The poor service matches the quality of food. The beef is dry and tasteless. They close very early and are very rude about it - they turn on the light and give you the check and generally rush you.

The poor service matches the quality of food. The beef is dry and tasteless. They close very early and are very rude about it - they turn on the light and give you the check and generally rush you.
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I wasn't gonna write a review but after reading the negative reviews I felt I had to speak up. I'm Thai. I love Pad Thai. I've realized that Pad Thai is hard to make consistent and I realized... More

I wasn't gonna write a review but after reading the negative reviews I felt I had to speak up. I'm Thai. I love Pad Thai. I've realized that Pad Thai is hard to make consistent and I realized that Thai people don't really eat Pad Thai or at least the kind that is served in the restaurants. It's an americanized dish akin to Orange Chicken. With that said I wouldn't judge the restaurant on a dish they probably put on the menu as a courtesy. Nor would I judge a restaurant based on a take-out experience. Now what I love about Tuk Tuk is that it differs from Thai Town cuisine in that it strives to present Thai food in a health conscious fashion without sacrificing the spice and the taste. Being a Thai person with a western style, it suited me perfectly. No stomach pains and I still gets me rice, which is a great hearty purple rice they serve. Oh and their eggrolls are awesome. Big and delicately fried. Pros: The Food, The Healthy Slant Cons: It's not close to where I live!
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A friend of mine, whom is a really picky eater recommended it to me. Well I was really impressed, b/c I'm a sourthern girl from N.O. So everything I let on my pallet has to be well seasoned and a... More

A friend of mine, whom is a really picky eater recommended it to me. Well I was really impressed, b/c I'm a sourthern girl from N.O. So everything I let on my pallet has to be well seasoned and a hearty meal. Well I had this wontong soup with some ot the eggrolls and a small side of curry soup. I was floored when finished. I could'nt eat it all and wish they had a location in Atlanta. It had been 10 years since I had been to L.A., so this was a trip I refused to let go bad. I expected everything to go perfect and it started w/TukTuk. The service is really attentive and the waiters and waitresses were really cute, the aroma makes you wanna eat everything, my Wonton Soup was perfect. I will be back Pros: Good food, great service Cons: Parking, tables placed to close together.
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I was craving Thai one night and decided to try a different place, so I googled "Best Thai food in Los Angeles," and came across Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe. I overlooked the negative ratings since their... More

I was craving Thai one night and decided to try a different place, so I googled "Best Thai food in Los Angeles," and came across Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe. I overlooked the negative ratings since their were more positive ratings overall, so I decided to call for carry-out to get the generic favorite of mine, Pad Thai. The waitress asked if I wanted it with Shrimp without telling me it would be $4.00 extra, so when I got to the restaurant, I went ahead and paid for it without questioning as long as it would be as "good" as the reviews say it is. I eagerly drove home to take my first bite of the Shrimp Pad Thai, and turned out to be extremely disappointed with the soggy noodles that had only a few dried up pieces of shrimp, and an overly sweet or sour taste that left a dry salty distasteful feel in my mouth. I'm not one to complain, so I forced myself to keep eating it until it became unbearable. When I realized the agony of forcing myself to the point of not being able to eat it anymore and that my $15 had gone down the drain, I drove all the way back to the restaurant, returned the dish, and asked for my money back. Instead of apologizing for the bad food, the waitress argued with me and pronounced that I had eaten half of it already, as if I was lying and asking for a free meal. I felt like I had to defend myself, so I explained to her that I am not one to complain or return food, and that it was my 1st time doing this. I emphasized that it was the worst Pad Thai I ever had. Even a hole in the wall place had better food than this place! Anyhow, after getting offended and a bit hot-tempered, she tried to shut me up and give me my money back. All I can say is RUDE SERVICE and TERRIBLE FOOD!!! Whoever gave reviews on good service and good food did not have that waitress OR that Pad Thai. Either the manager needs to monitor his cooks and servers, or some customers are just lucky. In my book of best restaurants, it SHOULD BE consistent! Pros: ambience Cons: food, service, integrity
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I skimmed some of the other reviews and everyone keeps talking up the way the place looks. We went for the first time the other night and it was just okay. I ordered the Pad Thai and it was average... More

I skimmed some of the other reviews and everyone keeps talking up the way the place looks. We went for the first time the other night and it was just okay. I ordered the Pad Thai and it was average at best. Like a lot of people this is the dish I always order for a first time at Thai restaurants. I can make Pad Thai at home with supplies from Trader Joe's at about this quality. The next day, we had the Pad Thai at the little hole in the wall on Third, next to K-Mart and across the street from the Farmer's Market (I can't remember the name) that was head and shoulders above the Yuk Yuk Pad Thai. I KNOW I can drive to Thai Town for better Thai, but come on, for those prices I want more than just decorations. Only on the west side of LA would a place like this get 5 stars and just because of the way it looks. Pros: Parking, Decor if you don't care about anything else I guess Cons: Not authentic, Uninspired, Pricey for what it is
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Went with a friend based on reviews at this website. Was satisfied with almost everything. Very friendly, young and pretty female waitresses ushered us to our table. It was a candle-lit. Very good... More

Went with a friend based on reviews at this website. Was satisfied with almost everything. Very friendly, young and pretty female waitresses ushered us to our table. It was a candle-lit. Very good ambience with tiny thai autorikshaw models and pictures on the walls. We ordered a sea food (trout) and a from the wok dish with red rice. I can vouch for its taste. Pricing was very reasonable. Ended up spending around 30$ between 2 of us. Parking available on a side-street, but could be difficult at busier times of the day.
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great little place, good mellow vibe, no attitude, great service, having lived in that region, this is one of the best thai places i have found in LA so far... and with Hoegaarden, well you can't... More

great little place, good mellow vibe, no attitude, great service, having lived in that region, this is one of the best thai places i have found in LA so far... and with Hoegaarden, well you can't beat it!!! but dont go, because i want to still be able to get a table when i walk in... ;) Pros: hoegaarden beer, staff, price, FOOD Cons: non
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The best curry I have ever tested might possibly be from Tuk Tuk. Very flavorful!! The vegetable spring rolls and pad thai are good as well. The inside of the restaurant is sooo cute and is a... More

The best curry I have ever tested might possibly be from Tuk Tuk. Very flavorful!! The vegetable spring rolls and pad thai are good as well. The inside of the restaurant is sooo cute and is a great date place- dark and romantic :) Very reasonable lunch specials here also. Pros: FOOD, atmosphere Cons: service could be better
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My boyfriend and I ordered Tuk Tuk take out & were very disappointed. Tuk Tuk had come highly recommended, so we were very excited to try it. My boyfriend always orders the Pad Thai when trying... More

My boyfriend and I ordered Tuk Tuk take out & were very disappointed. Tuk Tuk had come highly recommended, so we were very excited to try it. My boyfriend always orders the Pad Thai when trying out new restaurants as a gauge of how good the restaurant is & he couldn't eat it. The Pad Thai had strong brackish taste & did not even resemble Pad Thai. He had even requested no fish sauce. My dish was very greasy and bland eventhough i requested medium spicy. We will never order or visit Tuk Tuk again. There are too many other great Thai food restaurants in the city. Pros: Restaurant ambience Cons: food
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After reading all the other reviews I was a little confused. I mean such a disparity! I say manage your expectations. Tuk Tuk is a casual, neighborhood thai food restaurant that has a delicious... More

After reading all the other reviews I was a little confused. I mean such a disparity! I say manage your expectations. Tuk Tuk is a casual, neighborhood thai food restaurant that has a delicious menu. Love the Papaya salad. And the service can be erratic. But such is dining in Los Angeles. Well worth it for a casual night out or for ordering in. Pros: Affordable, Casual
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