TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
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Thai-inspired shared plates & mains turned out in a lively spot with an open kitchen & snug seating.
attractions: Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Philopappos Hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora), InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel, Theatre of Dionysus, restaurants: Yiasemi, Dionysos Zonar's, LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, Acropolis Museum Cafe and Restaurant, Arcadia Restaurant, Restaurant Scholarhio, Brettos bar, Bel Ray, Klepsydra, Indian Haveli
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Thai-inspired shared plates & mains turned out in a lively spot with an open kitchen & snug seating.
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Another google maps gem of a find for us in Athens. I travel all over the world with my adventure partner/Thai wife and as happens, her Thai stomach yearns for home cooking flavors. We have tried Thai food in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Rome, Paris, London, Santorini, and now Athens. We loved everything about Tuk Tuk - the name, the design and look of the small restaurant, the rubber stamp graphics on brown paper bags to the small folding tables and chairs on the sidewalk but most of all was the menu and taste of the food! We started off with 2 Beer Singhas and some shrimp crisps. My wife was treated to authentic som tam with fermented fish sauce (baalaa bong) and green papaya which is very hard to find here and one the owners told us he procures it from an farmer on Crete. She also ordered yam woon sen (glass noodles with spicy fish sauce, chilis, sliced peppers, ground pork, and shrimp. Also tried a small portion of Khao neow (sticky rice) - fresh and delicious jasmine sticky rice. She absolutely loved all of it and savored every bite! I ordered chicken satay and Penang Chicken with steamed rice. Fantastic. Every bit. One owner talked to my wife about Thailand and the food. Thai cooks here too! The owners we met and our server were way cool and pleased to see how happy we were with our meal. Don’t go anywhere else in Athens for the savory spicy authentic flavors of Thailand!
Neil TNeil T
50
In summary, our experience with the food left much to be desired. As Thai cuisine enthusiasts, we had high expectations, particularly given the restaurant’s ambiance, which exuded a Thai cultural feel. However, the dishes we sampled fell short of authenticity. The shrimp dumplings were overcooked and lacked the fresh taste we associate with authentic Thai cuisine. The Thai chicken wings were quite ordinary, lacking any distinctive flavors. The Tom Yum soup was extremely salty, with an insufficient number of shrimp, making it unbalanced in terms of flavor and ingredients. The Pad See Ew, aside from using the wrong noodles, had a peculiar taste in the pork, possibly due to the cut used. Additionally, the inclusion of canned mini corn and regular broccoli rather than Chinese broccoli was a departure from traditional Thai ingredients. While we understand that different tastes and preferences exist, our disappointment in the authenticity of the dishes was evident. We hope that the restaurant can consider these points and make improvements to better align with the expectations of customers who have a passion for real Thai cuisine.
YiYi
40
Revised after a second terrible service experience. I was seated by the female hostess. The people next to me left and another larger party came in after I had been seated. The host made me give up my seat because he wanted to seat a larger party. So, that takes this review from a previous 5 to 1 and a place I will not return to and encourage you to ABSOLUTELY AVOID, especially if you are a single diner. They definitely do not like to serve parties of one. My previous reviews about the food is still true. If you can stand the total terrible service, this place freaking nails it! (With the food at least). Outstanding Thai fusion. All the aromatic, all the flavors, and the fresh deliciousness. The food is flavorful and not excessively spicy. However, if you want it Thai spicy hot, they provide amazing dried peppers so you can add the fire to any dish yourself. The rice is even done beautifully!
Sean HerboldSean Herbold
60
Food was nice. The pad thai was a little bland and had to add a ton of the red chili powder to bring up the spice level and add flavour. The chicken plate which was actually under the stir fry section was rather unexpected but the chicken was cooked well and flavoured well. Would never have ordered that though if it was clear how it would kind of come disassembled as a chicken leg/thigh and then something like a papaya salad. The place itself was packed so we could only get takeout. We were waiting a while for the takeout when we noticed someone that had gone in after we ordered already had their food so we went up and asked and they just had our order already sitting and waiting which is rather annoying. Anyway, it was decent and the portions were good. Not the cheapest.
Gregg VertesGregg Vertes
00
I’ve eaten Thai food in Los Angeles, New York, and pretty much everywhere I can find it in the US. This was my first Thai meal in Greece, and it was great. For 2, we ordered the glass noodle salad with pork, chicken sate and crispy duck (which is really Chinese inspired). All were really, really good. The service was very friendly and attentive. Like many restaurants in the Koukaki neighborhood, the tables and chairs were a little crammed on the sidewalk. It was a super hot day, and I could’ve done without the delivery guys bikes engines running pretty close to our table. All in all, this establishment is awesome. And the owner is beyond kind and nice. The only thing is I wish I had a chance to ask him how he learned to make Thai food this good.
christine a. a.christine a. a.
00
I only have two pictures because the food was so delicious it got eaten before I could even take a photo. The dishes were each super delicious, carefully made and perfectly delivered. The steamed shrimp dumplings were the best we have had outside of Asia. The fish cakes had amazing texture and flavour. In the picture are the drunken noodles which were really delicious, but not too spicy. And the red curry which was just perfect! We were really so happily surprised finding this amazing Thai street food eatery in the middle of Athens. One of the owners told us about how the restaurant started and about the neighbourhood adding a really special touch. Thank you so much for a great evening!
Natalie TalmiNatalie Talmi
30
Nearby Attractions Of TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
Acropolis of Athens
Parthenon
Acropolis Museum
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Philopappos Hill
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, an IHG Hotel
Theatre of Dionysus

Acropolis of Athens
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Parthenon
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Acropolis Museum
4.7
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
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Nearby Restaurants Of TUK TUK THAI STREET FOOD
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Arcadia Restaurant
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Dionysos Zonar's
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