44. Vietnamese restaurants in Champaign-Urbana

Do you crave for Vietnamese food?

At one time a couple of years ago, the Vietnamese food connoisseurs would have no option to satisfy their cravings in Champaign-Urbana area. The last vietnamese restaurant, Pho-Tran, on University avenue, closed a couple of years ago.

But last year, and early 2009, there opened 2 new Vietnamese restaurants in the area.

Here they are:

1. Xinh Xinh Cafe

Xinh Xinh Cafe
114 North Vine Street
Urbana, IL
217-337-7600
Open Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; closed on Sundays

It is the newest Vietnamese place in the area. Located right next to Schnucks on Vine Street in Urbana. The prices are quite low, and the food is amazing. The best part is the smiling owner, Shai Mauth, who will occassionally chit-chat with you.

One small catch, they only take cash, so better fill your wallet. Of course, most of their prices are less than $8-10, so you won't need too much.

You can get regular updates from Xinh Xinh Cafe on Twitter.

Also, check out Champaign Taste's Review of Xinh Xinh cafe.


2. Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

Saigon is in Savoy, it opened in 2008. It is in the same place where a Chinese buffet used to be, but closed after a short while.

According to Champaign-Taste's review, the food is good, though people have commented that their prices are a bit high.

Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine
On South Neil St. in Savoy, next to Friar Tuck (Savoy Plaza)

Phone: 217-351-8880

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday

36. Fast Food Restaurants in Champaign Urbana

Are you craving for a burger or a sub?

If you are an aficionado of greasy burgers and fries, Champaign Urbana has a ton of offerings for you. While I don't recommend fast food for their obvious health repercussions, I have found a fast food place in Champaign-Urbana / UIUC at almost every block in campustown!!

So here is the list. Note that the list may miss some chains ... I can remember only so many fast food chains right now :(

McDonalds

• 501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-0588
  
  
• 2909 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-3856
  
• 1812 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-5251
  
  
• 1605 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-6679
  
  
• 4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL - (217) 643-7918
  
  
• 601 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-3722
  
  
• 1705 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL - (217) 337-6599
  

Burger King

• 211 W Clark St, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-5464
  
  
• 2005 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-8906
  
  
• 2110 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-7801

Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant

• 1913 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-0622
  
  
• 1502 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 353-0744
  
  
• 2310 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-5677
  
  
• 509 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-5624

Hardee's

• 1703 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-0946

Dairy Queen

• 3602 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 373-2412
  
  
• 911 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 344-4108
  
  
• 1501 Lyndhurst Aly, Savoy, IL - (217) 356-3065

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

(Note: All 3 Wendy's have been reported to be closed now!!! )

• 1905 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-3289
  
  
• 2033 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-9484
  
  
• 410 N Race St, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-9581

Culver's

• 2302 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-1699
  
  
• 903 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-8132

Taco Bell

• 1707 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 403-9803
  
  
• 10 E Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-2159
  
  
• 2000 N Neil St # 706, Champaign, IL - (217) 378-5054
  
  
• 1910 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-7526
  
  
• 3303 Kimberly Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 403-9803
  
  
• 1003 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-2871

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

• 616 E Green St # A, Champaign, IL - (217) 239-0108
  
  
• 45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 239-3030
  
  
• SPC 714, 2000 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-9437
  
  
• 1401 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-8565
  
  
• 610 E Daniel St, Champaign, IL - (217) 383-1033
  
  
• 1713 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 351-8565
  
  
• 706 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-3600
  
  
• 1814 Glen Park Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-4565
  
  
• 2610 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-9437
  
  
• 100 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-2215
  
  
• 205 E Main St, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-4100
  
  
• 701 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL - (217) 239-7329
  
  
• 802 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-1400
  
  
• 407 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 373-1000
  
  
• 1319 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 373-1000
  
  
• 505 S Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 398-4115
  
  

Quiznos sub

• 703 S Neil St Ste A, Champaign IL 61820 - 217-355-5750
  
  
• 1501 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana Illinois 61801 - 217-344-0289
  
  
• 114 N Vine St Urbana Illinois 61802 - 217-337-1916
  
  
• 407B N Dunlap Ave Savoy Illinois 61874 - 217-403-9880

Niros Gyros

• 905 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-6476
  
  
• 301 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 365-9271
  
• 2001 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-6760
  
• 1007 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-6476
  
• 1505 E Washington St, Urbana, IL - (217) 344-1100

And finally, Our local chain!!

Jimmy John's
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich

• 43 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-6200
  
  
• 1811 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-9100
  
  
• 1511 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-6700
  
  
• 2212 Fox Dr, Champaign, IL - (847) 888-7206
  
• 601 E Green St # B, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-4443
  
  
• 807 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-3100

So, Enjoy!!!

13. Thai Restaurants in Champaign Urbana

If you are craving for spicy Thai food, look no further. Champaign-Urbana has several good Thai restaurants. (not to mention other Asian places that have a Thai menu).


Siam Terrace

The best place is perhaps Siam Terrace in Race and Main in downtown Urbana. The place is nice, and seems to be crowded even during weekdays. The entrees are reasonably priced. We've been to Thai restaurants at NYC, DC and California, but somehow we felt that Siam Terrace is as good as, if not better than all fancy Thai restaurants in big cities.

There is ample parking available next to the restaurant, and also at a city parking lot 2 buildings to the west on Main. And if you are going there in the evening, then you can probably park at Busey Bank's parking lot across the street.

They also have a very cheap lunch menu during weekdays, so if you have time, visit them during lunch hours to get the delicious entrees for almost half the price.



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[Read ChampaignTaste's review]

Nitaya Thai

This is in Downtown Champaign, at the corner of Church and Neil. I think that, in terms of food quality, it is almost at the same league as Siam Terrace. The prices are similar. The only problem might be parking ... they have limited street parking available in front of them, though you might park at the corner. The service wasn't as good as Siam Terrace the time I went there, but may be you'll get a different experience there.

[Champaign-Taste's review]


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Thara Thai

This family-run thai restaurant is on Bloomington Road, right off Prospect (beside Econolodge). I am not sure if they have changed owners recently ... but the original owner was very nice. The food is also great. They do have a lot of free parking.

[Champaign-Taste's review]


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Others

Other Thai restaurants include

• Basil Thai Cafe (one on 5th and Green, Champaign, the other in 701 S Gregory St Urbana)
• Y Eatery, on 1001 Wright street (next to the main library of UofI)
• Home of Gourmet Chinese and Thai Restaurant, 604 E Daniel St, Champaign

Enjoy!!