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RaevynneArt OP t1_j6jihrd wrote

Reply to comment by Jo11yR0g3r in I'm visiting here and I gotta say, this place is awesome. by RaevynneArt

Thanks!! What other local restaurants would you recommend?

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the_honeyman t1_j6jjn7p wrote

Rama Thai

Greek Belly

Tacos el Gordo

Lindberg's (more a bar, but has great food)

Big Slice

Pappo's

Chicago Cheesesteak

Cafe Cusco

That Lebanese Place

Edit: Can't believe I left off Bambino's. Go to the one on Delmar for the best Italian in town. At least for the price. Wasn't that impressed by any of the downtown Italian places and they're all way more expensive.

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Saltpork545 t1_j6kcub4 wrote

Second most of these.

Lindberg's has really good burgers and poutine. It's worth a visit for the food.

Chicago cheesesteak is as well if you're downtown.

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RaevynneArt OP t1_j6jkaem wrote

Thank you!

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the_honeyman t1_j6jl5lc wrote

Oh, I forgot The Early Bird Breakfast Pub for breakfast. First Watch isn't bad, and George's is a decent greasy spoon option.

Gailey's isn't worth the wait. If you can get in and get a table it's fine, but it absolutely isn't worth waiting 30 minutes in line for.

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BathrobeDave t1_j6joao0 wrote

There's an online checkin now for gailey's which makes it much better to plan around instead of wait

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Jo11yR0g3r t1_j6jms9u wrote

Sure thing, sorted (kinda) by price, most expensive last

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  • Bambinos-Italian,
  • Whole Hog Bbq,
  • Asian Hut,
  • New oriental,
  • Leongs-eggrolls and general chicken are way better, than the cashew,
  • Neighbors Mill-like a panera with some self respect

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  • KungFu Taco - the gangnam sauce is amazing,
  • Caesars Old Mexico,
  • City Butcher and Bbq,
  • Gaileys - brefast,
  • VanGoghs - Dutch,
  • Basilico- get the rueben,
  • Springfield Brewing Company has some good stuff,
  • CafeKusco-peruvian,
  • Early Bird Breakfast Pub-sweet nuggs are fantastic,
  • Craft Sushi is pretty solid

$$$

  • Nicolas - astounding italian,
  • Jimms steakhouse,
  • ReRico - all you can eat steak,
  • Bawi - korean BBQ,
  • Flame/Char - extra fancy steakhouse

I'm definitely forgetting some of them, but I'm sure folks will remember and add some

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_j6jjgc3 wrote

If you want to try what is unique to Springfield go to Mexican Villa South and get the Sancho Enchilada Style, and then Hong Kong Inn or Cashew Chef and get Cashew Chicken, all white meat. Leong's invented the dish, so it's good there as well, but a bit pricier.

I am not going to guarantee that you will like either of these dishes, and there are many other better options foodwise in town. But, those two are Springfield originals.

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RaevynneArt OP t1_j6jk84x wrote

Oh yeah I read about cashew chicken! Thanks for reminding me. I heard I need to try pineapple whip as well

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the_honeyman t1_j6jl1tt wrote

Skip Mexican Villa. It isn't worth the trip.

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RaevynneArt OP t1_j6jpfrx wrote

Good to know, thanks

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the_honeyman t1_j6jq6fb wrote

I did gain a little bit of respect for the place over the summer when they catered a wedding I worked and the bass player for the band insisted I join him for the buffet, but it still isn't somewhere I'd willingly choose to go spend money.

If you want cheap Tex-Mex, you want Amigos, imo.

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_j6kdoc5 wrote

Lol, just be aware this sub is biased against Mexican Villa, but it's partly due to snobbery. I like it personally, but understand it's not for everyone. It is definitely not authentic Mexican, but rather 1950s Midwest's concept of Mexican.

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RaevynneArt OP t1_j6l1stn wrote

Interesting. Maybe I'll try it just cause it's controversial :P

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huscarlaxe t1_j6koaxm wrote

I'll get down voted for this but Mexican Villa is neat, its not Mexican food though. It's Tex Mex moved here in the 50's and made mild for the Midwestern pallet of the time. then it hasn't changed in 70 years. I'd try it for what it is if you don't go expecting Mexican food.

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famichikiherushi t1_j6lek0r wrote

PW has Whip Solstice from Wednesday to Saturday this week. They won't open back up until spring.

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Khulric t1_j6jmrny wrote

For the record, Alton Brown liked Hong Kong Inn's cashew chicken the best

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EcoAffinity t1_j6jp12o wrote

With the stipulation that he only tried three restaurants of the dozens that bless the streets of Springfield

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Khulric t1_j6jr72w wrote

Sure, he didn't try EVERY Chinese restaurant in town, but that doesn't mean it's not a valid statement. Hell, he called out Hurts as bad as they are, and I agree with him that Hong Kong is good.

Maybe OP can try that as well as other places to form their opinion. They did ask for input after all.

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