I'm so happy to have such an affordable market with so many options! I read the minor complaints…read morethat others have posted on here and I just don't think that many of them are used to how Asian markets typically operate. The owners/workers are very sweet and even if the store isn't set up like Whole Foods, they have incredible options!

Pretty fresh and cheap asian vegetables. Shelf items are often expired and when you tell the staff…read morethey don't care. The place isn't very clean and the aisles are jammed and extremely narrow. Thursdays they get "fresh" baked goods from Chicago's Chinatown. They charge extra to pay with a credit card. I try and avoid going here.

Only store in Champaign-Urbana that carries Southasian stuff…read more Owner is friendly and always eager to help. Merchandise is fresh. A lil bit expensive as compared to Chicago but that is understandable. Fresh vegetables every Thursday. Dependable business.

Best Indian store in CU area with a large selection of lentils, fresh veggies, spices, ready-to-eat…read morestuff, frozen meals, etc. Owners are always super nice, and help you with your purchasing list.

It's a weird and wonderful place, especially if you are into DIY oriental food, especially for my…read moresoft spot, ramen. It IS a grocery store in that it has produce, a meat and seafood counter, as well as dry goods, refrigerated items and a robust set of upright freezer cases - mostly full of items not normally found in the US. They also carry many American staples when those are needed in a pinch, but the focus is clearly on what's not available anywhere else in the area. That said all the produce is top-notch and beautifully displayed/maintained. The meat/seafood selection fresh (and more so) frozen is pretty extensive, even down to how things are sliced and/or shaped. Then there's the bakery which is past the checkout lanes all the way at the far front-end of this place (which is the size of a large Aldi's). I'm pretty sure I saw a loaf of bread or two in the grocery areas, but they did not suggest the kind of exquisite baked goods on display when you enter the area - in both the grab your own area (croissants, bagels, donuts) and the counter glass case (fancy pastries). They're not cheap, but also fancier then you may even find at say Martinelli's and my creme-filled croissant was an epically delicious mess! Without burying the lead for some folks, because I was there around 9 AM, I didn't smell anything savory cooking yet, but behind the bakery are several more separate food stalls that make up a mini Asian food court for yummy things like noodles, bibimbap and ramen. I hope to come back and sample them soon.

We drove here on our way back from chicago. It is about an hour more added to our drive but…read moredefinitely a great addition to this small town. This place has quite a lot of selections of food items including my favorite exotic fruits durians. There were lots of dried good items that we got as well as food courts that we brought food.

Nice little Indian store. Has most of the products that you would want to buy at a Indian store…read more They have huge supply of vegetables , masalas, Indian rices, biscuits. Only negative part is the place to small and so hard to walk around with your cart. Wish it was a bigger place.

Hands down the best Indian grocery store in Champaign. This place has competitive prices comparing…read moreto local stores. Majority of Indian groceries can be found here. Store is clean and always have fresh produce. Have good deals and sales during various holidays. Family owned business and they seem to always have customers are a priority mentality. Highly recommend this store to any one looking for Indian groceries or fresh produce.

Friendly and great vibe. I love the variety of meat they have prepared to enjoy a taco feast with…read morefamily and friends! House-made tortillas are even better! Thank you.

Found this market in Urbana that has Latino products both canned and fresh. It may not look like…read moremuch but it has a lot of interesting things. El Progreso is one of those smaller ethnic markets that has authentic ingredients. Great place for finding hard to find products. The prices are okay it seems. Cramped inside. It's not big at all but there's lots packed inside to check out. They have canned items and packaged goods like beans of course as well as meats and vegetables. Has a counter in the back to get fresh meats. They also have freshly prepared items like guacamole and salads. Also has hot fried chicken. There's a shit ton of candy and sweets. Also get some authentic palentas in the freezer. They have things to make full meals. Great place to find authentic items. It's located on Cunningham close to the strip mall. There's lots of meats as well as beans and paletas.

Mirsung is given representation mostly as a grocery store (at least according to its listing on…read moreYelp), but several months ago, it annexed a modest, "fast food" cafe next door to the grocery. Frankly, the purpose of my visits have been to pick up prepared lunches, not groceries, so I can't really comment on the latter. Like other Indian restaurants in town (except for the Bombay Grill on First Street), this place is mostly a greasy lunch counter for college kids. There are a few tables for anyone who wants to eat there, and while the space is brightly-lit by large shopfront windows, the decorations are sparse and uninspiring. However, don't be deterred by general criticisms on the restaurant's interior. Mirsung probably has the best deal on Indian food in Champaign. When you walk up to the front counter, you'll see a food-laden hot bar, along with a white-board listing the daily menu and prices. If you're not familiar with Indian food, this might be a good way to try it out, as you can just pick out dishes that are visually appealing to you. Each day, Mirsung serves 2 vegetarian entrees, 2 meat entrees, a special rice dish, soup, appetizers (including samosas), and DOSAS! The combination meals are around $7 to $9 (depending on whether you order meat or vegetable entrees), which is quite reasonable as your take-out containers will be bulking with food when you leave. Most of the food you receive will be rice, a contentious point for most diners (who prefer more meat for their money), but given the spiciness and richness of many Indian dishes, I usually like having more rice. If this is indeed an issue for you, I would recommend ordering the daily special rice instead of plain basmati rice, which costs $1 more per combo plate, but can easily serve as a meal by itself. I've had good experiences with the special rice dishes, including the lemon rice, tamarind rice, and chicken biryani. These rice dishes are flavored generously with spices, mustard seeds, and fresh curry leaves. I like the sauces on most of the entrees, including the chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and okra masala. The only real complaint I have regarding food is that the paneer has been a bit tough when I've had it in the past. Mirsung is located a pleasant distance from the busiest part of Green Street, which means: (1) free parking is available, and (2) you won't feel that you're trapped in some hellish war between pedestrians and traffic. Students shouldn't be discouraged from stopping by, though, as it is still an easy walk from the campus neighborhoods on First Street.

Mirsung Groceries is a great low-price option for anyone daring enough to try something new! I…read morealways find cheap read-to-eat mixes that I add plain yogurt to take down the hotness a notch. There are fresh vegetables delivered twice weekly. And FRESH samosas on Fridays. These are AMAZING!

We came to get ingredients for Efo Roro and Moi Moi. The attendant working was so helpful and kind…read more She helped us find all the ingredients we had come for!

To anyone seeking new things to cook or someone who loves African food, this is the place. I love…read moresupporting small business so I like this place. The owner is very kind.

Great size and place to do quick shopping. Staff ready to listen and assist and guide to right area…read morefor my needs with no pressure to buy any items.

Great little spot with everything I need to stock up on when I'm shopping for supplements. Highly…read morerecommended by a naturopath I was seeing.