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Ginger Deli

4.1 (186 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Alina S.

The service was quick and the employees were kind. Everything was fresh and delicious. I was so impressed. I got this to go and will definitely be ordering this again. I loved the painting on the wall! Such a cute restaurant!

get the banh mi in-person and eat it in person. don't get the pho. quote from a friend: "probably the best banh mi in Detroit-Ann Arbor"

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Christal P.

The only bánh mì I've found within walking distance of the UM campus. The sandwich was decent. Overpriced but that is to be expected for Ann Arbor. There could have been more meat and veggies but at least the beef was good quality.

Beef pho and Vietnamese coffee
Siwen X.

Ordered Vietnamese coffee and beef pho. It's the worst pho I've ever had. Not even many beef in it, and there is almost no veggie in it, but it costs $14! One bowl definitely does far better. The coffee tastes like some sort of Chinese medication. Can't believe someone wrote in the review that it was the best pho in Ann Arbor! It's definitely the worst!

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Shenelle A.

I can only speak for their spring rolls because that's all I get here, nonetheless they are very tasty. It's nothing out of the ordinary if you know what they are. They do not have that many seats inside but that's expected for the fast casual food places in downtown Ann Arbor. When I'm in the area and have a taste for fresh spring rolls I usually come here. One day I'll come try the rest of their menu.

Bug in the pho
Allison P.

Trying to find the best pho & banh mi in AA, and saw this place is ranked really high. Employees were really nice, and the seating area is cute but small. We got the pancetta banh mi. It was pretty good. Not a lot of daikon or pate, though. We also got the beef pho, and honestly it was the worst pho we've ever had. The broth tasted like they used too much aromatics or cheap spices, my boyfriend said it tasted very medicinal and left a bad aftertaste. There was also a layer of grease at the top. To make it worse, I found a bug in mine. We won't be back, which is a bummer because we'd really like to not have to drive so far east for some good Vietnamese food.

Sofia M.

Ginger deli is the best! I'm from NYC and I've been trying to find banh mis here that are as flavorful and awesome. Ginger banh mis accomplish that. The staff is also super nice, I was sweating after walking over on a hot day and the worker at the counter gave me water. Pictured: Apple soda (this stuff is good) and their pork banh mi

Tiffany S.

I first discovered Ginger Deli through Tantre's Farm CSA! Ginger Deli has apparently been around A2 since 2014 in various fashions (including a U of M hospital location) & they've recently opened back up downtown! For the CSA, I had the lemongrass chicken banh mi. It's the best banh mi I've had on this side of the state. The bread was just SO good & legit. It tasted really fresh -- even though I had it a day after I picked up the CSA box. So, I decided to visit the new downtown store front for lunch. Ginger Deli's online ordering system is not up yet and I'd imagine it be much easier when it is. The hours are also pretty limited right now (lunch). I ordered 2 Banh mi and pho! I wanted the Vietnamese coffee but they don't have that yet unfortunately!

Beef pho
Ailun H.

I had no idea this place opened up again since it closed in 2016 (?) so I was excited to eat here again! I remember really liking the pho at Ginger Deli back then. Before, it used to be a food stand (minimal bar seating that was kinda outdoors) but I'm glad they have a whole interior now with lots of space and tables to sit in. My friend and I got the beef pho for $11 and the food came out within 5 minutes. Sadly, the portion size was really small for the price. I don't eat all that much, but even for me, this was too small. For the price, I expected more pho. Overall, it was still very tasty. The broth was flavored and seasoned well with a good amount beef flavor and definitely more on the savory side. Pho noodles were springy and soaked up the broth well. The meat they gave were brisket cut (I think) and was decent quality - sadly it was just 4-5 pieces per bowl. It was a good amount of broth though, so it was nice to sip it while talking to my friend after finishing all the solid content. I'd recommend this place for an expensive snack. My friend and I were still hungry after finishing our bowls of pho. You definitely won't be full from one bowl of pho here - probably need two or more bowls, tbh. I hear the banh mi here is quite delicious, so definitely something I'd have to try next time!

Chicken Banh Mi, Beef Banh Mi, and Vegetarian rolls
Dia D.

I haven't been here since they moved to their new space. They have a limited menu of banh mi, rolls, pho, and a vermicelli bowl. We had a chicken banh mi and a beef banh mi with the vegetarian rolls. Everything was prepared really quickly and had nice flavors, but the sandwiches didn't seem like usual banh mi to me.

Deniece W.

Driving through the area, I was craving pho, so we hit up Ginger Deli. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, there is plenty of cheap street and garage parking nearby. I wonder how long Ginger Deli has been at this location. My bf thought it was a pop-up. The interior looks very unfinished and a bit industrial. Strangely, the only menu posted at the counter was the banh mi menu. We had to ask to make sure they had the additional items we wanted. I ordered beef pho, and my bf ordered a veggie banh mi and summer rolls. Of course I had to take some bites of my bf's food. The veggies in the banh mi were crisp and had a nice tangy flavor. The sandwich just seemed a bit smaller than expected. The summer rolls were light, refreshing, with nice mint flavor. My beef pho was pretty good. The broth had good flavor, it just seemed light on pieces of meat. They also don't have bean sprouts, hoisin, sriracha, and jalapeños for the pho.

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Samantha S.

Ginger Deli is the first place I want to go when I have a lunch break on campus! I first tried Banh Mi a few years ago at another local establishment and fell in love with the sweet & savory flavors of the meat, crunchy pickled vegetables, spicy jalapeño, all nestled on good bread. Upon walking into Ginger Deli, I knew I was in the right place. It's bright, clean atmosphere is nice to pop into when you're walking down E. Liberty, and there's some tables inside and outside that you can find people enjoying their food at. The first time I went there, I saw a couple both holding long, baguettes wrapped in parchment paper... taking bites into a juicy banh mi. I walked right inside. The counter to order is straight back, with a menu on the wall and near the register. You can order a few different types of meat, but I always go with the beef! The sandwiches are plenty for one person, and sometimes if I'm feeling extra hungry I order the summer roll as well (pork, shrimp, vegetables, in a clear paper served cold with a sauce on side). Perfect when it's hot outside! Although Ginger Deli is still on the newer side, I think they can work on a few things to continue being awesome! It seems that help behind the counter is short. Sometimes it does take awhile to get your food, and I wonder how the team can work more cohesively back there. It's basically set up as as a few working counters, not a legitimate fixed kitchen. I think with time, Ginger Deli could outfit the space to better serve them & their customers. I also think having a self-serve water station would be nice! Lastly, the website is a little challenging to navigate given the online ordering is still not available. In order to see the menu, you have to click Order Online but it's not set-up.

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Great pho and bahn mi. Hidden gem in A2. I had the beef pho and the pancetta bahn mi. The owner Te and the rest of the staff are great.

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