Ginger

Apr 6th, 2024

Mar 26th, 2024

I'm tired of writing the same review, but this is another example of an Anchorage restaurant that opened years ago with a bang and has done nothing since to improve, meaning they've actually slid backward. Our server was a bit awkward. It would have been fine, but he talked a LOT, always overstaying his welcome. Pineapple mocktail was fabulous. Spicy tuna app was pretty good but not the least bit spicy. Fries were meh. Burger was salty AF, I spit out the second bite. Banana dessert tasted nice but the dough was wet and too chewy. Won't ever return.
Mar 22nd, 2024

I had the General Ts'anders and it was delicious. I love a good fusion restaurant and Ginger nails it. Service was great as well, lovely staff who answer any questions you may have.
Mar 17th, 2024

Dinner Review aka a search for Sunday night fancy food . I understand why so many places take Sunday and Monday off, but for folks with off set schedules - finding a nicer place to eat out can be a challenge when it's not Friday or Saturday. Often recommend here for a celebration meal. ginger came through as expected. Amazingly consistent after 17 years. We had a 6pm reservation but it was not needed. They could have taken a walk-in party easily through 8pm. Service was fast. Bar was busier than restaurant. What we had: SHARED Pomme Frites - sharable portion, came hot and crispy and stayed that way to the bottom of the cone. These are worth the trip alone. Have frites and drinks for a complete experience. (Not pictured, standard fry shape, served in a cone) Eggrolls- also very hot (I can't stand food that has obviously sat under a warmer) beware of grease that may burn, good dipping sauce, packed with meat (half a roll hiding in back of my salad) HIM Fried Chicken- best dish of the night, chickpea flour is a unique coating, big chicken chunks, spicey sauce (make your lips a little poofy spicey, not eyes watering spicey). Husband would have preferred it be dark meat, but still loved it. ME Banana lemon grass soup with crab and eggplant. Yup it sounds weird. Yup it's always tasty. I got the bowl but took half home (appetizers were filling). VERY light on crab and you need to enjoy eating long strands of grass. I'm fine with both as the overall dish is well constructed. Strawberry salad- I enjoy butter lettuce but it's a softer leaf that got drowned by the dressing when mixed up. I'd get all dressing on the side next time. Nuts and strawberries were excellent. Not sure where they found ripe berries in March but yum! Dessert- matcha creme brulee. Shell has more than the classic crunch so be prepared for shards of sugar. Custard was very thick and great green tea flavor, sweet not grassy. More tasty strawberries. It's a lot for one person but I'm a trooper. Husband opted for a Spanish coffee instead which is so fantastically complex and a great dessert drink. Beverages- Cosmo- light pour great for a DD, not great as a cocktail (pictured) Vieux carre- complex new Orleans style cocktail. Get it if you like strong stuff (pictured) Pineapple shrub mocktail (not pictured). Stupid good flavor. House made shrub. Classic martini (not pictured)- served in a vintage round glass not an 80s v shape which is fun. Gin is gin.
Mar 20th, 2024