January 16, 2024
Here in Lincoln, we鈥檙e lucky to have a range of restaurants featuring food from all around the world. You鈥檙e bound to find something new to try鈥娾�斺�奱nd just a short distance from campus. Read through some local spots for your next night out. 猬囷笍
Fortune
A half block from the admissions office is , a Chinese restaurant serving many dishes you may be familiar with but also offering a separate menu featuring a variety of authentic Chinese foods like Chinese greens or crispy fried pork. Just ask your server for both menus!
Pita & Naan
is the newest Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in the downtown Lincoln area. Head over for lunch or later at night for shawarma, gyros, falafel or curries. If you love a sweet treat, make sure you order yourself some baklava. You won鈥檛 regret it!
Tia Lety鈥檚
If you鈥檝e never tried Salvadorian food, you can鈥檛 miss with the authetnic dishes at , a local restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They鈥檙e known for their pupusas鈥娾�斺�妕he national dish of El Salvador鈥攂ut have a range of dishes from tamales to desserts. If you don鈥檛 have a car to get here, no fear. Just hop on the North 27th city bus line.
Pho Nguyenn
Few things are more comforting than a bowl of hot noodles and soup and is the spot to go if you鈥檙e looking for some of the best pho in town. Explore Vietnamese cuisine more by trying appetizers like spring rolls or grilled meat bowls. If you鈥檙e in the mood to try a new drink, try out bubble tea, a new soda or a Vietnamese iced coffee.
Rodizio Grill
Located in the Haymarket, is the perfect location for anyone who鈥檚 hungry. Pick from a range of sides at their buffet and enjoy the experience of a Brazilian steakhouse with unlimited grilled meats served right from the skewer at your table. Pro tip: try their grilled pineapple and budget time for a nap afterward.
The Oven
If you鈥檙e looking for some meatless options, head across the street from Rodizio to . Serving North Indian cuisine, you鈥檒l find a vegetarian and vegan menu, in addition to dozens of options for meat lovers and a variety of fresh breads鈥娾�斺�妏lain, stuffed and fried. The owners are from Bhutan, so you鈥檒l even find a couple of Bhutanese dishes.
Tiru
Tucked off 27th Street, serves Ethiopian food filled with flavor. You鈥檒l find a menu featuring multiple curries and protein options but also several options for vegans and vegetarians. Go hungry; you鈥檒l be full after.
Itsumo Ramen
is located on the corner of Centennial Mall and O Streets and is totally worth the quick trip from campus. You鈥檒l find big bowls of ramen鈥娾�斺�奱s the name suggests鈥攁longside other dishes like kimchi fried rice and takoyaki.
El Chaparro
A staple of the late-night scene in Lincoln: . Whether you鈥檙e having breakfast or need to feed a craving at 2am, this spot has you covered. Get a taste of all your Mexican food favorites, from tacos and burritos to a bunch of other fun items like sizzling hot fajitas or a glass of horchata.
Hiro 88
Head over to the Railyard to get your Japanese fix at . One of two locations in Lincoln, they鈥檙e serving a full menu of entrees and a sushi, nigiri and small plate menu. Bonus: if you go with a group large enough or order enough sushi, you鈥檒l get it on a boat鈥� and everybody loves sushi boats!