My first review of Ginger was 14 years ago, last was about 11, so I'm probably overdue for another update. If you don't want to read my laboriously detailed review and want the TL;DR: go here. Go here even if you're not sure. If you like food, if you're a tourist, if you're a local who hasn't been sure about it, this is your sign to go! If you have dietary restrictions, you need to come here! Ginger remains one of my favorite restaurants in all of Alaska. I first came here when they opened back in 2007 -- I remember when they were just the skinny, narrow restaurant that occupied half the space before they expanded into the bar section with the hilarious ginger-themed paintings. I remember their delicious sesame-seed-studded crackers (that they don't serve anymore but they were SO GOOD!) And even though I have since moved away from Alaska a few years and have access to many more bougie restaurants where I live now, Ginger is something that I still crave on the regular: the wasabi mayo with the perfectly fresh and crisp pomme frites; the banana lemongrass soup (which I order sans crab) that I've converted countless friends to who thought "Banana? Soup?" was too strange but they loved it when they sampled from my bowl; the green tea crème brûlée that is out-of-this-world and I don't care what the cranky boomer at the table next to me who complained about the green tea flavor because he looked like the kind of guy who thinks flour is spicy. I have never had a bad meal here. I've never had bad service. I have never, ever been disappointed and I have probably visited here 50 times over the last 16 years, probably more. Every time I return to Alaska, it wouldn't be a trip without visiting Ginger. I've seen some Anchorage restaurants struggle post-COVID (and quietly wept over some mainstays that have passed on) and understanding the status of the food service industry here, Ginger still persists. They have cut back their hours (Monday and Tuesday closed), which initially caused panic to my heart, but they seem to be doing so very well. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and I selfishly want them to succeed so that every visit back to my second home, I will have a reliable and delicious restaurant that will accommodate so many tastes. It can satisfy so many appetites and preferences; it accommodates vegans and vegetarians (again, get the banana lemongrass soup sans crab for that); it's adventurous and flavorful, and it boasts a well-curated wine menu while offering tons of cocktails and beers. Ginger knows food. It doesn't assemble a menu; it curates it, it conducts it like an orchestra, it makes everything amazing. I have never doubted a recommendation or pairing. It is *that* good. You can tell that their staff are very well-trained and educated about their menu and offerings, and that they really care about their restaurant. I have traveled around the world, spent a significant time in Asia, visited some bougie places, and Ginger is something so unique and special. It brings classiness and adventure that Anchorage is in need of; it introduces people to flavors and dishes that you wouldn't normally expect. If you like Asian food, you'll love Ginger. Even if you don't like Asian food, you'll still love Ginger. And if you come to Ginger and you don't love Ginger, then maybe you should hustle your booty to McDonald's because that's clearly the only kind of food your palate is built for, and leave the curry and pomme frites for the rest of us! read more

I can't get enough of this place. It's my go too for all my celebrations and special events. The food is incredible and the service is outstanding! You won't taste food like this anywhere else. And their homemade ginger ale is delicious! A must have every time! read more

This place was very yummy! Only one vegan dinner option but that's ok because it was delicious! The vegan curry was not too heavy, great taste. I wish the veggies would've been a little bit bigger and more of them ... also could've used a little bit more rice for how much curry there was. The fresh rolls were really good too.. the sauce a little bit too sweet for me though. Other than those little things, I recommend this place :) very friendly service as well! Oh, and make a reservation! read more

Ginger - Fresh spring rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Ginger is a gem! Love the bar staff. They are always friendly. The wings are bussin. The place is clean the bussing staff don't play!

So happy they're still operating during COVID. This place was a ghost town, so we had the restaurant to ourselves. All staff was taking precautions (wearing a mask, practicing social distancing...ect) We came here for brunch and the menu did not disappoint! I decided to get the ahi tuna tower (which is an appetizer) as my entree and it was great. The wasabi cream wasn't too spicy and the tuna was served close to room temperature, how I like it. The small chunks of avocado and pineapple complimented the tuna well. My husband got the "hot mess" entree and said it was excellent as well. They have a good local draft list, great cocktails to choose from, and something on the brunch menu for everyone. It ranged from classic eggs Benedict, to vegan/vegetarian curries, to chicken and waffles. I thought it was also fairly priced. We will be back! read more

Ginger - ahi tuna tower (ahi tuna, sprouts, avocado, pineapple, wonton chips, wasabi cream) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We We're nearby and thought we'd try gingers again. Shredded duck tacos 5 Stars Sesame wings, slightly over cooked. Yet 4 Stars Strawberry chili salad. 4 Stars. One more experience like this with an entree and I'll put gingers back on my favorites list. Server, polite, engaging, pleasant. Fast in and out at 4:45pm. Keep it up ginger. I'll be back soon. read more

I may be a little biased.....but the lunch I had here was sooo good. Nice little place, I need to get back here someday

Very creative cuisine and varying menu. Not a meat and potatoes place but an excursion into the finer arts of fusion dining. Love the bar space and art work creates an urban vibe. read more

Nice downtown setting. Very nice and comfortable interior. Very friendly and prompt service. Fantastic meal! The person who joined also agreed they were fantastic. Excellent desert menu but too full to try. read more

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This place is a amazing! The food is way over my expectations. We had nothing on our plate left. The stuff is kind and polite. The environment is cozy and clean. Recommend for everyone. read more

Ginger - Panang Beef Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Best dinner restaurant in Anchorage! Amazing food and incredibly worth your time. Service and ambiance is perfecto!

Stumbled on this place looking for dinner and I ended up loving it! Might be my new favorite spot in AK. The food and cocktails were fantastic and the service was above and beyond. I got the Mee Krob which was amazing, and the 5 spice cheesecake with pears and bourbon caramel was seriously the best cheesecake I've ever had, period. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Awesome food need to make a reservation to eat here or call in to check availability they have fresh cut, french fries and spring rolls that are to die for if you want a good curry you come here for that as well read more

Ginger - It was so good - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Not sure why this place is rated so high. Food and service were below average. We had to constantly flag the server for service and the food was uninspired and bland. Overpriced and underwhelming. Not a repeat. read more

I want to relive this meal over and over again! I suggest calling ahead for reservations on weekends. We came late so did not have to worry about this, but I imagine that they fill up quickly. The drink menu was extensive and we tried quite a few cocktails. They were interesting and unique with amazing flavor. As an appetizer we tried the sweet and spicy crispy pork egg rolls which were awesome. I loved the dipping sauce which was loaded with fresh delicious cilantro! Our entrees were killer! My husband and I shared the duck breast and pepper crusted new york sirloin. They were equally delicious. I would come back and get the same thing again, we were very happy with our meals. Our server Cat was awesome as well. She gave great suggestions, checked on us often, and made sure we had a memorable experience. We will definitely be back next time we are in anchorage! read more

Ginger - Pepper crusted new york w/salt&vinegar potatoes, portobello arugula. topped with onion jam and blue cheese butter. Highly recommend! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Aromatic old fashion spacious seating Vieux Carré on the menu, top 10 in anchorage for sure. I ordered the General Tso Anderson fried chicken it's a mixture of sweet and spicy chicken that's perfectly balanced with the vinegar pickles rice and bean sprout. Textured with a crunch mush, and overall goodness. 80s R&B music set the ambiance it's a must stop if you're in Anchorage. read more

Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Great restaurant, kind of a Thai food fusion. We were seated promptly, waitress came immediately took our orders. Food and service are amazing. Oh and the prices very equitable read more

This would be nice for a little date night and to try something different, but, if you are visiting, I don't recommend. I had the fried chicken, and it was alright. Not the best or worst thing I ever had. It was all just alright. Nothing really stood out as being exceptional. read more

Ginger never fails to disappoint. My most recent favorites are the chicken lettuce cup appetizer, sesame-ginger Caesar, mango teriyaki tofu and mee krob. While the chicken appetizer is small, it satisfies any craving with well seasoned ground chicken and a delicious curry sauce. It's low carb as well with lettuce cups instead of a starch-y wrap! The dressing on the Caesar is what makes this rather boring salad full of flavor with a unique twist. I love the mango teriyaki sauce, it is fantastic! My only complaint is there were hardly any vegetables. It was mostly noodles, which were tasty but overwhelmed the plate. I love the mee krob because it has pad Thai noodles, a variety of meat and a wonderful sauce. It's a dish that satisfies any taste. The honey BBQ ribs were a little disappointing, while the flavors on their own were fantastic, it was overwhelming with all of them put together. The beans had way too much garlic and oil on them as well. One thing that bothers me about Ginger is they do not give you many vegetables. If there are vegetables they're usually finely sliced and not abundant. I wish they would give me some more veggies and less carbs! Service is always attentive and friendly. read more

Ginger - Mango teriyaki tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Great food, great service. I would give it 5 stars considering all the other places we ate but I am giving it four stars compared to all the places I've eaten in my lifetime. read more

This is a special little restaurant in Anchorage which has some awesome fusion meal options! We were blown away by the delicious options and appreciated the attentive and friendly staff. The General Tso'anders Fried Chicken was great and the scallop Mac and cheese was soooooo good. Both were huge portions, so we made sure to take some Mac n cheese home for leftovers the next day - it was even better the next day!! read more

Ginger - Scallop Mac & Cheese for 2 - - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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My hubs and I stopped in here on a whim and really enjoyed it. We sat at the bar and ate dinner and it was a great experience. The bartender was amazing. We started with the spring rolls and then shared the vegetable curry. The rolls were super fresh and delish. The curry was huge so splitting it was perfect. We added their house made hot sauce to the curry and really enjoyed that. They also have a great drinks menu so give them a try. read more

Ginger - Jalapeño margarita - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We were staying in a hotel nearby and went to ginger before heading out to the airport.The ambiance is pretty.The appetizers were very good.However standout was the ahi tuna .I keep thinking about it even after coming home.It was that good.Definitely worth trying if you are anchorage. read more

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Great food and service here. Even on a very busy night (Valentine's weekend), the service was spot on and a great atmosphere for a date night. read more

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5/5 for espresso martini. Probably the best drink I've had in Alaska. Mac and cheese was delicious.. just had a quick bite at the bar, haven't had a full meal here yet but I will be back for sure! read more

Ginger - Espresso martini aka insomniac - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Started with spicy tuna tower (excellent) and risotto balls (very good and filling). Both of us had poke bowls and loved them. Finished up with pot de crème (chocolate) and green team crème brûlée. We recommend both of these desserts. My son had a Spanish coffee he enjoyed to close out the meal. read more

Beyond amazing! The risotto balls and lettuce wraps were beyond amazing. The sauce with the risotto balls was SO GOOD. The bartender, Jessica, was awesome! Her espresso martini was delicious. read more

While in Anchorage for a business trip, I got a frantic message from a fellow yelper by the name of CYNTHIA L, who stated that Ginger would be an awesome place to visit. I am waiving my fist right now and swearing up and down. Just joking, Ginger worked out well for me as it is only a few blocks away from the hotel and for a town like Anchorage, a formal Asian fusion place actually was a good change of pace. An associate and I decided on ordering a number of different dishes: Pommes Frites: check, can't be hard to get these wrong and they didn't! Spicy Tuna Tower: so-so tuna bits with three thin fried wafer breads. Fried Pork Purses: ultra crunchy on the outside but not hot enough on the inside. Chicken and Lettuce hand wraps: light with a diluted yellow curry sauce. works well for an appetizer Soup of the day: Smoked, spicy corn soup - my favorite part of the dinner. Beef and Brocolli (with a side of Alaskan scallops): Size of scallops, unimpressive but cooked right. Beef and Brocolli overall had a decent taste and cooked perfect however, we didn't care too much for the sauce they used. Dessert: Green tea creme' brulee' - generous portion size and nice change up from the boring same ol' regular creme' brulee'. Service guy did a fabulous job and even apologized for the loud 15 ppl party table next to us and offered us a dessert for troubles. Tipped him accordingly. We left satisfied and happy that night so Cynthia should be smiling right about NOW after reading this short review. read more

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I'm gonna be honest with y'all. Initially. I was not very impressed with Ginger. It was a long summer day in Anchorage and I was in an odd-kind-of hangry funk at an oddly bright time of day. I stumbled in here and got a happy hour item from the bar. It was OK, but it didn't really wow me. It also didn't really fill me. I'm not the type of person to make rash judgments though. I like to at least give places a second shot before I immortalize them with a star-rating. (NOTE: you CAN re-rate a place, and the NEW rating will obliterate the OLD rating.) Anyway. So glad I gave this place a second chance. On the complete opposite side of the spectrum: I came here for brunch, on a Sunday, in the winter. Not a lot of people in here. The bartender was incredibly friendly and I just loved the general warm, friendly vibe on a chilly Sunday morning. (OK, OK, it was the afternoon by the time I rolled in here, you got me) I got the "hot mess" which is, more-or-less, a "breakfast bowl". Portions were substantial and the flavors were terrific (spicy sausage, cheese, eggs, spicy sauce, etc). The biscuit (get the biscuit for your side, btw, skip the toast!) was house-made according to friendly bartender, and you could definitely tell! I asked for some hot sauce *SIDEBAR: at this point most places in Anchorage usually say something like "Is Tabasco OK?" in a timid, "sorry"-tinged voice ENDSIDEBAR* and the bartender brought me out some HOUSE-MADE hot sauce. It was VERY HOT (just how I like it!) and very flavorful. It was kind of like Sriracha, but without overrated internet-star-status and MUCH MUCH more heat. I would come here again just to get some of DAT SAUCE, that's how much I enjoyed it. I also drank a ton of coffee, and they weren't afraid to keep giving me more. I'll definitely be back, probably to try dinner this time. read more

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The food was phenomenal. The scallop Mac n Cheese is a must. Our waiter was friendly and there was no wait. The macarons are some of the best o have ever had. I am from NYC and the Mac n cheese is as good as what I have had from little Italy. We won't be able to stop here again on our trip, but if I were local I'd want to come and try the whole menu. Definite quality read more

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Good food friendly service. I wouldn't be thinking I'd eat Asian Fusion in Anchorage, but here we are..

Ginger is a really nice restaurant to go to for brunch. I was there two weeks ago with a group of friends from my high school. I had the Farmers Market Omelet. It was packed full of veggies & goat cheese. The goat cheese was a little too sour, so I ended up scrapping part of it off. I also had their homemade ginger ale! That had an interesting taste to it! I personally didn't care much for it, but someone who loves the taste of ginger would surely find it tasty. They used real ginger with soda water. Didn't like the taste, but it was good for me so I drank it all. What I like most about this place is the upscale lounge atmosphere. It's really calm. Though, the was a table next to ours that was rowdy, but that's not the restaurants fault. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I had something I needed to address with them and they were super attentive and made sure it was taken care of. Tip: Try their Mexican Hot Chocolate alcoholic beverage. My friend let me try hers, and it was pretty good. I forgot the name of the drink though. read more

Our last day, and final meal in Alaska did not disappoint! It was also easy to book, as they have reservations available through yelp and open table. Great selection of draft beers (Stella on draft was a huge plus!), tasty cocktails, and wide ranging wine options. Our server was Bri (sounds just like the cheese) and she was an absolute sweetheart!! She made us feel so welcomed and right at home from the time she walked up. I think we probably had a 10 minute discussion alone on how she ended up in Anchorage. Additionally, not only did she provide exemplary service, but she also gave us some incredible recommendations. We started with the frites and delicious chicken skewers. Good flavor from the chicken and we LOVED the wasabi mayo sauce. Incredibly tasty and had us wanting more! For dinner, we split the scallops mac & cheese, chicken and lettuce hand wrap, and asked if there was vegetarian fried rice the chefs could prepare. And oh, did they prepare it alright! Not only were they super accommodating, but the dish was so tasty and parts of the dish were so crispy, just how I like it! All of that food was more than enough for our party of 4, as we had some leftover too. Would highly recommend anyone who can appreciate some good food to visit Ginger when in Anchorage! Taste buds required! read more

Ginger - Veggie Fried Rice, Chicken & Lettuce Hand Wraps, and Baked Sea Scallops Mac & Cheese - Asian Fusion Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Excellent food and service and ambiance. Innovative, fresh and delicious. Our items were pork spring rolls, lettuce wraps, General Tso's chicken and red curry with beef. read more

I brought a group of 6 here. The service was fast and very friendly. The food was excellent with the risotto balls and the scallop Mac and cheese being the standouts. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. read more

Second visit. What a big disappointment at Ginger. Repeat customer, looking forward to returning. We had a reservation, but decided to sit at the open/empty bar. The restaurant wasn't that busy, so we didn't expect the the service issues we encountered. Drink menu is impressive, ordered a couple of drinks. Bartender could barley open his mouth, crack a smile, or engage in any conversation. I ordered steak, it was the worst cut of meat, not one I'd expect from Ginger, with a big line of fat going all the way thru the meat. Totally inedible. Then the bill is being presented without asking if we wanted anything else or dessert. They did make it right in taking the steak off the check, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. We will gladly take our money elsewhere on a future visit to Anchorage. Plenty of other good places to eat. read more

I've been for both brunch and dinner and always enjoyed myself and my food. It's a great place for a date or for gathering with friends. The variety on the menu and the variations of the dishes are pleasant. One of the things I love most is their presentation of dishes, they're very thoughtful and pretty. Another thing this place is great for is drinks. I can sit and throw back cocktail after cocktail, they're all great. The portions aren't skimpy, the quality is good, the staff is friendly. Would I go out of my way to eat here? Yeah, probably for a gathering or a date. Otherwise, I'd probably swing by if I was strolling downtown and needing some tummy fuel. read more

Okay so maybe it's my vacation brain or maybe it's Alaska but the food and drinks in this place are amazing!! The bartender made a mezcal margarita for me and a manhattan for my husband which were on point! Love the wide well organized bar area with all the cocktail related books. The chipotle coconut chicken skewers were delicious and we literally inhaled them. The oyster shooters in sake broth were delicious as well. For entrees we had scallops Mac n cheese and the Alaskan mango teriyaki tofu. Scallops were cooked perfectly and lay on a bed of creamy Mac n cheese with a crunchy top. My Indian genes occasionally scream out for hot sauce, as they did, on this occasion and I was provided with some house-made hot sauce. It was so good that I asked for the recipe ( the server said it was secret :( ) . I would have bought a bottle, if they were retailing that. The mango tofu was very flavorful and overall we had a wonderful meal. I had a martini with a twist ( everyone around me seemed to be having one and I had fomo). It was ridiculously good. Service was friendly and attentive. A wonderful first meal in Alaska!! read more

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Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was great. The waiter was super helpful friendly and knowledgeable about the entire menu and drinks. Will def return next time I'm in Anchorage. read more

Wonderful service. Food was delicious. The Mee Krob is my favorite and never disappoints