College kids like food, but even more then that they like cheap food that doesn’t taste like cardboard. The Thai Spoon offers an extensive menu at prices and large portions that won’t break your budget.

       The restaurant, located at 601 South Wabash, has a casual atmosphere with speedy service for both take out and eating in. Once you pass the goldfish tank and take in the large gold elephants that greet you at the door, the rest of the decor is pretty plain, but you can order a refreshing drink such as Boba Tea or lemonade.

       The food is full of flavor, with orange chicken that offers a tangy taste of citrus fruits, spring rolls are light and crunchy and the Thai Spoon even offers sushi for those are so inclined. Pad Thai is as plain as the decor but there are a lot more choices on the menu that are good without being too daring.