Tuk Tuk Thai Ventana Restaurant

Best Asian food in Tucson

Lunch. My second time dining here. The first was back in February 2023, which was not such a great experience, but I love Thai cuisine so thought I would give Tuk Tuk another try. I’m happy to say today’s lunch was hot, fresh, delicious and with excellent service (kind, attentive, considerate). Probably my biggest complaint about the 2023 visit was the somewhat cold, impersonal and yet imposing nature of the middle-aged woman who served us, making my girlfriend and I both uncomfortable, and as the food was rather mediocre… well, it left such an impression I stayed away for over a year. Today’s experience was vastly superior, night and day. The young person who served me knew how to treat customers making me feel welcome and at home. And the food was great. I do wish they would add more curry dishes, green and yellow with something other than just beef. Like green with chicken. And make it Thai hot! For today’s meal, I had an order of calamari and the Pad Mee Lueng from the lunch menu. As you can see from the photos, there’s enough for two meals. The calamari alone was enough to fill me up.

Great little Thai place, I love that they serve water in a stainless steel cup ! The Tom kha guy is amazing! Also the sticky rice with mango!

Love everything about this place. Had the spring rolls and Chinese broccoli. Did both with tofu. Very delicious, and super fast. Great patio too

We tried Tuk Tuk Thai for the first time on Thursday 3/21/24 and absolutely loved it. We had various appetizers and several main dishes which all were generously portioned & delicious ! We can't wait to visit Tuk Tuk Thai again soon.

I came in today and ordered the Thai tea and Larb, I was really looking forward to trying the Larb here as I heard this restaurant was the best ranked in Tucson but was sad to find my Larb completely flavorless with no spice despite ordering as spicy as possible. I should have asked for it to be remade.

Excellent Papaya salad and basil fried rice. Very flavorful, fresh, and spicy when I ask for it! Loved the outdoor patio and inside murals on the walls are a nice touch. Highly recommend