Charlie & Dang’s restaurant experience has been fantastic tonight. It’s a very unique place to dine - don’t be offended if Charlie tells you off - it’s all part of dining at Tuktuk. The food is delicious and the flavours are amazing.

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.

Charlie and the staff were excellent hosts.
Very friendly and welcoming.
The food was good, we had the classic tom yum soup, and pad thai. Both delicious.
Good value for the price.

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.

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