“You know how some breakfast places serve you thin, floppy pieces of bacon? Yeah, I personally don’t like that,” said Bud Sayso, co-owner of all Tuk Tuk Thai locations in Tucson. “Yeah, we’re going to serve thick-cut bacon — none of those thin slices.”
Bud is preparing to open his fourth concept in town — a new Thai brunch concept coming to Midtown Tucson.
He’s planning to open Kin Dee Thai later this summer (hopefully in August) inside the former Iron John’s Brewing at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. This is in the Plaza at the Williams Centre, next to GEORGE Wine Shop and down the line from Copal and First Watch.
Bud launched the first Tuk Tuk Thai location at 2990 N. Campbell Ave. #130, in 2020. Since then, he’s opened two others at 12125 N. Oracle Rd. #169 in Oro Valley and 6878 E. Sunrise Dr. #160 in the Foothills.
Learn more about Bud’s journey in our November 2024 article “The Dish That Saved His Life.”
Next up: a brand-new brunch concept.
While the menu is still in the works, Bud let us know that Kin Dee Thai will feature a focused brunch menu with unique dishes like Thai-style pandan waffles and Thai French toast — deep-fried bread usually made in a wok to golden perfection.
Another dish that’ll for sure be on the menu is the Khao Mu Dang, which is Kin Dee Dang Pork and Tuk Tuk crispy pork belly served over premium Jasmine rice and topped with a housemade gravy.
As far as the aesthetic of the dining room, the plan is to create a vibe that’ll contrast Tucson’s desert tones with a tropical atmosphere.
Stay tuned for more details, but Kin Dee Thai ought to be open before the end of the summer.
Kin Dee Thai is located at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. Keep up with the latest by visiting tuktukthai2990.com.
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