Stango Zambian Cuisine – African
Stango Zambian Cuisine envelops guests in the soulful warmth of Southern Africa, where the enticing scent of slow-simmered oxtail and aromatic spices promises a deeply comforting feast. From tearing into pillowy naan to scoop up rich, tender goat stews to savoring the vibrant textures of crispy whole tilapia and savory-sweet Gizdodo, every plate offers a communal celebration of authentic heritage and heartfelt hospitality.
500 North Walnut Street, Champaign IL 61820 https://stangocu.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: African
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, mediterranean, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, carnivore, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:45 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly cooked pasta and flavorful dishes, guests consistently praise the high quality and reasonable prices found on the menu. Reviewers highlight the welcoming staff and comfortable setting, noting that the warm service and inviting atmosphere make for a standout dining experience. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared pasta, which diners rave about for its authentic taste and ideal texture.
Menu
- Beef Stew with Naan Bread - $12.99: Comfort hearty beef stew, flavorful with Stango seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Curry Stew with Naan Bread - $10.99: Comfort homecooking chicken curry stew perfectly seasoned with Stango seasoning. NOT SPICY Dietary tags: High-Protein
- 3-Course Meal: Chicken Curry - $25.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- 3-Course Meal: Beef Stew - $25.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Savory tender stewed beef cubes marinated in our secret blend of seasonings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3-Course Meal: Stango Gizdodo - $25.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Savory gizzards served with plantains and a choice of beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 3-Course Meal: Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free - $26.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Chio's Platter: sweet potatoes, rice, nshima, greens, beans, cassava (Yucca). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- 3-Course Meal: Whole Tilapia - $33.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- 3-Course Meal: Goat Meat - $33.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Marinated in our secret blend of seasonings and stewed to tender. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- 3-Course Meal: Oxtail - $33.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Savory tender stewed oxtails marinated in our secret blend of seasonings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3-Course Meal: Emma's Platter - $35.99: Includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. Sampler of our entrees - Chicken curry, beef stew, nshima, rice, sweet potatoes, greens, beans & Hungarian sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Pie - $6: A savory flaky pastry shell filled with ground beef & spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Samosa - $6: A pastry filled with ground beef & spices deep fried to perfection. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Pie - $6: A savory flaky pastry shell filled with shredded chicken curry & spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Samosa - $6: A pastry filled with shredded chicken & spices deep fried to perfection. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Pie - $6: A savory flaky pastry shell filled with flavored vegetables: cabbage, carrots, broccoli, corn, celery & onion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Plantains - $6: Sweet and savory fried gluten free tropical banana. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Gizzards - $6: Half lb chicken gizzards. Boiled and sauteed in scallions with scrumptious spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Emma's Platter - $24.99: A sample platter of dinner entreés (chicken curry, beef stew, Hungarian sausage). Served with rice, stewed sweet potatoes, nshima, beans & greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Curry - $13.99: Fresh boneless chicken breast cooked in curry sauce. Served with a choice of rice, stewed sweet potatoes or nshima & beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Stew - $14.99: Savory tender stewed beef cubes marinated in our secret blend of seasonings. Served with a choice of rice, stewed sweet potatoes or nshima & beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hungarian Sausage - $9.39: A juicy, succulent, one of a kind sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Stango’s Chicken Wings - $11.99: 6 wings marinated in our house blend of seasonings and twice fried. Served with fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Oxtail - $23.99: Savory tender stewed oxtails marinated in our secret blend of seasonings. Served with a choice of rice, stewed sweet potatoes or nshima & beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Stango Gizdodo - $11.99: Savory gizzards served with plantains and a choice of beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Goat Meat - $22.99: Served with a choice of rice, stewed sweet potatoes or nshima & beans or greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chio’s Platter - $14.49: A sampler of our vegetarian dishes: nshima, rice, stewed potatoes, beans and greens. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Urbana Vegetarian Plate - $12.99: Choose sweet potatoes, plantain, rice or nshima. Served with beans and greens. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Extra Chicken Curry - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Extra Beef Stew - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Stewed Sweet Potatoes - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Stango Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Nshima - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC
- Extra Plantain - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Beans - $4.5: Pinto Beans. Cooked from scratch, has NO meat or dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Greens of the Day - $4.1: Usually Kale. Sauted in tomatoes, onions, salt & vegetable oil. NO meat or dairy. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
- French Fries - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Urbana Beignets - $6: 3 deep fried nuggets of sweetened dough sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fountain Soda - $2.29: Coke, diet coke, lemonade
- Fresh Orange Juice - $2.89
- Canned Soda - $1.8: Diet Coke, Mountain Dew
- Cranberry or Apple Juice - $2.89
- Hot Tea - $2.49
- Green Tea - $2.29
- Iced Tea - $2.5
- Freshly Squeezed Stango Ginger Juice - $5
- Bottled Water - $1.8
- 3 Chicken Tenders with Fries - $8.99: Includes small drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Dog with Fries - $7.99: Includes a kids apple or orange juice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mac and Cheese - $7.99: Includes small drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries - $7.99: Includes a kids apple or orange juice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian