Bangkok Thai and Pho 911
410 E Green St,Unit 3, Champaign, IL, 61820
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Address :
410 E Green St,Unit 3
Champaign, IL, 61820 - Phone (217) 954-1641
- Website https://bangkokthai.comcastbiz.net/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Jane X.
Daily special is cheap and good taste! I used to eat there every night for a quick dinner.
(5)Matthew M.
I got pho, crab Rangoon and chicken skewers. It was pho-nominal. I will return. The entire plaza seems to be underutilized by UIUC students, which is a shame because this pho place is delicious.
(4)Ibrahim S.
It was my to go to place for good. The curries are fantastic. The daily specials are so worth it: Especially on Thursdays for the Yellow Curry! $6 specials. Offers free tea as well!
(5)Mackenzee K.
The Good: -Food is pretty good, has decent flavor. -The food comes out very quickly, maybe 5 minutes from order to food. The Meh: -The egg rolls were just okay. They had glass noodles in them, a little carrot, and some cabbage. Nothing special. The Bad: -Unless you get a lunch special, it's pretty expensive for what it it is. We ordered the Pad Se-Ew, which comes with meat (we had chicken), wide noodles, egg, and broccoli. While it had an okay amount of broccoli, it definitely could have used more. Plus, the entree is $8.95, which is, again, high for what you get. That being said, the entree was more than enough for my fiancé and I, so really only about $4.50/person. Overall, I'd return again, but on a weekday so I can take advantage of the specials.
(3)Linda S.
I've been coming back to Bangkok Thai and Pho 911 for the past couple years now whenever I'm back in town. Now this is mainly a review for their pho, since that is the staple item I get whenever I pop in. If you're looking for a spot in CU to get a bowl of piping hot pho, this is definitely one of the places to do it (if not THE place). The noodles are wonderfully cooked, the meat is just right (because they do the proper thing which is place the thin slices raw on top of the noodles right before adding the steaming hot beef broth right on top, so it immediately cooks in the heat, but doesn't overcook), and the portion is great. Also the broth, it has dimension, it isn't a flat tasting beef broth, but rather, you can tell it's been simmered with its probably gigantic bag of spices for hours on end. For a large bowl of pho, it'll cost you under $10. Even if you get the one with all the fixings (flank, brisket, round, tripe, tendon, etc). The restaurant itself is very much a campus kind of casual restaurant. You order from a window, pick up from the same window, bring your food to a table, and service yourself with napkins, sauce, silverware/chopsticks, etc. Hey, if it keeps the price down, I'm not complaining at all. You even can grab yourself/your table a nice full pitcher of ice water and cups! No need to wait for any waiting staff to refill your water. I have had the opportunity to order and try their other dishes. Their pad thai is pretty tasty and flavorful, but their pad kee mao leaves a little to be desired. I haven't tried their curries before, so I'll leave that to those more experienced. Overall, Bangkok Thai is a bit of a campus establishment (alongside Empire Chinese food right next to it) and I hope it'll continue to be one for years to come!
(4)Kristina U.
This is an awesome place for cheap, authentic food with love from a hardworking family. They have fantastic pho and the price cannot be beat; the specials they have are a great way for students to come here and still stay on budget too.
(5)Ashley B.
I think this place is on the verge of 5 stars for me, I just have to come back and try the pho first to be sure. I will say that the panang curry was amazing. I had them replace the rice with noodles and it was pretty great, and very inexpensive. The thai iced coffee was great too. And my boyfriend was really happy with his green curry. I definitely would come back here!
(4)Eric Z.
I can't believe I changed this place to 4 stars after one bad incident. That was silly. I've since been regularly coming back up to 5 times a week (definitely my favorite place to eat on campus). Good hot food at a cheap price. The dream! I've tried several other fishes besides the specials since then. Pad lard nar is AMAZING, probably my favorite. Seafood pad ped is really good too, although pretty expensive. As with most dishes here, the sauce makes it! If the dish comes with rice, make sure to mix them up for maximum flavor! Xe Lua is also the best pho, as it comes with all the meats. Why get anything else? Note that it is SUPER BUSY from 12 to 1 and you might not get a seat. Everyone on campus needs to try this place at least once.
(5)Christine B.
Did I get the wrong thing? Did I read incorrect reviews? I was a bit confused. On a recent Friday, popped in for lunch and ordered the special (pad kee mao). My dining companion ordered the pad thai. Albeit $5 is a super-affordable lunch charge, not sure if it's worth it. Super basic dining experience - order at the counter, they call your number, pick up at the counter, then bus your own table. Both dishes consisted of an over-cooked clump of noodles and very little else to break up the monotony of texture and taste. Went with the spicy level of 4 for both, which barely registered on the taste buds. Perhaps something was awry on our visit...but awry enough that I won't be visiting again. And I had such high hopes. Sigh.
(1)Karen T.
Tried the pad Thai ($8.95). Salty for my taste but not too bad. Quick and pretty generous portions. Lots if seating available. Very casual spot where you order at the counter and bus your own table.
(3)Mark C.
This place is awesome because of its lunch specials in which a certain item is 45% off its normal price. I personally like their fried rice Tuesday specials. There isn't anything too special in terms of toppings for the fried rice, just onions and the main ingredient that your order (tofu, chicken, beef, and shrimp fried rice). Also note that shrimp fried rice is not on discount during Tuesday. What makes their food especially delectable is their spicy levels which range from 1-6. With such a wide range, it's somewhat hard to discern the levels of spicy. I've had level 5 and level 6 meals here and I can't really tell the difference sometimes. The service is fast and they have a plethora of water pitchers for water connoisseurs like myself.
(4)Connor M.
Yellow curry meets expectations!!! The spice meter is super cool and fun! #wouldeatagain
(4)Anj S.
One of the best pho bowls I have ever had and I've been eating pho all over the US. The soup had an amazing flavor and the noodles were perfection. We also had the #23, vegetarian stir fry and that was excellent too. Smack dab in college town and well worth a trip to this gem.
(5)Nelson M.
Restaurant review: Eh, maybe I should have went with the curry. I was craving asian food and decided to come here for dinner. This restaurant reminds me of the Hong Kong dai pai dong food stalls where you order and they call your number to pick up your food. My wife had the pad thai which was a good value and tasted like pad thai. I ahd the pho and it was 2 thumbs down. Even though it was the combo pho with everything, there was not a lot of protein items and the noodles were overcooked. The worst thing was the pho broth which is usually a highlight. I don't know what they used to season it but somehow it tasted like dish water. There was no clear broth flavor with star of anise or hint of cinnamon. It just tasted very off and I could not stomach more than a spoon of the soup. If you want cheap food then the lunch special looks like a good deal, but stay away from the pho at all cost! Pro: inexpensive, no tip you bus your own tray, lots of seating Cons: terrible pho soup, not good at all Hidden gem: I have not been here for lunch, but for 5 dollars that seems like a steal with good portion sizes per other reviews.
(2)Natalie M.
This place is great! I've tried a few of their noodle dishes (haven't tried their pho yet) but they were both really good. Pat see ew and the pad thai are delicious. You can get various spiciness levels. I've gotten the 5 (out of 6) and didn't find it super spicy. Maybe they skimped out on spiciness. They have pretty cheap lunch specials too ($4.99) for lunch. Quick service and yummy grub!
(5)PK L.
Only been here once, but the pad kee mao (Friday special) is amazing. Very cheap too for dinner ($6). Food is prepared fast, so I really don't have any complaints so far. Why only 4 stars? Their Thai Tea comes in a bottle, with powder residue. Very disappointing. I guess I'm too used to seeing Thai Tea in a huge glass with the tea and milk still separated. I'll be back, but won't be getting Thai Tea again. I overheard something about their Thai iced coffee so if that's not in a bottle too, I'll try it.
(4)Esther Y.
This is definitely the restaurant I want to go to any time of the week. The food is delicious and the service is very fast. Though the Pad Thai is the more popular choice for most people, I recommend the Pad Kee Mao (listed under the Friday special). It uses large rice noodles (about twice the size of Pad See Yu) and has a wider variety of vegetables. It's also much more savory and filling-- I can eat twice as much Pad Thai than Pad Kee Mao and still be more satisfied with the latter. The food can be inconsistent. There are days when I find the Pad Thai too dry or even too saucy. I understand that the cooks make a lot of Pad Thai (especially on Mondays), but I find the Pad Thai inconsistent even on weekends. I recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a quick lunch or looking for a place to sit down and hang out with their friends. The environment is very open and friendly.
(3)Xi S.
food was alright, I had pad tai, fried rice and Pho, the broth of Pho is really good! this may be the only thing i will order next time. The meat in pad tai and fried rice is bit chewy, and the sauce is too sweet for me. I asked for extra spicy(level 6) on my Tofu fried rice, and it is NOT SPICY AT ALL! The place seems dirty, chair is very greasy.
(3)Cher C.
Great portion sizes for the money. Would definitely come again.
(5)Suzannah S.
Some of my favorite Thai on campus! Really relaxed thai beachy feel on campus, and really great service. The food has ways been great - the panang curry and pad thai are two of my favorites, huge portions too.
(5)Soyun P.
The red curry is really good (spice level 4). The self service is also very convenient.
(5)Mike S.
I am always on the hunt for some good Thai, especially the Pad Thai! In all my travels I don't know if I've stumbled upon such good Pad Thai at such an affordable price. The portions were larger, and the service quick. It wasn't much of a place to go for ambiance, but if you're wanting good Thai, this place is a must!
(5)Olbelina U.
This is my go to place for thai. I can't review everything on the menu because I only get noodles (pad sewee, pad kee Mao or pad thai)... What can I say, I'm a creature of habit... The food that I have gotten is so good, I have to stay away for my health's sake. Be warned that even the "1" is spicy and the "2" is too spicy for my taste, but maybe I'm a whimp. The daily specials are 4.99 for lunch. I do wish they would mix it up. The low cost comes from having no waiters, so you clean up after yourself. Is often crowded for dinner but not too bad for lunch. This isn't a date night place. It's a dinner with friends place that's full of students. For a nice sit-down thai dinner that is also delicious try Siam Terrace (but of course it's more pricey, ~$10-15)
(5)Sharon L.
My boyfriend and I came here looking for good thai iced teas and good thai food. We got the xe lua pho and it was delicious. It wasn't as authentic as some viet places back in California but it definitely filled the missing void for pho that I had. My boyfriend ordered the pad kee mao. Omg it was phenomenal. Giant chunks of noodle with some veggies. We both thought it was great. The only downsides were the spring rolls had too much lettuce and they didn't have authentic thai iced teas (only ones that came in pre packaged bottles - which still tasted fine but not what we were looking for) All in all, great food. Good find but those disappointments were worth taking a star off for. Highly recommend!
(4)Jeff C.
I don't know what the hype is about their noodle dishes, I was not impressed at all. However I will say their curry (red or green) is absolutely delicious. Also, it has plenty of meat and flavor. Their tom yun soup is amazing.
(4)Joseph P.
Probably the greatest addition to campus in a long time. The other closest Thai food nearby would be Basil Thai, which is on the opposite end of campus. Every day during the week, there will be lunch specials. For a mere $5, you can enjoy food that is enough to be considered as two meals! In addition, you can also adjust the level of spiciness to your liking, on a scale of 1-6 if memory serves me right. Their pho is also fantastic! Very authentic and very large portion. One no longer had to travel to downtown Urbana to Xin Xin Cafe for pho. The staff are all extremely friendly and am not afraid to chat with you despite their slight language barrier. They are always cheerful and if there's something wrong with the order, they immediately replace it without further questions asked. Definitely a place worthy of regular visits!
(5)Lily F.
Absolutely love this place and would give 5 stars for the pho. The broth is incredibly tasty and it always comes out tasting amazing. Believe me when I say it warms your soul. However, I'm not really a fan of the Thai food. I had the Pad Ke Mao when it was the daily special and the noodles were mushy and lacked vegetables. But this could have been they were rushing and had pre cooked the noodles because of the high demand for pad ke mao that day? The store owners are incredibly friendly and the food comes out super fast. Definitely a cheap, delicious, hidden gem on green street and deserves to be checked out!
(4)Daniella B.
Good food and you can't beat the lunch specials! I've come here for the Thursday curry and the Monday pad thai and both were great at only $5! Watch out, this place can get crowded at lunch but don't worry, the line moves quick. Can't wait to try the pho! 10/27/14 UPDATE I just got back from eating here for lunch. They've instilled a new policy where if you order the special, its automatically served in takeout containers. For someone who goes out of their way to limit their contribution to landfills, I'm not sure if I'll be coming here often to say the least and I definitely will avoid ordering the daily special.
(3)Alex R.
I always used to come here and order level 10 anything. Did the job.
(5)Aaron P.
I know very little about this type of cuisine, but boy is it relaxing to slowly enjoy a big bowl of pho.
(4)Carly R.
Best Thai food in Champaign! It's pretty hidden in regards to street view and I wish I had tried it sooner. Hands down the best Pad Thai I've ever had. Fair warning though, regarding the spice scale they really mean it. Spicy means SPICY! The Pad See Ewe is also really good. This is a great place to go if you're looking for a moderately priced meal and leftovers for later (the portions are HUGE).
(4)Chendidi L.
I love this little restaurant. It has basically every type of Thai food you want at a very reasonable price. It also has lunch special every day. They used to have a secret menu including duck noodle soup, I don't know if they still have it but it's worth a try asking. I love that duck noodle soup.
(4)Melanie Z.
Love this place because the food is great and cheap. I came here often when I was still attending UofI. I often get the pho, pad thai, or fried rice. The broth of the pho is comparable to Tank in Chicago. For the pad thai and other noodle dish, you can pick your spicy level and the quantity is always large. Another thing I love about this place is that they have weekdays special; from monday to friday, you can order the special for about $6 and the quantity is still the regular amount. If you are too busy to cook and doesn't want to spend a lot of money, definitely check this place out.
(4)Samuel L.
The owners are pretty energetic and enthusiastic. The food is pretty good and it will fill you up. Also, you could control your spicy level so that was pretty awesome. If you like your food to be spicy, they will get it spicy. Overall, good place to eat and hang out with friends.
(4)Kevin K.
Solid pad Thai. Only had a level 3 on the spice level which was a decent kick but I really should've gone higher. The lunch/dinner specials are amazing. If utilize those if I lived here. Pretty cheap as well. You serve yourself which is fine, and you get to take a pitcher of water your table. I would've liked non-styrofoam cups but that's ok. Solid food. Solid prices.
(5)Anirudh V.
This is probably my favorite restaurant on campus. I'm a big fan of spicy food, which is why Thai, Mexican and Indian are my favorite cuisines, and as a college student, having large portions of spicy food at a low price is a godsend. They have $5 lunch specials, the best ones being the Pad Kee Mao on Fridays and the Yellow Curry on Thursdays. For vegetarians, you can basically make any dish vegetarian by adding tofu instead of meat, and the Oriental Vegetables/Tofu dish is fantastic. While I've had meh experiences with their pad kee mao the last two times I've eaten here, I'm assuming it's more of an aberration than a trend.
(5)Thu L.
This place is so so. Ordered the Panang curry with shrimp and all that was prepared was tiny shrimps in a bowl of curry with no veggies of any sort and served with a bowl of rice. Come on man??!!! WTH?!? Not even worth it!!! Also ordered the Pad See Ew and that was too salty and not enough noodles or meat. Tried to order a home made or made from scratch Thai iced tea and was referred to a can version of it! No thanks! And why would a Thai restaurant have pho on their menu??!!! Stick to your own cuisine and perfect that! Needless to say, pho isn't all that either. Everything there is over priced for mediocre food. Students beware! They think you don't care or know any better since you're college students! On the bright side, the fried rice was decent.
(2)Allie B.
I love the Pad Thai! Quick service and happy employees. I typically carry out, but it is always filled with diners when I'm there, so you can't go wrong either way.
(5)Sherry Y.
Some of the best pho you can get on campus. Go during lunch time for cheaper prices. Don't forget to look at the special of day for added discounts. Flavor-wise, the broth is pretty authentic. I find their tripe a bit hard and chewy sometimes, but the beef balls and other meat is done really well. So...sounds pretty good, right? Well, everything's great until you see the price tag. In Vietnam, you can buy an amazing, overflowing bowl of pho for, get this, $1. Yep. Here, it verges from $6-9. Given that it's the only place on campus though, I would collect those dollars together, my friends. This place is totally worth that added hole in your wallet, at least once a month.
(4)Max B.
This place has pretty darn good fast food. They have a spiciness scale: 0 to 6 (hottest), and they ask you how spicey you want your food. If you really enjoy spicey food, you'd probably enjoy level 3 or 4. This is pretty useful, compared to what most places do, which is just to have a little chile pepper next to the menu item.
(5)Piyas B.
Tried tom yam, pineapple fried rice and loved them ! The guy and the lady at the cash register are very friendly.
(4)Bo D.
My score is 3/5 for the quality of the food, and an extra star for the price and how fast the food arrives. I work just off campus and come here at least twice a week for the daily $5 lunch specials. This place is very popular among students, so I try to come before 12 or after 1 if possible to avoid the crowds.
(4)B V.
Love their pho, best on or off campus. I still remember the first time I had it, I was stuffed to bursting but still had a bowl of that delicious broth left and I honestly felt guilty about throwing it out. The rest of Thai food is serviceable but I only come for the pho. Word of warning: in the cold winter months this place is FREEZING because of a combination of the heavy foot traffic leaving the doors constantly open and the location in the mini mall. The doors face right into the wind which is funneled right down that corridor like a wind tunnel. The inside is also always cramped and packed though turnover is quick so tables tend to open up regularly. I would do takeout a lot more if it wasn't such a hassle for pho (multiple containers to separate the noodles/broth/garnish and you need a big Chinese soup bowl to put it in once you get where you're going). The folks behind the counter are great friendly but busy so don't expect a lot of chitchat at lunch rush. They do speak Thai and you will get major brownie points if you can summon up a friendly sawat dee or kup kum krap/kah.
(5)Yushi Q.
Bangkok Thai 911 is my favorite restaurant here in champaign. Reasonable price, awesome foods, nice services, I will give it 5 stars !
(5)Jason D.
Having been to almost every asian restaurant around champaign-urbana, I must say that bangkok thai is both my favorite and the place i frequent the most. The pho is unbelievable. I go here more than twice a week for lunch. Basically this place is super cheap, has great quality food, is at a convenient location, and your food is always prepared quickly.
(5)Melody L.
My experience here was just okay. I ordered Pho and the broth just didn't cut it for me as being good but it was just alright. My boyfriend ordered the cashew chicken for the first time and he loved it. My friend got chicken fried rice and that was good as well. The price is fairly cheap for the portions at this place which is great for college students. I would come back here for food but not for the pho. I'm only giving three stars because of two reasons. One of them is that I ordered the Thai iced tea for almost $3 and I expecting to have some refreshing authentic Thai iced tea, but instead it was a really small bottled one from the fridge which was pretty disappointing and not worth $3. The woman behind the cashier said "I'm too lazy to make a real one," as her excuse. My second reason is that the restaurant was way too humid and hot with the doors open on a humid rainy day. I was sweating uncomfortably while eating my hot pho and it was unpleasant. There were workers fixing the ceiling tiles or something nearby too, which I thought was unacceptable for when people are eating around them only a few feet away. The food was good, the atmosphere not so much. I will still be coming back for a quick Thai fix because it's so accessible and conveniently located on Green st.
(3)Shantanu D.
I love to come here during dinner. I always end up ordering their special, which is also super cheap. Normally I would expect for this price to get very subpar food portions and quality. However, I was in fact quite wrong. The food tastes amazing and they give you a large portion which often takes me two meals to finish. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Amy O.
Honestly everytime I've eaten from here something bad happens. The first time I ate here i found a long black hair in the pho and wanted to throw up after seeing it. The second time when I ate here i immediately had stomach pains which I feel is due to the fact that the food is DIRTY. I really wanted to like this place but I'm never eating here again.
(1)Elyanna G.
Yummy You really tell there was some bang in that kok if you know what I mean. Hahahahaha
(5)Ishvdeep S.
Needless to say, this place is amazing! Really love their daily special menu going on! Love going in and grabbing my favorite dish: yellow curry.
(5)John W.
Some of the best Pho I have ever had, and I tried in LA, Denver , Chicago , etc. They had duck soup in pho and my wife was very happy. We have found a great place to eat after Illinois football games
(5)Robin S.
Cheap (price wise) Thai food that is good. I've been to plenty of other Thai places that charge a lot more and the food is still not as good. I've stopped by quite a few times for the daily specials, which is completely worth it - good amount of food for $5-$6. Haven't tried the pho so I can't comment on that.
(5)bayrox K.
Went here for lunch on a weekday. Its a campus location, so expect students, cheap prices and a "hit or a miss" food. We went primarily because my SO was craving for som Pho. Reading Yelp reviews, we walked over to this place. This is in the old Zyygyz location. Cant miss the green awnings. Its a hole in the wall. So dont come expecting a proper sit down place. We proceed to order a Pho and basil chicken. They have daily specials for $5. They have an assortment of condiments and a choice of spice level. Pho was a generous serving. We could not finish ours and it tasted really good. Basil chicken was acceptable. Overall, food was good. There were only a few tables occupied, so the food came out fast. Strongly recommend this place for lunch or a quick bite anytime. No complaints about food. Will return when we crave Thai or Pho.
(4)Jinfei T.
I was firstly astonished by the price here. I mean, a pho at 8.95 obviously is not a champaign stuff. But seems this is the only Thai restaurant here. The pho tastes okayyy
(3)Mike J.
The absolute best Thai food I've ever had. The panang curry and pad Thai are on point. The prices are very fair for the portions you receive especially if you catch the lunch specials. Always a great experience here.
(5)clare f.
Dirty, overpriced and untasty. My pho tasted like one big bowl of OLD salt water. Very little meat, no thai basil. Honestly, the worse bowl of Pho I've ever tried (couldn't bring myself to do it) to eat. My dinner partners fried rice was oily with no veggies and little meat. Our soft drinks which were listed as "free refills" for $1.75 were given to us in 12oz cans, with no refills available. Our appetizer sampler only contained 1/2 of what it was listed to have. We had chosen to eat there, but all the tables were filthy. Even though there were only two other tables eating at the time we were there no employees choose to take advantage of the lull for some cleaning.. No thank you yelp community. You missed the mark on this one.
(2)Hahaha H.
Pho Tai :D The broth: Great, not too sweet or heavily spiced. Meat: They drop it in right at the last minute when packing up your soup to go, so it's fresh. There is a decent portion of it. Definitely way more noodles than meat, but it's ehough to make me happy. The vegetables: sprouts, green onion, lime, and a big portion of noodles. No thai basil included, you can ask them to add some on the side. I recommend taking it to go, coming home, and pouring everything into one of your own big bowls at home for a more cozy feeling than eating in the restaurant which is a little divey (although cute with the turtle tank in the back and the beachy looking awning). I also snuck a little of my brother's pad thai (I'm dieting, ho hum) and it was delicious.
(4)Sandy W.
Come here for a quickly prepared, delicious meal. I've been here a few times, and I am a fan of their pad see ew, curries, and pho. However, I think that while the pho broth has good flavor, it is also heavily garlicky, so I would recommend adding more sriracha or lime juice to counterbalance the flavor if you're not a big fan of garlic. In general, it's not the best Southeast Asian food I've had (I grew up in New York City), but it holds its own. The cons are that the ambiance is lacking and the thai iced tea comes in a bottle instead of being made from scratch. Daily specials ($4.99 lunch and $5.99 dinner) as of today are: Monday - Pad Thai Tuesday - Fried Rice Wednesday - Basil Chicken Thursday - Yellow Curry Friday - Pad Ke Mao
(4)Mercedes B.
I love this place. Honestly probably go here the most on campus. I can't say anything about it being authentic because it's the only thai place I've been to but I think it's amazing. I love their specials during lunch and dinner. Such a good deal and I like basically all of them. The owners are so nice too. I think my favorite is the yellow curry which is on special on Thursdays. I think the fact that it's always busy shows how much other people like it too. I usually get take out just because but the when I eat there the tables are always clean and I think the rice portion is bigger. This is a put your dish in the bin place but for the cheap price I don't mind. Also love the little turtles in the back! I'm gonna miss this place when I graduate.
(5)Bryant K.
Slimy food. Slimy pad thai. Slimy fried rice.
(2)Drake M.
I have been here several times now and every time it is astronomically delicious! Though, to be 100% honest the only thing I ever get there is Chicken Pad Thai and Crab Rangoon. The store itself is hidden in what seems like an apartment complex right across from a laundry mat. The owner of this location is a nice guy with a open and joking personality. when I first went their and ordered Pad Thai he got this evil/mischievous smirk on his face and asked if I like spicy food. Though I had already been forwarded about their spicy level and stated my preferred starter number which was 3 to vary how spicy I could go and one day when I feel nice a stupid I'll go up to 6 but I am not a young man anymore and I WILL regret that act of bravado. If you love Pad Thai go there on Monday as it is on special for $5.99
(5)Aditi B.
This review is for Bangkok Thai: Good place for a quick meal. At one point, I ate here more than 3 times a week. It is not the best Thai food I've had but a great place to eat at in between classes and otherwise for a good & inexpensive meal. My favorites are the yellow curry and the fried rice!
(3)Andrew H.
I frequent this place for lunch and the amount of food is always something that makes me smile. For the $5.50 lunch special you get a heaping of food, and it's always delicious. It's definitely my go-to spot for lunch!
(5)Zachary H.
I really enjoy the tofu pad se ew and the vegetarian egg rolls. They do tofu a lot better here than at cravings. Definitely not a date place. Pick up and eat at home :)
(4)Calvin C.
Been here several times, and it's by far the best spot in CU to get Pho. Love the Pho, and the Pad Thai here, and the spring rolls are good too. They have the most awesome daily specials too. The staff is very courteous and friendly. I would recommend this this spot for anyone wanting to try something new, or if you are a California guy like me, that loves the Pho.
(5)Fardin A.
Good and Cheap!
(4)Anthony P.
Got the red curry and was pleasantly surprised at how great and fast it was. I have had hotter Thai food but not much better than this.
(5)Shannon F.
The Pho here is amazing! It's so good and they give you so much that you end up having left overs. The food comes out really fast also! A good place if your hungry and you want your food fast!
(5)Matthew G.
the best thai in champaign county. Get the pad thai or the curry.
(5)Ita B.
I love Thai food, but this was literally the worst I've ever had. I had the chicken pad Thai, it was totally flavorless. There were no vegetables and hardly any peanuts. It didn't even come with a lime. If you're looking for a cheap lunch then maybe this place is a good idea. But if you're looking for good Thai food, avoid.
(2)Grace T.
I'm not sure if this restaurant is related to the Bangkok Thai in Savoy, but I think this location on Green St. in Campustown is a lot better than the Savoy location. This is located in the little plaza on Green and Fifth. You place your order at the window and in about 5 minutes, they call out your order and you go pick it up. So there's no waiter service. I ordered the Pho with rare flank steak and it was the most authentic I've had in the area. Yes, it beats out Xinh Xinh by a LONG SHOT. I also ordered an egg roll --- it wasn't great but it hits the spot if you need an egg roll fix. It's more like a Chinese egg roll than those fried Vietnamese spring rolls which I was hoping that this was.... but alas. The soup on the other hand, was delicious. The noodles were the right texture, the beef was tender (although I wish they put more in) and the accompanying bean sprouts, jalapeno, lime made everything taste better!! I love this place and will definitely be back now that I know that there is close-to authentic pho in Champaign now. They do have an extensive Thai menu as well, but I would stick with the Pho. I saw lots of other customers who had various Thai noodle dishes who seemed happy. The only drawback to this place is that it is in Campustown.
(4)Liz C.
How did I forget to write a review for this place??? It's delicious! It is kind of hidden, and yes, it's a hole in the wall. But in my experience, holes in the walls have the best food!! And this place is no exception. We had the Tom Kha soup and something with chicken (I don't remember what my husband ordered, but it was chicken and it was spicy and it was amazing.) My soup was heavenly. Just what I had a craving for! It had just the right amount of kick. I'd love to try more of their food. Their staff was very nice, and they cooked the food perfectly. Try this place. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Eugene K.
I have been on campus for nearly a year and just discovered this place and am disappointed about that. It would be easy to miss if you walk casually down Green Street between 4th and 5th. I only discovered it thanks to a Yelp search. I had the Pad Thai, which was amazing and relatively cheap. They give you 6 options in regards to heat on your dish (1 being the least and 6 being the hottest). I like hot food, but refrained from going with a 6 (the hottest on the 1-6 scale). I decided to only try a 4. I found the 4 to be good and have a nice subtle heat that blended well with the other flavors. I will probably give a 5 or 6 a try the next time. The servings are enormous. I am a big guy and half a serving filled me up. Needless to say I have another meal sitting in my refrigerator. As others have said the owner is extremely nice and has a great sense of humor. The decor of the place is lacking, but that is not a factor for me as I only rate a restaurant based on the food. If you want great Pad Thai then this is the place to go. I will be trying some of their other dishes in the future and possibly update this post.
(5)Mitchell D.
I first went right after it opened a couple of years ago and have frequently returned. You can't go wrong with any of the best noodle dishes, especially the pad Thai on Mondays and pad kee Mao on Fridays when they are on special. The pho is also really good when there aren't any specials I want
(5)Martin P.
Been here several times, this place is awesome. You can't beat their prices for the lunch or dinner specials, and the food tastes excellent. I recently find myself getting cravings for this place. I prefer the Pad Kemao(thicker noodles) to the standard Pad Thai, but thats just me.
(5)Liz K.
Bankok Thai is such a hidden treasure! It's hidden in that little nook on the corner of Fifth and Green Street. It's in the location across from where Bombay Grill used to be. The staff is very friendly and are very welcoming! Whenever I go in or even call in, I'm always greeted by a happy face or a happy "Hello!" The pho here is awesome! I always order the beef pho and it never disappoints. It's around $9-$10 for any pho and they give you a heaping plate full of additions! The broth, noodles and bean sprouts are more than enough to make you feel full and satisfied when you're done. Bon appétit, friends!
(5)Sai Y.
The best Thai and Vietnamese food I've had here! The staff are super friendly. Basil chicken and pho are always on my lists to order. They are very authentic to me. I have to go there several times everywhere week! My favorite restaurant in town.
(5)Taylor P.
My newest addiction! I had never tried Pho before and my sister recommended it to cure a killer hangover. It worked and it was delicious. I can't resist coming back since I live so close. The only thing I have eaten here is the Seafood Pho and it is phenomenal. It is filling, well made and absolutely delicious. It is about 10 dollars but you get so much. It lasted me 2 meals when I was moderately hungry one time. The staff is very friendly, it seems clean and everyone always looks happy with their food. I love this place, definitely try it if you haven't.
(5)Siddhartha G.
Mia Za's used to be my favourite restaurant on campus until I came here. I wasn't overly chuffed with it replacing Zyggyz, but one visit later I was a frequent customer and a fan. Their pad thai, pad sew, pho and yellow curry is worth going the distance on Green street. Fairly priced too, I am a regular visitor on Monday's for the pad thai and Thursdays for the yellow curry (daily special, around 5-6 bucks). Spicy too! Can get it non spicy, but then where's the fun?! but there is the option.
(5)Jedd J.
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(2)Sid V.
You can't beat the 5$ lunch specials! Specially the yellow curry on Thursdays :) Plus the owners are really nice and warm!
(5)Mac B.
Super good Chicken Pad Thai! Huge portion for a cheap price. Go there about twice a month for the same exact thing! The food is good for about a 20 minute window however, don't try and bring this home...
(4)Max E.
This place serves great Thai food on campus, and the daily special is a great deal (Mondays and Fridays are my favorite). The Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Pad Kee Mao are all delicious - and are served in huge portions. I've heard the Vietnamese dishes are also quite good. The staff are very friendly.
(5)Jane Y.
Came here at closing time. The cashier was super friendly, and super nice. We got our food fairly fast i'd say. The owner was nice to let us stay for a while and to also order more! The food was not bad for a small town. Portions were not too big, and price was okay!
(4)Angela R.
I love going to this place! The man who works there is such a nice guy and always remembers you! Whatever you order, he'll ask you to rate a 1-5 for spiciness and it is always just right! Their Pad Thai is delicious and is my favorite. My boyfriend and I are able to split the Pad Thai, making it a perfect portion size for two. The Pho is delicious but I think it is overpriced. They have good lunch specials each day so check them out. Definitely best Thai food on Green!
(4)Ravi P.
Best spicy thai food on campus by far. Everything on the menu is great.
(5)Julie Y.
A bit hidden and relatively new.. but I keep going back for their Thai food! Everything has been wonderful and freakishly quick. They are also very nice. I think they have the best Pad Thai and Pad See Ew on campus!
(5)Hieu P.
I ate pho here everytime and it is really delicious! The owner is super friendly, too!
(5)Rakesh K.
Food is fine but the wait time is too much. We had to wait more than half hour to get our pad Thai at lunch time!
(3)Aaron O.
Fantastic Thai food for great prices. Their pad thai is great, and it can feed two for around $8. During the week they offer specials for $5, choice of rice and meat, generous portions. Their crab Rangoon is unique and is pretty good, worth a try. The owner is a very nice guy, provides great service! If you're in the mood for thai on campus, this is the spot to check out first.
(5)Taylor M.
Don't let the building and decor fool you--this place has DELICIOUS and authentic food! My boyfriend & I were searching for a good thai place around campus and finally found it. The man that works there is always so cheerful and friendly. They definitely will make your food spicy if you request it, so if you don't like your food spicy, make sure to tell them a "0" or "1" spicy level. The prices are pretty average for a thai restaurant, but the portions are generous so you can even save it for an extra meal :)
(5)Thomas L.
New and great place. The owners are very friendly and the service is pretty quick. The Pho and Panang Curry are my favorites here.
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