Thai Nitaya
Thai Nitaya proudly bills itself as the "most authentic" Thai food in Illinois and works to create an atmosphere closely resembling Thailand, according to the restaurant's website. Customers enjoy traditional favorites like Pad Thai, mango sticky rice and papaya salad, awarding them the title of most popular dishes from an extensive menu. Options include 15 appetizers such as Crab Rangoon, 10 Thai salads, eight curry dishes, eight noodle dishes in addition to Pad Thai, soups, fried rice with various ingredients, and many entrees including cashew chicken and Ma-Ma chicken. Thai Nitaya welcomes takeout orders and is located in downtown Champaign near West Side Park at the corner of Church and Randolph streets.
Thai Nitaya
134 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61801
(217) 359-5540
nitayathai.com
Golden Wok Restaurant
Providing fast, affordable and high-quality Thai and Chinese food is the mission of owner and chef Micke Keodara at the Golden Wok, located two blocks from the University of Illinois campus. Enjoy lunch at the Golden Wok on weekdays with 15 platter specials available. Thai house specialties include soups, salads, curries, noodle dishes and stir fry, with Pad Thai being named "most special dish." Chinese fare receives equal billing on the menu and features traditional favorites such as Mongolian beef, Hunan chicken and shrimp with garlic sauce. Take a walk through campus after a meal or continue down University Avenue to 90-acre Crystal Lake Park with walking trails, swimming and boating access.
Golden Wok Restaurant
405 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL 61801
(217) 356-8383
goldenwokcu.com
Thara Thai Restaurant
Thara Thai offers authentic Thai cuisine in a casual atmosphere and is located just off Interstate 74 in Champaign. Spicy dishes are Thara Thai's specialty, with degrees of spice available for customers with milder tastes. Pad See Ew, Pineapple Pad Thai, Tom Kha soup and curries are house favorites with customers. Dodds Park is just over a mile away from Thara Thai and 41-acre Heritage Park also is nearby, offering access to fishing and a trail.
Thara Thai Restaurant
912 W. Bloomington Road
Champaign, IL 61801
(217) 378-1986
