After living in Champaign for 6 weeks and feeling very deprived of quality places to eat, I was starting to lose hope. Signature Grill doesn't look like much on the outside. Its Disney font and proclamations of FUSION made me wary of coming in. Yelp said it was good, but I've mostly disagreed with Yelp ratings in CU. I can confidently say that Signature Grill is the best food within a 50mi radius of the UIUC campus, and it is not even close. We randomly ordered a Szechuan Gobi, Paneer Quesadilla, and a 65 Chicken Parotha. Amazing on all counts. Spices, flavors, ingredients, everything. Everything tasted how it should have. Signature Grill would do well in populated, competitive food metros. They'd have food yuppies and other folks waiting in line to get in, and other folks clogging up the kitchen and hosting staff with Doordash orders 24/7 365. I'm so thankful to have found this place and will continue to come here so long as I am in CU. Chef and staff please keep doing what you're doing! The team is doing amazing work. read more

Signature Grill - Chicken 65 Kothu Parotta - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

So delicious! So happy that we came here! Such an awesome halal spot near the university's campus. The spot was crowded on a Sunday night at 8 pm which is a great sign to me. We thoroughly enjoyed our rice bowl, burrito, samosas and mango lassis. Will definitely go back if we come back to visit the area! read more

Signature Grill - Make Your Own Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I ordered a Chicken Tikka Dosa. It tasted so good! The crispy Dosa impressed me a lot with its light cheese taste. I feel like it would be a nice place for a simple dinner. In particular, the sauce they provide for this Dosa was so delicious! The service was quite good too. Overall, it is a unique restaurant at a very convenient location! read more

Signature Grill - Chicken Tikka Dosa - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

My boyfriend went to pick up an order from here and the customer service was terrible. The order wasn't ready when they said it would be, which was fine, but when he asked how long it would take they were rude and called him a racial slur. It was completely unprovoked, unprofessional, and racist. We will not be returning. read more

Great concept in a fast casual setting. As others have mentioned, it's almost like an Indian Chipotle. I chose the Chicken Tikka burrito, which was executed nicely. They have ample toppings to mix in, which created a nice spicy Mexican-Indian combo! Would definitely recommend. read more

For a fast casual place it's fine. Interestingly though I attempted to order chicken tikka masala and they told me they did not have that, so I ordered a rice bowl with chicken tikka with tikka masala sauce on top so I'm unsure why they said that just very odd. The food was fine nothing spectacular, and service was quick and get out as they mostly are on green street. For the price it's a good deal and quick enough that I would make another stop in. Wouldn't be my first choice though. read more

Was traveling from Peoria to Indiana. We were hungry and couldn't find anything open for dinner due to Thanksgiving. We lucky drove to Urbana Champagne and found a few restaurants in the university area. My boyfriend's roommate suggested this place and it was good! While it says international food, it is mostly an Indian restaurant. The only Mexican thing about this place was the corn tortillas, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro they included on my Paneer Tikka order. They were delicious!!! I order the taco special, while my boyfriend and his roommate got the rice bowl. The prices were decent and location is nice. There was free parking on the side street due to the meters being free on holidays. We ordered their masala chai. It was really good! Highly recommend this place! read more

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Oh dear god. This place, wow this samosa chaat, my oh my. I haven't been to the actual restaurant yet so that part of the review would come up later but I had the samosa chaat the other day, which let me tell you it's honestly a good rollercoaster of flavours. It has the perfect combination of spices in cooking, a kick of spicy and a kick of sweet with one of the chatni (I believe that's what it's called). It's basically samosa broken up in a bed of seasoned and flavoured chickpeas mix. Highly highly recommend it read more

Small place but was pretty busy. Build you own style moves fast. The tikka sauce is so rich and creamy, much better than the korma sauce read more

Signature Grill - Rice bowl with tikka chicken and Korma Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The portions are great for the price! Easily two meals for $10. It's customizable just like Chipotle. I am glad they have a brown rice option. I opted for chicken and paneer - LOVE the paneer. All the toppings are no charge I believe. You have to get the mango lassi when you come - it is so good! I almost came back to get another. This will definitely be a go-to place whenever I'm back on campus! read more

Restaurant review Just as others mentioned, this is a Indian version of chipotle where you can chose between a rice bowel, burrito, salad, or tacos with different protein including tikka chicken, malai chicken, mint paneer, grilled beef, crunchy fish, and masala shrimp. For a first timer, the other options such as the tikka vs korma flavor are a bit confusing. You can choose from three sauces which are mild mint, medium tomato, and spicy red chili. Afterwards you finish off with different toppings such as cheese, quac, etc. I tried the chicken tikka burrito and I would say that the flavors were spot on (basically a chipotle burrito with indian spices). My wife chose the masala shrimp. This was a big let down as the food felt luke warm to cold and there was nothing special about this dish (basically curry shrimp over rice). We did not end up trying the partha or the samosas during our most recent visit. Food was served quick. Overall it was a good experience, but I think I would go to an Indian restaurant instead of this in the future Pros: highly customizable, fast service, clean fast food restaurant Cons: luke warm shrimp masala curry, slightly confusing sauces Hidden deals: Hooked app for promotional offers. Thursday over summer you can get a free samosa with your meal. Check out 13 thursday campus promo Health code rating: B, however there are concerns about food handling and food temperatures as noted per the health report https://il.healthinspections.us/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=2791 read more

We were visiting briefly and needed a very quick lunch on our way out of town. We love Indian cuisine and have it frequently in/around Chicago. We're picky about it -- it has to be good and good are few and far between. All three of us were delighted with our lunch at Signature Grill. It's fast but really delicious. The samosas were so flavorful, paneer Tikka masala was delicious, chicken Tikka was great - burritos and bowls alike. Portion sizes are also generous. We'd be more than happy to visit again. Recommend. read more

Awesome food. Quick service. I love the pita tikka wrap. Come and support this small business!!

Pleasantly surprised by this place! It was a great fast-casual way to have Indian food and portions are hefty for the price. I had the rice bowl ($6.99) with tikka chicken and then added tikka sauce and a variety of toppings. It definitely hit the spot. My bf had the samosa dosa and that was just as tasty as well. We will definitely be back to try more. read more

Signature Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

This place has amazing curries, but they always seem to be out of many items on the menu, which they don't indicate until you try to order. Most flavorful butter chicken ever read more

I order from here at least once or twice a week. The food is great, my favorite is the chicken tikka burritos. The food is filling and very flavorful. The staff is extremely nice and always give you a generous portion. Look out for their daily specials where they rotate street menu items such as puri's, dosa's, and Indian fusion dishes. Their masala chai and mango lassi's are fantastic as well. Highly recommend visiting if you are looking for fresh authentic Indian food and a quick bite to eat. read more

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The food is very tasty and the quantity is very large. I ordered the specialty dosa. The sides and sauces are very nice. read more

Signature Grill - a plate of quesadillas and dipping sauces - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

My most visited restaurant on campus. They have great Indian flavors in a "chipotle" style menu. They've even got great South Indian food options as specials and pretty good Dosa. Don't come here if you're looking for authentic Indian foods, because that's not the point, it's meant to be a fast casual place. Overall, if this place disappeared I'd be very disappointed. Personal recommendations: Get the rice bowl or the burrito, everything else is just not worth the money or items like the dosa wrap, just isn't the right way to have them. That's just me though. read more

Signature Grill has always been a great place to satisfy Indian food cravings with fast take out, but they've made a few improvements lately. Best of which was replacing the previously pretty bland mint paneer with tikka paneer. I had the paneer in a dosa today, and it was absolutely delicious! I also love that the rice dishes are served in a biodegradable takeout box and the paratha wrap/taco simply in aluminum foil (though the dosa was in styrofoam box). Still would love a few more topping and sauce options (e.g. raita, cucumber, tomato chutney), but this is still a great place to eat as-is. read more

Signature Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

So amazing food and the concept nice. It's fusion restaurant of Indian and other cuisines. Love the spices and herbs! We have 2 rice bowls with gulab jamoon and mango lassi read more

Poor service. Called and placed order for a curry. Reached there after 15 min and paid for the order. Only after paying, they said the order is not ready and made me wait for another 15 min. What's the point in calling them ahead to place order. Do not recommend read more

Indian fast food in the style of chipotle or other burrito shops. Paratha dosa tortilla or bowl with Indian spiced Chana (chickpea) chicken beef rice paint (Indian cheese) and other fillings plus Mexican style toppings like cheese salsa guacamole lettuce and tomato. I had a chickpea masala dosa. It was excellent. The basil seed infused drinks were also tasty. read more

Signature Grill is like Chipotle but for Indian-Mexican fusion. The portions are huge and well worth the price, especially if you load up on the vegetables. You have a choice of proteins, sauce (tikka or korma), and a whole bunch of toppings. I definitely recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

Signature Grill - Chicken tikka bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I visited for the first time thanks to a hooked deal and boy am I glad to have discovered this GEM! I have chased good Indian food in Champaign-Urbana since my undergrad years (10 years ago) and this place does not disappoint. As soon as I walked in, I saw a lot of Indian customers so I knew it had to be good. FOOD It's fast Indian food with quality flavors and ingredients. The portions are huge for an awesome price. I got the tacos because of the hooked deal, but it seemed like most people ordered the rice bowl (I want to try when I go back). You choose a protein, sauce (creamy tomato/korma), toppings, and more sauce to go on top. It's a mound of yummy goodness. ATMOSPHERE Honestly, there is nothing fancy about the interior. Very casual, but clean! I was confused by the logo at first. If not for the hooked deal, I would have never known it to be an Indian place. If you are looking for a date spot or a nice sit-down Indian restaurant, I would recommend Kohinoor or Himalayan Chimney in downtown Champaign. However, on a casual night or for lunch, this would be my go to spot. read more

Curry had a lot of flavor but not enough rice for amount/strength of curry. Curry felt overwhelming.

Excellent! We had paneer quesadilla, chana curry wrap, masala chai. Tasty, flavorful food and sauce. Good, clean fast food ambiance and better prices in the college town. Easy to miss, unassuming place on the outside. My student noticed the Disney font. We parked on Green St. Friendly staff. Plan on trying Dosa and fried rice next time. read more

Signature Grill is a customizable, assembly-line, made to order restaurant that uses the Chipotle/Subway/Blaze concept and applies it to Indian food. The choices for base (lettuce, rice), protein, veggies, and sauces are simple but effective. The staff was very courteous and gave me some samples to test spiciness before ordering. The prices are also pretty cheap for the food you get. I think it's pretty great for a quick bite that isn't your usual cuisine. read more

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This was definitely an unsuspecting restaurant from the outside. When we walked in, we learned that it was a chipotle style restaurant for some fusion food. I specifically came here for some nostalgia of the indian food that I missed. It was definitely worth it - the food was really good. The people are also super nice and helpful if you're not sure what to order on the menu. read more

One of the best places on campus! Their Dosa is so filling and tastes really good! Rice bowls are so flavorful! Masala chai tastes very good and always hot! Mango Lassi is one of the best I've tastes! read more

Their food was just meh. The paranthas they used for the wrap looked like it had been bought from the Indian store and kept way too long after being prepared. There was way too much oil. The wraps are just the ingredients thrown together. and it is impossible to eat a wrap without spilling anything. read more

I love Indian food and I love chipotle, but do I love the weird fusion between the two? Signature Grill definitely packs some great Indian flavors and the smell of its food often leaks into the sidewalk during hot afternoons on Green. I think the bowls and burritos could be executed better since the portions aren't that great and the topping choices don't mesh together as nicely as chipotle is able to pull it off. The dosas are a real hidden gem at this place and are made on the spot with sambar on the side. Well priced and very fresh with good portion sizes. Samosas and wraps are also good since the wraps are just $5 and is actually a very flakey paratha with basic toppings. Try the wrap with mashed samosas or with the chicken tikka. read more

We had their dosas which were flavorless and stale. The sambhar was too salty and oily.

I used to LOVE Signature Grill. I have an anaphylactic allergy to wheat, and dosas are made of lentil and safe. But then I went to the restaurant today. Luckily I always tell them I need gluten free due to an allergy to wheat. I was told the dosas aren't GF. When I argued with them that dosas are made of lentils so they ARE GF (thinking maybe he thought lentils had gluten), he reiterated that no, they recently changed their recipe to include all-purpose flour. My guess would be to save $. But if I hadn't said something that would have been very bad as dosas, real dosas, are always GF. Don't market yourselves as selling dosas...they are now crepes and not safe for scores of people who need gluten free. read more