Tuk Tuk Taproom story did not start out as a long-winded Harvard business plan, quite the contrary. David was entertaining another restaurant property nearby to put a Southeast Asian concept, meanwhile Steve was working on a craft beer-centric establishment. Funny how the world works, just one passing comment by David “how well {craft} beer and Asian food go together!” Was all it took for Jody, Steve’s wife, to conjure up the proposal to unite these two incredible passions that pair so well together. The story wouldn’t be complete unless we mentioned this occurred over one of David’s homebrews inside a shady restaurant he frequents.
The concept was Asian Street Fare & Craft Beer, but how does that equate into the design, style of service, and most importantly the key phrase that brings it all together? The words Pho-mentation came out, and from that point on everything occurred organically. The building had 50 plus years of history, between a mechanic’s garage to a Mexican restaurant. During the nine-month renovation, it was stripped down, the original wood beams and square-shaped brick were preserved and are only some of the gems that pepper the restored restaurant space. Part of what makes Asia so mind-altering is the constant use of repurposed materials. We used reclaimed wood along the bars, to old wooden spools that have been constructed into various furniture pieces by a local craftsman. There is also no shortage of modern elements that make up Tuk Tuk, with a state-of-the-art draft system, boasting 72 taps between two bars, a custom fabricated grill for replicating the traditional cooking processes of Asia, and three dimensional art installations.
Tuk Tuk proudly serves traditional Asian street food that is found throughout the continent. Each dish {and its ingredients} have been carefully researched and eaten, often in its country of origin. We proudly support local agriculture when possible and practical. The food is simple by design, yet layered with intoxicating flavors and freshness. All our food is made from scratch with hand-picked ingredients and no MSG. We offer a wide range of beverages from a proprietary Kombucha {fermented tea} by our friends at Buddha’s Brew in Austin; to 60 craft beers (on tap), 50 bottles, wines and cuvee coffee from our taps. There is something for everyone at Tuk Tuk, we look forward to sharing our passions with you.