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    Black Ginger

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    one of the rooms inside
    Swapna Y.

    I love this restaurant. The space was so awesome and had different vibes based on which room you sit. There was plenty of free parking in the lot. The customer service was magnificent. For cocktails, I got the Corkyown Queen and Corkyown Princess and they were both absolutely one of the best drinks I've ever had. I just wish there was more drink in the glass because. All of the food had unique and delicious flavor profiles and textures. Our favorite was the crispy rice and I particularly enjoyed it because of the citrus freshness to it. I also got the weekly special Octopus and I had no complaints at all. Perfect. My next favorite was the carrots; they had some type of almond sauce underneath the carrots and other vegetables and it was addictive. The karage chicken was delicious. The tempura brocolli was also very good. The bulgogoi fries did what they needed to as well. The crab udon was ok in my opinion;it wasn't bad but just too oily for my particular liking. The short ribs were out least favorite, they were cooked very well but didn't have a lot of flavor compared to the rest for the dishes. We did let the server know and they were extremely willing to accept the feed back. All the food was pretty decent size quantity for small plates. It was all very fresh tasting. We didn't see anything stand out for us dessert wise, so didn't try that. This will definitely be on the must go back over and over again list.

    Hearts of palm curry
    Maisha R.

    Looking forward to when this place opens back up! My husband and I visited when they first opened and were very excited to try Black Ginger - we had heard the best things. It lived up to the hype! We tried the dumplings as appetizers and loved them. For mains, we had the hearts of palm curry and the special of the day which was a seafood paella. We had the matcha chocolate dessert. The hearts of palm curry was my favorite! Service was prompt and very friendly as well. The interior was minimal and clean with lots of natural light.

    Marielle M.

    This is hands down one of the best restaurants in Detroit now. I think by this point I have ordered nearly everything and have loved all of it. I will say pricing and service wise, this is a more upscale experience. I would recommend trying the specials, the fried chicken, skirt steak, bulgogi fries, sliders, dumplings, kimchi fried rice, cucumbers, and kimchi. But you cannot go wrong with anything here. For drinks, the corktown queen and laid back are very good and fresh. I have not done the soju experience yet, but I will be back for that soon. I also love the interior and table settings. It feels so spacious and sleek.

    Gimlet and dumplings
    Melissa A.

    Happy Hour at Black Ginger is a certified banger. They do have some drink specials but really, the $10 gimlet or daquari that's on the regular menu is more than sufficient. They also have an extensive Japanese whiskey menu, beers on tap, sake, and wine, as well as a very creative cocktail menu. Food is fantastic. I only had the dumplings and the shumai sliders and had two dumplings and a slider leftover... It's probably a good place to come with one or two people so just can get even more things for variety. I would like to come back for real dinner someday based on my HH food. Staff was fantastic, very friendly and personable. Great parking lot just out front, bar and restaurant areas are very nicely decorated. The only issue is, that when it got busy in the bar area, the volume went through the roof. Unlike most places, Black Ginger actually has some sound dampeners in the ceiling (you can see in my picture), but with concrete floors and a tile and marble bar, they probably need double the ceiling dampeners and maybe some wall hangings to really get the noise under control. But I appreciate they made an effort and I didn't have to put my earplugs in until a very loud party came in so that's a win. Highly recommend!

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    Dolleen W.

    Hosted in the previous Red Dunn, we were very pleased from welcome to departure. We were a group of 6 and Each one gives a AFTER being seated and welcomed by the hostess, we met Tommy, our waiter. He answered questions, if he didn't know regarding a certain drink, he found out. The suggestions were just right. I suggest table shares because each taste is unique and You don't want to miss out. He even showed us a true Korean way to have our drink. Ok please order the Korean Fried chicken...We have been in search of this dish done well. We Absolutely were not disappointed.....the dumplings the rice. Everything..oh the melt in Your mouth Short ribs, topping the taro potato.....just go

    Darren I.

    Ok get ready Detroit because this place is going to be bangin' . I experienced some amazing food incredible service and a space that is open inviting and will make you want to come back. There is a sense of fusion blending Korean and Spanish flavors into an absolutely immersive journey through food and drink. From my experience the palate will be satisfied beyond expectations. The bar staff is innovative and can create a drink on the fly that will blow your mind. We experienced the "Medicina a Latina" a first creation of its kind that will knock your socks off. Recommended because I experienced them and know my stuff. House pickled cucumbers, Korean Fried Chicken and Glazed Pork Belly. Bam! I will say no more until next time.

    Tempura Broccoli
    Gabriella C.

    I'm so glad that Black Ginger has opened! It has such a cozy atmosphere in a new place in Detroit with good parking at a Hotel. The food is great quality, especially the vegan menus. I like the Fried Broccoli and fried peppers which tastes great! The Fried Chicken are soo good with beer. I'm excited to try more from the menu next time!

    Vegetable fried rice
    Ben V.

    This place was soooo good!! The food, service and ambiance were all great. The highlights for me were the bulgogi fries, the Korean fried chicken, the fried dumplings, the shishito peppers, and the tempura broccolini. They have a free parking lot which is always plus for somewhere in Detroit!

    Cocktail menu
    Liv K.

    We found Black Ginger and headed in after the Tigers' game. Our waiter was very nice and told us they had only been open for 2 months. Concept is small, shareable plates, interesting sounding cocktails and desserts. The booths out by the bar were super cool. We were seated in the dining room which had less ambiance and they also have a patio out back if you prefer. We ordered multiple drinks -- Pump up the jam was a bit too sweet, the sesame daiquiri had a nice foam but was not very interesting unless you crunched on a sesame seed. Gimlet, Oaxacan after midnight and Corktown Queen were hits. For food - we ordered a lot. By far the favorite was the Korean Fried Chicken. It was perfectly cooked, juicy inside and crispy outside with a sauce and topped on a bed of cabbage and radish slaw. It was a larger portion of chicken and could probably have been a good meal for 1 person. Galbi Jjim was also very good but double the price of the chicken. Shishitos were good but 10 small peppers for $10 might not have been the best bang for your buck. Bulgogi fries- I could eat everyday. Fries weren't amazing but just a base for really good bulgogi. Octopus skewers with XO sauce were ok. Octopus was cooked well but the sauce didn't fit it, in my opinion. It felt too heavy and masked any flavor of the meat. Crispy rice salad was not good, the balance was way off. My son got a big bite of ginger. I think I got the mango. The fish sauce felt like it was poured on directly, some bites way too fishy. The crispy was weird, I was hoping for the beautiful crisp you get at the bottom of a pan but this was just crunchy. For dessert we tried the yuzu cheesecake with berry compote. I didn't taste yuzu and the cheesecake was more cake-like as it was very dry. Not bad, just not nearly as good as mine ;) They are only 2 months in, so hits and misses may be expected, but the misses are hard to overlook at this price point.

    Pickled cucumbers.
    Mark O.

    Located inside the Trumbull and Porter Hotel in Corktown. Lots of parking. Hipster vibe from both the hotel and the restaurant. Ate half the menu and loved everything. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and was attentive.

    Crispy rice (my favorite) and chopped salad.
    Raquel D.

    Black Ginger should win an award for having a GREAT STAFF, Great food and fun vibe. We happened upon this spot and can truly say that they take great care in selecting only the top ingredients. We went at 5:00, so were given both the happy hour menus and the full dinner menu. We ordered, Crunchy Rice, Kimchi, Chopped Salad, Grilled Octopus, Bulgogi Fries, Shinto Peppers with a side of white rice all were perfectly presented and absolutely delicious.

    Pork. The side is a puréed squash. The table didn't much care for that side sauce.

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    The food was great. Service was excellent! And it was a nice ambience overall. The portions were on the smaller end but overall good

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    The Conservatory - Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.

    Bar at the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle.

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