Showing posts with label Grocery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grocery. Show all posts

Monday, August 18, 2008

27. Asian / Chinese/ Korean ethnic groceries in Champaign Urbana


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Besides the Indian ethnic grocery I mentioned in #20, there are several other Asian grocery stores in Champaign - Urbana. These are mainly Chinese groceries, but also carry other Asian cuisines such as Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino etc.

Following is a list of Asian Grocery stores in Chambana.

  • AM-KO Oriental Food : Located at the corner of 1st and Springfield in Champaign, this Korean Grocery store carries a huge collection of Asian grocery items. They have seafood, Kimchi, noodles, Indian spices/groceries, rice, herbs,tea, fresh vegetables etc.

  • Chang's Oriental Mart : This is located between Neil and Randolph, and on Green. Right next to Annapoorna ... and the Champaign Public Library. This family run store has a lot of chinese grocery items. Even better, they have the best Butter fish (my favorite). You also get milk powder, vegetable, and different kinds of fish.

  • Euro Mart : Located at the corner of 1st and Springfield in Champaign (diagonally opposite to Am-Ko), this is more of a Mediterranean grocery, and carries mostly middle eastern items. They do have Halaal/kosher meat, lamb, beef, chicken etc. A huge collection of Cheese, Olives and other such, items.

  • Far East Market : The store doesn't give a good impression from the outside, but the moment you step inside, you'll be surprised. This store has perhaps the largest collection of Asian food items. The aisles are narrow, as they have a lot of different types of spices, canned food, fresh fish, vegetables, pickles, and what not! I especially like their seafood collection, but you've got to go there and see it for yourself.

  • Green Onion : I haven't been there, but they are supposed to have organic and asian food/veggies.

  • Lee's Oriental Foods : This is at the corner of Neil and Kirby (right next to the Walgreens). They carry Korean groceries.

  • Maligaya's Store : I have not been to this store, but it is listed as a Filipino grocery.

  • World Harvest International & Gourmet Foods : Like Euro-Mart, this is a Mediterranean grocery store. They have middle-eastern, arab, European stuff. Lamb/beef/chicken, kosher/halaal. Also a lot of cheese, olives etc. Good collection of exclusive items, chockolates etc. But the prices are a bit high.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

19. Traditional Grocery shopping in Champaign - Urbana


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When it comes to grocery shopping, Champaign - Urbana offers a lot of choices. Following is a list of places to do traditional grocery shopping in Champaign Urbana. (I'll write about ethnic grocery stores in a future post).


1. Walmart

Walmart: There are 3 Walmart Supercenter and 1 Sam's Club here. All supercenters are open 24 hours.

Walmart Supercenter
100 South High Cross Road
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 344-6148

Wal-Mart Supercenter
2610 No Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 352-0700

Wal-Mart Supercenter
505 So. Dunlap Avenue
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 355-5845

(there is also another supercenter in Rantoul, about 15 minutes away
Wal-Mart Supercenter
845 Broadmeadow Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-9151)


Sam's Club
915 W Marketview Dr.
Champaign, IL 61821

(217)355-2223

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2. Meijer

There are 2 Meijer stores. One in Champaign, the other in Urbana will open in October 2008. Both open 24 hours.

Champaign/Urbana
2401 N Prospect Ave
Champaign, Illinois 61821
(217) 353-4000

The Urbana store is at the corner of Philo st and Windsor Avenue in SouthEast Urbana. This Urbana Meijer store will open in October 2008. The gas station has opened in August 2008.

UPDATE: The Meijer store has Opened as of October 1!!!

3. Aldi

ALDI Urbana, IL
3102 East University
Urbana, IL 61802

ALDI Champaign, IL
701 North Mattis
Champaign, IL 61821


(Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm)

4. County Market - their food is very fresh. Especially, the produce and fruits are much better than other stores. All are open for 24 hours.


Champaign- Kirby Ave
2901 W. Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
217-351-8600

Champaign-Glenn Park Dr
1914 Glenn Park Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
217-356-8242


Urbana
1819 S. Philo Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
217-337-0210


Monticello
422 S. Market
Monticello, IL 61856
217-762-3161



5. Schnucks

306 E Main St 61802 217-328-5900 6am-11pm
200 N Vine St 61801 217-337-6016 24 Hours
1335 Woodfield Drive 61874 217-373-0706 6am-11pm
1301 Savoy Plaza Center 61874 217-373-0700 24 Hours
109 N. Mattis Rd 61821 217-351-2600 24 Hours
101 N Mattis Ave 61821 217-378-5901 6am-11pm

6. Save-A-Lot

220 N Broadway
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone:(217) 384-6885