Siam Terrace
The most popular Thai restaurant in the University of Illinois area is Siam Terrace. This restaurant has a posh decor and main dishes that cost over $11. But for the atmosphere, the tastes and the service, Siam Terrace is well worth the extra dollars. Siam Terrace also takes reservations, which are encouraged on weekends especially. Located in downtown Urbana, Siam Terrace is just a few blocks south of Crystal Lake Park.
Siam Terrace
212 West Main St.
Urbana, IL 61801-2622
(217) 367-8424
www.siamterrace.com
Basil Thai
For easy take-out or a fun dine-in atmosphere, Basil Thai is Urbana's hot spot for hungry college kids. Basil Thai is located on the eastern edge of the University of Illinois campus, near the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Explore the campus before your meal, and check out the quad just south of Basil Thai.
Basil Thai
701 South Gregory St.
Urbana, IL 61801-3779
(217) 344-8662
www.basil-thai.com
Thara Thai
Technically located in Champaign, Thara Thai is located just off of highway 74. This is a great family stop for visitors to the University of Illinois, with main dishes costing less than $10 per plate. The space is small and humble, but the curry dishes are highly regarded by both students and out-of-towners. Just west of Thara Thai is Dodds Park, a part of the quaint Champaign Park District.
Thara Thai
912 West Bloomington Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821-1725
(217) 378-1986
www.greatimpastarestaurant.com
Article Written By Ron Augustine
Ron Augustine is a rookie freelance writer and producer who has worked primarily in radio and print media for Chicago Public Radio's Sound Opinions, Relevant Magazine, WMBI Chicago and the Burnside Writers Collective. He graduated Moody College in 2007 with a degree in Communications.
