Golden Wok
| Address: | 405 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA |
| Phone: | +1 217-356-8383 |
| Site: | goldenwokcu.net |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 12–8:30PM |
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Sam Mang
Probably the best Thai food in town. You do get very authentic food here and so that is a major plus. The Pad Thai is their signature dish and you get a decent amount of food, also you can get extra noodles for about $1 more. The prices here do seem to keep on rising so, that may affect how willing you are in coming here. An average noodle dish (what theyre most know for) can cost you anywhere from $8-10. They dont always keep track of who ordered what, so getting your particular dish can be a mess if its really crowded. There isnt a lot of seating here so if youre visiting during peak hours, plan on taking it to go.
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A Private User
I suppose the thing I like best about this place is that it is close to where I work, so I go to lunch there nearly every week. Although they have a large Chinese menu for lunch, I stick with the Thai menu. The Thai menu is not large, but I have liked everything I tried. The longer I go there, the hotter the food. I think the owners think "a good customer! Well bless him with the best peppers!" I now ask them to tone it down. Im more of a "medium" when it comes to peppers.
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A Private User
In keeping with the general law that the best food comes from the most unsuspected locations, Ive found this to be the best Thai place in the area. Their pad kee mow is spectacular - not too sweet, just the right amount of spices. Everywhere else Ive tried in town, their dishes are either too salty, too sweet, or otherwise dont have enough variety of flavors. Not so with this place -- and for about 7 or 8 bucks, they will LOAD your plate with food. Highly recommended.
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May Maung
The only downside to Golden Wok is that it is a little further away from the center of campus. I eat a lot of Thai food, and let me tell you - their Thai food items are more or less excellent. If you are planning to try their Som Tum (papaya salad), also ask for "plara" in it, if youre adventurous and going to authenticity. Plara is somewhat of a fermented fish paste, and I love Thai dishes that have plara. Word of warning - it may not be for everyone.
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Mari Ko
We ate Thai Food (noodles with beef and a stir-fry with garlic) which was pretty good and fresh. Take out waiting time was very short. They have nice weekly specials (6-7$), but charged 1 $ extra for eggplants in the stir-fry. Service was very friendly and helpful. Got fortune cookies with our meals. The venue itself isnt very pretty to dine-in, so take-out is a good option. Good standard Thai cuisine for a quick meal but nothing special.
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jeanette bailey
I ordered food for delivery through the eat-cu website. The food didnt come until 55 mins after the order was placed AND they brought the wrong food. They gave us yellow curry with chicken instead of tofu. I wasnt impressed with the food either. Maybe my expectations are too high... but we paid over $7 for each dish plus the delivery fee and a tip. Thats steep considering a wrap at Zorbas is $3.
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Dan LaPine
Has nice blend of Thai and Chinese dishes available. I usually eat less Thai, but their Pad Thai is awesome. My office mate (who eats a lot of Thai) really likes their Thai dishes. Also, try the egg drop soup- they do a nice variation that includes a lot of vegetables. Parking is a little limited but as they are located off campus, its only an issue at lunchtime. Great value.
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Josh Dunn
Definitely glad we found this place. It really is hidden though, especially with the building going up right next to it. The pad thai, crab rangoon, and Thai tea was great. Cant wait to go back and see how the curry is. Everything is priced very well
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Woo Joo
I got the sweet and sour chicken and some crab rangoons. The rangoons were terrible. The sweet and sour sauce is ok, and the chicken is mediocre. I really dont think that I will order from here again. Especially for the quality to price ratio.
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A Private User
Their lunch specials are the best value in Champaign. Tons of quality meat, real fried rice (not the fake yellow stuff), and an amazing egg roll. More food than you can eat for under $6 if I am remembering right.
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Brian Faulkner
If you want something you can drown in Sriracha, this is a fine place to get it. Prices arent super great but theyre OK. Ive gotten a few different dishes but the pad thai is my favorite.
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Gregory Thomas
First time eating here. Best Green Curry I have ever had, literally drinking the broth. Really good egg rolls too. I will be back to try the Haianese chicken rice and Pho.
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A Private User
I live right by golden wok so I have tried it a couple of times. The food is okay. It is a little greasy for my liking, but it is relatively cheap and quick.
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muzette austin
The Ginger Chicken Was Very Good!!! I was riding pass and smelled something good in the air, so I had to turn around and order something. #First-Timer
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A Private User
Pad tai ROCKS!! was in line once and another customer suggested it, saying is best in town. he was right! Would like more drinks to choose from.
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A Private User
Pad Thai is the only thing thats good here. I tried their curry chicken once. It tasted like chicken with water. The price is good tho.
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Becksmh
Very good food for a fair price. The location is simple and the service friendly. i loved the food there. I will come back soon.
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Erik Coleman
Excellent food, dont be intimidated by its ramshackle hole-in-the-wall appearance, thats a sign of its goodness!
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Jinhao Zhang
Dont ever order food delivery from this restaurant, took 2 hours to deliver and not even an apology to me
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Jen B
Amazing crab Rangoon and chicken fried rice! New favorite Thai & Chinese restaurant!! Absolutely love!
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Nicholas Yaw
The food is okay but its cheap and the portion is reasonable. Plus the space is not crowded always.
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Eric EHMANN
Some of the best food you want to eat. At a great price.great service. It is one of my favorites.
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Caius Brindescu
One of the best Thai places in Urbana Champaign. I strongly recommend the Pat Thai.
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Tanmay Mishra
I really miss their pad thai. One of my to go places when im in the Champaign area.
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Alyssia Stover
Everything they cook is made well and tastes great. Also, the Thai Tea is amazing.
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Frankie Encalada
Not bad. Daily specials are about $7ish. The pho could use some work, though.
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Alec Steinkraus
Best fried rice & egg rolls in town! My new go-to Chinese restaurant.
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En-Chuan Huang
A small restaurant with nice food and inexpensive price.
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Rohan Tikmany
Amazing curries and rice. Good quality and good quantity
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A Private User
its delicious i love all the food keep up the good work
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Anne Martin
Our go to Thai restaurant! Quick service and great food
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A Private User
Fast Thai food thats pretty decent for the money.
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Pratham Gandhi
The best Thai Green curry Ive had in Champaign!
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Darrin Lund
Fantastic food and very crispy folded wontons
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TIANWEI CHEN
Unique Hainan chicken in Champaign
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ct gman
Good selection of Thai cuisine.
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Steve Parmley
Great food and reasonable prices
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Jon Park
Great Thai food in Urbana
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A Private User
Great Taiwanese food!!
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Casey Dengmanivanh
Always satisfied.
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Tin-Yin Lai
Big dishes. Soso
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Manas Vimal
Great food!
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Maria Cole
Good food!
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Darlene Stephens
Good food
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Erik Rich
Awesome
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