a savory/sweet combination. The fried bananas had a coconut ice cream and peanuts sprinkled on top. Ice cream didn't do much for me but the bananas were delicious. It probably will be another 9 months before I make my way back here. They definitely try and sell you on kitschy, Thai experience rather than the food. TLDR; Reporting back alive to say, Siamese Basil beats this place on their worst day.
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Robin S.

Good but not great Thai food. With a party of seven, we tried a lot of dishes. Perhaps the best were the ribs appetizer. Outstanding flavor and very meaty. Decent chicken in a green curry with rice noodles. Had a little kick. Not on the menu because it's 'seasonal': mango sticky rice dessert. A good alternative to the more sugary offerings. Excellent service. No beer listed on the menu even though wine is, following the norm of restaurants that want to appear upscale. Why is that? Is beer too plebian warrant a mention?
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Kathryn D.

The food is 4-5 star and so is the atmosphere. Tuk Tuk's problem lies in the outrageously slow service and long wait times when ordering to-go. We waited for a solid 50 minutes for 4 small plates, a main, and a dessert. Certainly, it was packaged well and tasted yummy when we got home but a wait that long leaves a sour taste no matter how delicious the food. Adding insult to injury was the 30% occupancy of the restaurant while we were there.... simply unacceptable.
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Yashaba H.

Tuk Tuk is a nice restaurant. The bar is really nice too. I wish I could say the same about the food. The restaurant itself has a very fishy smell. It smells like there dead fish everywhere. The food also has a very fishy smell, even if you don't order fish. I enjoy Thai flavors, unfortunately the food here lacks flavor. I tasted fish in everything I tried. From the beef skewers to the actual fish. EW.
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Andrew D.

Tuk Tuk is pretty cool. Its a place that is nice enough, to feel like you are going to a nice upscale place for dinner. That said, it is also casual enough where it can be a last minute destination. I have only dined at a table once, but I like coming to the long bar or the high top tables. The service (especially for a Thai restaurant) is very good and for sure is one of the pluses here. I have been to Thailand 10 times, and have had my share of wild nights on Tuk Tuks. I love Thai food from all regions, one of my biggest complaints with now living in Georgia is lack of solid Thai options OTP or ITP. Tuk Tuk helps to remedy this. The diversity of the cuisine is fairly well showcased at Tuk Tuk. In terms of appetizers the hands down favorites are the Pork Ribs, Mussel Omelet, and the Tenderloin Skewers. The Thai omlet is a very common Thai-style food in Thailand. Here they seem to crispy it up with what seems to be like a Tempura batter. It is really good! I will often, sit at the bar, put down some pints of good beer, maybe a house shot of their "Thai moonshine" and dine on Appetizers. The long bar has a nice view out to Atlanta, and the two TVs on either side are great for catching a game. The bar area is long, spacious and easy going which makes it a great stop either solo or with a friend. I have tried a few of their curry dishes, their beef salad which was very good, and a few of their noodle dishes. For those who want to have a real top notch feast they carry Jordan Cabernet, as a very reasonable price and Catena Malbec. So it is not your average dumb, dumb wine list like you would find at most Asian establishments. On my shortlist are the Fried Red Snapper and the Thai Fried Chicken to try next.
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Heena D.

Got the vege panang curry. The curry to rice ratio was too low though - I like a lot of curry to rice and my rice was too dry. Service was great though. If you're looking for really good thai food, there's definitely better places in Atlanta.
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James S.

I had been here once before and had a great first impression. Excited to share my experience with my Yelp Elite fiancÃ©, I brought here here for lunch on a Thursday. We were seated promptly but waited an unacceptably long time for the server to come take our drink orders; probably 5-10 minutes. Perhaps you are more impatient on a company lunch break. Nevertheless, the server finally arrived. Skipping the drink orders,she went straight to asking if we were ready to order our food. We were so I bit my tongue on what I perceive to be poor server technique. At this point in writing my fiancÃ© has returned from the restroom to tell me the leaky sink got her feet wet. I'll put my phone down now and return after the food arrives. Food was good. Not the best, but it was good. I ordered the lunch box special which includes soup, rice, and two half portions of selected entrees. My two were the Panang Curry Pork and the Prink King Chicken. They come in neat authentic tin cans as if you were a worker in Bangkok. Overall the food is good, the environment is inviting, the music pleasant, and the food comes quick. The biggest drawback is that our server has the personality of someone who has checked out for the day. The latter of these has cost Tuk Tuk a 5th star.
(4)
Audrey A.

From the location, the ambiance, the staff and the food - everything was amazing! We have the calamari for starters and ordered thai ice tea and coffee which was super delicious. Next we had the salmon and beer noodle soup which were huge portions! For dessert we tried the coconut ice cream which was small enough to fit in our bellies after our main entrees. Everything was magnificent, I highly recommend as a first date or night out with friends! Very hip and a great way to begin a night out on the town!
(5)
Andrew W.

So, what the heck is a Tuk Tuk anyways? Apparently, it's the Thai name for a small covered three-wheeled vehicle - oh and it's pronounced "took-took". They have one on display in the restaurant's foyer. Cool. The setting here is very hip and trendy - with a favorable view of the skyline, aesthetically pleasing artwork of various formats and textures, and warm lighting by candlelight and long strings of light bulbs across the rafters. The service was nice too - our waiter was friendly, unobtrusive, and prompt. We started by ordering a couple cocktails - the wife had the Tuk Tuk Martini (consisting of Three Olives pomegranate and raspberry vodkas, homemade sour mix, and cranberry) and I had the Kra Pow (consisting of muddled ginger, basil, and cucumber with Van Gogh gin and ginger ale). They were everything that we had hoped for - very flavorful, balanced, and refreshing. For food, we started with the Moo Yang - grilled Thai-style marinated pork skewers with sticky rice. This dish was brought out to us with an unusual metal stand from which the five metal skewers (loaded with delicious pork) were suspended. Well, that's a bit different. Hey, with the flavors these meat skewers had going for them they can present it however they darn well please! Yum. The sticky rice also came in an unusual woven basket like container - and yes, the rice was very sticky. For us, the reason for wanting to go to a Thai restaurant comes from our love of good curry. Panang curry definitely ranks up there in my list of favorite foods - and Tuk Tuk's Panang curry is the best I've ever had. It was rich, creamy, spicy, nutty... all the things I love about this dish (though I wasn't a huge fan of the green beans that were mixed in). I can't complain about the generous portion size either. I hope you like rice too, because there was a mountain of it! My wife ordered the Massaman curry - which was equally rich, creamy, and nutty (even more so, since it included actual peanuts) - but was not particularly spicy. It included green beans and potatoes (both of which we felt were slightly undercooked). No matter, the curry itself was still very tasty and satisfying. To finish our meal, we tried the Gauy Thod for dessert (fried bananas with coconut ice cream). WOW. Really good! (This coming from a guy who doesn't exactly go bananas for bananas). This is one of the better restaurant desserts I've had in a while. Looking over the menu, our meal was only a mere sampling of the intriguing options that Tuk Tuk has to offer. I can definitely see future visits here to explore different parts of the menu. There's no doubt that this is top-quality Thai food in a far better setting than your typical strip mall hole-in-the-wall family restaurant. As far as Thai food goes, Tuk Tuk has the best that I've ever had, and for those reasons is worthy of a five-star Yelp rating.
(5)
Margaret S.

I have eaten Thai food in many cities, never have I had such great Thai food as I had tonight. The service was great too. I ask always for extremely spicy and everyone underestimates how spicy, not Tuk Tuk Thai, they got it right. Even the coffee at the end was fresh full roast.
(5)
Melanie K.

Apparently you cannot sit on the patio without a reservation. And if you "make a reservation" it HAS to be by phone because we booked through yelp/OpenTable and the hostess was super rude about it and said that's not how it works.
(1)
jonathan J.

Great lunch place.. enjoyed it..
(4)
Sharrell B.

I called and made reservations for my office Christmas party and they were amazing! We walked in and it was beautiful. We were supposed to have 8 people, but it turned out that 10-12 showed up and they were very accommodating. The apps were good, the food was great, and the service was fantastic. I loved the atmosphere and I would definitely come back for happy hour or dinner. Loved it!
(4)
Nancy S.

I've been here a few times.. this place is really delicious and flavorful. I was introduced when a friend decided to have her wedding reception here. Last night we took a Barre3 class and walked right over to Tuk Tuk for dinner. We ordered the calamari appetizer, fried chicken special, green curry with tofu, pad see-ew with beef, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious, and on top of that, our waiter Mani was truly the man. Not only was he super attentive, but at the end he brought out the best coconut ice cream I've ever had (it was my friend's bday) on top of the birthday dessert we ordered and celebrated with us. It was a pleasure to have him as our waiter, and he told us we made his night even though it was already past closing time and we felt bad. We had a great time. Thanks, Tuk Tuk and Mani!
(5)
Matthew M.

Went here for Valentine's Day. The place has a pretty good ambiance. I wanted to try this place because it has Pad Thai Woon Sen. My fiancÃ© and I started off with the beef jerky and sticky rice. Good appetizer for 2. I ordered a pork and noodle dish and my fiancÃ© got the Pad Thai Woon Sen. The flavors were really good but the portion size was kinda weak. All in all pretty good spot, but the portions could've been bigger.
(4)
Brianna L.

Considering I'm not a huge Asian fare fan, I appreciated this place a lot. The Mis en place was appropriately casual but not sloppy. Ambiance (Tuesday night around 7 pm) was relaxed. Food: Calamari- what I would expect. Not over-breaded. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, nothing new. Half chicken with coconut stick rice- my dad seemed to enjoy it. Flat noodle dish with beef and a soy sauce mixture- enjoyable! Lychee cheesecake- standard. What I expected Service was excellent! Our server, David, was very polite, our food arrived in a timely manner, and our waters were never empty. Before tip, with all the above mentioned plus a virgin Mojito- $56
(4)
Lisa W.

Good but overrated. Food is consistent but lacks pizazz. We come here on a regular basis due to the proximity to our apartment and the food is always 'meets expectations' but never exceeds. The cocktails are meh and I usually stick to wine.
(3)
Keith F.

If I want authentic Asian food I usually head to Buford Hwy or Gwinnett. But some friends recommend this place so I checked it out. This is a place for when the ambiance is as important as the food. The space is well-designed and open, the crowd is lively and the service is friendly and attentive. I've eaten at many Thai restaurants in Atlanta, and visited Thailand, so I'll say this food, while very good, is slightly spiffed-up and mellowed-out for the crowd. The beef tenderloin was tasty with a small portion for the price. (It didn't look as tempting as the pic on their home page.). The roti was excellent. Also good was the Prik Khing and noodles with spicy green curry, though it bordered on being soupy. I enjoyed the sticky rice side dish and the Thai snow cone dessert. This would not be my first choice for Thai, but it's a different experience than a Buford Hwy mom-and-pop restaurant.
(4)
Phillip G.

Tuk Tuk serves above average Thai food in a beautiful environment. If you go at sundown and sit outside, you can watch the buildings turn orange from the sun and the skyline slowly light up. It is quite beautiful. The curry here is above average, but not the best I've had at a Thai restaurant, and perhaps a bit over priced. The Thai Tea, however, is among the best ice ever had. Be sure you book a reservation at opentable to ensure you don't have to wait. This place is pretty popular and they never overbook.
(4)
Katherine H.

One of my go-to favorite restaurants. Staff is always welcoming and remembers us even if has been a few weeks. Like the range of drinks and they even have a Thai beer on draft now! I jump around on what I want each time I'm there. Partial to the ba-mee moo dang, kra pow moo, and kow mun kai. Veggies always have a good snap to them and the sauces are always tasty with good heat. Good quality and good price.
(5)
Tia M.

The food and the service were exceptional. The restaurant sits in a lovely location at the southern tip of buckhead. Appreciated the free easy parking. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Definitely will add to the list.
(5)
Jovan E.

They close at 10 and I arrived at 9:30 on a friday night. They rushed me to order because their kitchen was closing which didnt bother to much until I get my food and it taste extremely mediocre. As soon as 10 hits they started rushing me out the restaurant. The waitress boxes my food up for me and is sitting the boxes all in my face while she rushes to box them. I couldnt believe how much of a rush they were in definitely after I get a $100 bill.
(1)
Westcott N.

I feel like the food on the menu at Tuk Tuk is either a hit or a miss. Some things are good and other things are not. Unfortunately most of the things that we ordered when we had dinner there the other night were not good. Lets start with apps: We ordered the Hoy Tod (mussel omelet), Thai Samosa, and Roti Ke-Yow Whan. The Roti was decent, and the Samosa's were boring. However, the mussel omelet was really good. Besides the Heineken, it was the best thing that we ordered all night. Entrees: We ordered the Pad Mee (Rice Noodles), Pad Thai, and the Kra Pow Moo, (Minced Pork). All of the entree's we ordered were quite disappointing but the biggest disappointment was the pad thai. It just tasted like noodles with ketchup. Overall, the food was just not good. When the best thing on the menu is beer you know that you should probably go else where. Skip this and go to Nan Thai Fine Dining instead.
(2)
Cindy G.

Highly recommend- very special and unique! Here in Atlanta with son and husband for our first time and found this wonderful gem of a restaurant. Its located upstairs in a "loft" with nice chic decor and is accented by candles and dim lighting. I ordered the salmon panang..it was amazing!
(5)
Angela H.

I love Thai food, so I was really excited to check out Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft when a friend suggested we go there for dinner. We arrived a little after 7 pm on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant wasn't very busy. There were maybe three other tables of customers, so we were seated immediately. It took us a little longer than normal to decide what we wanted to order, mainly because I hate cilantro and my friend helped to ensure we ordered dishes that don't contain any per the menu description. Our server came by a few times to ask if we were ready to order before we finally did. We ended up ordering Moo Yang, Larb Kai, and Massaman Curry with chicken to share. I also asked our server whether the Massaman Curry is topped with cilantro, to which she responded that they do not. I probably should have asked about the other dishes, too... I was pleased that the food was prepared and served fairly quickly. * Moo Yang ($9) - Per the menu, this is considered a "Small Plate." The appetizer consists of five grilled, Thai-style marinated pork skewers hanging on a metal skewer hanger. It's served with sticky rice and some brown sauce (looks like soy sauce but I'm sure it's not). Unfortunately for me, the sauce contained cilantro. Although the presentation was definitely unique and the pork skewers were tasty, I really didn't think they were worth $1.80 each. * Larb Kai ($12) - A Thai-style salad, this dish is made of minced chicken with onions, roasted jasmine rice, cabbage, lime, and palm sugar. Would you guess an additional ingredient that wasn't in the menu description? That's right, it contains cilantro. Darn. So I had to pick out the bits of green stuff that was mixed in it. Apparently it's supposed to be spicy, but I didn't think it was. It tasted good, but the portion was pretty small and I didn't think it was worth the price. * Massaman Curry with Chicken ($14) - This curry is flavored with cardamom and cloves and also contains peanuts and potatoes. We ordered ours with chicken, but you can also choose beef or pork ($14). If you want shrimp instead of meat, it will cost you an additional $2. The dish is served with the curry poured on top of the rice and a bit of lettuce and carrot on the side for presentation. I was shocked at how small the portion was, and I was disappointed in the amount of curry they gave. There wasn't enough curry to cover the rice, and It definitely wasn't enough to be worth $14. Overall, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft gets 3 stars for their good food and service. It's great that you can park for free in the parking lot, but that doesn't make up for the fact that I felt they were charging way too much for less-than-generous portions of food. To be honest, I wasn't full after spending over $20 (with tip), and that's unacceptable in my book. If I want good Thai food, there are plenty of other Thai restaurants where I can get delicious red curry (my favorite, which Tuk Tuk doesn't have) for less and actually be full afterwards! Although I really wanted to like this adorable restaurant, I probably won't return. [Review 239 of 366]
(3)
Leslie d.

not the best Thai food.. nice atmosphere.. good waiter.. but mediocre food. And that's a compliment. Th
(2)
Alessandro N.

***UPDATE*** Returned to Tuk Tuk with a parent and the food was good not great. This is why i dropped the review to 4 stars. The service was mediocre and we had to wait awhile for drinks and food even though the place was half full. The drinks came out mediocre as well. I had the Kra Pow again and i could barely taste any Gin. Having worked in the industry I know how annoying it is when someone says they cant taste any alcohol but this time it was made quite poorly. Overall I still would recommend coming here to try it at least once. *** End of UPDATE*** (original review below) This place is a hidden gem. Guys if you're in the dog house i highly recommend you bring your lady friend here because the restaurant has a view of the Atlanta skyline that is incredible. Food was excellent with quite a variety of choices. Drinks were on point. Highly recommend the Kra Pow (get it with gin) And service was excellent! Definitely returning to this establishment.
(4)
Lindsey R.

Our server was the best part of this meal. She was very careful with my food allergies and made sure to double check ingredients in dishes. The decor is cheap and tacky. The double projection of images of Thailand on the large back wall seems thoughtless and like a lost opportunity of capturing Thailand in a creative way. I started with the Tom Yum Koong soup which was too sweet. The shrimp was cooked very well and the ingredients were fresh, but the amount of salt and sugar in this soup was overwhelming. We shared the Lad Na Talay and the Green Curry with Chicken. Both were exceedingly sweet. The shrimp was over cooked in the Lad Na Talay, the chicken was terribly dry and over cooked in the curry (which was mostly rice anyway). The noodles in the Talay were great and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. Overall, I'd say the decor is off putting, the staff is delightful, and the chef has a very heavy hand with salt and sugar. I couldn't drink enough water once I got home to satisfy my thirst. I realize that we didn't have the star dishes on the menu (due to allergies), but with all of the hype the quality should be consistent across the menu It's not inedible, but doesn't live up to its award by any means. Very disappointing.
(2)
Marie H.

This place is great! I went with my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner and got a perfect table outside, with a beautiful view of the Atlanta skyline. The food was delicious and our server, Mani, completely made our night. He was very cheery and nice; the service was wonderful! We had heard about this place a lot and finally decided to check it out. It was amazing, and it went above our expectations. I fully recommend trying this place if you haven't yet!
(5)
Nina W.

Sadly, I was underwhelmed by this restaurant. I would sum it up as overly modernized Thai food - not authentic at all. Sorry to say I won't be returning.
(2)
Ashley J.

This was a great place! Very pretty, the inside and outside seating. Service was excellent, prices are reasonable, and the food is really good. Though, the basil rolls I saw on yelp, they don't have those. Get the shrimp toast as an app (so good) The pinot gris bottle of wine is great We sat outside and looked at the skyline of atl (the tiny little thing that it is). Overall, great place. We'll be back
(4)
Jang C.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft looks like a super trendy Thai place in Buckhead. They sell "street" food at high prices. Like all trendy "street" food places in expensive areas, the portions seem small and the prices are steep. So keep that in mind. When you park at the lots below, you have to take an elevator to the top. I thought that was weird but cool at the same time. The elevator does take a long time though, even though it goes up and down one floor. For appetizer, I tried their Roti Ke-Yow Whan. They charred the Roti too much. This isn't Neapolitan pizza here. You don't have to burn the Roti. Heck, even with Neapolitan pizzas, it seemed too burnt. I should've taken it back actually. The curry it came with seemed too thin. But it had good flavor. If they don't burn the Roti, it would've been pretty good. Oh well. The food tasted good. I tried the Pad Woon Sen and liked it. At Tuk Tuk, Pad Woon Sen is basically Pad Thai with cellophane noodles. I know at other places, they stir fry it differently. In the end, they're both stir fried noodles so who cares? I tried their Keiw Tiew Neuah. It's their beef broth noodle soup. You know what this tasted like? Pho. Except it was very limey. I don't mean British. I mean it had a strong lime taste to it. If you love Pho and love to put a lot of lime in it, this is the noodle soup for you. Also, their noodles seemed thinner than pho's. Their servers were nice and friendly. I liked the service. The portions are small for the price. However, I liked the food and the service. so I'm a fan. 3.75 stars.
(4)
Danielle O.

I love this place and eat it about once a week. Walking distance from my school. Normally it is kind of expensive but you get a lot with lunch specials. Tuk Tuk Box is my favorite or Masaman curry. I only wish they added a discount for students 15-20% or neighboring businesses. We come here enough. Always friendly and a nice professional crowd.
(4)
Colleen M.

Great Service! Great prices for lunch. Nice ambiance. Not young child friendly but it f the kid is older; it is a good place. Great Thai Ice Tea. Lunch menu is $8 or more. Food selection of Thai favorites. I love this place
(5)
Chris E.

Tuk Tuk is close to my office, so I end up there for dinner at least once a month. The food is great, atmosphere is cool and the service is really good. It's not your traditional Thai place. It's got a hip /chic vibe to it. Very fun. It's also not a bad place to just grab a drink. The bartenders are very friendly, especially Lai (I think that's how you spell her name). Worth a visit if you want to try something new!
(4)
Margaret F.

Great date spot! My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate his graduation and our waiter, Mani, was very attentive and even brought coconut ice cream as a congratulations, on the house. We started with the chicken and shrimp dumplings (5 total, perfect to share between two) and ordered the Pad Thai and Pad Zee U as entrees. Both were delicious, perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and very authentic. I also highly recommend the "Petite Petite" Syrah they offer, it complements the spicy food well. Great atmosphere, great food, great service!
(5)
Aida B.

The food was excellent but the service was really bad ... In a customer service industry you have to know how to balance both! It was a friends birthday and we asked if we could sit in a booth ( it was 6 of us) and the hostess had to get permission from the manager & he looked at us ( which was so silly to me ) and sent her over to let us know that it was impossible because they reserve the booth "only" for 2 top walk ins !! WHO DOES THAT??!! We are paying customers and should be treated as such ... My check was $80 buddy! Anyhow we ended up getting sat and NOBODY came to our table ... 10 min passed yet no soul came over to offer drinks or water ... We sat there and watched people around us getting service so I waved to a server walking by my table and asked him if he could please give us some water or find our server he said ok let me find out & walks away rolling his eyes !!! Our server came and she was nice but the whole experience just ruined everything for us .... Sad to say even thou it's right around the corner from my house I will never go there or refer any1 to go there .... AND the food is overpriced !
(1)
Yennelis M.

I loved there tuk tuk lunch box! IT WAS AMAZING! we had the ginger chicken, beef curry, white rice and soup! It was all perfect to taste!
(5)
Boo S.

Awesome food and reasonably-priced. Nice atmosphere and drinks as well. Will go back.
(5)
Shelly G.

This is a cute date spot for Thai food lovers. I believe the space used to be a steakhouse called Taurus. From the ground floor you take an elevator up to the restaurant. The dÃ©cor and atmosphere are really nice, and I like that the restaurant is spacious so you don't feel like you're eating in another table's personal bubble. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer. I got the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan (attempting to say that out loud was sexy) and my date got the Pad Zee U. We got our entrees first, which we thought was odd. And then we realized our calamari order must have gotten left behind because we never got it. Sad face. The food itself is pretty standard Thai food, but I gave an extra star for the nice atmosphere.
(4)
Mary A.

Tuk Tuk is one of my favorite ATL spots. The ambiance is right- Modern feel, nice lighting & decor. The servers are always so friendly & attentive- and a couple times have really made our night perfect. (shout out to Da- we met her on her very first night working in the U.S. and she is wonderful!) Awesome Thai flavors (and I am a Thai fanatic) I order Green Curry every time with tofu and brown rice, my boyfriend loves the Nau Ping. The calamari is also the best I've ever had. Highly recommend- lunch, dinner, special occasions, I literally have never had even a minor a complaint dining here in the 10+ times I have come.
(5)
Dave B.

My wife works up the street from this place and wanted to go. There is a Thai restaurant called DanThai in Lawrenceville that we order take out from, but we wanted something more authentic. And we got what we wanted, for the most part. We started off with Moo Yang and Mieng Kum, the spinach wrap everyone raves about. It was a bit sugary but good. I had the iced tea which helped balance it out. For the entrees I ordered Kai Yang (BBQ Chicken), with Sticky Rice and Papaya Salad which was too drenched for my taste. Next time I'll get plain rice and a Thai salad. She ordered the Pla Tod (Snapper), which I kept pinching off. Very impressed how flavorful it was. I finished the meal off with a slice of NY cheesecake, passing on the lychee. Loved the cab in the lobby, the loft, and the view. Because it's a casual and elegant spot I give it 3 1/2 stars.
(4)
Annie ..

Every time I'm in the mood for Thai food I always go here. When I use to live in the area I would go every week. I recently had my first Girl's Night Out here and everyone loved it. There is no denying the great food, great atmosphere and great service at Tuk Tuk. There is a full bar, who doesn't love that! Considering the dim lights and candles this place is awesome for dates *hint hint*. Don't tell my grandma this but the food at Tuk Tuk tastes just as good as grandma's home cooked meals :D There is plenty of parking here, its in a little shopping center next to Sam Flax. They have a private room as well as balcony seating, you have to go at least once and experience it yourself! And for those drinkers who likes a good strong shot try their Thai Moon Shine. They make it fresh and you can see big jars of it by the bar. When you first open the door and walk in you can see what a Tuk Tuk is, there has been pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to get into it. FYI, a Tuk Tuk is a 3 wheeled taxi in thailand so if you don't get a chance to go to thailand then hop in and take a picture in a Tuk Tuk. The elevators are beautifully hand painted and when you get off the elevator you will be welcomed with warm smiles from beautiful women. Food I would recommend: Beef/Chicken Skewers Calamario (the lime dipping sauce is amazing!) Beef Jerky (sweet and melts in your mouth plus comes with sticky rice you eat with your hands!) Chicken Pad Thai or Lad Nah ( you can never go wrong with either, Pad Thai if you like your dish a little dry or Lad Nah if you like your noodles drenched in sauce) For those who are a fan of curry they have many curry dishes as well.
(5)
Shari C.

My first dinning experience to this restaurant last night. The customer service was superb and accommodating. The food was delicious. The wait time wasn't bad for the entrees or the appetizers. The ambience was great with the music to the decor. I would probably be back.
(3)
Courtney R.

I tried this restaurant for lunch one day. The service was mediocre and the food was too. I order some soup and it was not very good. I also ordered a pasta dish that I did not care for. I do not plan to return. I guess I am just not a fan of Thai cuisine.
(2)
Jeremy A.

We had a terrific experience dining here, We sat at the bar and had a great city view. Staff was fun and personable. Gave great recommendations. We were on the fence with an appetizer choice. Finally went with one but then to our surprise the manager sent the other one for us on the house. WOW! Thats awesomeness. He wanted us to try both and happy we did. YUM. We are already looking forward to going back and have told other friends to check it out. Must go!!!
(5)
Stephie Z.

Tuk Tuk is so totes Buckhead. I was like "Oh Ma Ga" when I saw that killer tuk tuk (AKA rickshaw) in the lobby. Perfect photop for the betties and gents. Hostess was a bit disconcerting, not very friendly. We took a hot minute to decide between inside or outside on a summer night...rain anyone? When our slightly inebriated selves said outside, hostess gave us an angry look. Lets drop the superior attitude. Server was all cool though. I dug him. Lychee drink was lycheelicious. Starters: Kung Satay (AKA shrimp skewers with peanut sauce) - only 6 small shrimp. Not worth it- meh Pla Muk Tod (AKA calamari) - I fifth the rest of the yelpers. Sauce is delicious. No rubberriness. Tastes good dipped in Mieng Kum sauce too Mieng Kum (AKA spicy veg spinach wrap) - Like everyone said, awesomeness on a spinach leaf!!!! very spicy and different. Regular Food: Pad Mee (mushroomy, slightly dark vermicelli dish) was super tasty. Probably my favorite main dish that I tasted. Yum Woon Sen (seafood and vermicelli with lime/chili and sugar) was nice and refreshing. I like the lack of pork since I've had to ask for it without pork at other restaurants. Lad Na Talay (shrimp, calamari, and noodles in gravy) was by far the worst dish we had. NOT A FAN! **Sit outside under the stars. **Keep in mind the slightly higher prices and smaller portions. If you are unfamiliar with Buckhead than you probably don't realize.
(4)
Isabella S.

I have a sneaking suspicion that Atlanta's Yelp reviews are suffering from mild to severe ratings inflation. Tuk Tuk does nail it on decor, as mentioned by all the other reviewers, but did not hit home on the food. The samosas were adorable, but tasted like any other samosa I could have had at a food court. Seafood salad had some nice spices goin on, but the cellophane noodles were literally drowning in sauce. That said, I'd take friends here as a prelude to a night out in town, but I'd tell them: hold no expectations for thy food.
(3)
Ollie B.

Though the ambiance is nice, this is NOT the place to try authentic Thai food. It's like taking the Chinese take-out food and placing it into a very fancy restaurant. The presentation is superb. I don't understand how people could give this 5 stars other than the fact that they haven't eaten real Thai food before.
(1)
Kate O.

Service was great! I had the noodles with beef. My husband had the evening special which was Thai scallops. The food was very authentic We have been to Thailand a couple times and Tuk Tuk is getting it right. The wide open loft space is very cool but makes conversation difficult.
(4)
Winston G.

3.5 stars. A very trendy, great for dates type of restaurant. Decor is very modern and the restaurant is located on the third floor -- however, when you enter, you see an actual tuk tuk in the lobby before you jump in the elevator. Pretty cool. The service was also stellar, as everyone came by to explain dishes and answer any questions we had. In terms of the food, unfortunately, I was not too impressed. Anyways, lets start with the best dishes and go to my least favorite: 1) Moo Yang -- grilled pork skewers. Delicious. These were the best dish of the night. 2) Neau Sawan -- Thai beef jerky. Pretty good. Very flavorful, beef jerky like, but not too dry either. Great with the rice. 3) Ba Mee Moo Dang -- Thai style BBQ pork with noodles. Decent, but not too impressive. 4) Mieng Kum -- Spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, peanuts, coconut and a caramelized palm sugar. This was a really interesting dish, but I didn't like the million flavors one of these wraps pack. A bit too sweet in my opinion, but might be an interesting dish to try. Might come back here again to try some other dishes because I did like the ambiance, the service, and the company I was with, but in terms of food alone, Naan (their higher end Thai restaurant) still reigns supreme.
(3)
Jyotsna K.

Absolutely.wonderful selection of appetizers and a great refreshing cocktail with a Thai twist. While visiting Atlanta for a week with multiple restaurants and pubs to visit, Tuk Tuk was by far my favorite. We enjoyed the Black Mojito, Nuah Ping, Mieng Kum...it has been 2 weeks and I am still thinking about the atmosphere, service, ambience, and wonderful tastes. I highly recommend this...not to mention the cute Tuk Tuk (rickshaw) downstairs in the entry.
(5)
kiri p.

The food is delicious but small amount and little overpriced. I guess it's Buckhead after all. Their fresh lemonade is yummy!
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Marty J.

Before I get into the review of Tuk Tuk, I'd like to take a moment to recognize 2 of my biggest fans: Katy B. and Rebecca R. Without them, this review wouldn't be possible. Moving on... The fam and I met for an early dinner and had a thai-riffic experience at Tuk Tuk. Kelly, our server, was excellent and did an awesome job recommending small plates and main dishes. The following are ranked in order by course from best to not the best: Small Plates The Small Plates section is broken into 3 different price levels of $9, $8, and $7. I guess the $9 plates are supposed to be better, but I thought they were all in the same ballpark taste wise. Mieng Kum (Spinach wraps) - These were delicious and tasted like nothing I've had before! They were similar to lettuce wraps, but with spinach instead of lettuce. I couldn't tell you what the filling was, but it was good and crunchy so I'm assuming there were peanuts in there. That being said, it didn't taste peanutty. They had a little sweetness to them. Big ups to Kelly for recommending these. We ended up getting another with our main course. Pla Muk Tod (Calamari) - On the plus side, the calamari was not chewy. On the downside, there was none of the tentacle kind. They were all rings. This makes me sad because I like tentacles. The calamari is served with a chili lime sauce which was very different than what I'm used to. It almost tasted like salsa. I ended up dipping my calamari in the sauce from the Kanom Jeeb (see below). Thai Samosa - These were basically little fried veggie spring rolls in the shape of paper footballs. I wanted to play, but I was with my mom and she was the one who taught me not to play with my food. Kanom Jeeb (Steamed chicken and skrimp dumplings) - Ehh. Just ok. I wouldn't order it again. It was very similar to the shumai you get at [insert your favorite Dim Sum restaurant here], but not as good. Main Course: We went family style with the main course, though I don't think the dishes are made to be served family style. Regardless, I recommend you do the same. Pad Thai Woon Sen - This is the same as pad thai, but with a thinner noodle (I bet you just said "that's what she said" to yourself). You've all had pad thai before so I'm not gonna describe the dish, but it was some of the better pad thai I've had in the A. Ba-Mee Moo Dang - This was "dang" good and was listed in the AJC's top 10 international dishes of 2011 ( blogs.ajc.com/food-and-mâ€¦ ). The dish consists of egg noodles, BBQ pork (the red Asian kind, not the dirty south kind), peanuts, and greenery. The pork was very lean unlike the BBQ pork you get in the food court of Super H-Mart. Green Curry with Chicken - A very simple dish consisting of green curry sauce, chicken, and white rice. You can choose chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp with any of their 3 curry dishes. Green curry was supposed to the spiciest of them all, but I didn't find it to be that spicy. Kao Pad Goong Chiang - You probably call this dish fried rice. It tasted like your typical upscale Americanized-Chinese fried rice, but with small bits of sausage as the protein. The restaurant itself is very open with really high ceilings. Trendy comes to mind. Music was hip. I didn't know any of the songs, but they felt right for the restaurant. They project pictures of their dishes and random pictures of Thailand on their back wall. If you look at walls a lot like I do, then you'll notice that pictures start to repeat themselves. At the time of this review, they have free small plates on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 with $5 drink specials and one of the ATL's hottest DJs (so they claim). I'd like to buy a shiny shirt and attend one of these days.
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Gunn V.

This place serves quite a delicious food! Not very authentic but still quite good by any standard. The dessert I had was coconut ice cream...and it's really good, almost the same as in Thailand (I would say closet as it can be in the USA)! The services was great. Deducted 1 star due to price...something like 5 pieces of Thai beef jerky should not be $9.
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Maria L.

Trendy restaurant I suppose, and a nice date spot, but you don't really get your money's worth. I ordered the Kao Pad Goong Chiang (fried rice with diced thai sausage, eggs, onions, and chinese broccoli). I rarely order fried rice when I eat out because I can just as easily make it home for dirt cheap... but I was craving my fiance's mom's fried rice (she grew up in Thailand). It was $13, and it really did hit the spot (tasted like her fried rice), but the portions were small.. that was what bothered me the most -- the food was good, but we got smaller portions for higher prices. It didn't really fill me up. I would come back though if my friends decided they wanted to eat here.
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Dallas B.

Great sea bass. That might be my favorite item on the menu. Also love the red curry chicken and shrimp (drinks lots of water). Great service. very clean. Try the dumplings.
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Eric N.

I am bit loathe to write a review based on one visit, so take it with a grain of salt or a squirt of fish sauce. I may have ordered the wrong stuff, but the cooks and server definitely had a bad night and none of the dishes was tasty. There were very few other patrons, so maybe the word is already out. I ordered the egg/oyster appetizer, spinach leaf with rice/ginger/etc., some mussels and the drunken noodles with shrimp. Big problem was no heat. I should have told the waiter and he should have asked (and took the hint when I tasted a bit of the first dish and asked for Sriracha and a bowl of rat shit peppers with fish sauce). At Chili Thai in our little city of Columbus GA 2 hours south of Atlanta they always ask mild, 1 to 3 peppers or Thai hot. The egg/oyster thing and spinach leaf wraps were way too sweet--could not finish them--not even close to what I would have expected from a food cart in Thailand or anywhere else for that matter. The oysters were a bit dry, bland, smothered in sweet goo and were not fresh--I suspect they were the thing that put my stomach off (felt indigestion for about 14 hours after dinner). The noodles were bland and soggy. Singha was good and interior was nice and open. Bottom line is that I will not be back to this place, but will try the places run by Dee Dee's parents when next in Atlanta and want Thai and I will definitely consult a more reliable source than Yelp. I will need to find a way to cross-reference Yelp with something less reliant on user feedback (any suggestions for Atlanta would be appreciated) or some way to filter the input from Yelp so that it is more useful to me.
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Payal S.

Went there for my birthday 2 years ago-and definitely going back again this year too. Everything was ON POINT. The ambiance was so well decorated and well felt. It was so chic and classy and comfortable. The staff was so accommodating to me and my entire group of 10+ people. Even the last minute add on's I had in my group were well accounted for-quickly! The food was exceptionally yummy! I love thai food but this just blew it out of the water!! Well priced and everything. a DEFINITE go!
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Albert W.

Entrance in the back. Very hip and modern. If it's a date night.. you definitely want to take her here. Food is good but portions are small. We had half the app menu and the meat skewers were the best. As for dishes, I went with the most spiciest dish.... it was good but not anywhere close to spicy at typical thai whole-in-the-walls. Nevertheless, like I mention, come here for a date or happy hour.
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S R.

Tuk Tuk is fun a place. Visited this place on many occasions and never left disappointed. Food is good, ambiance is good, servers are super nice, some how all these aspects come together and make this place so much fun. I love their green curry. Spicy and tasty. Portions are very generous. Their beef skewers are "Must Tries". Also I will recommend this place for romantic dates too because they have a pretty awesome view from their patio. Try this place, I am sure, it will not disappoint you.
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Mari M.

Have been to this restaurant 4-5 times, keep coming back, maybe because is walking distance or because the ambience, specially when is not cold and you can seat outside and see the city of Atlanta. Red snapper was excellent.
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Nancy R.

It used to be Taurus(horrible restaurant) so I'm glad that a great restaurant came into its place. FOOD: We started with the Pla Muk Tod, Roti Ke-Yow Whan, Mieng Kum, and Tofu Thod. In English, we had the calamari which is crispy fried with chili lime sauce for dipping. Typical fried calamari but good. Crispy roti which is like fried dough with spicy green curry dipping sauce which goes nice with the other apps. The spinach leaf wrap, which was recommended by our server, is wrapped ginger, onion, and peanuts with caramelized sugar sauce in nice bite-sized. And the crispy tofu with peanut and tamarind sauce. All these apps has great flavor and complements each other well. For dinner, I had the Salmon Panang which is grilled salmon with jasmine rice, fried eggplant, and green beans over spicy curry sauce. Nice dish for $18. I'd definitely come back again!
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Juna D.

First - you pay for quality. In the lineage of Nan, this is what I consider a premium Thai joint. Beautifully appointed and well-crafted cuisine. The menu choices are interesting, with old stand-bys and some unique offerings. Don't be put off by the lack of vegetarian options - wherever you see a green leaf, they can substitute tofu. The $12 lunch box special is worth it if you want some variety, but don't expect one of the nuanced offerings to be included in the box. I would go often, but for the prices. A great, once in a while, spot.
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Yasuko T.

Atlanta, really? I thought this was a foodie town. Like some people said, the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. I like the location, lots of parking makes it easier to meet group of friends. But the food, the most important ingridient of what makes a good restaurant is mediocre at best. I ordered their green curry with chicken. My curry was accompanied with mushy/watery rice with very little amount of veggies. Chicken was dried out, curry itself tasted overy salty. It is hard to find good thai restaurants in Atlanta but this is below average even in this not so competitive food group. For less amount of money, I would much rather go to Little Bangkok or Bangkok though they may luck more of the hip contemporary feel.
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Melissa B.

I am not a fan of Thai food but went here with a co-worker. The service was okay, but the food was AMAZING! The dumpling appetizers are a light way to start your meal. They are full of flavor without being over the top. The Tom Kha Kai soup is the best I've ever had. I could eat it by the gallon. If you are there at lunchtime, take a chance and order the lunchbox. You are sure to like something, or everything, that's included. I now throw caution to the wind and order something different every time I go. I have not been dissappointed yet.
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Ladee M.

Food was awesome. Wish they had more vegan options. The restaurant is romantic, modern & the servers are authentic. Food was delish had the fried tofu, some spinach wraps and somosas for appetizers They need more heartier appetizers and I wish more came on the plate but we left full and the bill wasn't too high. Had a great time will def return!!!
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Jay H.

Drove past this place many times but on this day I decided to stop by with a friend. The atmosphere was very nice in the inside. The weather was great so we got a great seat located on the outside. I tried the spinach wrap and it was GREAT. you may need to order 2 if you paln on sharing, they are very small and after a few bites they are gone. I will make another trip here again.
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Whitlee H.

I love the decor in this restuarant. I recommend you request to sit by the window or outside for the view. The food is good and fresh. They have a nice long bar area as well. Definitely will be returning. Parking is simple and easy..the only thing I didn't care for was the dessert items needs more variety.
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Yana K.

Our go-to place for Thai. The green curry is the best out there. I also love the white Asian fish and the fried tofu. Service is good and prices reasonable. Sit on the patio for fresh air and views of the skyline. Great casual place for an anytime outing. Enjoy!
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Tracy F.

the beef jerky app is so good, we sometimes just eat a couple of those but I also like the curry. I love thai and usually just order in since most thai restaurants are boring but not this one. Great atmoshere.
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Mia W.

I visited Tuk Tuk for the first time today. I had passed by the restaurant several times, but had never stopped to eat there. I'm so very glad that my friend had her going-away dinner there or I might not have ever experienced Tuk Tuk. the restaurant is very open and pretty and the food was wonderful. We decided to order some small plates and some full size plates and split everything, so I got a nice variety of items, and everything tasted wonderful.
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D K.

Speaking of authentic, chef DeeDee has brought Thais street food to Atlanta and it's brilliant. The food tastes like what you'd get from its originated, Bangkok, Thailand. The service is off the chart and the managers treat you as their friends! And did I mention the incredible atmosphere? I'd sit at the patio in this fall weather and enjoy my food and Atlanta skyline! Spiffing!! Great job guys.
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Lynn H.

I went to Tuk Tuk for the first time and OMG I will be coming back. The food was Delish.
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Katy W.

Love this place - good food, good decor, good service, good bar & specialty drinks. Have been 4 times - twice for lunch, and twice for dinner. Love the lunch box special. Looking forward to going back when the weather is nice, and I can sit outside.
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William Z.

Spicy, tasty, yummy, like a direct flight to the streets of Bankok!
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Shyam S.

I have absolutely no idea why Tuk Tuk doesn't have 4 or 4.5 stars because this is by far the most authentic Thai restaurant I have EVER eaten at. From the moment you enter and see the real Thai autorickshaw - I heart "autos" (as we say in India) - and the Thai script on the elevators, this restaurant reels you in. The decor is spacious, the layout wonderful and the continuous high-resolution audio-visual show is a sight to behold. The food is excellent and the wait staff are courteous and quick to bring out your orders. If you ask for extra spicy be prepared - the heat won't knock you back, but like good BBQ sauce, this stuff has slooowww burn. My sister had the penang curry with tofu and I had the amazing roti with green curry sauce, tom kha chicken soup and sticky rice. Everything I tasted was great. The soup was perfect and the way I described it was that you didn't have to add anything to make it better. I was disappointed to see the dining room only 30% full on a Thursday night and I have heard that there are never full. What a shame that the most authentic, cost effective Thai food in the city is obscured by the ridiculous number of pan-Asian, generic Thai restaurants in this city (To Mama Fu: Thanks for Nothing). Take a group. Take the kids. Take expats. Take newcomers. I don't think Tuk Tuk will disappoint. I cannot wait to return.
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Katie M.

I really didn't feel there was anything special about this place. I felt it was overpriced for what you got. Side note - I am new to Atlanta so that may be the norm. I ordered Mieng Kum which was the most insignificant dish ever. I wouldn't have even paid $3 for that dish. It says it has lime in which it does - but not lime juice - thick lime rind which was not pleasant to eat. Then I ordered Tom Yum Koong - the shrimp lemongrass soup. Which was better but nothing special. It is possible that I ordered wrong and that's why I have it 3 stars. But the only thing that would motivate me to come back is the proximity to my apartment.
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Sean L.

I've been here several times. The first time it was great because we came on the weekend. Service was fast, friendly, and the food was tasty. But then I came to Tuk Tuk on a weekday. The waiter talked me into trying their special, which took forever to come up and was so small in size. Yet, they charged me with the same price as a regular lunch plate. So my feeling is mixed for this place. i wouldn't mind visitng them again but I would be really skeptical of their specials. It's a good place to go if you know how to order.
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Daniel B.

I've dined here twice now. I probably won't be back a third time though. The dinning room is pretty swank, but the high ceilings and openness of it makes it very loud. I guess it's fine if you're in a large group at one of their several large tables(I was on my first visit), but the smaller tables for two are too close together. I could here the guy sitting next to me on his date better than I could here my own. The food itself is decently flavored. Both times, I have picked out the spiciest dishes on the menu, and both times I was disappointed by the lack of spice. The first time, I had one of their entrees, and it was a red curry dish. It was about 90% rice with very little else. The second time, I had the green curry with pork. It actually had a few green beans in it, and some of the slimiest eggplant ever. It had literally 6 tiny shreds of pork in it though; probably less than 3 ounces total. I was a little pissed about it since I paid almost $15 for it. And again, there was very little curry to it, and mostly just rice. There wasn't even enough curry to flavor all the rice, and I was left with several dry, bland clumps of rice that never saw the small amount of curry. The service is standard. Nothing too great, and kinda on the poor side for the server/table ratio. There are seriously too many employees walking around all the time, and still it takes too long to get a refill. The food is pretty but not really worth it's price; the atmosphere is cool if you're going to the club afterwards, but I wouldn't bring a date hear if I wanted to have a nice long dinner conversation. All in all, I paid more than $40 for a plate of rice, a plate of noodles, and a small samosa app. There were no leftovers to bring home either. Next time I want thai, I'll go to Zen.
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Starfish_Coffee M.

three words...FAB U LOUS!! I like my food spicy and they get it right. Very friendly service and awesome atmosphere. I've only been for lunch but it would also make a great dinner spot. Prices aren't too bad so round the girls up and head on over.
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Craig C.

The service along with the food was phenomenal, I would defiantly eat there again!!!!!!!
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Lilly Y.

Loved the food, service needs some improvement. I came in for lunch on a weekday, and finally checked this place off my [never ending. always growing] list! We were seated quickly, and I was surprised at how empty the place was. Granted it was a little after 1pm and on the late end for the weekday lunch rush. Maybe half of the tables were taken, but I was ultimately happy we didn't have to wait. Our server moseyed over to our table after a few long minutes of us sitting there, poured water, and left. She left us alone for several more long minutes, then just asked us if we were ready to order. Didn't ask about drinks or anything else, so we went ahead and placed our food order. We did ask about the Thai tea, and while answering, she looked up and glanced around the restaurant. Not sure what she was looking at, but whatever. She took our orders and left. The food came out quickly thereafter. My date ordered the lunch box special, which was too spicy for me. Otherwise, it was good. Apparently, the tins it's served in are authentic Thai tins, which was really cool! I ordered the lunch portion of Masaman Beef Curry, the mildest one, served with jasmine rice. It was really, really good. The beef was tender and the flavors were spot on! Rice was cooked perfectly, and I left feeling full without being too full and partially food comatose. Our server didn't come by much besides to take our orders and our money. Every time she did, she appeared to be as apathetic as the women in the nail salons: mentally checked out, punching the clock, and only view you as another customer. Overall, not a great impression, which is a shame because the food is so good. I wonder if it's a "one bad apple" situation, and shouldn't let it spoil the whole bunch. But, I think she rested the water pitcher on the rims of every glass she poured, which probably violates some health code. And, the sink in the bathroom leaked and my feet got wet while I washed my hands. Gross and unpleasant. I'm going to come back for more delicious Thai food, and to see if my theory about the service is right!
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Saba A.

I dined here for a double date on a Friday night and was strongly recommended to try it by friend who lives in Atlanta. The ambiance is what got my attention first. With the riksha decorated on the first floor, the neat and trendy restaurant spoke with culture. We were then proceeded upstairs by an elevator and was greeted by the hostess who seated us at a table with one side being booth seating. The restaurant space was elegant and beautifully designed- a quiet chatter restaurant perfect for a double date, romantic, or a family style dinner. Loved the menu and the cocktails. Menu was organized and it was easy to order according to your likes of different meats and especially vegeterain options. You can't go wrong with what pops at you- the flavors melt in your mouth. They have beer and wine options as well. We began with naan appetizer and it's a MUST do. The crispy soft naans were perfect. We all got our own dish and it was nice to try Thai that wasn't overwhelming with sodium. We skipped the dessert but overall enjoyed the dinner. Service was great and it was a nice experience.
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Cj M.

This is definitely a nice place if you like the modern style and catering to more general diverse group. Came here for the lunch box special which was pretty cool presentation however the flavors of the curry chicken and the pork basil wasn't compelling. I ordered a side of the papaya salad extra spicy and it was extra mild. The $4 Thai Tea should be $3 since it's filled with shaved ice all the way to the top of glass. Great customer service and nice top floor balcony view. Next...
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Ellie L.

My mom, two of my friends, and I went here based on a suggestion from my friend who lived in Thailand for several years and quoted it as the most authentic and good thai food in the city. As someone who is often wary of Thai food, I found Tuk Tuk to be some of the best I have ever had. The open kitchen gave us insight into how the food was crafted and provided entertainment while our stomachs grumbled (but not for long, as the food flew out of the kitchen in response to our mentioning how hungry we were). The staff was very knowledgeable, giving suggestions that coincided with our food preferences. Of all of the dishes we ordered, mine was not for the faint of heart. However, the spice just added to the appeal of the food (despite my general avoidance of heat). By far my favorite though was the mango sticky rice (probably because of my constant attraction to this delicious dessert). Although most have never had this delicious dessert, don't let your hesitation stop you; order the mango sticky rice. Upon my return to Atlanta in the fall, I will probably stop here before I even go to my dorm to move in.
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Marcella G.

To be honest, the food were great. It's what I expected from Thai food and some off the food left a strong impression after the dinner. I took out 2 stars just because of the service. First I came early because we brought cake for our birthday girl friend. We went up the elevator, talked to the women behind the desk. She was, let's say flustered. We told them that we want the cake to be brought to our table after the dinner because we have a birthday celebration. The lady ask several hurried question, took the cake box and left us while telling us to wait in the lounge or bar until at least half of the reservation came. Me and my BF look at each other and we shrugged it off then we wait for our friends to come. When our friends came the same lady told us that our table isn't ready yet, so we have to wait a bit. we waited, and 5 -10 mins later she came back and told us that our table was ready. She brought us to the high table, my friend, who thought that the restaurant looks quite empty, ask for a normal table. She told us to wait for a bit and came back saying that every other table was reserved already. Oh well, no biggie. Then we start to order the food. Our server whom I should've remember the name was very nice. She was quite attentive with filling the glass, asking how the food was and even bringing the cake after our meal. We ordered several small plates, the most delicious is the calamari (we even ordered another portion because it was good) next is the chicken satay which were also nicely seasoned. the bread with curry dip was just okay. The bread was really meh, but the curry dip was very strong. Move on to the main course, the 6 of us ordered, noodle with green curry, bbq pork with rice, salmon, snapper with mango salad, pad thai and chicken with rice. All the food was good although salmon was a little bit over cooked in my opinion. Next is the dessert, another friend brought a cake and we asked for our cake to be brought to the table. after we cut everything, celebration done we talked, we ate happily, a man came (maybe the manager). He told us that there will be a 'CAKE FEE' because we brought cake from outside. Yes he said CAKE FEE. I was annoyed. The lady in front never say anything, I didn't see anything in the menu either (or maybe I missed it, please do pointed out) but suddenly this man came and ruin the fun by adding $10 fee. In my whole life eating out, I heard of plate splitting fee, I heard corking fee, but cake fee? It really sounds ridiculous for me. $10 for a cake? They don't even have a dessert menu that cost $10. Anyway, I might come back for the food, but please don't be sneaky about this kind of thing. I hate it when restaurant add ridiculous fee for ridiculous reason.
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Thi T.

A reliable place to get lunch. Nice ambience. Outdoor seating. They have lunch specials and I normally get the masaman curry. So creamy and slightly sweet. It comes with beef, potatoes, green beans, onions, and rice... A great blend of different ingredients and different consistencies. A treat for the palate! I recently tried the pad Thai woon sen which is not on the special lunch menu. It consists of clear glass cellophane noodles with a sweet tamarind sauce. That flavor was enough for me so it is a treat to also have chicken (a bit dry though), eggs, scallions, bean sprouts, etc. Plenty of parking in the back. You'll be greeted by the Tuk Tuk vehicle once you enter. Take the elevator up.
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Tiff H.

After passing this restaurant various times while exiting the highway, my friend finally initiated a dinner here. We all arrived separately, and rode up the elevator to the second floor, where the restaurant was located. The first floor showcased a "Tuk Tuk" which was a Thai street car of sorts. There's a better explanation once you enter the restaurant. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. It's spacious and very open with an open kitchen to see exactly what they're doing to your food, not that I was paying much attention. The server took our drink orders. In order to immerse myself in the culture more thoroughly, I decided to order a Thai beer, the Singha lager, which was alright, sweeter than the average American beer, but not as yummy as a Japanese beer. Not available on draft. I later ordered a Pink Lady, which was garnished with a lychee on a toothpick in a slim glass. Coulda fooled me that it looked like a super shot glass, it was much more potent than a larger glass of the average cocktail. Sweet and tart, I highly recommend the Pink Lady. A friend at the table was friends with the server and they cut a deal to choose some of the best dishes for us to share. Our appetizers were delicious: Kanom Pung Na Kai: little shrimp toasts, different from anything I'd ever tasted. Quite yummy. Pla Muk Tod: crispy calamari which was complemented by a satisfying lime chili sauce of sorts, which we found later in most of the dishes. Tom Yum soup: typical Tom Yum. Slightly sour, but not unbearable, as I find some versions of Tom Yum soup to be. My entree was the Massaman curry, which wasn't bad, not that I can vouch for what is truly authentic. My friend ordered a Pla Tod, which was an entire fried snapper. And they weren't exaggerating, you get the head and tail and all. I was shocked they would offer a dish in this fashion in such an Americanized part of town, but it really made for the delicacy's authenticity. Slightly dry, but we used the dipping sauce from the calamari, which improved each bite dramatically. Of course, we had to top off the night with a dessert. And since we couldn't make up our minds... Two desserts. We ordered the Bangkok snow cone and the Old Fashioned Thai Coconut Ice Cream. They make the Snow cone in an old fashioned machine, unlike the electric ones you see in shaved ice shops today. There are even seats for you to sit at the small kiosk in front of the kitchen to watch them make it. Unfortunately, by the time the server got it to our table, it was melting, and by the time we each got a few bites, it had become mostly liquid. The coconut ice cream was a hit though. I was drawn to it when I read the description, and boy was I right. The ice cream was smooth and sweet, and the sticky rice complemented it perfectly, oddly enough. I'm also a huge fan of Palm seed so kudos to including that. I had a good time. Not as cheap as the authentic Thai restaurants around town, but I do believe you pay for the alcohol license, the atmosphere, the service, and the experience. I will definitely be here again.
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Keysha P.

Boyfriend took me to Tuk Tuk for my birthday dinner on Saturday, January 17th, it was our first time there and his first time having Thai food. What a memorable evening....lol!!! Food: Wonderfully seasoned and full of flavor....beautifully presented and makes you want to eat it. Even though Thai fried rice is not on the menu our waitress had it specially made for us....it was fantastic but at $19 for the combination of beef, chicken and shrimp again not worth it. Decor: Contemporary with a touch of Thai art....great combination. Nice outdoor sitting area. Atmosphere: This is definitely a great place for a date night. They have candles on the tables and low lighting in the evening....very romantic! Prices: A little pricey but in line with other downtown restaurants. However the Thai ice cream while being very tasty to me is just a waste of money. They charge $7 for 2 small scoops of ice cream with some crushed peanuts on top and sitting on top of some sticky rice and coconut. Thank God the dessert was free otherwise I would have sent it back.....its just not worth $7!!! Drinks: Boyfriend had Jack Daniels with cranberry juice over ice....$10!!! Also very pricey. The same for my Lychee martini. Next time we will skip the drinks and drink at home. We will definitely return but will skip the drinks and dessert..... GRAND TOTAL $94!!!
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Chamberlaine B.

Sometimes fun atmosphere outweighs food quality (only sometimes), but in the case of Tuk Tuk, one is not sacrificed for the other. Tuk Tuk is both a good place to get your Thai fix and an incredibly interesting space in which to eat! You'll arrive confused as to where the darned place is, but do not fret, simply follow the signs and take the elevator "UP" (but not before taking photos in the "tuk tuk" vehicle in the lobby)- you don't even have to try and figure out which floor it is on, they conveniently took out the level 2 option- and a sweet hostess will immediately greet you and seat you. The seating options are varied from tall table and bar seating to plush, richly-colored seats armchairs around a coffee table. If you go when they are not so busy, you might even have your choice! But if you try and eat here on a Friday or Saturday night- you'll get what you get or wait hours. I ordered the Thai Iced Tea- a wonderful, not too heavy, version of the sweet drink. Well done. Their sake was also good, but not cheap. We skipped the appetizers, but everybody seemed very happy with their entrees. I opted for the Massaman Curry and was not disappointed. The portion was deceptively generous- I took half of it home. However, CAUTION when reheating curry in a public work kitchen- Massaman curry does not have the most familiar and pleasing smell to Americans. I was almost banned from microwave use in the office for the week... seriously. Overall a good experience. I'd like to go back for lunch, to see the space in the daylight more than anything.
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Melle G.

First off, unless you are a vegetarian, don't think twice and order the beef skewers as an appetizers. Your taste buds will thank you. Don't think you already know what beef skewers taste like. Tuk Tuk's are delicious, even for non meat lovers. Second, this restaurant deserves 4stars, as it's been consistently good and readily available. We live in the neighborhood and it is a solid safe tasty and good value. The best way is to order a whole bunch of appetizers and share. If you don't like to share, there are plenty of options for full entrees. You'll need to come back to test more of this yummy food tho. Oh and their lunch options are terrific. Not too much food and a fantastic variety. Just yummy.
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Ophelia L.

Tried this place out after a friend's recommendation. came here on Friday nite with my bf. Ordered the Pad Zee U (with beef) and the bf ordered the Kra Pow Moo. The flat rice noodles in the Pad Zee U was nicely done, but the beef meat was waaaaay over done, it wasn't charred, but very tough. The Kra Pow Moo is blooming with basil flavor and comes with a perfectly fried egg, but the overall dish ended up being too flavorful as my bf ate it, and it's also quite spicy for my bf's medium-spicy tolerance level. He actually couldn't finish it and doggy-bagged the rest. Definitely not the best tasting Thai food place, but it's been hard to find any in Atlanta. I am a Type 1 diabetic, but I still wanted to enjoy my Thai dinner with a Thai Iced tea, so I asked for the drink to be made less sweet than they would usually make it. The waitress said she could only add more milk to it instead of adding whatever that's making it more sugary, so I said ok. It tasted diluted, but not too diluted, so I still enjoyed it. My bf said it tasted like a very sweet milk tea from Sweet Hut Bakery lols. The noise level is average and the ambiance is definitely on upscale side. My bf says it seems too upscale for a Thai food establishment, making it less authentic, but I think it's just catering to a certain clientele. Lots of free parking space outside.
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Daniel B.

The prefect restaurant for those of you that eat for taste and not for energy. Foods good, but you better get 2 entrees to fill up if your Wright class is anywhere over 75lbs.
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Rachel K.

I've had thai food often in and out of Atlanta. Tuk Tuk is good, but I kind of thought it was overpriced. But that's just me. My chicken panang was okay, sauce tasted different. I also had a random piece of lettuce on my plate. I think it was for decoration? Wish I knew they poured the chicken and sauce over my rice :( Most places I've gone to give it to me separately. But it's ok! I'm just very specific. BUT my coconut soup was fine. My bf and I needed something hot and soupy from the cold. My server was amazing. She was very attentive and on spot. So I'd give Tuk Tuk a 3.5. The environment here is very nice. Date spot! They also have a bar near the font. In the back, they do have space for group dinners. Not a bad place at all if you want to have a group dinner, I just thought it was a bit pricey.
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Kunnida C.

Great ambiance and service. Many varieties of authentic cuisines. Foods were delicious (even though I still think Thai of Norcross is the best and consistent), but proportions did not equate to the price. Plenty of parking.
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Mary Margaret B.

Tuk Tuk has become a favorite spot for me and I love that the bartenders remember me and what I drink....and what I eat. David actually said, "Vodka tonic and the usual?" today haha awesome. David is the bomb.com !! Yes I am predictable and yes I always order the Plah Neauh salad that is my absolute favorite! The Tom Kha Kai soup is delicious and authentic. Mushrooms and bits of chciken and cabbage make this coconut soup the best I've ever had. And if you've seen my other reviews I fancy myself a coconut soup aficionado. It's delicious. Also, the Neau Sawan is a coriander semi sweet and chewy beef jerky they make in house and serve with sticky rice (I get extra) Go to TukTuk-sit at the bar with David-explore the menu-and have a great time. I do! Typically it's during my lunch break so the amazing bartenders always let me rush them and I appreciate the service and attention to detail so much!
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Nahush P.

Went there little late but was happy that i made it on time..the ambience is the best I have seen for a Thai restaurant
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Stef T.

Above all (no pun intended), I LOVE their patio loft. Great views of the city, sunset and just a nice set up. Food is good too. Definitely a trendy kind of thai place, but not unreasonable price wise. You can usually get a table without a reservation but might have to wait for a seat outside on a nice night. Service is great! Our waiter literally went through the entire menu with us and gave us good time to decide! Always a plus.
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Chomeka S.

Really great restaurant!!! The decor', location, the food and the ambience were awesome. This place is great for groups, couples and it's family friendly. It has very attentive, cheerful waiters, who seem to like what they do. I had the wild Salmon curry dish (forgot the name of the entree), and the presentation. was an art piece. The salmon was crispy outside and moist inside and the curry with jasmine rice was a great combo. Their Moscato wine had just the perfect sweetness. I have no complaints and will definitely be back!
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Yinka T.

I came here with a party of 6. 4 out of 6 of us complained about the food - egg noodles was dry, snapper on seafood special was flaky, sticky rice was somewhat bland and not sticky enough. I had some drunken noodles, which was preparedly specially because it is not on their menu. It was quite good but I have had better. The servers were cute enough to sing a happy birthday song with complimentary dessert to the celebrant in the group. However, we had to chase them down to refill our water - just leave a pitcher on the table next time. A+ for interior decor.
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Andrea M.

A pretty cozy yet fancy place. The prices here aren't bad either. On average, the prices are anywhere from $14 to $19. My friend and I decided to share an appetizer and noodle dish. I guess call it a non-commitment thing since he said he was super hungry. lol. The moo yang or grilled pork skewers were pretty good and had enough skewers for sharing. As an appetizer, it was pretty filling since it comes with a small thing of sticky rice. We had the kanom jeen khew whan or chicken with spicy green curry as the entree (under noodles). Man, this thing was delish. Although it states spicy, there's the right amount of mild spice to it that gives it flavor without leaving that lingering spiciness taste. One of my friend had the pad Thai (which I totally recommend since I had a taste test), and it was delish! The presentation was beautiful and it tasted really flavorful. The portion size was fairly large as well. The Thai iced tea was pretty good. Everyone, and I mean everyone in the group, asked me what it was and whether it was alcoholic. :) Since this outing was to celebrate my friend's 25th birthday, one of the guys who knew the manager hooked us up with an ice cream dessert. I think it was coconut flavored ice cream with sticky rice at the bottom. Yup. You read it right, sticky rice. It was an interesting texture to say the least. The only thing that nudged me the wrong way was how the waitress that attended to our table seemed to have an annoyance. I guess I can understand since the group I was in consisted of 12. :) Although I can see the annoyance in this gal's face and actions, she was cordial enough. There were some confusion and mix ups, but it's no big deal! Overall, I really like the ambiance here. The food was great. The service was really above average. It's just really above average since the waitress was difficult to locate when you really needed her. This would be a good place to take a date. There's a bar too if you just want to hang around. It's a well lighted place, not anything dark with candle light. One last thing... Don't leave your car here after closing hours even though the restaurant is in an area with other business. My friend's car got booted, and it wasn't the most fun ordeal at 2 AM in the morning. The security guard said there is a sign that states no over night parking, but it was fairly small and kind of tucked away to one side of the parking area.
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Ashley K.

Yum yum! Tuk Tuk totally gets it, and is spot on with their price point! They have parking and the atmosphere is one you will remember. Great bar staff as well! Be sure to try the local Thai beer!
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Jill L.

Excellent! Loved it so much came back 2 days later. Street noodles awesome, curry phenomenal and best of all fried bananas with coconut ice cream. A definite must every time I come back for business or personal!!!!
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Buckhead C.

My favorite Thai food in Atlanta. The food is outstanding along with the service. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building and has great skyline views. My favorites are the chicken Pad Zee U (best I've had in Atlanta) and the beef jerky w/ sticky rice.
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LaShonna T.

This was my first time trying Thai food so I have nothing to compare it to. However I, along with my foodie friends, enjoyed everything we ordered and the atmosphere at Tuk Tuk was nice. It's dimly lit so it could be a good choice for an intimate dinner or a small celebration with a few friends. We also had a nice, friendly server. We tried lots of things there and I recommend the calamari and the Pla Sham Rhod. I ended with the Ginger Fried Ice Cream! I love the taste of ginger and it was the right amount. The ice cream was friend inside of what tasted very similar to a funnel cake! You *must* try this if you have a sweet tooth monster inside, you like me. lol The Melba sauce on it was also delish!
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Maitreyee R.

Il start of with saying Excellent Service!! And the food was was nothing less. We were a big group so the table had a lot of different food and everyone loved what they were eating. I got the pad thai which was a totally different version of what we usually eat and so good! The satay chicken was tasty and really authentic! Would love to go back to Tuk Tuk when i am atlanta next.
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Mini J.

Totally Americanized Thai food i.e. BLAND food. I have never eaten worse Pad Thai in my life. If you are looking for Thai tasting Thai food - please find another Thai restaurant. Also, the portion size was ridiculously small though the prices were not small!!!!
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Tammy V.

First time here, the entrance had an actual Thai Taxi known as 'TukTuk' which I thought was pretty amusing. After taking the elevator to the 3rd floor, the hostess was prepared and ready to greet us. The overall restaurant was very modern, although it was a Thai restaurant, I did not sense a Thai vibe at all. Since it was my first time there, I let my friend order everything. We ordered 3 appetizers (Moo Yang, Neau Sawan, Satay Kai), 3 entrees (Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Pad Thai & I forgot the last one), and 2 desserts (Gauy Thod and the Mango Sticky Rice). I honestly thought the Chicken Pad Thai was nothing special (I'm a huge pad thai fan) and the neau sawan was excellent! The rest of it was nothing special. Our server was okay, she gave us a vibe that she didn't want to be there. Didn't smile at all, gave short replies and took forever bussing down our entrees, for us to eat our desserts, (we just stacked all our entree plates up and moved it to the side). The manager and hostess were very smiley and super friendly. I'll most likely come back when I'm around the area.
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Lindsey E.

Tuk Tuk was yum yum! I went on a Friday night and had a great experience. I made a reservation but forgot to request a spot on the patio. I would recommend doing this if you go because the restaurant has some great city views. Our server was super nice and accommodating and took time to answer all of my menu questions. We started with the Mieng Kum for an appetizer. The server described this dish as an "explosion of flavors", which was accurate. This vegetarian dish is essentially a lettuce wrap- only much better. It is made using spinach, lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in caramelized palm sugar. Scrumptious! For my main dish I ordered the green curry with tofu. The server confirmed that this is truly a vegetarian dish as it contains no fish oil or chicken stock. I am always thrilled to find curry that is actually vegetarian. The dish itself was a little rice heavy and could have used some more curry to make it less dry. Overall, it was good but I would probably ask for extra curry or try something else next time. The atmosphere at Tuk Tuk was busy but very laid back for Buckhead. I was pleased by this and the dÃ©cor was top notch. Definitely a good pick!
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Wale I.

Ive come a few times but today was my worst experience. I normally don't order the chef special but decided to give it a try. Big mistake!!! What the lady described was not what we got. We felt rather gamed and that's crazy for a restaurant of such calibre. Really disappointed especially after spending a few hundred dollars. No one in the group wants to go back.a big shame!!!
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Steve S.

Dee's got it going on. Never a bad meal. If I could afford it and if only closer I'd eat there all the time. Great place for a large group of people looking to chat and dine. When you go there, relax, take your time, and enjoy. Want to mention my kids love the food too! Superb Thai food!
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Caitlyn B.

I went here with a girlfriend last night. I've heard good things about it but just haven't had the chance to go. When I arrived my friend has already been seated but I didn't see her from the hostess stand so I asked the hostess which table they were at and was taken back when they hardly looked up from their phone to help me find her. I finally said "I'll just find her myself". I just didn't find the staff very hospitable. That is my only complaint and why I didn't give it five stars. For an appetizer we got Kanom Jeeb which were small dumplings. I was expecting large dumplings but they were very small. They had so much flavor though and we both really enjoyed them. I would probably order them again along with a few other appetizers. For dinner I had the Kanom Jeen Khew Whan which is a Chicken with Spicy green curry with steamed rice noodle and veggies. It was very tasty!
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Charles S.

This was pretty standard Thai food in a stylish upstairs restaurant across from Brookwood Station. The lunch special was a pretty good deal - soup two entrees and rice -- but no substitutions unless you want tofu instead of meat. The service was nice. Parking is free.
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JC C.

I would eat here again. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and food and service was quick. Loved the calamari! Very tender and light crisp batter. The short ribs spare ribs raved about in all the reviews were good, not great, but fairly tasty. I really liked the Moo Yang with sticky rice. A light smoky sweet flavor to them with sticky rice. Those were the highlights. I ordered quite a few dishes to try, but most were kinda average. I had all the appetizers so I can't comment on entrees. Their theme is street style Thai food and it was just that, so I really liked it. Unfortunately, just as in Thailand not all street foods are alike, some are fantastic and most are mediocre. I admire Tuk Tuk for bringing these foods to Atlanta. I will definitely be back.
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Chan V.

This place is an upscale version of a traditional Thai restaurant. The location, service and presentation of the food is wonderful. It's flashy and caters to the Buckhead/Midtown folks. The flavors are delicious and the scent of the food is pungent like it should be. The shrimp on a stick and BBQ chicken was delicious. The tuna salad is canned tuna FYI. Sticky rice was a little hard. The red snapper was fishy but tastes good. Lychee martini is yummy. I enjoyed the nice atomosphere but nothing is as satisfying as having authentic mom and pop's Thai food at the hole in the wall kind of places. Oh, I bought aTuk Tuk t-shirt for $16. That's my favorite part.
(4)
Cesar A.

This place is awesome!!! Love the food and the people! I have lived in Thailand for 3 years and this is the best here in Atlanta!
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Tony W.

This always-good Thai restaurant is great for lunch, dinner and takeout. If you go for lunch, try the Lunchbox. It comprises soup, sticky rice and smaller portions of two entrees. The dumpling and the beef skewer appetizers and very good, too.
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Daniel B.

Surprised I don't come to Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft more often as I live only 5 minutes away from this restaurant. So many other places to explore. I'll have to admit - Tuk Tuk pleasantly surprised me. I thought it was going to be one of those overpriced, overrated, trendy Thai restaurants where people go to look cool and the focus is more on the ambiance rather than the food. The place is definitely hip, but the food is pretty good too. Tuk Tuk is headed by Chef Dee Dee Niyomkul, who is the daughter of Charlie and Nan Niyomkul, owners of Nan (Spring and 17th) and Tamarind Seed (Peachtree and 14th) -- both nice Thai restaurants, so it's no surprise Tuk Tuk followed suit. Tuk Tuk is named after the "tuk-tuk," the three-wheeled, open-air taxi used in Thailand. The restaurant has an actual tuk-tuk, imported from Thailand, inside the entrance. Very cool. I really like the design of this place. It's called Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft because the restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the building. When you enter the restaurant, you have to take an elevator up. In the daytime, the space is bright and naturally well-lit. There's a small lounge with traditional Thai triangle pillows. The bar and main dining area feels very spacious and open. It's a big space that's beautifully decorated. Very modern and stylish and it's obvious they tried to incorporate Thai decor throughout. Well done. The menu has a good variety of Thai cuisine. There's enough selection to find something to please just about every palate, but not so many items that you're overwhelmed. There are plenty of appetizers and small plates, enough so that you can make a meal out of those alone, sharing with others. Other plates include soups (coconut and lemongrass soups), salads, curries, noodles, and various entrees including seafood. I think ordering a bunch of different dishes and sharing is definitely the way to go. Some recommendations I have include the Moo Yang ($9, grilled Thai-style marinated pork skewers served with sticky rice) and the Larb Kai ($12, minced chicken with onions, roasted jasmine rice, cabbage, lime, and palm sugar). Meat skewers are very traditional to Thai cuisine. Tuk Tuk steps it several notches in presentation, though, especially with their Moo Yang. The skewers are hung vertically from a rack and are served in that manner. Five tender, juicy, and savory pork skewers come with each order. A tasty dipping sauce accompanies the skewers along with a compact, closed-top basket of sticky rice. It's delicious. The Larb Kai is typically a spicy dish, but the kitchen can adjust the heat. "Mild" is the safe way to go, especially if you're sharing. The minced chicken is soft and very flavorful. The tastes are a mixture of tangy and spicy. Lettuce and cabbage help balance out the flavors. I like to make wraps out of my Larb Kai by using the greens as the wrap with the meat in the middle. It's good. I'm disappointed in the curry here, particularly the Massaman Curry ($14), my favorite of the Thai curries. Massaman Curry is a light brown curry made from cardamom and cloves, among other spices. It has a real unique, rich flavor. The curry sauce itself is smooth. It tastes great, but the curry to white rice-potato-vegetable ratio is out of whack. Bottom line: they need to be more generous with the curry! Service is good. Pretty Thai ladies work here. Tuk Tuk is on OpenTable, so make a reservation and earn free points. Plenty of free parking in the private lot outside.
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Janice K.

My hubby and I tried Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, as we were both new to Atlanta and craving some good Thai food. We saw some great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a whirl. We were seated right away and looking around, the place had a great ambiance. The service was good and attentive. We ordered Pad Zee Ew (usually I see it spelled Pad See Ew..lol) with beef and Massaman Curry with beef as well as Thai iced tea. I would go back to order Pad Zee Ew, based on the flavors only, but thought that it was bit pricey compared to other Thai places. I guess you pay for the ambiance? Idk. The curry dish was so-so, as it needed more curry sauce and had an imbalance between the portion of rice and beef/curry. Thai iced tea was good and refreshing. Overall, I think it's an okay place to try, but I don't think this will be our Thai place. Gotta keep searching.. :)
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Seth H.

Dinner: Mieng Kum: Old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in a caramelized palm sugar Kanom Jeen Khew Whan: Chicken with Spicy green curry, basil, eggplant, bamboo shoots, mixed with steamed rice noodles Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Average: 5 The elevator is a little scary but once you get to the top it is beautiful inside. I will be back to eat on their balcony. It looks as though there's a great view of the cityscape out there. The prices are a little high for my taste, but its worth it. Tried the Mieng Kum for an appetizer. All I can say is, YUM! It was something different from your usual appetizer; very sweet with great textures. The entree was good. It was not too spicy, but it had enough heat. While the taste of the curry was rich and spicy I felt that I would've liked another dish rather than this one. The taste was good but i feel as though I've had slightly better at other Thai places. However, I ate all of the food, so it was good enough. I'll definitely be back here to try out the rest of the menu items.
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Somee K.

Came here with a party of 20. I just want to say their billing system is not suitable for big parties. I don't know how they can attract big parties like this. They don't split the bills so you have to bring cash to take care of the tab. Furthermore, you are required to spend a minimum of $500 for big parties. Um, what? This is unheard of. It was a very tedious process to calculate everyone's exact portion of the tab and collect payment. Taking care of the tab alone, took about 30 minutes. The food wasn't even that good to go through this trouble. I ordered the Pad Zee U and yeah, not good. Their cheesecake, on the other hand, was very delicious. 2 stars for the pleasant interior and the cheesecake, but I will not be coming back. Too much trouble, not worth it. You're better off coming here with one other person so you can quickly pay and leave.
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Chip P.

Great place for lunch. Had the steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings which were really good. Then ordered a massaman curry with chicken. Both were really good. They also offer a stacked lunch box special each day. It changes but the woman next to ordered it and it looked so good I think I will return to order it.
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Lia P.

I really really enjoy the food at Tuk Tuk but the dining experiences there are so eh. It's a very nice space. Huge and nicely decorated. You can tell it wants to be a nice restaurant but it misses a couple points. The biggest point is with the service. The servers are nice enough but one got my order wrong and the other was very difficult to communicate with. She also took my fork off my plate and put it on the table which is sort of odd because normally if a server is grabbing your fork it's because they're bringing you a new one. My favorite food items though are the beef jerky, papaya salad and pad thai. I never like an item because of how "authentic" it is so I don't know what the authentic deal at Tuk Tuk is. I just know the pad Thai made me very very happy and I hadn't enjoyed a pad Thai anywhere in so long! Their papaya salad has that addicting sweet but spicy but not too spicy zing to it. The prices are a little too high to keep me coming on the regular but definitely worth keeping in mind when that pad Thai craving hits.
(3)
Chieu L.

Love it! Food was great Service was amazing Parking was bleh.
(5)
Marvin B.

Revisiting one of my favorite restaurants. As usual the food and service are outstanding. Had a Black Mojito...delicious! High recommend this place.
(5)
Anh B.

I came here for lunch with couple of my friends of times. This place is OK, not the best thai food I have eaten before. When you walk in the place is pretty open and nice looking, but food wise is OK. This place is pretty pricey for a Thai place. Most of the dishes start off at $10+, not worth paying for. I love the place but food could be better if am paying for a pricey dishes. Server is Ok and sometime is not. If your lucky, you'll get amazing waiter and sometime not. This place is more of a "high end" Thai place rather than real Thai. Thai tea here is pretty pricey for $4 a small couple. I rather go to my THAI NORCROSS and enjoy real thai and their Thai tea is so much better.
(3)
Lexi S.

I came here with a group of girls for 'girls night out' and we had a great experience! Specialty cocktails were fantastic! We ordered almost every appetizer and ate them all! Everyone loved their entrees!...and yes we ordered dessert too! Overall, great experience. The only thing that needs to be changed is the elevator that takes you up to the restaurant. The elevator is hot and moves extremely slow, then when it stops it takes the doors a while to open. I wish they had stairs as I am very uncomfortable with taking elevators.
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Clarissa M.

My husband and I went for a late lunch. So, we were fortunate to miss the lunch crowd and got really great service. Both of us really enjoyed our entrees. We ordered from the lunch menu and was served perfect lunch portions. We definitely recommend this establishment.
(4)
Ice B.

I liked this place a lot. Been there a couple of times. Food is great and the drinks are good. From the patio you have a really nice view. If you want good this food for a reasonable price I recommend this place
(4)
Edward L.

It really takes a lot for an Asian type restaurant to impress me, but I have to say, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is on my favorite list for Atlanta. The whole restaurant is literally a "loft" so you get this beautiful view of Atlanta. The service is friendly and the waiters "look" Thai, which believe it or not, really makes eating ethnic food a little more realistic. Most "asian" restaurants in the United States has food that is a bit more Americanized than what you would find in Asia, but this place stays true to Thai Cuisine - with a very small americanized influence, but I ain't complaining. Perhaps the best part of this restaurant is the drink menu. Since I am a heavy drinker, I want a big selection of drinks and this place does not disappoint.
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Vonnie v.

I'm being kind by giving it two stars. At first glance, the restaurant looks nice with high ceilings and lots of windows, but it is just a mediocre Thai restaurant in Buckhead with ample mall parking lot. The restaurant is open and bright in modern space, but the chair cushions are dirty. The place is not well ventilated because you can smell the food/smoke from the kitchen. Our waitress was attentive at the beginning when she introduced herself at our table. After we ordered, the service went downhill. This is not a place to come for quick lunch, because the service was slow. We had to asked for our entrees twice, and then ask for the check. I ordered the chicken/shrimp Thai fried rice, thinking it would be good, and they could not possibly mess it up. I was very disappointed because the rice was mushy and flavorless. This was the only time I was grateful the portion was much lesser than what you would normally get from a typical Thai restaurant. The soup did not come with the meal, and it was an extra $6-7 for the coconut or lemongrass shrimp soup. I had the lemon grass soup and the smell was overwhelming. There was too much shrimp paste in the soup and too salty for my taste. Would not be recommending this place. Lesson learned.
(2)
Lliam R.

Great Ambiance outside and outstanding view. The food I would give a 3 1/2 but the service was great!
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Juliana T.

Love the food. Quality never fails. This is a regular lunch spot for me. The service can use improvement. Bar service is a bit slow. No personalities from the bartenders or waiters really.
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Christina D.

I took my fiance here for his birthday as we both love Thai food, and he was aching for some quality ka nom jeeb that tasted just as good as one of favorite Thai restaurants in North Carolina. Our experience at Tuk Tuk was very pleasant. Excellent cocktails, the service was great, and the food was delicious and hit the spot! My fiance got his wish for superb thai dumplings, and he very much enjoyed his pad zee u with beef, while I loved my pad prik with chicken (just finished the left overs today for lunch!). I wanted to do dessert but I was way too full - next time (because we do plan on coming back)!
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J W.

Thai food can be done wrong, but not here! The curry was full flavored and didn't need anything extra. The shrimp dish I had was so fresh, I'm convinced the shrimp had been swimming when we were seated! I definitely plan to keep this in my Buckhead restaurant rotation.
(5)
Addy C.

I love their lunch specials. I remember when they used to have just one lunch selection - now they have several for $8-10 which is a great deal when compared to their dinner prices. The lunch menu is available Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30pm. Great choice for a business lunch - very nice ambience, lots of natural lighting, great service, never crowded, good food, reasonable prices, and free parking. The only thing I can't figure out is why their elevator is so dang slow. SHRIMP SALAD - $10 My favorite among the lunch specials. This fresh salad includes shrimp, minced chicken, cellophane noodles, red onions, cilantro, and served w/ reg. cabbage and savoy cabbage to scoop your goodies. Love the flavors together - mix of sweet & vinegary. Great selection if you're looking for something lighter. CHICKEN PAD THAI - $10 My 2nd favorite dish here. Great portion size too. PAD SEE EW - $9 Overall good - loved the noodles but broccoli was almost all stalks. Big chicken chunks but its flavor was just ok. Liked the lime/jalapeno sauce on the side. LUNCH BOX - $12 If quantity and variety is more your thing, get the lunch box which includes vegetable soup, jasmine rice, and two entrees. They're served in cool stackable metal containers too, and all four items will arrive at the same time. For entrees, I've liked the Pork Penang Curry and the Pa Prik King Chicken - very flavorful. The Green Curry Beef and the Ginger Chicken were just ok. The soup includes lots of exotic veggies but the broth is on the bland side. One of my favorite lunch spots.
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Azhari A.

Had Pad Zee U (or Pad See Ew). I'm from South East Asia so I know how it's supposed to taste like. It's definitely delicious. 5 Stars Small portion (Asian portion) -1 star Pricey for that portion too -1 star Overall 3 Stars. I wouldn't really go to Tuk Tuk again unless I can't find any other place to satisfy my craving and Atlanta is not lacking in Asian restaurants.
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Kim M.

From Bangkok to Buckhead, Tuk Tuk vamps up delicious thai food with a modern feel. Upon arrival, you are greeted with an original "tuk tuk" straight from Bangkok. Brings back nostalgic memories of my recent trip to Bangkok. I was hoping the food would do the same......we weren't disappointed. The seating area was hip and modern, appealing to the young and trendy crowd. It is Buckhead, after all. We were seated promptly and our waitress was courteous and pleasant. For starters, we had the calamari, beef jerky, and mussel omelet. The calamari was the perfect combination of crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside. The accompanying fish sauce dip went well with the calamari. The beef jerky reminds me of my moms homemade beef jerky and was seasoned well however it was a very small portion. It did come with coconut sticky rice, which came in a cute little bamboo vessel. The mussel omelet was actually a surprise. I enjoyed it much better than I thought I would. For entrees we ordered several dishes and shared it family style. The portions were slightly small for the prices but the flavor and quality makes up for it. Everything seemed very fresh. Because I'm writing this review almost a week later, I can't remember the names of everything we ordered but the food was definitely memorable and we are looking for an excuse to go back again soon.
(5)
Bahn Mi A.

This place is solid. Honestly it would merit a 5 star review but I think it is too expensive. Other than that it is great. Fun environment, good food and extremely clean.
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Alex L.

Great place to unwind after a long day -great food and drinks, pleasant service, beautiful outdoor seating!!! Beware, some of the meal options can be a little spicy but overall, nothing but great things to say about Tuk Tuk! LOVE their blackberry mojito, calamari, and pot stickers. Only issue is full meal with drinks can be a little pricey.... But it's a great splurge!
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Brad T.

Amazing!! I've been to Thailand and I come from Chicago which is known for amazing authentic Thai food. I can honestly say this is some of the best Thai food I've ever eaten! I even bought a T-shirt so I would remember the place! The service as excellent and the and the atmosphere was beautiful, cozy and loft-like. GO! (No really, go right now!)
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Dave K.

What do you get when you cross amazing Thai food with possibly the slowest elevator on Earth? Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft, that's what. It's delicious though. It's on the 3rd floor, and you get there eventually. Go.
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Karla O.

Their outdoor terrace has an amazing view of Atlanta skyline. The staff was very attentive even though we were the only ones brave enough to venture to their outdoor terrace on a cool October evening. The heat lamps kept us very comfortable. I had the salmon panang with curry sauce and my fiancÃ© had the chicken pad thai both dishes were delicious. We will definitely be back.
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Luka S.

Delicious Thai food, one of the best Curry I've ever tasted. Service was fast and drinks strong, will go back for more !!
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Jessica H.

Nice ambiance! Stopped by with the hubs to grab dinner real quick. Although we felt underdressed, we enjoyed the ambience. Service started out slow but once our waiter came around, things got going. Food-wise- the food was good. It wasn't the most amazing Thai food I ever had but I didn't have many complaints. I ordered the pai Thai and the hubs got the Penang curry which I enjoyed more than my order. When we left I joked that we paid $60 for a dinner that we could have paid $20 at our local Thai takeout spot....granted minus the ambience. In conclusion, decent food and great place for a date!
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Address : 1745 Peachtree St NE,Ste Y
Atlanta, GA, 30309
Phone (678) 539-6181
Website https://www.tuktukatl.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

1745 Peachtree St NE,Ste Y, Atlanta, GA, 30309

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft Menu

Small Plates

Soups

Thai Style Salads

Bangkok Street Noodles

Sides

Desserts

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Small Plates

Soups

Thai Style Salads

Bangkok Street Noodles

Sides

Desserts

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