I had the Tom Yum Noodle soup for lunch the other day and it was fantastic! Fresh fish, tender-crisp vegetables, hot & spicy just to my taste, delicious broth. I was in heaven. However I'm not sure if it's because I've been so deprived here in Monterey County where I moved 2 years ago....and if there's one decent Chinese restaurant among all of 'em, that's all we got here. read more

Ginger Cafe - TomYumNoodleSoup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

The restaurant was very empty. There was only one other couple here. It was very nice to have the space but makes you worry about why there aren't more people eating here. We ordered basic egg roll, the dim sum sampler, combination chow mein, and Shanghai Noodle Three delight. The egg roll came with 2 rolls. They were the perfect amount of crispy and flavor. The dim sum sampler was mostly average. The only piece we could not eat because we found it disgusting was the chicken mochi. My partner said the chow mein was something he would come back for. If that was the only thing he ate it would be 5 stars. I ate the Shanghai Noodle Three delight. It was not a delight. It advertised having items like noodles, bean sprouts, onions, chicken, egg, shrimp, and calamari. After ordering I found it is supposed to come with 3 pieces of shrimp and 3 pieces of calamari. My plate only had two pieces of calamari. At first I was disappointed there wasn't more calamari, but then I tasted it. The calamari tasted rubbery, tough, and no good flavor. When I brought the problem of only having 2 pieces of calamari and they only said it usually tastes like that and I should have gotten three pieces. (So no solution.) My advice to the restaurant, if you know the majority of your customers think the calamari is disappointing, don't serve calamari. The dish would have been much better if you put more shrimp and deleted the calamari. (Without up charging customers.) The servers were kind and friendly. It did seem weird how busy they were when there were only two tables eating at the place. We barely saw them but they did fill up our drinks before we thought to ask. read more

Ginger Cafe - Shanghai Noodle Three Delights - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

The only truly edible things are the dim sum ... which I'm pretty sure are not made on site but heated up on site from frozen. And it is very pricy. The fried rice is mushy and overcooked, the hot and sour soup is not hot nor sour ... in fact it didn't even have salt. The sweet and sour pork was overcooked and hard. The shrimp and chicken were mostly cooked properly if utterly unflavored. The squid was so hard you could not even cut Into it with a knife... i had to discard all pieces with squid or calamari. The vegetables have little to no flavor at all. Egg rolls were under cooked so the insides of the egg rolls were chilly and mushy. The sauces they send with the dim sum are non existent or so minuscule that one person may could dip two pieces (that's being generous). I think this last food order will be my last... i kept going back after some time thinking it would be better ... but after eating food from here seven times in past five years. The cost of eating out is just too dear these days to keep hoping for something better from a place that has a proven record of only becoming worse. read more

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Normally come here about once a year and I'm always very satisfied. This time we were able to get some of the dim sum, some seafood soup, fried rice and beef/broccoli. The food was very delicious and the portions are even better! The fried rice stood out as we got the combination and can completely eat that solo. Overall they have a great menu that everyone can find something they'll like! Recommend this place as they did a great job and service was on point! Will be back soon! read more

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Good place to stop and eat when shopping at Gilroy outlets. The place is very spacious and clean. I got the lunch special fried tofu with egg fried rice and dinner mango chicken. The fried tofu had some sauce and was really good. The mango chicken was a bit too sweet but still good. The service was very good. I would come back again. read more

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I had a large delivery order from Ginger Cafe a few weeks ago and was highly impressed. Everything was packed perfectly, the food was great, and I'm still thinking about that yummy Chinese food dinner. Favorites included the Kung Pao Chicken (4 1/2 stars) Orange flavored chicken (4 1/2 stars) Orange Flavored Vegan Option (5 Stars -- for being vegan, this was phenomenal), fried rice (5 stars) and quite a few other dishes that were all excellent! I would gladly order from here again next time I'm up in Gilroy, this place was awesome!! read more

Panda Express is gourmet Chinese food compared to this trashy place. Service is good food sucks

Our first visit and it was perfect! We had the honey walnut prawns, chicken with green beans, and 1/2 grilled chicken. The service was great, very helpful and attentive. She even packed our leftovers. Everything was clean, & we were very pleased. read more

Unfortunately, their pad Thai isn't it. I know they are a Chinese restaurant, but if it's in their menu, you assume they would know how to make it. This lack so much flavor. I was like eating wet noodles without flavor. read more

Ginger Cafe - Chicken Pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

1st time trying this place. Very friendly staff, welcoming, and nice! Did not wait long. Food was delicious, flavorful, and good portion!! Definitely will return!! For being an early Saturday morning, it did seem busy!! But did not affect service time!! read more

Ginger Cafe - Won Wonton Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

It was surprisingly good located at the Gilroy Outlets. We were hungry and wanted a nice last meal before driving home. Dim sum offered all day, menu is limited. It was more primarily dumplings and baos. Veggie dumplings: 4/5. It was hot, fresh and crispy. Pork shumai: 4/5 Vegetable Shanghai noodles: 3/5 - the noodles were too soft for my palate. Wished there was more vegetables. Flavor was lacking. Bf enjoyed it. He says 4/5 and I felt 2.5/5 so it gets a 3/5 overall. Mandarin Tofu: 4/5. We asked for extra spicy, it was okay. Flavorful, sweet, salty, it was really good. We both enjoyed it. We both wished there was more jalapeños and peppers in it, but still good. Server: 5/5. She was friendly and gave some awesome recommendations. Thank you!!! read more

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Great customer service and food was so flavorful will come back again definitely!!! Very clean restaurant. We come from out of town to eat at this place. I will recommend it to my friends and family. read more

I was pleasantly surprised. I expect bad imitated Chinese foods that vaguely taste Asian. Given this is a touristy shopping center in a town not known for vast Chinese population. There was not one single serving staff that look like Chinese. Well well well. Not bad. Not bad at all. Don't get me wrong, it's not your authentic whatever-region Chinese cuisine. But they are quite edible. The place is clean and well decorated. read more

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Actually, take out order by phone was fairly smooth. My unfamiliarity of some food name /categories and item caused me to order something I didn't want. Maybe more pics on website would have been helpful since I was looking for a dessert. New generation 1970 Hong Kong or Taiwan food styles are different from first generation 1920 Mandarin or Cantonese like old SF Chinatown versus new style fusion. Considering what's here now in South County it's best and palatable for " Chinese" but not. The location is clean, nice atmosphere, acceptable ambiance but menu is slowly losing quality selections. Food is prepared well but has a oneness in overall flavor lacking a unique zing in flavor. Gone are the days of soft white tablecloths....free tea....and waiters who took you order by memory...... read more

My daughter and I were headed on a long Friday night road trip through traffic so we were due for dinner. We hit up the Gilroy outlets at least once a year and we usually hit up a sandwich spot. I wanted a fuller sit down meal so we turned to Yelp. I was pleasantly surprised to find this well-reviewed place near the outlets. From outside, it's non descript but once you enter, it was a chic ambiance with soft music playing. My daughter chose the crispy shrimp garlic noodles while I selected the pineapple friend rice. So much good food! Our server made sure we had lots of water refills and asked how we liked our food. This will be our go-to when we're in the area. read more

Ginger Cafe - Her garlic noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

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* I have been going to Ginger Cafe for almost a decade now (since 2016) and have honestly ordered the same 2-3 dishes (pretty much always get the crispy tofu in mandarin sauce). It never disappoints to satisfy my craving and I always find myself coming back. * The staff is always respectful and kind - they even know my order every time I go in! This truly entices customers to go more often when they feel appreciated. * The ambiance/atmosphere is nice, classy, and clean. * Vegan/Vegetarian options are available. * The prices have gone up quite a bit in the years that I have been to Ginger Cafe and there is some variation in the meals prepared at times. However, they are consistent most of the time. Overall, I will always rate 5 stars because of the sentimental value despite any flaws I've encountered over the years :) read more

Ginger Cafe - Crispy Tofu in Mandarin Sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Food is great, we ordered Shanghai beef noddle and meat is very tender. Portion is pretty big. Very satisfied with the service by both waiters read more

I drove up from Southern California and was feeling a little hungry, so I stopped at the Ginger Cafe for a light meal. The restaurant has good food, I've been here to eat many times over the years, it's near the Gilroy outlets, by the ATT store, and somewhat near the Reebok store, but a stone's throw away. You can come here for much or dinner, the food is very tasty. The wait staff were very nice, there is lots of parking. Try this restaurant out, the food will not disappoint, and the Thai-themed decor is tastefully done. read more

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First time going there even when I lived in Gilroy for 3 years I never went. We went for a late lunch and still made it on time for the lunch Specials. We were very happy with the 2 lunch specials we ordered. They fried rice was a little on the simple side but still good. The beef was super hot and I absolutely loved it! The chicken and green beans were the star of our 3 dishes, the beans were tender and still had a light crunch to them. The chicken was flavorful, hot and juicy. The 1 thing I was a little disappointed in was the candied prawns. They were cooked perfectly with a lite and yet still crisp exterior given that they were tossed in the creamy sauce. The down fall to this tho was the sauce.....its was very very mayo forward and not to much sweetness to it at all. The service was really good and the restaurant was very clean and nice. Ooooooo and I almost forgot!!!! I ORDERED AN ARNOLD PALMER THAT WAS THE BEST IVE EVER HAD HANDS DOWN! read more

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Very good food and service. Best of Gilroy. Been here many times and the food is consistently delicious and the service is very good.

Saturday Afternoon for lunch, was not busy or packed at all, so we got seated right away & great customer service from the time you walk in, seated & ready to take your order. While we were having lunch, they were starting to get busy, so that meant this place must be good. They have a huge menu to choose from of different types of food & everything we order, had its own unique flavor & very flavorful. When our food came out, it also had great presentation, so that was a plus too. Lots of parking because it's located in a plaza & thats another win win. Will definitely be back to visit whenever I am in Gilroy. read more

The most amazing high quality food! And the inside of the restaurant is gorgeous! Been going there for years!

Super Delicious Food! Try the A1 steak plate, the steak was cooked better than some steak houses. The service was hospitality and the restaurant was neat and in order. I loved every bite. My kids especially liked the pork fried rice it has unusually big pieces of pork mixed in. read more

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Absolutely delicious. We got the shrimp and bamboo shoot dumplings, which were *chef's kiss* and then we had the basa fish with scallions. The fish was excellent and I loved the way it was cooked. The veggies with the plate along with the rice rounded out the meal. Overall a great meal, would highly recommend. read more

Ginger Cafe - Sauteed Basa Fish Filet with Ginger Scallion - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

Great food, great prices especially at lunch. Service is friendly and very fast. Perfect place to stop while charging your Tesla. Love the lamps and the paintings. Highly recommend. read more

Ginger Cafe - Sauteed Basa Fish Filet with Ginger and Scallions - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

I ordered the chow fun and basically got an onion instead. I don't know if this is common but there were barley noodles in my dish. read more

Ginger Cafe - More onion than actual noodles... sneaky trick to save money? - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

We were attending a meet and greet two nights ago and a highly respected new friend shared that Ginger Cafe had the best Pad Thai in the area! Although we stopped going here due to our last experience 2 years ago, we thought we'd give it another opportunity. And we are so happy that we did. The greeter/hostess was upbeat and cheerful. The waitress was joyful and thorough. The food runners were enthusiastic. The Pad Thai was wonderful, not only as per our new friend's recommendation, but it was surprisingly great even two years ago in the midst of our negative experience at that time. The pork Potstickers were the best I've ever had, so much so that I ordered it twice tonight! The vegetable dumplings that are labeled pan fried were soggy and held an abundance of oil (did not look tall and firm like the photo in the menu (although the potstickers looked better on the table than in the photo!). Our admiration for the Ginger Cafe has been restored 100%. Thanks to the hostess who greeted and sat us, Sara's amazing customer care, the runners efficiency, and the overall food speed and quality. Will absolutely return and will resume at recommending!! read more

Ginger Cafe - BEST Pad Thai in the area! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Sensational, Authentic Chinese Cuisine The menu is amazing. Host suggestions are to be taken to heart. Never had a bad meal since I started going here. Last six years, my favorite stop on my back or to San Jose. read more

I've been going to this place since I first moved to gilroy. And will always one back. My all time faves is salty fish fried rice and tamarind hot pot soup. It's always so nostalgic and relaxing to eat there. read more

Ginger Cafe - Tamarind Seafood Hot Pot - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

Our family always stops here during our visits to Gilroy Outlets! It's a good crowd-pleaser on what is usually a tiring day. We come for the solid and consistent American Chinese food classics, along with dim sum, although they do serve other cuisines. The serving sizes are quite generous, service has always been friendly and helpful, and they have lots of options incl. vegetarian and vegan to suit large groups. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, as it's a style of food you can find all over the bay, but if you're in the area it's definitely my favorite place eat--it's much better than you'd expect for a relatively nondescript asian restaurant in a strip outlet mall. read more

Ginger Cafe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

We have been going to ginger cafe since they first opened. We ate in the restaurant a few nights ago and the food was not the same. It was awful. The potato beef used to be so tender but this time it was tough and the potatoes were almost black. The sweet and sour pork was tough as well. I don't mind paying higher prices if I get good quality. This was not good quality. This place needs some attention. It gone down hill. So sad to see. read more

Food here is pretty delicious and a great space for family! They give you a good amount to share at the table with everyone! The price is affordable for the size of food you get! Service was pretty good! Definitely recommend is your in town looking for a good bit! read more

Ginger Cafe - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

Great service! Everyone on top of making sure we had enough drinks, food, etc. Everything tasted great! read more

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This spot was recommended to us while we were shopping at the outlets. I must say... it's good but it's not great. The service was kind of slow and we had to ask to order. The restaurant itself was decent and there's good amount of seating. I like how their menu offers different options including a dim sum section! I really enjoyed the har gow shrimp dumplings and the pork buns were good too. We got the Tom yum noodle soup and it lacked flavor honestly... it wasn't really spicy like we had asked and it wasn't the best tasting soup. This is a nice spot but I think if I ever come back, I would just get the dim sum options. read more

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Perhaps we dined here on an off evening, but the food was quite disappointing compared to our many previous visits. Since 1978, Gilroy, California, has been celebrating its identity as the self-declared "Garlic Capital of the World"...yet, our Crispy Shrimp Garlic Noodles dish was missing a titled ingredient, garlic! Not even a hint of this aromatic ingredient. The shrimp tails had not been removed on the shrimp; perhaps this is why they call it crispy as the entire shrimp was encased in a coating, yet there was very little crispness except from the tails. After mentioning this to our waitress, she had no comment on the entree. The Lemongrass Lamb Chops were of very poor quality, and had an abundance of fat.They were served medium and had a distinct lemongrass flavor coming through each bite. The four small lamb chops were well-presented alone, so I ordered a small bowl of white rice to accompany them. The rice was extremely hard and dry, with no moisture within each grain - absolutely no fluffiness. Our waitress quickly advised us that 'the rice cooker was not working correctly this evening', as if she's heard other complaints. Our overworked waitress, Sara, was very pleasant, but the kitchen service was painstakingly slow. We left her a nice gratuity, but we're not sure if there will be a return visit to Ginger Cafe due to the disappointing changes in their food quality. read more

Since there aren't too many great options in Gilroy, we have been going to Ginger Cafe and taking our friends there for the past couple of years. However, their quality of food has gone down a lot and therefore its not too surprising why its been so empty lately. For example we ordered the coconut soup and asked if it could be a little less spicy. The waiter confirmed it would not be a problem, however, it was very obvious that they added too much water to the soup they already had, making it tasteless and watery. It was absolutely terrible and we barely ate it. When we mentioned this to the waiter who explained the situation to his manager, they didn't even bother to remove the charge from our bill. Also another thing that I dislike is that they almost always bring one person's entrée much later than the other person's. Food for all guests should be brought at the same time, it makes no sense for one person to start eating while the other watches. read more

My daughter and I met up with some peeps for dinner on a Saturday night. Two adults, three kids. We started with a Dim Sum Platter that had two of everything: Siu Mau, Ha Gao, Squid Ink Lobster Dumpling, and another that was not memorable. Overall, it was a great starter! Very tasty!! I had the Crispy Shrimp Garlic Noodles and I was in love! Sweet and garlicky flavors made me squeak with happiness. And they did not skimp on the shrimp!!! Don't bother reading the description on the menu: "Parmensan cheese and scallions." Not only was it misspelled, but it also didn't give the awesome description it deserved! My daughter and the other kids had Steamed Pork Bun. I didn't get to try it but they seemed very content and happy with their dish. I was content as well, so I didn't eat the Egg Custard a few hours later and shared it with my man. The bun oozed with sweet yummy custard. I like how it wasn't overly filled, like at some restaurants. It was enjoyable to eat since it wasn't messy at all. The service was outstanding, I don't have any complaints at all! Despite being busy on a Saturday night they were fast and efficient. If I'm ever in this area again, I will definitely revisit!! read more

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Surprised I never reviewed this place. It's my go-to for a spot to eat in Gilroy and I've been here quite a few times. I like getting the dim sum sampler - though sometimes it's more delicious than other times. Recently I enjoyed the squid ink one with lobster a lot! I tried the fish that has basil and garlic and it was really exceptional. It was kind of crispy and delicious. Also really appreciated the prawns I got and the spicy coconut soup was great. I've found the service sometimes better than others - maybe depending on how busy they are and also if they are doing a lot of to go orders. The parking is super easy, right in front, and if you want a real lunch when going to Gilroy outlets, I really recommend Ginger Cafe! read more

Ginger Cafe - Caramelized Garlic Prawns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Terrific food and awesome service! Spotless inside nice decor. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive

Stopped in during the holiday travel commute and decided to look up local Thai food places for lunch. We found this place and we're pleased to find this spot! We had Chicken Bao, Chicken Pad Thai, Kao Pao chicken and all were great ! The restaurant was quite spacious and with great atmosphere. Our service was excellent and we had a great meal ! If traveling on Hwy 101 and you want a delicious meal ! Def check out Ginger Cafe ! read more

Ginger Cafe - three steamed dumplings on a plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilroy, California