tuk tuk thai

thai inspired cuisine always has a special place in my heart (which is in my stomach). the staff are very educated on the menu and are happy to cater to any dietary special requests! the portions are quite satisfying indeed and although its  a small space on 17th its a very well used small space!anything on the menu is delicious! ambiance is very refreshing and sufficient lightinggreatfor lunch or dinner with colleagues or a date! i usually order take out since i live 2 doors down :) the noodles are well cooked and amazing bursts of what i can only assume is authentic thai flavors!!

randomly found this restaurant while on 17th ave and decided to try it out! interior was beautiful,greatatmosphere.

ordered pad thai with chicken, the flames, ginger prawns and vegetarian spring rolls. both mains were great, my boyfriend and i thought the two appetizers were very average.

i would recommend ordering the mains only - we plan on returning to try them all! prices were very reasonable for the amount of food you get.

although it isn't authentic thai food place, i wouldn't mind eating here again. the ambience isgreatand the service is prompt. food tastes good and serves well to have quick lunch on working days.

great place. had a couple bumps in the road due to new staff however wherever they have fallen short i have talked to them personally and they always make the situation right.
i was privileged to try the noodles made by the winner of the bangkok pad thai contest. a famous old man down off of thong la train station. that is the standard to which i base all pad thais. and of all i've tried in this city, tuk tuks come fairly close. of course with every pad thai you have to season yourself. some prefer sweeter. i myself prefer more sour and pungent. sweet pad thais are western thing, as it should have balance between all 5 flavours. tuk tuks always fulfill that craving and at agreatprice too.

this quick serve restaurant has delicious food and is very welcoming with a modern thai atmosphere. staff are friendly and helpful in making suggestions.greatplace for a quick meal!

great new thai joint on 17th ave! the interior is filled with memoirs of thailand and have a cute tuk tuk fridge. i tried the shrimp pad thai and chicken green curry and both were fantastic- flavourful and authentic, bringing me back to thailand. their thai iced tea is a must try as well. very smooth and creamy. its the best thai food i've had in calgary for agreatprice!

tuk tuk thai's price ($10 for an entree) is comparable to the food court's popular pick of thai express by being a dollar or two more expensive. while the portions may be smaller, tuk tuk thai makes up for it in quality. i ordered the beef masman curry and definitely agree that it's worth the $10. the curry was flavourful and the beef and potatoes were tender. the only thing that could have been improved was more curry sauce! i would've had no complaints if i could've drench my coconut rice with more curry.

along with that, my friends and i ordered the ginger prawns (2 in an order), chicken satay (2 in an order), and fried tofu as our appetizers to share so that we could try a few more things. all appetizers are $3 each, of which i found a bit pricey for the amount given. however, it was tasty enough that i would recommend trying out a few of the appetizers.

when i go to particular bbt shops in calgary, i'm usually inclined to order the thai milk tea (half sweet of course), so there was no hesitation when my friend recommended the thai ice tea. it was the right level of sweetness and a good refreshing drink to finish off the flavourful meal.

with an appetizer, main entree and a beverage, i paid $16. i would definitely recommend coming to tuk tuk thai if you're craving some legit thai food. it's also more affordable than the other dine-in thai restaurants that you find in calgary. another bonus is that it's open late on fridays and saturdays, so it makes agreatlate night alternative after you stumble your way out of a eventful night at the nearest club/bar.

tuk tuk thai is a delicious endeavour that emphasizes the traditional tastes of thailand. located on 17th ave, the interior is actually set up pretty well for seating, in spite of the size of the storefront. the service was quick and friendly, and the food was fantastic as well. i ordered the pad thai and chicken satay. the chicken was cooked to a tender texture, and i found the satay sauce to go quite well with the consistency of the meat. the pad thai was well done, with a burst of flavour in every bite, and the noodles cooked to a nice degree, creating a balanced meal. one piece of personal preference was that i felt it was only slightly on the dry side after finishing the dish, and a little more sauce might help remedy that. the condensed milk roti is a must to finish off with, served warm and fresh with just the right amount of condensed milk. the thai tea is authentic and flavourful as well, mixing the strong taste of traditional tea with the sweetness of condensed milk. overall though, tuk tuk thai is definitely agreatoption to grab food on the go, or pop by for a quick meal!

new favourite thai place in calgary!greatfood, fast service, clean space! we tried the ginger shrimp, pad thai with chicken, cashew chicken, and a thai iced tea. delish! a must try if you're around 17th ave.

this place sucks. had to repeatedly ask this one girl who seemed like she had no idea what she was doing if the items i ordered had cilantro in them. she said no (without even asking) salad greens were pretty much half cilantro. i asked for a refund and she just looked at me blankly and said she didn't know how to do a refund. another girl came out and apologized after a few minutes. she remade the salad for me. and then 5 minutes later, brought out my pad thai... topped with a bunch of cilantro? i just picked it off because i was sick of the hassle. she was really nice and seemed that she would be better at her job than the first girl helping me, but she was too busy sitting/visiting with friends that had come in to order. at the time they were making my food, i was the only customer there. blandest pad thai i've ever tasted. mango salad is alright but i pretty much just ate the mangos, could have gone and just bought a mango, save $5. chicken sate was prettygreatactually, but teeny tiny portions. would not go back. there's better, cheaper thai food right across the street.

the food here is absolutely delicious and it's a place where i can bring my vegan daughter for lunch. 
i love the gorgeous panel art on the north wall and the cute little tuk tuks used as drink coolers. it reminds me of our time in thailand, taking a tuk tuk up the mountain to see the giant buddha with the whole family. who needs roller coasters when you have tuk tuks....ha!
i only gave tuk tuk thai 3.5 stars because i don't like their seating. one long table, one small tall table ( with really short stools), and scattered stools just don't cut it. we sat at the end of the long table and froze because the only way in is via a sliding door and it was open a lot. i'm not even going to attempt to visit in the winter...though they do agreattake away business.

loved it!greatfood, ambience and service. it isgreatto have an option forgreattasting food at a very reasonable price. a must try for sure!