Tuktuk in Cardiff

Oh my gosh!! Pad thai is incredible!!! Came all the way from Poland here and we loved it! 🥹

Grace was an absolute STAR of a server! So friendly and welcoming, highly recommend !! (took her advice on the cocktails aswell it was so so good!)

Visited this small restaurant for the first time this evening, in a word, WOW! Had a varied menu, we chose Pad Thai, Panang curry with Roti bread... all of which was fantastic. Deserts were next level also! Married with great service, this will be a regular eating venue from now on.

lovely interior and ambience inside the restaurant, staff were so so friendly and welcoming and the food was divine! unique choice of cocktails and desserts as well.

Great food and great service , chicken satay was excellent

Best Thai food in the city. Lovely atmosphere.

The staff were welcoming, friendly and unwaveringly attentive. The food was stunning and arrived in good time. The cocktails were gorgeous. There is not a single thing to complain about. Thank you for a good night!

Erm, ok, I was told the chef is Thai. I honestly doubt that ( although I could be wrong ) because the food didn't taste at all authentic, but here goes with my review on the food. The Tom Yum soup was good and tasty. I believe this was freshly made paste and not the Mai Ploy stuff, well done on that. However, the prawns were from frozen and shelled, which made them quite hard when cooked. They definitely weren't fresh. Fresh prawns are used and cooked for a few seconds making them delicately soft. These frozen prawns spoiled the dish. The Pandang was ok but not at all spicy and there was way too much coconut cream in the sauce. The jasmine rice was dry and almost crunchy in some parts. The papaya salad was very poor. It wasn't what I'm used to. It wasn't sweet, salty but was a bit too sour. Way too much vinegar was used and the balance was all wrong. Palm sugar is used in this dish. It wasn't there. Or if it was, there wasn't enough. And finally, the cost of this food is way too high. Not value for money as the taste was all wrong. One serious critism. The table we had was sticky. It hadn't been wiped properly. The background music isn't loud enough, so you're sat listening to other people talk.

Fantastic food Great hosts and staff Highly recommend

The fried beef is exceptionally good. We like it very much. Thank you for the good service from the young and smart man there.

Lovely food, and pleasant environment

I feel I’ve waited long enough to get a resolution to my problem so have no alternative than to let others know of my experience .I recently ordered a take away which could only be described as awful . The order was placed through uber eats and it appears that they aren’t willing to refund and tuk tuk are taking no responsibility . We ordered duck rolls ,crispy beef and pad Thai resulting in£35.00 for a take away .At the time this wasn’t a problem as I had been to the restaurant many times before and knew the quality of the food to be amazing . The food arrived within the time uber stated but when opened was un edible .The duck rolls were missing the duck and were like soggy sticks of filo ,the crispy beef was horrid coming with a spoonful of limp Chinese leaf and the pad Thai would have been great for making sand castles . I have spent a month trying to get some sort of refund but after numerous texts with Andre, which resulted in him blocking my number I’m still a very unhappy customer.We had numerous conversations by text and as I told him I had worked in this industry myself for over 20 years and would of thought even a token gesture would of been good for customer relations. I will leave you with one of his quotes . For best experience always dine in ! Which I now know means if you want quality don’t get a take away from here . Very unsatisfied customer

Had an amazing meal at Tuk Tuk! The food was delicious, the ambience was great and the staff were very attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Had a really lovely evening here with my sister. We had never been before but it was super cute and the staff were lovely. Would highly recommend!! Was good value for money and extremely delicious. Would defo come back!! Ps the cava was the best I’d ever had!😀😀

Nice, but had better Thai food elsewhere , and they had run out of 2 things we tried to order

Grace was a perfect host (and so was everyone else). They were welcoming and the food was delicious. Thank you 😊

Great food, lots of options for halal, veggie and vegan diets. The staff were lovely and very friendly. Really lovely atmosphere and decorations.

The food is delicious but it's very rushed. 90 minutes per table, but you spend the first 20 minutes reviewing the menu and waiting to order. No chance for dessert or a second round of drinks, and the bill is placed on your table at minute 80!! This made us feel unwelcomed and not valued. Such a shame because the food was fab, and we would love to return, but the experience is spoiled by being rushed, especially when you are slow eaters.

Our first visit and we really enjoyed Decor was nice and quirky I had a strawberry mojito and it was huge and really nice Food we really enjoyed everything was so tasty Starters ,good potion size and was lovely Mains good potion size again,loads of prawns and the dish was really fresh tasting with the lime Desert was different,never had anything like that before,it was nice All in all we had a good time and would return

Dear Management Team I am writing to express my disappointment with our experience at TuTuk on 14th February. I made a reservation for two at 5:00 PM and was informed in advance that our table would have a maximum time allocation of 1 hour and 30 minutes, which we fully understood. Unfortunately, due to traffic and Uber delays, we arrived 10 minutes late. Upon arrival, we were informed that our remaining time at the table was 1 hour and 20 minutes, which we accepted. We promptly reviewed the menu and placed our order without delay. Throughout our meal, we noticed that other tables were being reminded of the standard 1 hour and 30-minute allocation. We enjoyed our starter and main course; however, when the waitress collected our plates, my wife mentioned that she was unsure whether her sea bass was fully cooked or if it had a fatty portion. I also commented that while my meal was tasty, the chicken was firmer than expected. We hoped this feedback would be passed on to the kitchen. After our mains were cleared, we were given a dessert menu. However, before we could place our dessert order, another staff member arrived to remind us that we had only 10 minutes remaining. My wife politely responded that we understood the time limit but were still waiting for someone to take our order. An apology was offered by another member of the team who advised that we have 12 minutes, but no apology was given by the previous server. Instead, we were given a token offer of a ‘lychee shot,’ which we declined. We chose not to raise a complaint at the time, as the overall pressure we felt—especially from the last host—had already overshadowed what was meant to be a romantic Valentine’s meal. Additionally, we did not want to disrupt the experience of other diners. However, we couldn’t help but feel singled out, as the couple seated behind us did not appear to receive the same level of pressure. Regrettably, this experience has left us uncertain about returning to your restaurant in the future. We hope you take this feedback into account to ensure all guests feel equally valued and that service remains consistent and considerate.

Dear Management Team I am writing to express my disappointment with our experience at TuTuk on 14th February. I made a reservation for two at 5:00 PM and was informed in advance that our table would have a maximum time allocation of 1 hour and 30 minutes, which we fully understood. Unfortunately, due to traffic and Uber delays, we arrived 10 minutes late. Upon arrival, we were informed that our remaining time at the table was 1 hour and 20 minutes, which we accepted. We promptly reviewed the menu and placed our order without delay. Throughout our meal, we noticed that other tables were being reminded of the standard 1 hour and 30-minute allocation. We enjoyed our starter and main course; however, when the waitress collected our plates, my wife mentioned that she was unsure whether her sea bass was fully cooked or if it had a fatty portion. I also commented that while my meal was tasty, the chicken was firmer than expected. We hoped this feedback would be passed on to the kitchen. After our mains were cleared, we were given a dessert menu. However, before we could place our dessert order, another staff member arrived to remind us that we had only 10 minutes remaining. My wife politely responded that we understood the time limit but were still waiting for someone to take our order. An apology was offered by another member of the team who advised that we have 12 minutes, but no apology was given by the previous server. Instead, we were given a token offer of a ‘lychee shot,’ which we declined. We chose not to raise a complaint at the time, as the overall pressure we felt—especially from the last host—had already overshadowed what was meant to be a romantic Valentine’s meal. Additionally, we did not want to disrupt the experience of other diners. However, we couldn’t help but feel singled out, as the couple seated behind us did not appear to receive the same level of pressure. Regrettably, this experience has left us uncertain about returning to your restaurant in the future. We hope you take this feedback into account to ensure all guests feel equally valued and that service remains consistent and considerate.

Such a lovely intimate restaurant. The food was amazing (I had the beef garlic starter and crab claw fried rice along with an unbelievable margarita cocktail). Well priced food, and service was great. Will definitely return!

Good was great and it’s such a cute venue. The food is pricey for Thai food even tho it’s delicious it took quite a while to come out and some items were missing and an extra roti appeared out of nowhere, ordering was a bit chaotic but we were a table of 8 so it’s understandable. But again, absolutely delicious and staff were super nice about bringing in balloons and cake for my bday and only charged £1.50 for us to bring our own cake which is a really great price.

This small but inviting Thai restaurant is a gem for takeaway! I decided to try a few dishes: the salt and pepper squid, duck spring rolls, and crispy breaded prawns. Each dish was fantastic, but the squid was the star of the show – tender, perfectly seasoned, and not at all rubbery. The spring rolls were crispy and packed with flavorful duck, and the prawns were deliciously crunchy. The portions were ample, and the food arrived hot and fast. Will definitely come back for more!

Food was lovely. Very very hot!!.

Lovely staff, not much atmosphere music was too loud. Felt a little dirty but nice enough. Chicken wings was the best part. Green curry was bland and chicken tough. Over all not bad not great.

Lovely staff, great food, cosy vibe

Very good cuisine, nice service. We spent a very pleasant evening there.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere. Thank you

Excellent food, excellent vibes - can't stop thinking about their curry. Going to need to go back asap for more

Excellent food and nice friendly staff.

We really enjoyed our meal at Tuk Tuk. Great food and atmosphere, we will be back again very soon

Best meal me and my boyfriend have had in a long time, will definitely be returning. Everything was delicious, so Yummy 🤤

🌶️ Thai-m to Tuck In at Tuk Tuk Cardiff! ⏰ The food? Absolutely fantastic! It was so hard to choose as everything on the menu sounded too good to resist. 😍🍽️ The vibes inside were lush and full of character – perfect for a chilled meal or a special treat. 🌟 Here’s what we enjoyed: 🦐 Spicy Thai Manora prawn crackers 🥢 Por Pia Ped – Crispy Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin & Sweet Chilli Sauces 🍜 Chicken Pad Thai 🥘 Beef Massaman Curry 🌶️ Chicken Panang Curry 🍚 Jasmine Rice 🍟 Salt & Pepper Shake Fries Every dish was bursting with flavour – perfectly spiced, fresh, and delicious. 🌶️✨ But the standout for me? The duck spring rolls! 🦆 They were so generously filled, packed with flavourful, tender duck, and paired beautifully with the sauces. No skimping on the filling here – just pure perfection! 🤤🔥 A special shoutout to the amazing Grace and Lisa for looking after us so well – your warm hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable! ❤️🍴 If you’re in Cardiff and craving authentic, flavour-packed Thai food, Tuk Tuk is an absolute must-visit. 🌍👌 📍 What’s your go-to dish when you visit? Drop a comment below! 🍜👇 ad | invite #TukTukCardiff #CardiffEats #WelshFoodie #ThaiFoodLovers #CardiffFoodies #SouthWalesEats #DiscoverCardiff #CardiffRestaurants #WelshEats #ThaiCuisineGoals #SouthWalesFoodie #SwanseaFoodies #FoodieAdventures #CardiffHiddenGems #WelshFoodieGram #FoodieFinds #CardiffLovers #SouthWalesHiddenGems #ThaiFlavours #LocalFoodies #VisitCardiff #SwanseaEats #SouthWalesRestaurants #FoodLoversParadise #CardiffLife #welshfoodiegram

Really lovely small restaurant with friendly staff and a great menu. Best Thai in Cardiff in my opinion.

Group of 5. All enjoyed this restaurant. Lovely little place with great food at a sensible price and friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend.

It’s very rush for a dinner if you would like to visit with friends. Food and drinks are fabulous but service is a bit rude to rush your customer to finish their meals like eating in fast food shop.

cool atmosphere, we often eat meat here, it’s perfect here

Had a delicious meal at Tuk Tuk Service and atmosphere was excellent Would highly recommend!

Been previously and the food was brilliant, unfortunately when I have returned it was okay but not quite as good. The cocktails however are quality. When we had finished food the server did ask if we wanted anything else, and when we tried to order a second drink to finish up we were actually asked to leave because a private party was coming in. Not the best service experience to cap off what had up to then been lovely

We visited this restaurant today and had never been here before,but will definitely eat here again. The food was delicious, Andre the manager was so helpful, pleasant and a lovely guy. Try it you will love it. Thank you,see you again soon.

Lush food & great service by James. Highly recommend! They are perfect size portions too; not too big meaning we could try more!!

I can see that this place has good reviews, but honestly, I do not know why. The beef was chewy and disgusting. The chicken had lots of fat on it. The only thing worthwhile was the vegetables. But, spending over £40 I would have expected I could eat something, just rice and vegetables. Still hungry!!! Not sure how people enjoy this food!!’

Visited and ordered the Wing Zap and Gai Med Mamuang. Wing Zap tasted good, however the chicken in the gai med mamuang was very dry. Also the ingredients are very different from what I normally eat in Thailand. 3 cashew nuts on the whole plate and normally not served with carrots and the sauce was very minimum and didn’t taste very good.

Great friendly service and delicious food.

I visited tuk tuk a few weeks ago on my trip to Cardiff. Had the most amazing dinner there! The food, service and vibe were just fantastic. Got to try the masaman beef, wing zapp, tom yum prawns and crab fried rice. I don’t think I’ve had such amazing Thai food before. The food had the perfect balance of flavours and heat. The cocktail menu was very well curated, we got to try a few and they were all refreshing and paired brilliantly with the food. For dessert we had the banana cream pie and my mind was blown! I went back the next day just to get another slice of it! It’s rich yet light, not too sweet just perfect! I know I definitely will visit Cardiff again specially to go eat at Tuk Tuk!

Wanted to try here for ages and it didn’t disappoint. Amazing fresh food and I would eat here over all the chain restaurants!

Came here on Saturday with a group of 8. Brilliant staff, tasty food, and the best veg spring rolls that I have had. Great that they adapt the pad Thai to make it Vegetarian.

Excellent meal and great service from the team. First visit to the restaurant but we will be back very soon.

Best most authentic Thai food I’ve had since visiting Bangkok! Everything tastes incredible and is presented really well. All the staff are friendly and it’s a great place to go. Definitely book a table before hand

Excellent place! The food was delicious and taste the same as the Thai food I tried in Bangkok! Is my second time here and this time I had beef KRATIEM PRIKTHAI that I highly recommend!! The waitress are friendly and always smiling 😊 I’ll came back again! Thank you!

Totally delicious food and lovely service. We selected 4 different starters so that we could try a bit of each. The chicken satay I've had before and is excellent. We enjoyed a Pad Thai, Masaman curry, Tom yum soup and a prawn dish. We ordered some rice, spicy chips and papaya salad. All was totally amazing and washed down with my favourite Spanish white wine Marina Alta. We all left totally stuffed and needing a lie down! I'm working my way through the menu and will be back soon :o)

Wanted a nice meal without going into the city centre and was not disappointed. Beautiful food in relaxed surroundings . Staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Lovely cocktails too !

First time here with my friends and the food and service was very good. The staff was accommodating and even told us about the student discount. I will definitely be back! Thank you

Lovely food, just not enough of it for me. I've got a fairly normal appetite but the portion size was very small, I felt a bit expensive for the size.

I collected a take away order, we asked for extra prawns with the Pad Thai but didn’t get any(even though we paid for them) the chicken in the pad Thai was dry and over cooked. The Curry and coconut rice was very nice. The chicken thighs in batter starter was mostly batter and not much chicken inside so just dry and crispy. Overall a very expensive below average meal. I would have messaged directly but no facility to do so.

We went out for my husband’s birthday and had a really delicious meal. The restaurant is small and friendly. Staff were courteous, cheerful and helpful. We will definitely be going back.

I absolutely loved my food it was delicious! Very baby friendly staff were fabulous I didn't catch my waiters name but he was very lovely and accommodating and made it a lovely birthday celebration I would highly recommend! 💖💖

Went last night and male waiter was super friendly and nice, made the experience even better. Food came very quickly and was amazing.

Came here for my birthday with a few friends recently. Was a really nice experience, great food (like packed full of flavour) and lovely service. Would really recommend 🍾

Collected for a takeaway on a Friday evening, service was quick and welcoming. Food did take longer than advised but was all delicious!

Whilst in Cardiff this place was mentioned to me to try as it has had some good reviews. The place is a romantic paradise. The interior is cosy and the service was excellent. The lady taking orders was polite and so accommodating. We hadn't booked but they managed to squeeze us in so booking is recommended. The menu caters for everyone, from vegans to meat eaters and has plenty of choice. Now for the food, it was top notch, some of the best Thai food I've ever tasted in the UK and was plenty for the three of us. I had the Thai green curry. It was delicious and had plenty of prawns. The rosti was great and the sticky rice was cooked to perfection. Finally I would strongly recommend a visit.

Lovely service and food was delicious

Went here the service was excellent the food was out of this world,presentation was nice the staff were brilliant ,I would recommend Tuk Tuk

Amazing food and great service! I’m not sure of the waiter’s name but he was very friendly and made the experience really enjoyable! He deserves a tip after the 5* review 🙌🏼

Second time here and it didn't disappoint. Big authentic fresh flavours, good sized portions and the right level of variety. Certainly doesn't disappoint. Grace who served us was really friendly and helpful even if the statement to my London colleague that the food was better than anything in London was ambitious. (then trying the food the statement had a well founded base and we appreciated the confidence). Hopefully you will now receive hordes of London visitors to compare to their local quisine.

Really salty pad Thai- no fresh herbs Great wine Tasty chicken satay Waitress tried to clear plates but we hadn’t finished- main courses then took ages Sign up telling you to give 5* reviews

Fantastic food, great service, Thai curries were great and the service was great Thanks for a great evening everyone xxx

The best Thai meal I’ve had in years. Really good service. Would highly recommend the satay chicken starter and delicious curry.

Firstly, the food here is VERY tasty and I cant recommend it enough. Honestly top marks to the chef. I would definitely order from here again (and again) - though I will likely have it delivered rather than dine-in. Here's why: The dining experience was clumsy and awkward at best. We booked our table in advance and arrived at the restaurant 5 minutes early. We were seated right away which was great, though it was 20 minutes until anyone came to our table and offered us drinks....that was disappointing. The restaurant was only half-full too, so not especially busy. While we sat waiting to be served I got an e-mail from the restaurant saying that our booking had been moved, updating the time to show my reservation was now 5 minutes earlier, as we had arrived 5 minutes before our original reservation time. Strange and pointless I thought, but nothing more. Then I realised why, when one of the staff in a loud voice across the restaurant said to a group of women behind us "You have 10 minutes left guys." It seems you only have 90 minutes allocated to you when you dine-in at this restaurant, and they are very rigid on that rule ! Extraordinary. The women who had '10 minutes left' still had food and drinks on their table.....I guess a mad dash of shovelling it all down within 10 mins ensued ! The same waiter made several of these comments to the diners while we were there. It seemed quite militant in its delivery, and we wee nervous the with the slow service we were going to run out of time too! Given how it took 20 minutes for them to even take our drinks order, 90 minutes doesn't seem long at all. Anyway, we ordered and ate. It was delicious. I had the Nuer tod kra tium to start and a Thai green curry with jasmine rice for main. My partner had the same main and por pia ped to start. It was ALL entirely delicious and we wolfed it down with great joy. THEN the waiter who was barking times at diners throughout the night, comes over to collect our empty plates. In what I can only describe as an uncomfortable attempt at humour, he starts cracking unfunny and awkward jokes about me and my partner. In particular how we looked and our 'image.' My partner and I, laughed politely hoping he would move on, but he kept going and going.... The highlights were: likening my partner to Justin Beiber and calling his hair colour 'a mistaken and regrettable dye choice." Stating that I had obviously come tonight in a thunder storm (a comment on my hair too...). And several personal comments about my tattoos. The waiter failed to register how uncomfortable we both were at his fumbling attempt at humour, all while a number of other customers looked on awkwardly.... Following his little outburst, he walked off and we didn't see him again. Yeh we paid and left straight after this.....Ive given three stars. This is for the food. The staff, well, I would have given five stars, but the amateur comedian/waiter with the inappropriate comments kind of ruined the experience.

This place is LOVELY!! The service was brilliant and the lady taking our order was informative and gave the best recommendations for the dishes and drinks to complement the food. The atmosphere was genuinely pleasant. The style and aesthetic of the restaurant was beautiful. I really recommend. All together we paid just over £50 for the food and drinks. Worth it 💯

Great portion sizes, lovely flavours, attentive service and all round good value for money. I would recommend the Gai Zapp was delicious!

Thai is my favourite cuisine and this did not disappoint !! The staff were so welcoming and the atmosphere was stunning. Get yourself down to Tuk Tuk baby if you want a delicious meal in a cozy setting ✨💘

Lovely place, lovely servers, lovely food, no complains :)

Amazing food and staff were so helpful with a big table

The staff were very friendly and polite. The place itself was clean and cosy, not too loud. The food we ordered were excellent especially their prawn crackers and Pad Thai noodles. I also like the small condiments available on the table (chilie flakes and i think fish sauce). Overall the price of our meal was all worth it

Really good experience, foods were amazing.

Tuk Tuk is one of my favourite restaurants in Cardiff. Delicious Thai food at an amazing price, beautiful presentation, and smashing service. Our server Grace was very accommodating and gave us great recommendations on the drinks and food. I will definitely be visiting again soon!

The food were delicious, the taste is authentic, exactly just like food in Thailand. My husband just couldn't stop saying "oh My God this is lovely" 🤣 The waiters were very nice and accommodating.

Lovely Greek restaurant in Skala, Kefalonia. Beautiful setting with excellent food, friendly staff & brilliant service.

We had a great night! The food was amazing, the drinks - the mocktail tasted absolutely lush! And the young guy who was serving us went above and beyond to please our every whim! Thank you. We will be coming back.

Lovely food! Lovely company ❤️ authentic Thai food

Excellent food, great service and lovely atmosphere

Great Service and food, looking forward to going back.😊

First time dining at Tuk Tuk and it didn't disappoint! Food was delicious. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back

Visited yesterday having seen the reviews, the food is THE BEST Thai food I have ever tasted, tried the beef and prawns to start and the masaman curry for main, all were absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend if your visiting Cardiff, it's a little out of the way from the centre (7 mins in an Uber) but everyone in our group agreed it was well worth the trip. Also the roti were next level! Cocktails were also very good! Staff were very welcoming and friendly, if these guys were in the centre their business would be booming, very memorable food.

First time here and what a delightful experience!!! I highly recommend this place. Food is great, made with fresh ingredients and very tasty. Service was excellent with very friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere 👍🏾

Absolutely wonderful. The food at Tuk Tuk was a joy, the service was impeccable, the decor and ambience are perfect. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Arrive hungry and do not miss the banana spring rolls if you have room for dessert. Drinks wise, the peach tropical mojito (which you can also get as a mocktail) is gorgeous.

This place is amazing. Food, service, and atmosphere are all perfect.

Decided to book last minute on Friday afternoon, as always food and service has top draw and really great value for money.

Great little restaurant, was best Thai meal we have had outside of Thailand. Staff and service are really good.

Fantastic food in lovely surroundings.

The staff were fantastic and incredibly accommodating with a last minute booking change.

Incredible food and great friendly service

We had a great experience at Tuk Tuk - Thai Kitchen & Bar, especially with our toddler. The restaurant is very kid-friendly, and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Our waiter was attentive, providing extra plates for sharing, ensuring the toddler’s food was right, and checking if we needed adjustments. We enjoyed the Tom Yum soup with prawns, which was delicious and authentic, and the prawn crackers were a generous treat. The only downside was the crispy chicken in the Pad Thai—it was a bit dry. Overall, a great family-friendly spot!

Good fantastic, had a variety of dishes. All very fresh . Oky downside was the slow service.

Came here for lunch and the food was perfect. Absolutely loved the banana spring rolls!! James who served us was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone in the area to visit here.

Went for lunch was really nice and guy behind till was very helpful

Always my first recommendation for people visiting Cardiff! The staff is always so lovely. Case in point today during the torrential rain the server (did not get his name unfortunately!) let us wait at an empty table whilst we waited to pick up our order and even brought over blue roll for us to dry off with. You can not go wrong with anything you order, it’s all always delicious!

Simply fantastic, great cocktails, great service and amazing food. Cannot fault it, our second visit and will be back again