tuk tuk thai

flavourful, fast nutritious lunch is what i had here. been wanting to try this place for a while.  finally...
ordered the flames (beef stir fry with fresh vegetables) and an appetizer portion (2) of chicken spring rolls.  both were delicious.
the space is colourfully decorated with photos and murals depicting scenes in thailand. the unique salad bar and beverage fridge housed in the back end of a tuk tuk (thai scooter - sport ute). seating comprises 2 communal tables (for 22) and one round table for 2-3. 
within 10 minutes my order was ready and i was enjoying it in a unique paper box which resembles a lotus flower and opens up as a bloomed lotus (cool!). the flames beef stir fry had slices of round beef blended with colourful fresh vegetables, yellow carrots, broccoli, green beans, bamboo shoots and plenty of fresh thai basil. the sauce had enough heat for me, but a touch sweet (for my personal taste). shriracha sides are available for extra heat. also came with a choice of jasmine or coconutrice(latter at no extra charge!). it is very good value for $10.
the spring rolls were freshly fried, served piping hot out of the fryer with a thimble of sweet chili dipping sauce. they were stuffed with a mixture of mung bean vermicelli, wood fungus, carrots and carrots. (2 for $3).
this reminds me of street food in bangkok, but with upscale seating and a clean, colourful washroom. beats some of the yyc food trucks for value. 
i'll be back.      
note: the entrance door may not be obvious. it features an automatic sliding door (a la star trek). walk towards the middle of the shop facade and the door will open. more cool!

good place for fast-food style thai. portions are generous, and everything is always prepared quickly and tastes fresh. the massaman beef curry ($10) was nicely balanced and flavourful, and the quality of the beef was good. i was disappointed that there were no peanuts in the curry, though. i had previously gotten the sweetricedessert ($5) and it was really good, but unfortunately the most recent time i ordered it it was pretty bad. thericewas sweet and had a nice coconut flavour, but the dish was ridiculously salty (i'm not sure if someone maybe added salt instead of sugar?!) and the mango was horribly stringy. might be back to try some of the other main dishes but i'll probably skip dessert.

my review is based on the green curry chicken and pad thai :) this is a little fast food restaurant, clean and fast, fresh and good quality. always nice to have a meal here when i am alone or in a hurry. well, today i went there again, was a bit disappointed, they gave me the wrong kind ofriceand i even found some plastic thing in therice(the girl explained that might be from thericesack) although they made a new one for me, that was a bit gross, should i still think that they are clean...i changed the rating from 4 to 3...

stopped in for lunch during the week.  i would consider tuk tuk thai more of a fast food restaurant where you can sit and eat or take it to go.  my friend ordered pad thai $10 which came in the most intricate folded lotus flower-shaped box while i went straight for dessert and ordered the sweetrice(sticky rice, coconut milk, fresh mango) $5.  while i thought the portion of the dessert was small, it was probably the right amount for such a sweet dish.

personally i think it’s a little expensive but i also find thai food a bit pricier than the other asian cuisines. the pricing is however, comparable to other thai fast food such as pad thai in the malls – and if that’s what you’re comparing it to, then tuk tuk thai is much better in both quality and value.

service was excellent.  i was surprised when someone from the back/kitchen, actually came by to our table to ask how our food was. elevated fast food restaurant.

my first time experience here is not worthing blogging about, hence this review. i think i went on an off night, as j manzo's reviews are usually dead on for me. the pad thai wasn't particularly flavourful. the curry chicken was a bit tough and bland. the coconutricewas disappointing. short over-cooked grains. the soup was the highlight. full of flavour. i'll check this place out again, perhaps during lunch or early dinner. food is inexpensive.

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 coconutricewith 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 a great late night alternative after you stumble your way out of a eventful night at the nearest club/bar.

ordered three dishes prices at $10 a piece. pad thai, cashew chicken and a green chicken and spinach curry. the pad thai was the best of the three but the other two dishes had a lot ofriceand not a lot of other ingredients. overall taste was okay at best, certainly not great. not sure i'll be back again as there are a lot better places in the city for a similar price. did like the take out containers.

second visit and my god, what a turnaround. first time here i got the krapow (basil) beef and it was bland, bland, bland even though i requested extra spicy, and the veg portion was coarsely chopped green pepper and there was just zero love there. i posted a review at another site and the owner messaged me saying that he'd hired a cook from another (excellent) thai place... i relented and tried the same dish today and wow night and day improvement! crazy hot, with nice long beans instead of those crappy bell peppers, and the taste profile was just perfect for krapow- salty and spicy and mm mm good! $10 gets you this bit of perfection with an ample serving of jasminericein a very cute paper container. so, so, so happy i gave them another chance- this was possibly the best basil dish i've had since my fave quick service thai place went out of business in toronto 15 years ago. try it and ask for extra hot, you'll thank me.

what a fun looking quick stop joint. if u find yourself along 17th ave you have to try their fried tofu!!! wow... just wow. amazing flavour of mild curry. an amazing little snack as walk around or as an alternative. also tried their pad tai which was pretty bland, but not horrible to any extent. what wasn't too bad was the green curry dish which i had the coconutricewith. both dishes seem to be missing something. but i would come back here just to try out what else they have to offer for those quick snacks. that fried tofu was impressive.. so much so that i gobbled it down before i could take a picture 😣
swing by an try it out, you refer the quick stop.

a small place, that's beaming with bright colors (especially green). the addition of bright tuk tuk props adds character to the store.

the service was friendly, fast and knowledgeable of the menu items. we ordered thai ice tea, pad thai and a stickyricewith mango for desert.

the presentation was definitely nice especially the way the pad thai was packaged (see my instagram post). although the pad thai wasn't spicy even though the server told me it is. regardless it has a nice balance of sweet, sour, and seasoning.

the thai ice tea was superb. strong taste from the tea and the sweetness from the condense milk. as for the stickyricewith mango, thericewas consistent in soft texture with the right amount of coconut. the mango could be better if it was more ripen.

overall for the price, a little high for me even as a fast food. but food and service quality met expectations.

tuk tuk has a pretty simple menu and price is on the high side given that it is served more like fast food.  my second visit was way worse than the first.  the girl at the counter seemed not to care with an unfriendly look and took orders like a robot given that there was no other customer waiting.  it was an insulting experience.  i tried the pad thai and it was nothing special and average at best.  my experience from the first time was also average at best with the basa onriceaccompanied by tamarind dressing. portion is small given the high price (10 to 20% more expensive than thai express).  the design of the takeout box is unique but i don't really care about that.  thai fusion delight across the street is a bit more expensive but given the huge portion and the much more authentic thai flavour, it is way superior to tuk tuk in my opinion.