they have amazing service and the vegetarian food was so filling and evening though we came 40…read moreminutes before closing they gave us good food and waited patiently for us to finish our food and gave us dessert too. I would come here again.

Was craving good Indian in the Champaign area and heard good things about this place! We ordered…read morethe shrimp chili: good flavor, would recommend ordering rice with it ; Chicken tikka masala: has more of a tomato flavor rather than the spices. The chicken pieces were a bit dry and the dish itself was very small ; Chicken biryani: this was my favorite dish! So flavorful and the chicken pieces were very tender. The portions were also big; Garlic Naan: wasn't my favorite naan that I've tried, very flat and not fluffy Staff were kind and food came out at a reasonable time!

I ordered a Butter Chicken with a naan to go. It was so delicious! Fast and good service as well.read more

Very delicious Indian food Friendly service…read more Recommend this restaurant to everyone Clean and beautiful place to relax and eat

Naya was a great place to host a large group on a Friday night. The food was excellent and the…read moreportions were generous -- not a single member of our party left hungry. The atmosphere strikes a great balance, and is fitting for both a casual dinner and a night out. What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive and genuinely kind. They pulled off something that's much harder than it sounds, seating a party of 11 together on a Friday night without missing a beat. That kind of flexibility and hospitality is rare and appreciated. If you're in the Champaign area and looking for really great Indian cuisine, Naya is an easy recommendation.

The portions were surprisingly small considering how expensive the food was. Unfortunately, the…read morefood itself was very bland and lacked seasoning, with the only noticeable flavor being white pepper, which did not taste good. The cleanliness was also a major concern. The cups were visibly dirty and had fingerprints on them, and I personally witnessed a piece of bread fall onto the table and then be picked up by hand and placed back onto my plate. The metal spoons were not clean either. Overall, the combination of high prices, small portions, bland food, and poor hygiene made this a very disappointing experience. I would not recommend this place and will not be returning.

We have been to The Himalayan Chimney twice and have had great experiences each time. This last…read moretime we brought friends and they enjoyed it as well. The food was amazing and very fresh and we had some of the best sangria we had ever had! Great atmosphere and amazing service!

This place is my to-go Indian restaurant downtown. However, their food was usually so salty that I…read morehave to drink plenty of water the night after having it. Others were good - the dining environment, the service, and they provide various options on the menu.

The boneless chicken Biryani is extremely good. The staff there are really nice. I just wish that…read moreBiryani was served everyday and not only Thursday-Sunday

This place is Indian and Asian fusion. There are Singaporean and Chinese dishes. If you look…read moreclosely at the menu, there seems to be "Specials of the Day" every day. The focus seems to be on take out and you self-serve to water, utensils, napkins. The Chicken Kothu Parotta came out quickly. I liked the curry sauce that came with it. The dish is a little spicy by itself. The Biryanis take a little longer and looked great. The Chicken in the Biryani was fried which surprised me a little. The Mutton Dum Biryani was spicier, so I had the yogurt sauce that came with it. 3 dishes for 3 people and we took about half of the leftovers home. The price is good value for students.

This isn't really a review because the cafe wasn't open, even though we went during the hours…read moreposted. Maybe because it is summer and it's located within a university affiliated building. It looked awesome, if you like homegrown authentic vegan vibes which we definitely do. So my review is: CALL AHEAD! Make sure they're open! The website listed with Yelp is DOA but here's a better one. https://www.channingmurray.org/the-red-herring

Went for the kale Caesar salad and it was actually better than I expected. The kale was massaged so…read moreit wasn't tough, and the dressing was garlicky with a nice kick. Croutons were house made and super crunchy. I added shrimp and they were cooked just right. It's a casual little place with friendly staff. Not much noise and easygoing atmosphere. I'd come back to try their other salads for sure.

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!

I ordered a lamb butter masala with a naan. It was good, but a little greasy. I think the price was…read morea little high, as it has no dine-in option (there are no seats inside, and one can only order as to go, as I see). The serving people there were nice.

I hate to do it. The service was very friendly here. They seemed like they wanted to please me…read more However, I clarified multiple (more than 4) times before I ordered that I wanted my meal extra extra spicy. I understand the optics of a solo white man asking that, but I clarified that I wanted real heat and it was confirmed by the server. Unfortunately, when my order arrived it was beyond mild. I had three people with a minimal spice tolerance taste it and they could not feel anything. I was beyond disappointed and quite upset. The flavor was ok but my order was not what I asked for. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but they provided nothing I asked for after reassurance that they would. If you want milk flavored chicken, this is your joint. If you want real flavor, or God forbid some actual heat, look elsewhere (not sure where, if you know, please inform).

Absolutely delicious and authentic Thai food. This place satisfies all cravings. Service is always…read moresolid. To be clear, the ambiance is extremely underwhelming. It's certainly in need of a makeover. But the quality of the FOOD is what really makes this place stand out. Recommendations: Chicken Satay, Crab Rangoons, Red Curry Fried Rice, Thai Iced Tea, and Mango Sticky Rice

Thai Tea - 5 stars! Best Thai tea in CU! It's actually tea and you swirl it together to get the…read moreclassical light orange color! Firecracker Chicken - 3 stars, it was little dry but the flavor was good Duck Noodle Soup - 4 stars, not as flavorful but still yummy and comforting We didn't get this, but the pad thai is HUGE portions. Next time we will get the heaven duck curry, that looked and tasted delicious! I usually get take out here and I think the portions are smaller for take out