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Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, Lexington, KY

Tuk Tuk Snack Shop

5.0
5
12 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sri Lankan

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  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Tuk Tuk Snack Shop is the brick-and-mortar restaurant from nationally-acclaimed Chef Sam Fore in Lexington, Kentucky. Fore began her culinary career with pop-ups in 2016 and grew to travel around the country cooking in Michelin-starred and James Beard-recognized kitchens. She was recently recognized as a Finalist for Best Chef: Southeast for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards and has been honored by multiple national publications.

Deeply influenced by Fore’s upbringing and culinary journey, Tuk Tuk Snack Shop’s menu thoughtfully marries Sri Lankan techniques and ingredients with classic Southern dishes categorized into unique mains, sandwiches, snacks, sides, and desserts.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (470) 588-5885
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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12 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic for Valentine’s Day. They handled the busy seatings so well. Will most certainly be back!

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  2. Zach

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing visit and hidden gem - we will be back many many times. Food ridiculously good as were the drinks

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  3. June

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuk Tuk is a renaissance of “local watering hole” meets expert culinary fusion. Every menu item is curated with curiosity, precision, but ultimately care. Sam, Chris, Carolyn, and the whole gang have crafted something that feels like fine dining on vacation but also the warm hug of a loving relative after time apart - it’s like your favorite sweatpants but made out of the best cashmere - it’s the feeling you get when you take a scary risk and it pays off ten fold. The cocktails? Creative! The snacks? Each a mouthful of magic. The fried chicken? Mother may I?!? Every person who visits Tuk Tuk falls in love and becomes a regular. For my partner and our infant, we make it in at least once a week because it just feels like it’s a part of our home. Recommendations: I love the seasonal changes and guest chefs because I’ve come to trust the balance and execution Sam and her team bring with everything they make and serve. But for folks looking for the next best snack since popped corn, you gotta try the lentil fritters. Feeling a little bougie? The mushroom toast feels like the fanciest catered appetizer, but you know - and actual serving size instead of one stupid cracker. My partner and I debate our favorite sandwich. He’s a fan of the duke and the Webster - both with Sam’s famous fried chicken - truly drool worthy. I’m a sucker for the meatball sandwich which uses her meatball curry seasoning and comes with the BEST sautéed spinach on top. Oh and don’t skip out on the sambol. These delightful “condiments” or “toppings” are the thread that brings all of these flavors together. Never had Sri Lankan flavors? Worried about spice level? Fear not just talk to your server. Sam’s food is all about tastes that are accommodating to everyone. There’s no heat rating to worry about, just a lot of really good, balanced flavors to take you on a magical journey. And this foodie is just dying for summer to return when Sam breaks out her famous tomato pie …

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  4. Tessa

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuk-Tuk is one of our absolute favorite spots in Lexington, and we have never had something there that wasn't incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor and goodness. Sam Fore is a gem of a human being, as is her husband Chris, and the entire staff gives impeccable service. The atmosphere is fun, warm, and engaging, which is why we have been keeping Tuk-Tuk in our regular rotation ever since we discovered it. Word of mouth has been keeping them quite booked and busy lately, so get your reservations early and ENJOY!

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  5. Danielle

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! We had to wait a while past our reservation time and the owner was very apologetic and compensated us with appetizers and dessert. She was friendly, down to earth, and we watched her wear multiple hats during our visit. All of the food was delicious! We’ll definitely be back.

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  6. Stephanie

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and service even better! Such a unique spot in LEX.

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  7. Josh

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Knowledgable and friendly staff, great space and INCREDIBLE food! This place is 100% my new favorite thing. Will be back again and again!

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  8. ChadwickH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to celebrate a special day with/for someone.

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  9. Chris

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuk Tuk is amazing! A place this cool, and with Michelin star quality food, could be found in NYC or LA, but in Lexington? Sam Fore elevates every dish her relaxed and friendly staff bring to your table (unless she brings it herself!). The sauce on her Seafood Risotto is worth a star on its own, but there are so many offerings that are well worth trying - we've had more than half of them at this point, and every one is memorable and unique and so yummy. She has settled into her beautiful space just off Nicholasville Rd (Malabu Dr, not far from Trader Joe's) and her kitchen is consistently turning out her Sri Lankan - Southern Fusion flavor explosions! Go get some!

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  10. Charles

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were unbelievable. Service was amazing. Great spot in Lexington

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Tuk Tuk Snack Shop is rated 5 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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124 Malabu Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

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Additional information

  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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