TukTuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant
TukTuk Bangkok Thai Restaurant
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Hours
Sun
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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CUISINES
Asian, Thai
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
features
Is this restaurant a hidden gem or off-the-beaten path?
Details
CUISINES
Asian, Thai
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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3.5
235 reviews
Excellent
87
Very good
72
Average
23
Poor
15
Terrible
38
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Bron R
Melbourne441 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Had dinner with family friends who live in Russell, they’ve been eating at Tuk Tuk for years and it’s our favourite place to eat when we visit Russell. Charming Thai decor, spacious inside and an open deck with seating out the front. Food is excellent, fresh and delicious. Despite all the negative comments about the service, we had no issues at all.
Written February 19, 2023
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Dee S
Christchurch176 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
We called in by chance with no booking after a recommendation from a local. The food was really yummy, fresh & wholesome, it was served quickly & hot. I've read a few reviews about the owner being rude. I feel this could be mistaken for being quiet & probably not being the best socialiser around. He politely showed us to a table, didn't make any conversation, but was pleasant enough. I made a point of making conversation on our way out & he was like a different man chatting with us.
Written May 3, 2022
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davidsM5180XM
111 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
The place is very simple in decor. But the tables are well spaced and comfortable.
The food was way above average…. I’ve eaten at Thai restaurants worldwide. Something for the chef to be proud of.
I agree with many other reviews regarding the service. The man who runs the front of the house has a crusty personality and seems to genuinely dislike his job and his customers.
If it weren’t for his wife’s?(not sure) great cooking, I’m sure this place would have died long ago
Written January 1, 2023
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FrequentFlier90005
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • couples
If you go here then you have probably made the same mistake as my wife and I and not read any reviews. We went in and said we'd like some takeaway and would nip next door for a drink while we waited. Why do that when my drinks are better and cheaper, he said.
Thinking I may be meeting a kiwi Basil Fawlty I laughed and said okay.
We had a half decent IPA and glass sauvy.
We got the takeaway in reasonable time and went home to enjoy.
That's where the fun stopped. The starter was overcooked , deep fried freezer bites. The mains were just embarrassing.
We'd had a big day and I was starving so I ate more than half of it.
Afterwards, I just felt ashamed.
Do yourself a favour and buy some 2 minute noodles and Chuck in some peanut butter and stir with a dirty stick, you'll still be better off.
Written March 2, 2020
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Bill D
Auckland340 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
We probably only visited as this Thai café came so highly recommended.
How right they were.
It is certaily not pretentious and the service is a little querky but the food is amazing.
I think this is a husband and wife operation with Mrs (originally from Thailand) preparing the sensational meals.
This is 9 from 10 Thai cooking and a must do.
Written September 26, 2020
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Rianaroera
Porirua5 contributions
Jan 2022 • friends
Food was too spicy and we weren't given the option of how spicy we would like it and most definitely ain't the authentic flavors of Thailand for the salads at all. The customer service was below average and we saw two lots of customers both darker complexion just walk away while I was waiting for my meal due to the owners tone and approach. A local person was able to bring his dog in his shop and the owner didn't check their passes and pretty much stood in front of the doorway when my sister(white) and I(tanned complexion) went to enter and was made to feel our only option was to sit outside. They had limited stock avaliable for dessert menu. Saying they only had apple pie when it had about 5 other options on the menu. The water he gave tasted like cold tap water and unfiltered. Would I come here again-most definitely not and will be informing friends not to go here too. We only remained due to traveling a long distance and needing to rest, eat and hydrate.
Written January 7, 2022
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Michelle A
Auckland Central37 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
We were a family group of 10 booked for the Christmas lunch buffet and were all extremely impressed with the food selection. There were some kiwi options as well as Thai and it was all tasty. The restaurant was full and they kept replenishing the food so plenty of it.
Written December 26, 2020
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Wendy S
31 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Not sure why we stayed. From entering we were greeted that it would take a while to be served ! Then was rudely told to go sit over there , in the corner. Couldn’t order entrees to be served along side a main dish ! The pork money bags were cold inside ! Should have walked out even before we ordered. Definitely would not return . Extremely rude and quite honest not worth the unusual experience!!! Definitely choose another place to eat
Written April 21, 2021
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Cubasushi
Auckland Central18 contributions
May 2022 • couples
I wish I’d read these reviews before going here. Incredibly rude man who ignored us completely, I think because we were wearing masks and no one else was. The woman who took our order was nice enough but stepped in as he clearly wasn’t going to talk to us.
The food was very average, clumps of rice and lots of cauliflower In the fried rice and the cashew beef was gelatinous.
Don’t go here, this place sucks.
Written May 13, 2022
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Shayla D
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Dont even give that disgusting old man behind the bar a cent of your money. I have never seen such shocking service at a restaurant in my life. When writing my review i have seen multiple other with the same comments and they are dead right. Wish I had looked before going. The owner refused to give me my meal choice because “it took 20 minutes to make that”. Why even bother having it on the menu then? It was 5pm and the restaurant was not very busy.
Written April 4, 2021
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C Z
8 contributions
Dec 2023 • solo
TukTuk is the best restaurant in Russell, New Zealand. Seriously. I am a tourist from Canada and twice now I asked both Charlie (who suggested green Thai shrimp which was amazing), then because again I needed healthy Thai food for lunch, so I asked Charlie’s wife Red who is the chef what I should have and again I fancied seafood of some kind and Red brought me out the most delicious ginger shrimp and beautiful vegetables with lovely rice. I wanted a cup of tea and she bought me the most B delicious cup of organic NZ tea! It was the most delicious and healthy lunch I have had in a long time. Thank you Charlie and Red. ♥️♥️♥️ Lovely people.
Written December 4, 2023
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Nishith P
Hamilton6 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Avoid this restraunt. The old man at the front desk is extremely rude. I went in to enquire about their curries and the old man was very rude. I walked out. First time I’ve had an unpleasant experience in a Thai restraunt.
Written January 15, 2021
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Justy Man
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Walked in and was greeted by a grump old man giving us the Stalag death stare. Have never experienced anything like it, the place looked nice but the greeting was so cold and strange that we checked for reviews and found this rap sheet.
Holy hell - dude have you heard of Google or read your reviews?
Turns out this place has a shocking reputation around town which is a real shame for a quaint little place like Russell. I am astounded that customer service like this still exists in this day and age of Google reviews/Tripadvisor.
Your's cost you another $150 - we took ours to the Thai/Indian place down the road which was just great.
Will never be in this place again!
Written June 5, 2022
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Jack S
12 contributions
Oct 2024 • friends
It was the best Thai dish I’ve eaten, sizzling beef with noodles (TT2 see picture), perfect heat and salt! Relatively cheap to be out here and to get a lot of food to be full of, so I have nothing to complain about! Unfortunately, I only got a halfway picture before it was gone but super worth a visit!
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Written October 16, 2024
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Lorraine M
Russell159 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Four of us had a "bon voyage" luncheon at Tuktuk. Two wanted only dessert and adult coffee. One wanted an entre. And I wanted a full meal. The proprietor, Charlie, was upbeat, pleasant and attentive. Everyone was happy with their selections and I know we will be back again. Highly recommend Tuktuk!
Written June 11, 2022
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