Tuk Tuk Thai was founded over twenty years ago. Originally located on Pico Blvd, the restaurant moved to West LA in early 2022. If you are unfamiliar with the area, Sawtelle is a happening street filled with many Japanese restaurants. The restaurant is located on the Northern side of Sawtelle, and the first Thai restaurant to join the well known street. I had the chance to review this restaurant on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. CLICK HERE for direct link.

Tuk Tuk Thai 

photo by Richard Bilow

Tuk Tuk Thai is an original Thai concept that is a combination of quality cuisine, fantastic service, and fresh ingredients. Taking a spin on various forms of Thai cuisine, the restaurant brings a marriage of classic Thai spices as well as flavors together. The restaurant’s popular Pad Thai dishes are what its known for- and for good reason! Everything is made fresh daily, ensuring a truly homemade recipe with each bite.

The Owners

Restaurateur Katy Noochlaor and her sister Chef Amanda Kuntee come from a historic culinary family. Their parents (Chef Boon and Supa Kuntee) founded Chao Krung in 1969, marking it as one of the oldest Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. It moved to its current location in 1976 and is still going strong.

Growing up, Katy and Amanda worked in the kitchen with their parents, learned the trade, and eventually took over the well known restaurant, in addition to starting their own ventures. Katy also co-owns Same Same Thai in Silverlake, and the sisters collaborated on a new menu for the eatery, when it relocated to Sawtelle. 

CLICK HERE to read more about the restaurant. The food is delicious! Tuk Tuk Thai is located at 1638 Sawtelle Boulevard, LA, CA, 90025; https://www.tuktukthailosangeles.com