A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. Today were trying out Black Ginger. A Korean Fusion joint in Detroit that's nü nü. Lets get started shall we Oysters - east coast and west coast, the brine is present, the mignonette was wonderful and this amuse bouche can get a 8.5 out of 10 Shishito Peppers - That sweet gochujang glaze is a wonderful touch. The peppers were rendered perfect. 8 out of 10 Shumai Sliders - These are amazing. The shumai we know is usually eaten as a stand alone dumpling, but this format was wild. I appreciate the out of the box thinking. 9.5 out of 10 Galbi Jjim - The short rib was amazing. So tender it melts in your mouth. That mash made from coconut and taro was a good match. The brocolini exceptional. 9 out of 10. I do appreciate a good fusion joint. This place is definitely two thumbs up in my book. If you like discovering new places to smash. Hit that follow button. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading along! read more

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We made a reservation but probably didn't need to. It was lively, but not crowded. We were seated in the back which has a direct view into the kitchen via a glass wall. The waitstaff were attentive and lovely and the room itself was well lit and comfortable. We thought the wine prices were high ($15 for a glass of regular wine) so we just had water. The food was hit and miss. Some items we loved, others needed a little work. Overall a good experience. read more

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I'm always happy to see that a menu lists which items are gluten free, so I was very excited that I'd have some options at a Korean restaurant! There was a lot in front and to the side of the restaurant for easy parking. We walked in on a Saturday night and we were able to get seats at a nice half-circle booth near the bar. Our server was wonderful about explaining the menu when I had questions about the gluten free options. She also told me about dishes that were not marked, but could be made gluten free with some modifications. We ordered drinks, but the bartender was busy, so they took a while to come out. We had water, so it wasn't a big deal. The drinks were both good (Corktown Princess mocktail and Oaxacan After Midnight, and we appreciated that the mocktail was not exorbitantly priced like it is at most other places. Our food was cooked properly and tasted great! We both the Barramundi the best because it was so flavorful and the skin was so crispy! We'll definitely have to come back to try the Happy Hour specials and other delicious looking items on the menu! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Black Ginger - Korean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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! read more

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I was surprised at how unfriendly the hostess was. She was also a waitress so perhaps she was feeling overwhelmed. The service in general was a VERY slow start (putting two plates on a table took approximately 10 mins), waiting for waiter to get first drink order in, etc. I am just a stickler for first impressions (and yes we had a reservation). That being said the food was quite delicious. We had several items and I would say they were all good! We enjoyed our booth as well. read more

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. read more

Black Ginger - Cocktail menu - Korean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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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. read more

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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. read more

Black Ginger - Crispy rice (my favorite) and chopped salad. - Korean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

So happy this has opened in place of Red Dunn! It's such a cute spot and the food is amazing. Started with the crispy rice salad and dumplings. The salad is fresh and has lots of umami from fish sauce and cilantro. Next were the shumai sliders. OMG the best thing I've tasted in a long time!!! The Korean fried chicken was also a winner. Can't wait to come back. read more

We loved the food! Flavorful, large portions, and delicious. The galbi jjim was our favorite. The wait staff was attentive and welcoming. The layout and decor felt disconnected between the different dining areas. We also wished there were more cocktail offerings that reflected the style of food. Otherwise, a great new addition to the Detroit dining scene read more

Super clean atmosphere, really quick and friendly service, and the food is on point! Love that it's 'small plates', so that the table can try a variety of food. We had so much fun here, and really, the food is delicious!! read more

Black Ginger - Pork. The side is a puréed squash. The table didn't much care for that side sauce. - Korean Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The barramundi was absolutely phenomenal. I would come back just for that. The rest of the food was somewhat unremarkable. I may have just chosen the dishes that were not my taste. My biggest gripe with this place is that the decor is non existent! Boring and bland. For the price of the food, I'd hope that the atmosphere looked a little better. Also the exposed kitchen is kind of an eye sore. read more

I've debated about writing this review or waiting to come back and try other dishes before I post. First, I love that there was ample parking. I really like the decor and design as well. Modern, but comfortable. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks were excellent as well. There are somethings they need to rethink about some menu items. The udon is soooo salty and noodles were too soft. They need chew. They are not trying to be full traditional Asian fare here, but if they want to make something Asian it needs to be done well and reflect the correct standard and technique. I want to see this place succeed, but I hope they really consider preparation and expected flavor profiles a bit more. read more

With a name like Black Ginger, and dishes with Korean names, one expects the tastes and textures of the dishes to be a bit similar to the namesake. It is disappointed to find some of the dishes' flavors to be meek and mild with no resemblance to the namesake. The service is very good along with the cocktails and the ambience/decor is enjoyable. I may give this place another try in hopes that the flavors are more aggressive. read more

WOW is the only word I can say for this place. We had the short rib fried rice, shishito peppers, bulgogi fries, and Korean fried chicken. All were incredible, and the service really couldn't have been better, so friendly! The bar was nice and quaint, with a good vibe throughout the restaurant as well. Best meal we've had in Detroit, hands down. We'll be back! read more

The food was absolutely delicious!! The best dishes were the short rib fried rice, crispy chicken and the milk bread. Our server was also great. He was well informed about the dishes and answered all of our questions (and we had a lot!). It used to be the Red Dunn and it has the same decor and ambiance. We went on an early Saturday evening, so it wasn't very crowded. I would definitely recommend! read more

Great menu with many choices. Cool atmosphere. We loved the crispy rice salad, crab udon and fried chicken. Wish there were more fish or vegetarian entrees and drinks were slow to arrive. But overall a great restaurant! read more

I dined here with two others arriving during happy hour and ordered seven of the eight items from their happy hour menu. Everything was absolutely delicious and a great value for your money as the portions are quite large! After eating the appetizers we had a bit more room in our stomach's so we ordered desert which were the Matcha Tart and Milk Bun Rotating Jam. Both were just as delicious as the appetizers so be sure to save room for them! We also had the Oaxacan After Midnight, one of their speciality cocktails and it's very flavorful and a must have! I've had Korean food many times before, but the chef takes it to the next level with its fusion style. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and relaxing as it's a non-rushed dinning experience. At no time did we feel as if we were being hurried along to get in the next guest. Our waitress Lena was amazing to say the least! She was personable, friendly, knowledgeable on the menu items, and quite attentive. She went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was memorable. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner Harold and had a nice conversation with him when he visited our table to ensure we were enjoying our evening. He too is quite personable and friendly and between him, the staff, and the food, this restaurant will continue to be a success! Out of all the restaurants I've dined at in Detroit, Black Ginger is by far the best experience and there's no doubt that I will return! read more

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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

Fantastic food and amazing cocktails! Definitely the new go-to when I'm in Detroit. The chicken Shumai sliders were my favorite. Great outdoor space too! read more

When we stayed at the hotel, we of course were told to try the restaurant and I am so glad we did. The staff there is really friendly too and the food was amazing. Great energy and indoor/outdoor options are really nice. read more