Dishes are fresh and the price is reasonable! They are many choices, but I usually order the regular for bowl saving time. I like Kung Pao Chicken the best and dislike their vegetables and topping, they never change their vegs! Unfortunately, I don't like steamed broccoli, green bean or cucumber. In China, we seldom cook vegs like that. Toppings are also limited. I think 3 stars and a half maybe more reasonable. read more

Great place to get sushi and Asian bowls. Here is the one problem. The guy who makes the sushi also makes deliveries! So if you order sushi make sure the dude is at the sushi counter. I ordered sushi and waited 20 minutes while the manager/sushi chef was out making deliveries. I finally ask for a refund and left pissed. Why in the hell is the sushi chef making deliveries???? Went in again thought I would give them another chance. Guess what Sushi chef was out making deliveries again!!!!! Don't come for sushi read more

Great value and downright addicting. We love the bowls as you get a ton of yummy food for cheap, but the sushi is also great. Vegetarian options available. Their potatoes are underrated, and I always get double potatoes in my bowl. Tofu is good. Current obsession is the traditional fried sweet potato roll, which comes with this sweet, hickory-like sauce and ends up feeling somewhat reminiscent of chicken. There's also an Asian market downstairs, which is great if you want to try something new or need an item which isn't sold at Kroger/Aldi/Walmart. I'm a little surprised by some of the low votes here, as I've been to this place countless times in the past few years--almost daily at times in my life--and almost never have a bad experience. Given what you pay for it, it's a very good option. read more

It was tasty and quick, and not expensive. If you are there for the first time, you probably will feel pretty lost just like me. The signs were not very clear, and I had no idea what to do at different steps. read more

We order from here quite frequently and the food is just awesome! There is an app so that you can customize your order and then just walk in and pick it up or have it delivered if you are in their delivery coverage area and that makes it even better! read more

Place had a great to decent food selection....When ordering "a bowl" , the gentleman shorted us on the meats, rice, and veggies...moreover the beef entree was way too expensive ... Twas delicious! ... however one doth hasten thine porcelain pew... indubitably read more

The bowls are a great option when you are in a hurry and want a lighter, fresh food option. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Ordered a Mongolian chicken bowl for delivery. It came with no chicken in it. I tried to call and ask for my money back or a credit for the next time I order and the person on the phone was not understanding. He told me he was the delivery guy and knew he had just delivered it. But it was clearly not in there. I asked to talk to someone else and he told me no, to talk to him that he was the manager. Began screaming at me because I couldn't understand him and finished the conversation with "what the f***!" Very rude, horrible customer service and my "rice and potatoe" was not good. read more

The food is good but this new place to Athens has one major flaw which is the atmosphere of the inside of the restaurant. Immediately after I walked in I wanted to leave because they were playing dub-step at maximum volume I had to basically shout to give my order at the register because the music was so loud. I even ordered my food to go because I could not stand the volume and the type of music they were playing. Frankly I don't want skrillex blaring in my ear while I eat. I hope they change their music to something like indi rock and also lower the volume of the music. As for the food it was pretty good. You get to create your own item which is good the sushi I had was OK but I will give it another try just because the person that worked there said the head sushi chef had left. Hopefully I can update this review if they change the atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

Some BUNK ass sushi. This place is terrible. Since it opened I've been back too many times trying to give it a chance to redeem itself but almost majestically it gets worse and worse every time. Over priced as hell and bland as shit. How are they still in business? Just walking by made me want to help mankind cleanse their taste palette and help the world with a review. This place was bangin when it first opened cause you got a big ass bowl of GFC fake ingredients that filled you up to the point of puking, all for $5 but damn, who still goes there? Especially with the increased prices, smaller portions, an BUNK ASS suchi. Forreal, if you eat the sushi there, you're desperate for some mercury.. read more

I went there today and will never go back. The servers behind the counter could have been least interested to be working. They were talking in a group at the register with one girl getting food for a line of customers. The "grilled chicken" was cold and bland. The fried chicken hibachi was sitting under a heat lamp in the back. We asked if the grilled chicken was freshly cooked there and if the vegetable were chopped and prepared in house and she said, No, we get them in a package. I guess I should have known better than to go to a hibachi grill that was not grilling anything on site. read more

I'm excited they finally have mini bowls, as the regular sized one was too much for me. Love the Lo Mein and Kung Pow chicken!

As a California native, the sushi quality here is poor. The salmon roll is a waste of your money because the fish to avocado/rice ratio is way off. read more

Grandson attends OU....introduced me to Ginger the beginning of summer.....just was there again last Saturday..... So yummy....so many choices.....I prefer meatless....but many options....hot and sour soup very good....you design your bowl. Suggested to Alliance Ventures in Alliance, OHIO, to open one....we, too, are a University town....UMU....think one would be profitable here. read more

Definitely one of my favorite places in Athens to eat. Not gonna lie, it had a wonky start when it first opened (hence the older reviews) but this place has really stepped up and you get very large portions for the price you pay. Most of the time I split a bowl with my girlfriend and it's under $8. read more

Daughter and I ordered meal with brown rice. Rice was undercooked. I barely touched mine, daughter only checked rice to confirm my opinion. Went back to reorder with white rice. Girl behind counter (non-Asian) was really rude and barely wanted to give us new order (like she owns place!). When she gave me order, she basically threw it at me! Never coming back (lost customer for next 2.5 years). Owner: check your help! read more

Music was way too loud. I had to scream my order and order taker said that management was "trying to be stylish" with having the music so loud. Sushi did not seem fresh and the noodles were not that good. Service was great and very helpful! I just hope that I had a bad experience and caught them on a bad day. I'm excited to go back and try their frozen yogurt. read more

Probably my favorite Chinese place...ever. A great price for the amount of food you get, around $7. They have such a good selection of toppings to put in your bowl, I recommend salsa, cheese and cilantro. I haven't tried their sushi but I heard it is amazing also. Make sure to get the yum yum sauce! read more

Bowl witu Low mein, 2 veggies of choice, spicy chicken, and whatever toppings you want plus yum yum sauce. 5 stars. All under $6.50. Best part is its at least 2 meals. Can't beat it. read more

Their Sushi is just plain horrible, bland and seems like it was pre-made and packaged I wouldn't advise anyone to eat it. If you want real Sushi try China Panda. The atmosphere is weird, I felt like there was a lot of wasted space upon walking into the restaurant which was unnecessary. The hibachi was ok but every ingredient looked like it had been sitting for a good portion of the day and was not freshly made besides the grilled chicken, which I had to specifically ask for. Servers were in unhelpful moods and didn't seem like they cared about what was going on within the restaurant, or dealing with customers. And don't even get me started on the frozen yogurt which is basically a soupy watery mess that is way overpriced. I don't see this place staying in business for an extended period of time. read more

ginger is good i like their sushi but i wish they had booths because those are fun.... they also have really good edamame

Came to town for a short while and checked out this restaurant as a recommendation from a friend. Said it was the "chipotle of Asian food" and be sure to check it out. Can't say I've had anything quite like this (raw spinach mixed with cooked noodles and rice and Kung Pao chicken) but it was delicious! Very happy with the food and service. read more

Mehh...this place is basically serving stir fry with cheap vegetables. Celery??? Really?? I haven't tried their sushi so i gave them a three star rating based upon the rather lame stir fry. Place is clean though. read more

Best Chinese restaurant in the town. Try their sushi and hot pot, they are the best.

An Ohio University student or employee has a lot of restaurants to choose from on campus, but I'm so glad that there is a sushi restaurant within walking distance. Ginger Asian Kitchen is a restaurant that serves authentic Asian dishes. These include traditional Japanese rolls, sushi and sashimi, specialty rolls, and Asian bowls consisting of rice, vegetables, and other toppings. I've been to six different Sushi Restaurants in my life, so I had high expectations going to Ginger for the first time. To my surprise, I was impressed. The food and the restaurant were amazing and I want to eat there as often as I can. I ordered two traditional Japanese rolls, the Philadelphia Roll and the Shrimp Tempura. The prices were reasonable, with $7.50 dollars for two rolls and three rolls for $9.75. I've been running low on cash, considering I'm a college student, so I was happy that treating myself to sushi wouldn't put such a dent in my wallet. The menu on the screens where you order didn't have descriptions of what each sushi roll was, but later after going there I realized the descriptions must have been in the paper menus because I found the descriptions on their website. Both rolls were very delicious. The shrimp, cooked and breaded, was in the middle of the roll, surrounded by avocado and cucumber. It was wrapped in seaweed with the rice on the outside and stayed together when I picked it up with chopsticks. Everything went so well with each other and even though I was stuffed by the end of the two rolls, I wanted to keep eating more. The Philadelphia roll was also amazing because I love cream cheese in my sushi. The Philadelphia roll is made of rice, raw smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese. It was very delicious, but if you are not a fan of raw fish they do have other options of cooked seafood like the California roll and Shrimp Tempura roll. I'd say my only complaint was that the menu did not say what the sushi had in it. The descriptions of the sushi rolls were online, but I didn't see any descriptions on the menu at the register. Fortunately I brought a friend who memorized the menu. I'm glad I brought him with me because those two rolls were great choices for my first meal at Ginger Asian Kitchen. The restaurant itself seems to serve authentic Asian dishes, but the design of the restaurant itself doesn't surround the customers in the culture so much as other restaurants I've been to. The restaurant is a typical city restaurant, with modern interior decorating, metal stools and tables, and the top pop songs playing over the radio. Although, chop sticks, paper lanterns, beautiful plants, and a giant mural were present, so there was at least some feeling of the culture. I believe the restaurant tries to give off the impression that it's friendly and welcoming to students on campus. The restaurant seems like a place where I would want to hang out with friends, and there are plenty of tables with a lot of Ohio University students there usually. It's a welcoming atmosphere for students and staff of Ohio University, so they've done well in choosing their location. When I went to receive what I had ordered, the man held out my sushi with a smile and I appreciated the friendly customer service. I love Ginger because of the big welcoming restaurant, the variety in dishes and sushi rolls, and the delicious taste of the food itself. I'd recommend the restaurant to anyone in Athens or Ohio University who loves seafood and Asian meals in general. It's reasonably priced and the food was amazing. read more

Ginger Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

New promotion is MISLEADING! I got my order taken as soon as I stepped to the counter. However, I waited several minutes for the cashier to ring me up. He ignored me, walked near me and away from me on several occasions. Eventually, he decided to ring me up. Recently, Ginger added a promotion, "Buy 9 bowl, get 1 free!!! (minimum order $6.75)" I ordered a mini-bowl and sushi, making my total double the minimum order price. When I presented the card to the cashier, he just said "$6.75"... I'm thinking, "What the hell? I just paid $13. There's definitely a misunderstanding here." I pointed out that I ordered a bowl and paid more than the minimum amount, the cashier still wouldn't stamp my card. Tired of trying to reason with the guy, I left with my food dazed and confused. Looking more closely on the promotion card, it DOES NOT SPECIFY what kind of bowl you need to purchase. It also DOES NOT SAY that the BOWL has to be $6.75, it's the ORDER! Loss of translation = loss of customer. read more

I can't believe this place only has two stars. The hibachi rice bowls are BOMB. I had the steak bowl with tons of fresh toppings and sauces. It fed two people and we were both stuffed and satisfied by the time we reached the bottom. The whole thing was about 8 bucks. Give this place a try. read more

This is my place time here really good food . My daughter goes too ou and showed me this place . Really decent price

Fast casual, quick and delicious food at a fair price. Make your own bowl chipotle-style, vegan/vegetarian friendly. They also have sushi and smoothies. Lots of organic options too! Nice, clean atmosphere. My boyfriend and I stopped in after just walking by - we both really enjoyed it! read more

The sushi is the best in the area! Always fresh and for a very agreeable price. The bowls are okay, the rice and veggies are fresh and flavorful but the meat leave something to be desired. The steak dose not taste like anything and the chicken was this off grey color and tasted horrible. I do enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant, the inside is clean and well decorated. I also kind of like the Christmas music in Sptember. read more

I usually get the sushi delivered but I got cheap one day and decided to pick it up to avoid delivery fees. They usually take so long to make anything I decided to go to cvs and kill time. After about 5 min I head to pick up my food. You can usually just go straight to the cashier and pick up your food but when I walked in there's a family of 6 frantically ordering food. All of them but the grandmother is having a really hard time deciding what to pick. I didn't want to get in their way so instead of going straight to the cashier I stand back. I wasn't worried since I could already see my order on the side and I had already paid for it online. She goes through the whole line and spots my sushi order and decided to go crazy saying "I want that!" The cashier grabs my order and is ready to add it to the family tab when I'm like oh no I've been here for 10 minutes waiting for her to pick something I am not waiting for you to make me another order. Not gonna lie the cashier looked pissed at me and gave me my order. I know I seemed rude a little to not let the lady have my sushi order but just the idea that they would just give my already paid order away pissed me off. read more

The only Chinese restaurant I've ever been to where you need to point at a picture to place an order. Food was mediocre with the general tsao sauce having no flavor whatsoever. Lunch was 29 dollars for three people not including drinks. If you decide to dine here get it to go to avoid the gnats and brush up on your Cantonese if you want to order anything except chicken. read more

For someone who has never tried seafood, I decided to change that when I walked into Ginger Asian Kitchen for the first time. I specifically wanted to order sushi from Ginger Asian Kitchen because my sister recommended it to me. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and to experience new foods, and I encourage you to eat something you'd never imagine yourself eating. First of all, the restaurant provides an appealing Asian theme with a blend of American culture. They provide food such as chicken, steak, or tofu bowls, sushi, soups, and a few selections of appetizers. They offer a new approach to blend American and Asian foods. Grab some friends and dine in or order to-go. The service is quick and you're food will be ready in no time. I ordered the California roll which includes six sushi with a small chunk of crab meat, avocado, diced cucumbers, which is wrapped in kani (seaweed), and white sticky rice. The sushi overall did not look very appealing; they were not perfectly circular and appeared squished. The color, however, was charming. At first it was a little sweet but then came the "fishy" taste. I could barely taste the avocado but I certainly felt the smooth texture. The rice held it really well, the finely cut cucumber was crunchy, the seaweed tasted like how it smelled but it provided a nice crunch, and the crab meat was tender. To be frank, I gagged after I ate the first one and didn't pick up another sushi. For those who have never tried sushi nor seafood, I recommend trying sushi elsewhere. Ginger Asian Kitchen does provide a nice atmosphere and I will for sure come back to try something else. Do not be afraid to try new foods! read more

Ginger Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Ginger is an excellent Americanization of Asian cuisine. If you are looking for a quick on-the go meal, Ginger might be the place for you. Spices and tastes vary with a very large variety of foods to toss into a bowl from an express line. Meats such as chicken and steak are some of the few options for protein with sauces like teriyaki and chipotle. Add vegetables of your choosing and rice to your bowl to create the ultimate Asian dish. Ginger is an excellent Asian kitchen experience and I would highly recommend to a friend. read more

Ginger Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Ohio

My family went for dinner on May 15th. I was a little nervous given the other reviews on here. The staff was very nice and helpful. They have apparently turned the music down, because we met some friends there and I had no trouble hearing the conversation. Not really my kind of music - but no longer so loud that it gets in the way. The food was WONDERFUL and we'll definitely go back. My only complaint would be the cost of the yogurt, which seemed a little high to me. If you fill one of their serving cups - which are VERY big - expect to pay about $7. The yogurt was excellent, though, and all of the fruit and crunchy toppings were in abundance. I'd prefer that there were smaller serving bowls, ESPECIALLY for parents who bring their kids down there. Osterfolks read more

I personally enjoy the food. The employees are usually so polite it has a weird, forced vibe to it. Whatever. Ginger be good.

Excellent chinese food for a very fair price! You can get a bowl of lo' mein, Mongolian Chicken, and a ton of other veggies for only $6.75! It's essentially the Chinese version of Chipotle, but they actually give you a fair amount of meat opposed to what Chipotle does. I mean seriously, they throw a ton on top while the Chipotle people actually drop meat off the spoon before putting it on your burrito... again, very fair amounts at Ginger! Looking for a meal under $7 for healthy and very tasty food? Check out Ginger! read more

I've come to Ginger a lot at my time here at OU (3 years so far). It's a great way to get your fix of Asian food in, but I took off one star because I'm from a big city and go to places like this all the time that have much better ingredients, but still at similar prices. So I know Ginger could improve a little more. But the place is overall great for what it is. And it's definitely better than places such as China King and Peking, food and hygiene wise. read more

The Sushi is awful there, taste not fresh. If I want to have a good quality Sushi, I will go to Panda, they have better quality. The food also got me feel sick. Too much oil things, however, the smell is good. Seldom go there and eat there. read more

Don't order delivery. If you want ginger, get it in the store, they continually put ingredients in that you didn't order and this time they forgot all of the sauces. Can't do much about it when they mess up over delivery. read more