Thai Street Food By Tuk Tuk Boy

I’m no expert on Thai but after reading the other reviews I wanted to give Tuk Tuk boy a try and I’m glad I did. For $ 7 you can’t go wrong with the chicken pad Thai which I though was great. Loved the grilled chicken and the way it mixed with the peanuts. The noodles were cooked to perfection and the sauce which is served on the side added a different flavor to it. Been back multiple times and liked it every time. I disagree with the review that said the portion is small for $ 7 I think for the price you get a lot of food. 4 stars because their spring rolls were kind of weak and not to my liking but I am going to try the dumplings next time I’m there.

Just like Peter I was walking down 30^th last week at 10pm on my way home and doubled back drawn by the distinct smell of lemongrass. As with every new Thai place I try I went for the chicken green curry on rice. It’s only after I ordered that I noticed the name on the truck «Tuk Tuk Boy». These are the same guys that had a truck at 48^th and Park a few months ago. I tried the same there and could almost not finish because it was too spicy. I was hoping it was not the same deal here (although I know that Thai food is supposed to be that spicy I love the flavor). I thought the potion could have been marginally bigger but not deducting points. Got home and poured it together. Flavor was a little one dimensional at first, then that stomach eroding spice kicked in. I was disappointed since I don’t enjoy only being able to taste my mouth burning. I would only go back if they dialed down the heat, having literally been burned twice now, if just to cater more to non-​Thai or non-​asbestos clad clientele.
Truck is there 6 — 10pm on weekdays and 1 — 10pm on saturdays

I was walking home at 9:30pm after work on a Wednesday with a goal in mind. Get my usual quick meal from the middle eastern place near me and then go home. But then walking down 30^th ave, I passed the Thai Street Food Truck by Tuk Tuk Boy. A little confused (since I never saw it before), I walked past it continuing towards my original food goal… but second guessed myself and turned back… I’m glad I did! A lot of their food was already sold out from the day so I settled on paid thai, which was $ 7. The guy preparing the food was really friendly and told me they had been open for about two weeks at this location and planned to stay. I am always happy to see new food places open up so I was very excited!
I got my pad thai and went straight home. The food was great! The mix of the vegetables, noodles, peanuts, and chicken was perfect. And the chicken tasted good (sometimes chicken in thai food tastes funky to me… this didn’t). Also he gave me extra chili sauce and sriracha on the side. So I could make it as spicy as I needed! The portion size was perfect, especially for the price. Also, I am not sure how late they stay open but a thai street vendor open at 9:30pm on a Tuesday in Astoria definitely made me really happy :-).
I can’t wait to go back!