Lunch recommendations!

We have lots! :D Some really good ones are below (dietary restrictions), but here are plenty of others in the area within walking distance from Lincoln Hall. The ones in italics are ones very close (<0.5 mi) to the tournament location, and the ones in bold are our Tournament Director's personal favorite!

BBQ: Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, 320 N Chestnut St (0.2 mi from Illinois Terminal, bus recommended); bb.q Chicken Urbana Champaign, 700 S Gregory St; Legends Bar and Grill, 522 E Green St.

Burgers/fast food: McDonald's, 616 E Green St; Burger King, 1106 W University Ave; Jurassic Grill, 404 E Green St (plus food trucks, if you spot one!); Legends Bar and Grill, 522 E Green St; Murphy's Pub, 604 E Green St.

Chicken/chicken wings: Raising Cane's, 411 E Green St; Atomic Wings, 622 E Green St; Legends Bar and Grill, 522 E Green St; bb.q Chicken Urbana Champaign, 700 S Gregory St; Rosati's Pizza, 701 S Gregory St; Papa John's, 106 E Green St.

Chinese: Northern Cuisine, 404 E Green St; Cravings, 603 S Wright St; EVO Cafe, 711 S 6th St (note: closed on Saturdays, but if staying over on Friday, open till 9 pm); Chopstix, 202 E Green St; Panda Express†, 627 S Wright St (right near the Union!)

Indian: Signature Grill, 505 E Green St; Ambar India, 605 S Wright St; The Himalayan Chimney, 134 W Church St (0.6 mi from Illinois Terminal; bus recommended); Naya Indian Cuisine, 212 E Green St; Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge, 6 E Columbia Ave (1.7 mi from Lincoln Hall, 0.5 mi from Illinois Terminal; bus recommended).

Italian: In addition to the Pizza selections below, we also recommend Mia Za's, 629 E Green St and Manzella's Italian Patio, 115 S 1st St.

Japanese: In addition to the Ramen and Sushi selections below, we also recommend PokeLab, 605 S 6th St, Tenkyu Izakaya, 301 N Neil St (0.3 mi from Illinois Terminal; bus recommended), and Sakura Japanese Cuisine, 132 W Main St (1.4 mi from Lincoln Hall; bus recommended).

Korean: J6 Kitchen, 516 E John St; Bab Plus, 700 S Gregory St; Yogi, 608 E Green St; Ko Fusion, 701 S Gregory St and 30 E Main St.

Mediterranean: Shawarma Joint, 627 E Green St; Dubai Grill, 701 S Gregory St; Jerusalem Middle Eastern Cuisine, 601 S Wright St.

Mexican: Maize Grill, basement of Illini Union, 1401 W Green St; Chipotle, 528 E Green St; Taco Bell††, 512 E Green St; Burrito King Mexican Grill, 408 E Green St; Mo's Burritos Bar and Grill, 723 S Neil St; Encanto Restaurant and Bar, 115 W Main St (1.4 mi from Lincoln Hall; bus recommended); Tres Nopales, 114 S Race St (1.3 mi from Lincoln Hall; bus recommended).

Pizza: Rosati's Pizza, 701 S Gregory St; Papa John's, 106 E Green St; Jupiter's Pizzeria & Billiards, 39 E Main St (0.2 mi from Illinois Terminal, bus recommended).

Ramen: Kajiken,  617 E Green St; Oozu Ramen Bar, 601 S 6th St; Ittonken, 715 S Neil St.

Sandwiches/subs: Subway, 616 E Green St and 701 S Gregory St; Jimmy John's, 601 E Green St, 807 S Lincoln Ave, and 43 E Green St; Fat Sandwich Company, 502 E John St; Potbelly, 501 E Green St.

Sushi: Sushi Ichiban, 619 S Wright St; Sushi Man, 308 E Green St; Sakanaya, 403 E Green St.

Thai: Bangkok Thai Restaurant & Pho 911, 410 E Green St; Basil Thai at Urbana, 701 S Gregory St; Siam Terrace, 212 W Main St (1.3 mi from Lincoln Hall; bus recommended).

Vietnamese: Pho Noodle Station, 601 S 6th St; Xinh Xinh Cafe, 114 N Vine St (1.7 mi from Lincoln Hall; bus recommended).

Note that we officially allot 90 minutes (12:15 - 1:45 PM) for lunch per the Schedule and Format page, but the Individual Round does not officially begin until 2 PM (or possibly a bit later, due to natural delays), so you will likely have at least 105 minutes to eat and walk to and from the restaurant. (An average walking speed is approximately ~3 mph.) For restaurants close to the Illinois Terminal, but not Lincoln Hall, such as Himalayan Chimney and Kohinoor, we recommend takeout/food pickup, and/or taking a bus to the Illinois Terminal (worth repeating: a $1 fare is required both ways), such as 5W/5E Green. Bus schedules can be found here. Many of these options are also great for Friday/Saturday night dinner, before or after the tournament!

† Don't worry, we know this isn't really Chinese food. But we're including it anyways, because Panda Express is a cultural phenomenon! :D

†† You too, Taco Bell 😛

• How will you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We can recommend restaurant options nearby on campus and help you find meal options by request! Here are some choices on the UIUC campus (note that these lists are not exhaustive). Please make sure to reach out to the restaurant to ensure they can meet your needs!

For vegetarian/vegan dietary needs: Forage Kitchen, 503 E Green St (vegan); Mama's Kitchen, 134 E University Ave (vegan options); Mia Za's, 629 E Green St (vegan options); Bangkok Thai Restaurant & Pho 911, 410 E Green St (vegan options); Basil Thai at Urbana, 701 S Gregory St (vegan options); Red Herring, 1209 W Oregon St (vegan); Noodles and Company, 528 E Green St (vegan options); Chipotle, 528 E Green St (vegan options).

For gluten-free dietary needs: Mia Za's, 629 E Green St; Maize Grill, basement of Illini Union, 1401 W Green St (note: closed on Saturdays, but if staying over on Friday, open till 6 pm); Noodles and Company, 528 E Green St; Chipotle, 528 E Green St.

For halal/Kosher dietary needs: Shawarma Joint, 627 E Green St; Dubai Grill, 701 S Gregory St; Signature Grill, 505 E Green St; Jerusalem Middle Eastern Cuisine, 601 S Wright St; YGF Malatang, 611 E Green St. (Call for Kosher options)

Any other food-based allergies, restrictions, or needs: please contact Ryoko at ryoko2@illinois.edu or ryoko@illinimt.org (preferably at least a week before the tournament), and she can work with you to find you a nearby restaurant on campus and/or food delivery that suits your needs!