I go to this place often as I love love love the decor and atmosphere. Loved the pork buns and beef pho! The portions were really good too! The service can be a bit inconsistent as sometimes they forget to refill my water but aside from that they are very nice. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Beef Pho, Fried Spring Rolls, Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Unfortunately this review is probably a day late and, from the restaurant's perspective, a few dollars short because word hit Instagram that they are closing at the end of the month. ( https://www.instagram.com/p/DQF8Gzekcks/ ). It is a shame because, besides myself, I know a few people that aren't in the neighborhood that travel regularly to G&L. Also its surprising because every time I go the place is pretty packed and occasionally there is a wait. What's also a shame, for me, is that on my recent visit my friend ordered the Steamed Seafood in Lemongrass and this is perhaps the top, or one of the top dishes on the menu. The seafood flavors and balances the slightly spicy lemongrass broth making this a crave worthy bowl. I ordered something out of my wheelhouse - the Coconut Spicy Lemongrass Soup, which on online order menu states its a popular dish. I couldn't see why this dish is so popular because I find other items on the menu superior. They make a tasty pho (especially when paired with a marrow bone). Their sandwiches are well made - I enjoy the different fish ones. I think their Vietnamese coffee could use some work - it is blander than other versions I had tried. Don't be too sad and maybe feel a little optimistic because owner Petra Rickman has a great track record opening interesting, in demand restaurants (This one and Taco Azul have been longtime go-tos in Whitestone). Additionally G&L has a 2nd location with the same menu in Manhattan, which unfortunately for a Queens boy like myself is a bridge too far and a congestion pricing too high for me to make the trek. read more

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Ordered: Butterfly Pea Powder Iced Tea (~$5) Ginger Honey Lemonade (~$5) Fresh Seaweed Tuna Roll (~$16): seared ahi tuna, buckwheat noodles, seaweed, pickled daikon and herbs Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings (~$15) Small Beef Pho (~$15): with sliced rare eye round & beef brisket combo Large Spicy Lemongrass Pho (~$17): with grilled chicken Ube Cheesecake (~$13) Aya's take: Great Vietnamese fusion spot in Whitestone (and turns out, they have a Manhattan location too)! I'm rarely in this area but glad we decided to grab lunch here. Let me start off by saying the service was amazing! Everyone was warm, friendly, and service was timely. The decor and ambiance is also super cute! We started with a few mocktails which were nice to sip on throughout our meal but didn't blow me away. The Fresh Seaweed Tuna Roll was a good try and I enjoyed all the fresh ingredients inside but as far as appetizers go, the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings were the real winner! The chicken tasted fresh, it was fried well, and the coating was sticky, spicy, savory, and overall very satisfying. Before I knew it, I had inhaled 3 wings. So good! As for the Phos, the Spicy Lemongrass Pho was superior! It had a beautiful savory broth infused with citrusy, tangy, and spicy elements from the lemongrass and chili oil, respectively. We got it with the grilled chicken which I was so impressed by. It was tender, juicy, and had actual grill marks! You can taste the smokiness even through the aromatic broth. The Beef Pho was solid, mild and balanced in flavor, and pretty standard to what you'd find at any pho spot. By this point, we were definitely full (and had leftovers) but I couldn't stop thinking about the Ube Cheesecake. And I'm so glad we ordered it! The cheesecake was a beautiful vibrant purple color, the ube flavor was pronounced, and the graham crust was soft, light, and not overpowering to the ube. The fresh fruit on top was also a nice touch - from the dragonfruit to the berries. The presentation of all the dishes was outstanding! All in all, there were some must order dishes and some that can be skipped but you will leave satisfied and happy you stopped by. read more

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This is our 2nd time going to this Vietnamese restaurant in Whitestone. It was so good we took my sister and her friend after the movies. Love love their decorations. It's simple, charming and 1000% coziness. Great for an romantic date! Service was great, friendly, the dishes were big and very generous. Definitely bang for your buck. 1st time we came if for lunch. - hot Aloe Honey Tea not overly sweet just the way we like it. - hot Ginger Honey tea. If you love ginger this is good. - large beef combo pho with bone marrow. Love love the broth. - Grilled beef wrapped in bettel leaf. Grilled Wagyu beef in bettel leaf, comes with rice sheet and pineapple fish sauce dressing. This is a perfect snack or great for sharing. - Pork Belly sandwich. to go, huge cuts of pork Belly in the sandwich 2nd time for dinner - Passionfruit Honey tea - Ginger honey tea - Pitaya lychee refresher - Sweet & Spicy Wings taste like a spicy version of sweet chili sauce - Green Thai Curry with shrimp and rice on the side - Braised pork Belly vietnamese style slowly braised pork Belly in slightly sweet caramelized stew serves with rice. Very generous portions; my sister has 6 huge cuts of the pork Belly - Large five spice Beef pho - Large spicy coconut and lemongrass pho with bone marrow. This is definitely worth getting. Not overly spicy lots of coconut water in the broth super flavorful. Everything was delicious and the portions size were good. Definitely coming back again. Downside about is street parking Not really great with disabilities Great for large parties read more

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All my previous sentiments are still true. I love this place! When I want a nice comforting bowl of deliciousness and warmth, I come here. On my last visit with a group of friends, I ordered the MANGO KAFFIR LIME MULE which is Kaffir lime leave soju, mango puree and ginger beer. It is to die for. The perfect amount of sweetness and tang from the mango and the ginger. Service as usual was amazing. Even with our larger party they were attentive, sat us quickly, and brought everything out in a timely manner. We sat to the left which always gives me private room vibes and we had the table by the windows so the sunshine coming through while we chatted and enjoyed our food gave the perfect vibe on a chilly winter day. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Summer Roll and infused water - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Reliable soups and sandwiches with well sized portions. The flavors are pronounced and rich without being overly salty. We love the spicy coconut lemongrass soup, which is the right amount of spice offset by the coconut milk. The iced coffee is also strong yet sweet due to the condensed milk. They've renovated and upgraded the interior over time so it stays looking bright and fresh. The service is friendly but can be slow if it's busy. read more

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The food is phenomenal i got spicy lemongrass soup and red curry. i got large size it was only $2 more and totally filling the tap water they provide is awesome i haven't seen that in a restaurant before and very good ingredients fresh and delicious the ambiance is nice i really like the decoration and lighting and its not too cramped either. not to mention how polite and helpful the staff are they kept refilling water and checking in on us its nice environment 10/10 top tier will come back again read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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The food here is absolutely delicious. I get take out here often but I don't think it beats the experience of eating in here. The service was great, I asked her to pack my bone marrow for me and right away she asked if it's for my doggie which it was and I thought that was sweet how she knew. The ambiance is nice, I like how quiet and spacious it was. I would def come back !!! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Ginger & Lemongrass may be a run of the mill southeast asian eatery to you, but to me, it's the unsung hero of Beechhurst, Queens for my reservation-weary self, fleeing the trenches of the Manhattan and Brooklyn restaurant scene for one night. My group of 15 hungry souls, fresh from the dubious pleasures of a local spa (don't ask which one) stumbled into this Vietnamese restaurant with just 15 minutes notice. In Manhattan, this scenario would lead to a comedy of errors, perhaps ending with everyone eating bodega sandwiches on the curb. But in Queens, this can be your Saturday night! Ginger & Lemongrass doesn't so much welcome you as it does shrug and say "yeah we got space." It's the kind of place that reminds you that dining out doesn't have to be a competitive sport, that sometimes you can just eat. I guess this is what living in the suburbs is like? To address the pho in the room-- this isn't the sort of place that would make a Vietnamese person weep with joy. My Viet friend says the menu defines authenticity loosely. But we were cold, tired, and hungry, and the wings and noodles were great. I definitely recommend getting the curry soup with shrimp or chicken. Prices were reasonable, and I really appreciated how unbothered the staff was by our large group. We even had a semi-private room to ourselves. Ginger & Lemongrass isn't going to be the subject of breathless food reviews but for the prices and breadth of options on their menu, I was totally charmed. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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The PRO; The restaurant ambience is very good and comfy and the food is not bad too. The CON; This restaurant's management need to either train their wait staffs on customer service or hire more experienced wait staff. Their menu is not even that complicated to begin with (just 1 page of food and 1 page of cocktails and beverages). When the waitress was taking our order, we wanted to order the "Vermicelli" on the menu but waitress told us that was a "salad"!....This isn't our 1st time having Vietnamese cuisine so we're aware of what "Vermicelli" is like. How can a server not know their restaurant's menu well? Then upon finishing our meal, there was a piece of "Chicken and Shrimp Fried Spring Roll" left from our appetizer plate. The appetizer was pretty good and we decided to place another order of the same dish for take out. We told the same server that we would like to place another order of this Chicken and Shrimp Fried Spring Roll (pointing to the exact one on our plate) for takeout and she nodded. Then another server came to ask if we would like to pack up that remaining Chicken and Shrimp Fried Spring Roll on our table? So we told this server that we already place another order for this exact same appetizer so he can pack them all together. He said "Good"!.....and when we got home and opened the takeout package, we find some odd Looking Fried Spring Roll in the bag (which isn't the same as the one that we had at the restaurant) ‍‍ read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I've been ordering a lot from Ginger and Lemongrass through Ubereats (around once a twice a week) or by pickup since it's really close to me. My go to dishes are their pho and pork and mushroom spring rolls. Highly recommend their spring rolls! Their vermicelli bowls are good but don't really stand out, so I don't really recommend them. The beef pho is super clean and fragrant, but I usually end up adding some more salt to it. read more

Delicious. Not your typical viet pho place but food was still yummy. Walking in, it gave me more of a modern Vietnamese restaurant vibe. I usually order the Coconut Spicy Lemongrass Soup with chicken and boi oh boi is it delicious. It's the perfect amount of coconut and spice. I always end up having leftovers and it is even more delicious the next day. My family usually like the beef pho and it tastes pretty authentic. The fried spring rolls are delicious and we usually get the shrimp and chicken. We tried a beef cube dish expecting it to be like other Vietnamese restaurants but it wasn't what we expected. The beef came out more mushy and the flavor wasn't different from what we expected. Overall the pho is delicious and lunch specials are pretty worth it. Staff are all friendly and have great recommendations whenever we ask what they recommend! read more

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I ordered the coconut spicy soup with beef through Uber eats for lunch! The broth was on point and I appreciate the hoisin sauce and sriracha chili sauce packets it came with. Tiny cups of chili sauce were also included as well - much appreciated - everything was well packed and included a bag of top of toppings which included bean sprouts, lime slices and fresh green chili pepper slices. The small was a generous portion with enough noodles to fill you up. Wish the beef was a little less tough but it was edible. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Coconut spicy soup with beef topped with hoisin sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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So I my last review I said I wouldn't come back... but I was in the area and I totally forgot what my experience was like. Luckily it seems like things have changed. The spring rolls are wrapped in a rice paper (maybe?) wrap. We got the pork and mushroom filling this time. So much better than the shrimp we got last time. The Pho broth is very savory. The brisket is well executed. The round eye could use a bit more seasoning. I love that you can add bone marrow to your pho. Seating is plentiful. Service is prompt and friendly. Overall a nice meal. read more

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I love this place everything about this place from The beef pho to the drinks and ambiance. Beautiful restaurant. At times, service can be below average but I'll tolerate because the food is always yum read more

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The food is always fresh and light. I don't know of another place in the area that serves the same food.

What an awesome spot - very unassuming on a random block. The decor is pretty and fun. Our waiter was really nice and accommodating. The cocktail menu has a lot of enticing options! My friend's lychee rose was strong and unique. I had the coco pandan; I've never had pandan before, and the drink was very refreshing. My beef brisket banh mi was excellent. Very tender meat, and the distribution of additional ingredients was on point. The side of chili oil was a nice touch. My friends' tofu buns and shrimp vermicelli were good, too. Rolls were a little greasy but had a good flavor and texture inside. Short but sweet menu. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - 5 Spice Beef Brisket Sandwich ($13) - delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Do not recommend especially if you have allergy or dietary restrictions. Asked for no cilantro - on the phone and double checked again when I picked it up at the restaurant. "Yeah they didn't put cilantro." It sure did. Good thing I don't have allergy. If you have allergy you should really be careful. We asked twice to make sure, but servers don't even care what you get. You may be eating pork without knowing even after you tell them no pork. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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I love this place. I've gotten take out here as well as dined in. Normally I don't like to get Pho as take out because I feel like I don't get as much noodles and stuff as compared to dining in the restaurant. But not Ginger & Lemongrass. The noodles and other stuff are separated from the soup. The containers that the ingredients come in are larger than I get at other places. Dining in - the staff is always friendly and attentive. The decor is modern. Everything looks and feels clean. They have plenty of tables inside, but also have tables outside. The Food is excellent. It's not traditional Vietnamese. It's fusion. But it's still delicious. The water for the table has cucumber, lime, ginger, mint and other things that make the water very flavorful. The garlic chili oil sauce is so good. I highly recommend the large spicy coconut lemongrass soup with shrimp. They give a lot of shrimp and the soup is very tasty. It's my favorite. read more

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I was craving pho and haven't ventured to Whitestone before so I decided to give this spot a try. The inside is very spacious and clean, be mindful of the low hanging lights though near the tables. The staff was amazing, perfect amount of leave me alone and let me eat, and making sure I have enough water throughout my meal. Also I really like the water they served, it's infused with cucumber, mint and ginger. The food and drinks though. Wow. I started with the chicken and shrimp spring rolls. Perfectly crisp and I liked how they put a whole shrimp inside the roll. It's served with lettuce for some veggies and to cut down some of the salt and grease. The rolls were slightly too salty for my taste. I got the beef pho with mixed meat combo and it was so rich and delicious. I felt my soul healing after working out the whole day from the warmth of the broth. I also added on a bone marrow because my friend had recommended it and it was a great chunk of marrow. There a healthy amount of rice noodles and meat in the pho overall. Highly recommend this dish for a "I don't know what I want to eat" or a hangover meal. I also got the coconut water with pandan whip. I started to get drinks during meals because I wanted to treat myself to something I can't make, but will try to recreate at home. This was THE drink, it was so hydrating and creamy. The pandan was creamy and had the best essence of pandan. No exaggeration, I would return to this restaurant just for this drink. Anyways, this spot was a great find, I will be returning for my pho fix. read more

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Ginger and Lemongrass is one of my top pho spots in Queens! It is a beat off the beaten path, but I think the trek is worth it. The restaurant has cute and comforting decor. You can't go wrong with the Beef Sliced Eye of Round Pho. The broth is soothing and the portion size is plentiful. The Spicy Lemongrass Pho is delicious as well - it definitely has a bit of a kick. The Thai Iced Tea is pretty standard and a nice complement to the hot meal. Service is very attentive and fast here! Overall, this is an excellent low-maintenance pho spot in Queens with very reasonable prices. read more

I came with two friends two this place and this was a very fun find! We ordered some cocktails and a lot of food! Our waiter was very kind. My friends ordered banh mis, while I settled on ordering spring rolls and tofu steamed buns. My spring rolls were definitely greasy, but the tofu steamed buns were delicious. The tofu was flavored well and the steamed buns were soft and tasty. I also ordered the rose loves lychee cocktail which was stronger than expected! Overall, the menu was great and the interior decor was fun - very tiki bar-esque. I would definitely come back! read more

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Service is terrible... very disappointed. Lookin at the views thinking it was good to come here to try it out . Definitely waste my time and money . First of all waiters I asked for a soda couple times didn't get it even when the food is here I have to ask again and again Than Messed up my order (added the wrong ingredient) One of my order didn't even come ... Than the bill is messed up as well ( well if your eating here check your bill in case they add extra ) Food was not good at all (no taste .. ) the pork belly was so chunky big and Hard . read more

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I live in NJ, so driving to Queens is a bit of a hassle (especially when there's traffic, which is pretty much all the time...) I was in the area with some friends so we figured we might as well eat dinner while we're here. One of the friends I was with had been to Ginger and Lemongrass before so he recommended that we go here. The place looks well decorated and has a nice ambiance. One thing to note is that I was seated right next to the baseboard heater, which I didn't realize at first so I was sweating but didn't know why I felt so hot... if you're sensitive to heat you might want to stay away from the seats along the wall by the door. Not sure which other walls the heater runs along. The service was pretty good. They were attentive and came to refill our water even though they also gave us a jug of water for the table so we could refill ourselves. Side note- the water is infused with things like ginger, lime, & cucumber, which I thought was cool. It tasted really good! The food was amazing. I ordered the yellow curry (mild) with chicken and white rice. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. The curry was a lot thinner in texture than I expected (they might have given me the curry soup, now that I think about it LOL it was definitely soupy... unless it's supposed to be like that? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) but still delicious nonetheless. I even had some curry left over (ate all the rice though) and ate it again for lunch the next day; it tasted just as good when reheated! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Mild Yellow Thai Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Still super delicious! Authentic Vietnamese pho, boiled for 18 hours with various spices, creating a yummy broth. Top it with tender thin cut beef and noodles. Quite a good bowl of pho. Perfect for a crisp winter day. Makes my tummy all happy. Yellow curry: Oh my gosh this stuff is so delicious. I just want to slurp it all up. Must get more of this. I can taste many different types of aromatic spices. Choice of protein. I chose chicken. Marinated tender grilled chicken is good. Bit of bamboo, water chestnuts and acorn squash. Choice of rice or noodles. I chose noodles. Oh yum, must have more. Give me more curry! Feet walking now. Great lunch special Monday thru Friday. Your choice of appetizer and entree for $14. Great deal. Yelp check in, scores you a free Thai ice tea or coffee. Decor. Nicely decorated. Soothing and pleasant. A giant Buddha head water fountain is a nice touch, with splashing sound of water. read more

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Pretty spacious and well decorated place in the area for some Thai food. The staff here is quick to service and wonderful. The most special thing about this place is that you can get a bone marrow with your dish! WE ordered a pho and curry, and we put bone marrow for both of them and they tasted delicious! The spring rolls here are absolutely amazing here as well. TIP: Make sure to check in on yelp to get free drinks with your meal! read more

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My mom says she soup was okay but she wishes it was more hot. It tasted clean but rich and flavorful. She liked the Thai iced tea. Had a strong tea flavor but it wasn't bitter. I enjoyed it too. "It's yummy. Not very sweet. It was delicious." The place is nice the waiters were nice. And prices were good. Her entree was $13. Lots of meat. I got the beef pho with bone marrow. It was pretty good. I wish they had tendons tho. Owners ate with the decor the interior was so pretty. My only thing was that the music felt unserious bc how're you gonna have this beautiful interior with greenery and warm lighting... I'm sitting there sipping my Thai iced tea taking in the calming setting before me... and then I hear tiktok top hits covers and it just messes w my energy. Give me something like, idk Balinese spa music. read more

Fire pho! Great food, great vibes and great drinks. We came on a Wednesday lunch for 10 and it was not crowded. Was able to accommodate 10 people and one stroller. Service was very fast and they have a large drink special menu that I wanted to try more of. The banh mi were on the mediocre side but the pho was great. Loved the presentation the pho was extra hot ! The spring and egg rolls were great and not the American style one. Would come again ! read more

I was in the area and was in the mood for something comforting and warm. The place is really beautiful and welcoming. Now lets talk about the food. I had the chicken/shrimp spring rolls and the beef pho. The spring rolls were really tasty and a nice portion for an appetizer. The pho was very tasty and I enjoyed. However the food is not authentic. read more

I've been to Ginger and Lemongrass a few times over the years and I'm not surprised at how popular it's gotten. My friend and I wanted authentic beef pho and it did not disappoint here. We arrived around 8pm on a Sunday and all the tables were taken. Luckily we had a short wait and were able to order the Beef Pho with Roasted Bone Marrow, Pork belly Vermicelli Bowl, and Pork and Mushroom Fried Spring Rolls. The spring rolls were not the standard vietnamese flavors but they were amazing nonetheless. The star of the show was the Pho and bone marrow. The beef broth was deep and flavorful. Mixing in some of the bone marrow made it extremely rich and delicious. We drank every last drop of it! The vermicelli bowl was tasty but didn't hit the spot as well as the pho. I would definitely return for my pho cravings in the future! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Pork and Mushroom Fried Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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My daughter took me to Ginger and Lemongrass a Vietnamese restaurant in Queens. She and her girlfriend wanted me to share their experience since they had been there a few times before and they loved it. I felt comfortable and relaxed in their nature inspired decor and calming ambiance. We started with the sweet and spicy wings which was perfect to start- i loved the look of their water pitchers which included mint leaves, cucumber, lime pieces and pears infusing the water and creating a beautiful and appealing look. I ordered the shaken beef with white rice. A dark sauce with a hint of sweetness, Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, peppers topped with watercress (I loved watercress). My dish was very flavorful. My daughter and her girlfriend ordered Pho and we all enjoyed one of their cocktails savoring every sip. The staff were friendly and attentive. Everything was delicious!!! read more

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My friend and I came for lunch today. It's been a while since we've been here. We usually go to their other restaurant Taco azul. We wanted a little change and decided to go to ginger and lemongrass for a little Change. We were not disappointed. Everything from the appetizers and water that is given with cucumber mint and ginger to our noodles! Wow! Give it a try if you haven't already read more

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I am so glad I found this random gem! Not only is the food presentation and preparation so beautiful, the cocktails are equally as beautiful and super affordable given their creativity. As the Beverage Queen of NY, I absolutely LOVE the ingredients that are in these cocktails- mangosteen juice, pandan, house-infused vodka with kaffir lime, black tea, and lemongrass, etc. I had the Bangkok Flower and the Jasmine Meadow, both $13, which I consider a steal given the creativity, both delicious. The spicy lemongrass soup (with the sliced rare round) was divine, perfect size for the price, $13 as well. The food here is very CLEAN, very fresh, not full of sodium. This is truly my new favorite spot. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the soups, the steak tartare, all of their bahn mi, and more codktails. Ginger and Lemongrass is definitely a win! read more

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Ironically Good! We came here for a friend's birthday at the whitestone location. Reservation for a party of 8 was at 7: 00 PM. Upon seating, the waiter came by approximately 10 minutes later to take our drink order. 35 minutes later, the drinks finally came. Unfortunately, they messed up 3 drinks and even after that, it took them another 25 minutes to bring out new ones. When they came with the drinks, they told me they didn't have my drink. It took an hour to get that results, and change my drink. We are now approaching 8 PM, server has not taken our order yet, shortly after 8 PM, the another waiter came to take the order. Around 8:20 PM, the food came and to our surprise, it was absolutely delicious. This absolutely redeemed the poor service we experienced so far! Finally, for desert, they brought out a complementary birthday desert with a candle and apologized for the poor service. Verdict: Overall, this establishment offers a very nice ambience, and though we experienced poor service, they were able to redeem themselves with both the delicious food and the presentation of the desert which was absolutely delicious. I would give it one more chance! read more

I recently stumbled upon this little gem in Queens (and will hopefully be living near here soon!). I went with my parents who don't have Vietnamese very often. I ordered vegetarian yellow curry and a Thai tea. The curry was so fresh and delicious. The flavor was amazing. You could taste all of the spices, but it wasn't spicy. The veggies tasted fresh and still had a great crunch to them. My parents were raving about their food (pho and a Bahn mi). I am a vegetarian, and meat rarely looks tempting to me, but my moms Bahn Mi (Pork Belly) actually looked delicious. The space is SO cute and staff was really nice. I will say that the service was very slow (I think there was a problem with my moms order), but we weren't in a hurry and didn't mind. If I do wind up living in the area, I will for sure be a regular here sampling more o their menu!! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Delicious curry!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I haven't been here for 5 years and this time I had a much better experience. As always, the vibes are nice with the tropical decorations and bright yellow lights. I came here with my friends and we all ordered very different things. I got the beef Pho with beef rare, beef brisket, and a bone marrow (which is what they are known for). The beef broth was very flavorful and the noodles were thin, not soggy, and overall very delicious! The beef combo it came with was good, but the bone marrow was even more flavorful. If you haven't had bone marrow, I think it's worth a try especially since not a lot of places have it. When you scoop the edibles off the bone, it's like a jelly-like texture. My friends ordered the curry pho, coconut Thai curry, and the shaken beef. The good thing is that they have 3 levels of spiciness for both the curry pho and Thai Coconut Curry for those who have different spicy tolerances. The shaken beef has a tad of sweetness to it, but was overall very good with potatoes and mushrooms. The only thing is there's never enough rice for these rice dishes! As for the drinks, I love frozen stuff and they have two kinds. I asked the server who was very knowledgeable and friendly for recommendations. He recommended the Frozen Pitaya Candy and said it's a bit sweeter than the other one and goes well with the food. The drink was strong! I usually don't feel tipsy after one drink, but I was a bit hazy after this one. Overall, it's very good but if you can't handle alcohol - go with the Pitaya refresher. There are also other non alcoholic drinks like Thai Foco Juice with flavor choices of lychee, coconut, and mangosteen. Will definitely be back on a cold day for the beef Pho and a non alcoholic drink this time! Everything is served in aesthetically pleasing dishware and drinkware. Lots of photo ops! read more

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I can't tell you how much I love doing lunch/dinner all by myself. I get to pick the restaurant that I want to go to, order whatever I want off the menu, and I don't have to share anything with anyone. I don't dine by myself all the time but when I do it is a real treat. This was one of times that I got to check out Ginger and Lemongrass and solely experienced it myself. This place is absolutely adorable. They have ample outdoor seating, but inside is where it's at. Super cute and quaint, I really was excited to try out this place for lunch. I ordered the grilled salmon roll and the mint salad with lemon grass chicken. I also ordered The Blooming teapot because I have an obsession with tea. Overall my meal was decent. I wasn't wowed, as the salmon roll tasted a tiny bit fishy and the outer skin was a little bit to chewy for my taste. The salad had a little bit too much dressing which made it a bit on the soggy side but the flavors were there. My blooming tea was amazing and I was offered a to go cup for the rest of my tea that I did not finish. And although the food didn't blow me away, I have to say their service was impeccable. I think I have to come back and try one of their sandwiches or their Pho. I blame myself on this one as I probably didn't order the right thing. All in all a pretty solid place! read more

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What a lovely place to go to. I had my first Pho in a long time. This was a great re-entry. It was light and flavorful. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The service was attentive and very nice. The aesthetics of the place is wonderful too. Try all the appetizers. read more

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I've been to the Ginger and Lemongrass in Manhattan and the owners' Lángos Bar and got to meet the owners so you can say that I really like the owners and what they've created. The beef pho at Ginger and Lemongrass is the best, the soup is delicious. My boyfriend had the red curry noodles, and I had the Thai Mint Salad with Lemongrass Tofu. The tofu was delicious, the salad had way too much dressing so it was super sour. Was a fan of the salad but not the amount of dressing. Great servers, and we were able to find street parking on the weekend. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Thai Mint Salad with Lemongrass Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Came here for lunch with three other friends and we loved the food here! Three of us got the beef pho and one of of us got the spicy lemongrass and we all got the sliced eye round and brisket as toppings. We all ordered small and while the bowl looked a little small, the portion was actually perfect for us! The broth of the beef pho was rich and flavorful and the sliced eye round was very tender! I only had a sip of the broth of the spicy lemongrass and it had a strong note of pineapple which was very interesting. While I wasn't a big fan of it, my friend who ordered it loved it so that was more of a personal preference. The pho also came with chili oil and it was very yummy and garlicky! I couldn't help myself but kept adding it to my broth which ended up making it too spicy so just be careful of that! My only minor critique for the pho was that the brisket was very dry but all the other components of the pho was so good that I would still give it a 5/5! At the end of our meal, we ordered the ube cheesecake, which I would also give 5/5! The presentation of the cheesecake was very pretty and the balance between the cheesecake and ube was perfect! The fruits on top also brought freshness to the dessert! Last but not least, shout out to Mohammed (hopefully I'm spelling it correctly) for the amazing service! I would definitely come back again! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Beef PHO Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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