Miga
301 N Neil St,Ste 104, Champaign, IL, 61820
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Address :
301 N Neil St,Ste 104
Champaign, IL, 61820 - Phone (217) 398-1020
- Website https://www.miga-restaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Street, Validated
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Lien N.
I ordered Buddhism Bi Bim Bap for my dinner. It was delicious with a great decoration. The starter sashimi garden salad was also good too. Definitely come back with my friends :) good food for the price :)
(5)Erin Y.
Great atmosphere and interesting menu. To start, we had the crunchy fries with Parmesan, ceviche, the chashu bun, the house salad, and Caesar salad. The fries were delicious. Very crunchy as advertised, and the homemade ketchup was unique and tasty. The Parmesan wasn't really necessary though. The ceviche was delicious, really enjoyed that. Great variety of fish/seafood too. The chashu bun was also yummy, and one bun is definitely big enough to split in half. The Caesar salad was a tad overdressed, but the house salad dressing was very good. For my entree, I ordered the Kalbi ribeye steak. The steak was very tender and flavorful, all around a good piece of meat. There was a pile of very mild kimchi on top which was good, even though I'm not a huge kimchi fan. The rice pilaf that came with was also good. I tried the butter fish entree, which two people at my table ordered. One was slightly overcooked and one was perfect. Both were very tasty nonetheless, and thankfully butterfish is very forgiving and the overcooked-ness didn't completely ruin the dish. The scallops were good, although the portion was a little small and one scallop was on the rare side. After entrees, we decided to pass on dessert, though they sounded interesting. Only a few technical errors stopped this from being a solid 4 star meal, but it's a new restaurant and they should tighten things up in the future. Service was also extremely friendly. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to give them another try!
(3)Ashley B.
I've been here twice now and I'm a fan. Though I still have to say I prefer Sakanaya, which I believe is owned by the same folks. Right off the bat, the environment is great. You don't feel like you're in downtown Champaign. Everything is very modern and trendy. The dishes and glassware look beautiful and when I've been there, they had old black and white movies playing. The only downfall here is that some awful music (Michael Bolton, really?!) was playing. The prices are decent I guess, they're a little on the high end, especially for the portions that you get. But I think overall, the flavor was great. We've sampled the scallops, dumplings, filet, and noodles before and I thought everything was delicious. I will say though that the mochi was very pricy for how much you got, especially after being spoiled in Hawaii and going to bubbies and getting a piece for a couple of bucks if that. Another thing, I never once had an issue with service. I thought both times that I went there, we were treated wonderfully. Overall, the prices are a bit steep, but its refreshing to have this place downtown as an option and I will be going back.
(4)Sarah T.
From the 3 times I have been there I can't say I'm happy. I went when they first opened and they had great staff, a wonderful bartender and my food was good. I had a chicken pasta with red pepper. It was well priced and tasted great. Our wine was well selected by our waiter and the bartender came over to check that we were happy. He had a very extensive knowledge of wine! Very impressive. After this good experience, I actually recommend Miga to friends and shared it on my Facebook. The second time, I wanted to alter my order a little because of a food allergies. I guess this pissed the chef off and he said some pretty nasty things to our waiter. The manager was rude and snobby to us. Everything turned out fine, but there was a lot of tension going around and it ruined the night. You could hear the anger coming from the kitchen. Management problems are going to kill this place. They had none of the same staff when I went back and I asked about the waiter I had before and was told he no longer worker there, same for the bar tender. Wow. Only open a few month and can't hold staff. I tried one more time. And won't be back. My food was cold, I waited forever for drinks and honestly, my steak was way over priced for what I got. Unless you order pasta, plan on leaving broke and hungry. I love food and this was far from impressive. Champaign/Urbana has a lot to offer for a foodie... Miga is not a good example. The manager and and owners need to figure out how to run a restaurant like this and get a new chef. Otherwise... I think Miga will be short lived.
(2)爽
My cousin take me to this place. The vibe there is great , there's a old school film showing in the hall...and we seated near the window. I ordered 'zen style ceviche' for starter, it was good!!! And 'soy cream pasta' for main food..ummm I don't quite like it. It's creamy and a little spicy..it's good when u start eating it but I feel oily when I have the third,fourth bite...so I didn't finish it. My cousin ordered salmon bibimbap..it was a big plate but the food in the container is very small...I have to mention the rice..as my cousin told the waitress the rice is so little that she can't even feel full..then waitress give her extra rice and it turn out to a little rice in a pudding sized bowl...so......lol...
(3)Yechan M.
Came by for a solo dinner here, and loved every minute of it. What I thought was going to be a simple dinner turned out to be a spontaneous treat for myself. Nick took really good care of me even while he was busy running around helping other tables. He recommended a Spanish Blanc to start off the meal. Light, dry, well-balanced with plenty of depth. I had the Soy Cream Louisiana Chicken Pasta paired with a Riesling (can't remember the name). The dish was all-around fantastic. The sauce was moderately thick with plenty of heat, bow-tie pasta was cooked to perfection, and the chicken was so crispy on the outside, I almost enjoyed slicing into the meat as much as I enjoyed the meal itself, ha. The Riesling was mildly sweet enough to match the heat from the pasta. Simple and spectacular. I loved it. Overall, I felt like I got what I paid for, and then some. I'd love to come back for a full coursed dinner (eyes on that garden steak). Well done, Miga!
(5)Vi Vi P.
I decided to try out this restaurant for my friend's last day in town. I personally love foods at Sakanaya and also I have heard many great things about this restaurant so I thought it would be worth to check out the restaurant. First of all, I would say this restaurant has a nice atmosphere. The host was nice and also the waitress. However, that is probably the only good thing I found at this restaurant. I don't know if it is about the restaurant only has one chef but it took about almost 30 mins for the food to come and there were only 3 other people sitting in when we were there. My friends and I thought it was quite a long time to wait for the foods to come. The foods really fell short for my expectation. I got the Galbi Rib-Eye Steak and my friend for the Sea Scallops for dinner. We both agree that the foods were too "heavy". The steak came with a small portion of kimchi fried rice that was cooked with butter which does not really compliment the taste of kimchi. I, too, prefer to substitute butter for oil in some dish but I found that using butter for kimchi fried rice just makes dish overall imbalanced. And there is also some fried kimchi on top of the steak which was very oily. I couldn't even eat pass two scoops of the fried rice and 1/3 of the steak because it felt so greasy after few bites. My friend's dish tastes a bit bland for our preference but too creamy. They added one piece of fried fat pork next to each scallop and make the dish tastes so "heavy" overall. Both of us couldn't finish our dinner because we feel so bloated from the greasiness. For the food's price we have to pay, I feel like the chef could have made the seasoning stronger and cut out on the fattening ingredients that were used in the dishes. But again, according to many people, I am a picky eater. I don't think I will come back to this restaurant again because I feel like gaining 10 lbs from eating the foods.....
(2)Daniella B.
I came by with a co-worker a couple of weeks back and had a pretty amazing experience. After reading the reviews, I got the impression that this place was super expensive. I would like to dispel that myth! Sure, it's a nice place and I wouldn't come here expecting a cheap meal but each of our entrees were under $20. I ordered the noodle bowl and it was about $15 which is only a couple dollars more than a pasta dish at Olive Garden. My co-worker ordered the bibimbop which was close to $20 but huge! In fact, both of our entrees could have been split amongst 3 people....each! So, if you want to save a few bucks, I highly recommend sharing! We ordered the bao buns as appetizers which were $4 a piece and VERY delicious. I was slightly disappointed to see that these weren't stuffed like traditional bao buns. They were more like sandwiches but I guess its fusion so they can get away with it. I will also say that while I really enjoyed the noodle dish, I could see why some folks might not like it. It was labelled with 3 pepper symbols so I was expecting spicy. But, instead of spicy, I would more accurately use the word peppery. It tasted heavily of black pepper. I LOVE the taste of black pepper but I also know that I tend to put way too much in my cooking so, I know that if I am made aware of the peppery taste, that there's a possibility that it's too peppery for most people. I will also add that I wish that they had lunch hours or at least were open for longer hours. I came by with my mom today and I noticed they have very limited hours and weren't open at the time. I feel like if they're only going to be open for dinner then they should have longer dinner hours available.
(4)Paul D.
Went for my Mom's birthday, and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is great modern/industrial. Though cozy at the same time. An open dinning area with a long bar towards the back. I really like the set up, with old black and white movies projected on one of the walls...this night it was Rebecca, the 1940's film noir with Laurence Olivier. My Mom could have narrated the entire movie for everyone if the restaurant would let her :) This is Asian/Korean fusion from the people that brought you Sakanaya. They are true locals within the Chambana community. The menu here is a bit more streamlined, unique, and at times more pricy. While certain things you scratch your head at, like a scallop appetizer with only one scallop, though you cannot help but be in aw of how enjoyable it is. Which comes with amazingly tender and flavorful pork belly as well. Then there is the Wasabi Caesar Salad, which my thought is they just put a Caesar Salad on the menu just because. Then you realize that everything is so well integrated and amazing. The oven dried cherry tomatoes, the great salty anchovies, and the spicy wasabi salad dressing. It all works perfectly. The dumplings are really good as well, even though I did not find anything particularly special about them, They were very enjoyable. The mains included the Soy Cream Chicken Pasta, which my Mom and Dad both swear by. Then my Miga Bold Noodle Pasta, which is amazeballs. A spicy stir fry with bell peppers, bonito flakes, and chili pepper mixed with other veggies, chicken, and shrimp. Yeah, this made me sweat a little, in the best way. There is shaved salmon on top, which is so hot the flakes literally vibrate, a really unique presentation (don't ask me to explain, just get it and enjoy). The noodles are incredibly tasty by the way. Both dishes are around $15, and they are more than enough to make your stomach pop. They have more expensive entrees, which may or may not be worth the cost. It is hard to tell which appetizers are worth the price. Some, like the scallops are not worth it (though very tasty) others like the salads can feed an army. With the dumplings being in the middle, which is well made and what you would expect for a starter. Drinks are enjoyable as well. Some well made cocktails, with a Migroni that is what you would expect for this spin and on point. Also plenty of wine, and even a well thought out beer selection in bottles. La Fin Du Monde pairs perfectly with any spicy dish they put out. Service was impeccable. The waiter new the menu, with recommendations, and was Johnny on the spot with any needs. Overall, this is a really well thought out restaurant, everything is fresh a tasty with the right amount innovation along with traditional tastes thrown in for good measure. While not 100% perfect, another really good option in downtown Champaign.
(4)Shruti S.
Pity I gave this place 3 stars, but my friend and I both found our food salty to the point that we could not enjoy the other flavours. Why else would you order a burrito and eggs benedict at an Asian fusion restaurant? That said, the menu is good, the portions are solid, meat is marimated and cooked to perfection, the decor is an eclectic mix of textures on a mild colour palette. So as long as there's no heavy hand on the salt, your entire dining experience would be good. I plan to come back and update this review when I do! PS, their version of pico de gallo with my burrito was amazing. I loved the black sesame and fresh mustard!
(3)Eric B.
Wow, the expectations for this place were nothing considering it was our first visit, but we were absolutely blown away! The miso ramen soup was perfect. The most flavorful broth and noodles I've ever tasted! The star of the show was the wasabi caeser salad. Never before tasted anything that unique/great on a salad. If you don't get this, you are doing yourself a disservice!
(5)Tony B.
Third trip to Miga. More impressed with the food. Still feel like the no hot sake policy is short-sighted. Trying a little too hard. Waitress was friendly, but must have interrupted us ten times during dinner. Still the sexiest restaurant space in town. The black and white movies are an awesome touch.
(4)Jiaqi X.
I have dined here a few times and tried half of the menu. I would say this is one of the best restaurants in champaign. Food is tasty, environment is elegant, reservation is easy through OpenTable.
(5)Natalie M.
Hmmm, Miga Miga. What a nice addition to the downtown Champaign area. The interior is beautiful and the ambience is very elegant and chic. The service was great -- everyone seemed very nice. They've got such a nice team! The food is beautifully presented. Tried the chasu bun (I love pork buns), and this had braised pork, asian dipping sauce, mayo, mixed greens, sliced onions and cucumber. The flavors for this mixed in really well (I would probably not opt in for the mixed greens). Everyone had gotten the Bi bim bap which was really nicely presented in a large wooden bowl with a side burner that had the salmon/steak. Heard no complaints there! I got the orange glazed salmon steak. It was interestingly presented. Colorful dish. It has a medium rare salmon steak, roast herb bacon, fingerling potato, orange mango reduction, citrus beurre blanc, preserved apricots and oven dried tomato. On to the taste...I realllly wanted to fall in love with the dish but it wasn't hitting the spot. The textures and flavors weren't really super memorable for me (it didn't make me go "wow!"). The salmon tasted pretty ordinary so I was hoping the sauces would make it pop some more. It didn't. I'm going to try other dishes but don't think I'd get this one again. I don't think the potato goes well with it. I'd probably introduce a grain that has more texture (farro/quinoa?/wheat berries?). Overall, I liked my experience here (I'd give it a 3.5..). The drinks are pretty strong...get the It's Seoul Good. I want to try some other dishes (maybe the Bi Bim Bap) and see if it changes my mind a bit more.
(3)Victoria T.
Good ambiance, but that's pretty much it. Update: their beef slices were always barely cooked in the center, which is fine as long as they can guarantee sanitation, which they couldn't. Had stomach flu soon after dining here.
(2)Zachary H.
Everything about the meal was tasty and beautifully presented. Definitely an experience. My girlfriend and I came here to celebrate and it served that function perfectly. Although the food was very good, for the price the bar is just extremely high. Hence, the four stars. I think the portions could stand to be a tad larger. For example, we ordered the scallop for appetizer. It was an incredible scallop to be clear, but a single scallop for 10 bucks seems a bit steep to me. Then again, the restaurant is beautiful and the waiters were very professional. Absolutely worth a visit, though I don't know how often I will be back.
(4)Andrew Z.
I just went out to dinner here with my fiance and Miga has to be my favorite place in Champaign so far. As Asian fusion goes, this was remarkably well done. Every course exceeded expectations, the restaurant itself is beautiful with indoor seating and both outdoor seating and a semi-outdoor covered deck, and the prices were not absurd. They have an unique cocktail menu that is worth exploring. Service was prompt and attentive. Zero qualifiers or complaints. This is a great place for a date.
(5)Xiang N.
Food is OK. Environment is awesome. Service is off. As previous review mentioned, chashu bun is a must try. Fried apply pie is special. However, the waitress is not prompt, who won't come to check if water is needed for the entire dinner.
(3)Joly W.
If I could give this 10 stars just for the wonderful hostess and service I would. And then the food really really impressed me, especially for a place like Chambana... it was probably the best meal I've ever had in my 4 years at UIUC. I highly recommend Miga to anyone who wants a memorable, well serviced meal. It's honestly worth the price. We came around May 2015 because my boyfriend was treating me and my 2 roommates to celebrate our graduation and I really wish I hadn't waited so long to try this place! The next time I come back to visit campus, this is definitely on the top of my list to revisit. We made a reservation and even got a call a day earlier to remind/confirm. When we got there, something was wrong with our table (the party was being awfully rude and refused to leave) and our hostess was so extremely apologetic. For some reason she felt personally liable (when it wasn't her fault at all) and told us to order anything we wanted from the bar on her tab. So right off the bat, I fell in love with Miga's service. I got the $11 Hana (loved the strawberry and cucumber hints) and it was delicious, and my roommate's Green Tea Mojito was pretty unique as well. My bf got the $15 MIGA Old Fashioned (Bulleit rye, muddled cherry, orange, sugar cube, bitters) and it came with those cool sphere ice cubes. When our table was ready (it was only maybe a 20 min wait, our hostess seriously was being so overly accommodating and sweet... gah I really wish I remembered her name. Kelly?). We started with the $16 Beef SSAM (wrap-it-yourself korean style marinated beef that you wrap with lettuce, rice, this delicious sauce and kimchi salsa). It's super fun since it comes on top of a small grill and it's perfect size to share with a table of 4. I got the $18 Salmon Bibimbap and the serving was enormous. The salmon comes on another cute personal grill and the bibimbap rice & veggies (sauteed bean sprouts, pickled cucumber, carrots, perfectly cooked giant slices of shiitake mushroom, crisp lettuce, all topped with a perfect sunny side up egg) comes a very, very large wooden bowl. I barely finished 1/3 of it even though it was so delicious; all the flavors and textures complimented each other so well. The chilli pepper sauce is perfect; make sure to indulge in it (don't worry it's not too spicy)! My roommates shared a Bibimbap and they didn't even finish theirs either. The bae got the $28 Galbi Rib-Eye Steak on top of kimchi cabbage, and it came with this extremely tasty side dish of kimchi bacon pilaf kind of fried rice topped with cute micro greens.
(5)Aditya J.
We had the bi bim bap with tofu that was yummy.. But the bold noodle and miga stake were just okay .. Drinks were all very good .. Desserts were good too .. But overall very expensive .. Good ambiance but not sure I will frequent that place
(3)Cleda W.
I went with a group of friends for a birthday dinner. The birthday girl wanted to try out this new place. One friend was a bit reserved because she had previously tried to dine here and left because no one came to their table for a long time. So we didn't know what to expect this time. When you walk into the restaurant, it is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance is wonderful (candles, low lighting, modern). The tables were all preset with place mats, silverware, and with centerpieces (oil burners). The menu is simple. Starters, main dishes, sides. Drink menu is extensive. Everyone ordered cocktails/beer. We enjoyed them all. The drinks were strong. We had a variety of starters: Mandu (potstickers with a reduction), chasu bun, sea scallop (came with slices of pork belly). The starters were on point. My sea scallop melted in my mouth and the pork belly was a nice chaser. Then our meals came out: Bi Bim Bap, MIGA noodles, Salmon dishes...The portions for some of my friends looked small while others looks overwhelming (bi bim bap comes in a huge wooden bowl). My noodles were too spicy. We asked if the spice could be toned down but we were informed that the sauce was made in the morning and it could not be reduced. My lips were on fire and were numb the rest of the evening before dessert. There isn't a dessert menu, but our server shared with us a list from off the top of his head: Apple Pie with a Sour Cream Ice Cream and Miso sauce (amazing), Red bean Mochi Ice Cream, and Expresso Mochi Ice Cream. All of the desserts were great. Everyone enjoyed their meal (taste-wise). I liked my dish, but it was too spicy for me. If you get a starter, a drink and a main entree..it all adds up. One of my friends didn't get a starter and she still paid $50 (food and drink). I had a drink entree, and got one of each dessert to share and ended up paying $54 (included gratuity). So it just depends on what you get. Parties of 6+ have an automatic 18% gratuity...fyi. Overall, I liked my experience. Will I be going back? Not sure. Maybe for a special occasion. For me, it's a once every 6-8 months kind of place...
(4)Steve C.
Started with the sashimi garden salad and scallop. We both decided on steak and I got the garden fillet and the wife got the ribeye. Both were superb but the ribeye was definitely the favorite. Finished with the red bean Moche ice cream. Service was excellent, I can't find anything to criticize so definitely 5 star.
(5)Sean Y.
The ambience is quite excellent! There was a bit of a wait for our food, but it ended up being worth it. We ordered the mandu appetizer which wasn't really remarkable. One of us ordered the soy cream chicken pasta which was very reasonable on the portion size. Everything was cooked well (the chicken was nicely breaded). Watch out for the heat though! The other person ordered the orange glazed salmon. It was a little small for the price, but the taste was good. When they say medium rare on the menu, they meant it! I recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for a more up-scale place for a date!
(4)Alexandra H.
We decided to try this place after watching a great film at the art theater. We arrived around 9pm on a Saturday and there were plenty of diners and the atmosphere was nice. We decided to sit at the bar since we were only going to have some light food and a drink. We sat and sat and sat for about 15 minutes at the bar where staff was coming and going constantly before anyone said anything to us. After we were finally acknowledged the staff person was nice and gave us menus. Then our actual waitress came to take our orders and give recommendations. I had a cocktail called It's Seoul Good. The cocktail was tasty similar to a cosmo with soju. We decided to share the Migu noodles which was very pretty and flavorful but VERY spicy. Even my boyfriend who loves spicy food thought this was a bit over the top. Admittedly they mentioned it was spicy but this still seemed a bit on the extreme side and I'm no wimp. We finished our meal and as we finished our drinks I pulled out a credit card to pay and then the waiting began again. Another 15 minutes before anyone said anything or came to give us the check while the waitress stood less than 5 feet away chatting up someone the entire time. It's one thing to be super busy and the service be slow but there was plenty of staff that just were totally ignoring us or so busy chatting up one customer they couldn't be bothered to check if we needed anything. A quick bite that should have taken at most 45 minutes took closer to an hour and a half. The food and drink were ok but still fairly pedestrian. I may give this place one more try but I'm not itching to get back for anything we experienced.
(2)Hahaha H.
Miga blew me away! I had a group of 9 to celebrate my graduation. Let's talk about the atmosphere of this place first. It's very industrial mod. Some exposed concrete balanced by beautiful wood accents, high ceilings, birch wood decor, and black and white classics being projected onto the back wall. An open air patio that allows inside diners to feel that they're eating al fresco with no fear of sun or rain or the darkness of nightfall. Even the table settings are artistic, the knives standing on their blade and woven placemats inlaid with the table. I already knew Miga was beautifully designed, but I came to put their food and service to the test. The waitress was knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. She navigated our table with expertise and the help of a second waiter, each explaining the details of each dish as they were delivered. I can't have alcohol so she offered to make one of their signature green tea mojitos virgin for me. We ordered the wasabi Caesar salad, house salad, and the sashimi salad, as well as the chasu buns and Mandu dumplings for starters. The salad greens are very delicate and light and taste fresh as anything, as if they were picked from the restaurants own rooftop garden. They're topped with beautiful edible flowers and Parmesan. The sashimi one is served with two pieces of tuna and two of salmon, both top quality. They had that certain je ne sais pas quoi flavor that is pleasant but can't put your finger on. Chasu buns were delicious as well, with cucumber and a creamy sauce w the delicate pork inside. Mandu were very delicate yet crisp, a flavorful oil brushing but nothing greasy. Tender meat inside that was lightly seasoned and a dab of soy-balsamic reduction to go along with each one. I had the orange glazed salmon for a main course. I do recommend against having it medium rare as it's written on the menu. The waitress even attested to this, recommending it be cooked medium. I did this and actually probably would have gone for medium well/well done. It seems that they were going for a seared tuna effect/half cooked half sushi style but it doesn't work well with salmon in my opinion unless it's straight cold sushi. Nevertheless that didn't stop me from loving this dish. It's served with a trio of colorful sauces, which work best in my opinion when blended together on each bite of fish. The orange mango sauce didn't have a lot of flavor on its own bit worked particularly well with the citrus beurre blanc. The fish is served atop a small pillow of roasted fingerling potato over a bed of mashed potatoes, as well as a scattering of fresh vegetables around the plate. There are roasted apricots and oven dried tomatoes which accent the fish in an unexpected but delicious way. Finally there is a bit of crispy not at all chewy bacon which is the best bacon I've ever had. I give Miga 5 stars for impeccable service, a thoughtful and beautiful design concept from floor to ceiling to table, and creative, modern artistic food that doesn't sacrifice taste or portion for its visuals.
(5)Fan F.
Nice environment and atmosphere for dating but the food taste may not match. We ordered Beef SSAM, Zen Style Ceviche, Mandu, and Chashu Bun for appetizer. They all have delicate plates but with my highest expectation, ceviche did not reach what I thought, tuna not fresh, no soy sauce and wasabi for the fish. Chashu Bun was also far below my expectation, at least that's not as the traditional Chinese bun as it should be. We all agreed that the dishes with beef would be the greatest, no matter the appetizer or the entree Bi Bim Bap with beef. Anyway I don't think it deserved the high price.
(3)H H.
We visited MIGA at 7 PM on a Friday evening. We found a seat immediately... very lucky for us (it is still a hidden gem and not many people are aware yet). The interior had clean lines, an industrial element, and modern. The staff was attentive and pleasant. The bar manager Nick visited every table and chatted with diners. he was very cordial. Our waitress Morgan was helpful. For appetizer, we shared the Wasabi Caesar Salad $9. It was likely the best Caesar salad I've ever had...crisp and fresh with excellent taste (a bit spicy but very yummy). For the entree, I had the Chef's Garden Steak $38, an extremely tender tenderloin with potato puree, caper salsa, garlic chip, and caper cream. My wife's entree was the Soy Cream Louisiana Chicken Pasta $15: rich and spicy. Topping it off with Fried Apple Pie for dessert $6, which was fried apple pie with sour cream ice cream and miso butterscotch. My suggestion is to ask for your miso butterscotch on the side (most would not think it is a dessert sauce). Note that the owners also own the Sakanaya Restaurant on Green Street in Campustown, a highly-rated spot. Excellent meal, high quality, pleasant service. Really enjoyable.
(5)Patti L.
AMAZING! Food was great and the presentation was beautiful. Jamie our waiter took such good care of us. He was such a good sport! Can't say enough wonderful things about this place! I'll be definitely be back!
(5)Jingyi X.
first time here and it was a very nice experience. Place is quiet and well organized. Food was delicious, service was great too. I'll definitely come again and recommend this place to my friends.
(5)Ellie H.
4 stars for environment, 3 stars for food (I would say no surprise), 3 stars for cocktail. Environment is definitely great in Cham-bana area. However, the food taste more like average. Still, Chashu Bun is a great starter!
(3)Amanda D.
I would have given it 5 stars but i gave it 4 because the mochi ice cream was literally a single mochi piece. And it was pretty expensive for that single mochi piece. No, Miga. Just no. MORE MOCHI. Otherwise I REALLY liked this place. Definitely trying to be a trendy place. Definitely trying hard to look like it belongs in Chicago, but so what?! It's pretty good. The decor is great and the drinks are 1) really good and 2) really strong and 3) reasonably priced. So super A plus for that. It is really similar to a different place called Sakanaya on the U of I campus (Green St.) but...assuming you aren't in the mood for sushi...Miga's food is better. In terms of food, when I went I had some sort of soy pasta type of thing. For meat eaters like myself, I tend to stay away from anything soy, tofu-y or that is attempting to replace my lovely meat. This thing was awesome though and didn't taste all weird and vegan-y. My friend had the galbi steak which was EQUALLY as delicious. Bathrooms were clean. Restaurant was clean. The service was kind of working out the kinks (we went on a soft opening night) but everyone was super friendly and really nice. I enjoyed myself. Fix your dessert game and I'll up it to five stars.
(4)Nanxi L.
4 stars to the atmosphere and our cute waitress Rose. 3 star to the food. 2 to the cocktail Miga75. We had the Golbi Rib-eye, nice flavor and texture and large portion. But no surprise there. The Buddism Bibimbap was just mediocre. The Miga75 was a plain mix of Gin, Soju and lemonade (with pulp). And one big plus is the serving team was really on it, nice, pleasant and helpful. Good place for a date night.
(4)Paul L.
A great place to go for upscale deconstructed Korean Food. Here are my thoughts: the best and i mean the BEST! miso ramen I have had in champaign, better than Sakanaya. I would go back just to eat that. The Ceviche was the worst I have had! The shrimp was spoiled and the concept did not work for me. Galbi rib-eye looked good, in fact everything looked pleasing to the eye. I just thought there was too much effort to add fried kimchi on the main entree. The young chef needs to figure this out a little more. Otherwise it is still a well run restaurant, young and hip, and I would definitely go back again.
(3)Yanhua S.
I ordered sashimi salad and chashu bun. They are all great. The sauce for salad is tasty and special. I have to say it is the best salad I had in town. It is not something you can find in most restaurants. If salad could be tasty like this, I do not mind eating it every day. Chashu is great too. If you want to try decent food, this is definitely the one
(5)Chendidi L.
Good atmosphere, good quality food, food is very fresh. The only thing is the pricing. I think two appetizers is good enough for a girl.
(4)Debra W.
Just found this place. Great atmosphere french/ Japanese fusion. Nice wine list. It is right next to disthl and right across the street from the Hyatt. Signage isn't great so hard to find. Food is all awesome.
(5)Eva L.
Ordered the Sashimi salad, the Garden Steak and the Buddhist Bi Bim Bap, all were delicious. Interesting fusion of flavors and great presentation.
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