I wanted to like Ginger Deli. I used to go to Madison Heights (about an hour away from where I live) to buy a dozen of banh mi's to freeze, just so I can have it whenever my banh mi crave kicks in. So of course, when I heard that Ginger Deli was coming to Ann Arbor, I was SO excited!! I had the pancetta banh mi when I visited. I was very disappointed when I saw that the bread was untoasted... Really? Untoasted banh mi?! This automatically knocks off 1 star. Don't get me wrong, the fresh pancetta banh mi was way better than my frozen banh mi, but at least I'd have my banh mi toasted! I'm knocking another star because the wait was way too long. There was only one person before me when I placed my order, yet I waited 25 minutes for my banh mi to come out. It's banh mi... It really shouldn't take that long... Another complaint is that $6 for banh mi is a tad expensive. But this is relatively minor compared to my 2 previous complaints. Did I mention I'd drive an hour to bring home banh mi to freeze?! I'm willing to pay $6 for good banh mi... To be fair, the filling itself was good. Given that, I'd likely try Ginger Deli again. But I'm not going to hold my breath. read more

I got banh mi and thought it was just average. But I guess since it's close to campus it'll just have to do. The one at pho house is much better in comparison though although it's a short drive away. The sandwich is larger in size and I feel has more meat/filling compared to ginger deli. For me personally it's probably a try once and never try again type of place. read more

I live pretty close to Ginger Deli, but this only explain partly why I have been there like a million times. The food is GREEEAAATTT. My recommendation for a first timer would be the vegetarian Banh Mi. I am not a vegetarian at all (I would die if not eating meat/beef/fish for couple days), but the vegetarian banh mi is very good. It is very flavorful with all the bean curds and vegetables and sauce. Highly recommended! read more

I think this place has the best, and least expensive ($6) by a long shot, banh mi sandwich in town. They use tasty, fresh baguette bread and are the only local establishment I've purchased a bahn mi from that actually toasts the bread before serving. (Critical!) I have yet to try the pho, but this little sandwich was a big win today. For comparison - I've tried bahn mi at Revive/Replenish, Grizzly Peak, Sava's, at San Street. The pork belly fat version of this sandwich at San Street is an extremely close second place. There is not much seating here - it's is more of an indoor food stand. Service was fast - I was there for less than five minutes total around 1:30 today from entry to order completion. The menu is small, and ingredients are fresh responsibly sourced. Perhaps they are following the In and Out Burger business philosophy. Ginger Deli is a great new addition to Ann Arbor - we don't have any other food options from this part of the world as inexpensive and worth trying. read more

I wanted to like you more, but it was consistently not open during your posted business hours for two weeks (in the beginning and middle of the day). Then I got excited when it was open late for Art Fair... Yes, I went to art fair... but the bahn mi was just "okay". I do appreciate the subtle way the pickle and protein flavors blend with the rolls they use- all brought together with a little mayo. It is not a bright flavors and flaky bead-type of sandwich, but it is still pretty good. The price isn't bad (for hyper-charging Ann Arbor). The papaya salad was okay too. Nothing too unique about the food here. I would give this place three stars but they need to stick to their business hours. Tip: Ginger is for foot traffic. Don't plan a trip here. They will probably be closed. read more

SETTING: Cute little "shack" that looks like a food truck inside a plastic tent. Although they have a few stools, it's not really a dine-in area, particularly in the winter. Also, the door slides open. This is important if you don't want to look like a fool--like I did--trying to push and pull on the door for a good minute! FOOD: We ordered the beef banh mi. The marinated beef had a hint of sweet with its savory flavor. I thought it was pretty well seasoned, and the meat was in good quantity. Some shredded carrots and thinly sliced cucumbers were part of the sandwich. I would say it's about 8 inches long. The baguette was a bit soft/soggy for me. I have been used to a more slightly crunchy textures from other banh mi places and would have liked some fresher bread. SERVICE: The staff are extremely polite and gracious. It reminds me of the times I have been to some asian countries where the waitresses return your credit card/money or bring out your order with both hands, as opposed as with just one. Might not seem like a big deal, but it really adds a nice touch in my opinion. Wait was not long at all for the sandwiches like the other reviews have mentioned. Took about 5 minutes. IMPRESSIONS: I enjoyed it, and it was definitely a perfect size for a satisfying lunch. For $7 the price is a tad higher than what I am used to, but it's still reasonable. read more

Convenient little food window, with solid bánh mi and phò. A few small warm-weather stools, but definitely a quick-bite rather than settle-in-and-chat sort of place. Their tofu bánh mi are surprisingly flavorful --- many places can handle pork but fall flat without it. The spring rolls are also fairly good, although I have gotten some slightly rubbery wrappers. I've got to try the steamed buns on my next visit. The lack of an indoors can be a downside, but for most of the year it's fine. read more

I am newish to Vietnamese food. I'm no stranger to the vermicelli noodle with meat family of Vietnamese dishes, but I've had fewer bowls of pho than I have fingers (yes...10), and half that many banh mi(s?). So when I say I really like Ginger Deli, you can take that for what it's worth. 1) Beef and pancetta banh mi were both excellent. Someone complained in another review that the bread wasn't toasted. Mine seemed lightly toasted. Either way, it was delicious. The slivers of hot pepper had a nice snappy little kick, and it was very balanced - meat, bread, vegetables (one can be too familiar with vegetables, you know). I hate a sandwich that's all meat, or all veg, but this was perfect. 2) Summer roll and peanut dipping sauce both tasted great. I'm not really a summer roll kind of guy, but I'm not mad at these. 3) Beef pho was small, but I found it to be both delicious and plenty. Some may say it's not big enough for the price, but it's just the right amount for me. The broth was delicate, balanced, and not too salty. 4) Vietnamese coffee was super delicious. 5) Shaved snow was good. Finally, I found the service to be excellent. Didn't have to wait long to order or to get food any of the times I've been. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic. Ginger Deli is a solid 4 stars for high quality food and good service. read more

I haven't had any of the savory items on the menu, but the fluffy shaved snow ice is heavenly! ....especially on a hot day. The first time we came for the snow ice was during the Taste of Ann Arbor, but they ran out, which was disappointing. However, they were fully stocked the next time we were back. I ended up getting the red bean shaved snow with mochi, strawberries, and some crazy exploding boba jelly thing, which was awesome. Serious party in your mouth. Friendly and helpful staff. Excited to come back to try their other snow ice flavors and pho/banh mi's! read more

So happy with Ginger Deli's existence. The only downside I've experienced so far is that they list a larger menu on their website than the offerings they actually serve, so I originally ventured over with a big craving for vermicelli & steamed buns but alas, disappointment both ways. Thankfully the rest of their food is so scrumptious I wasn't that bothered... this time. Everything is well priced and very flavorful. I can't ask for much more than that regarding food. The pho is soothing, the bahn mi is filling, and the summer rolls are expertly wrapped. Crunchy jicama & sweet mango in my veggie rolls and 3 shrimps & pork in my reg-- um, yes please! Sauces are on point, just be aware that the plum sauce can be packed with some spice. Can't wait to try their beverages & shaved ice desserts. I love little joints like Ginger Deli. Perfect lunch destination. read more

You can't go wrong with this place, amazing food and great people running it! A MUST try! read more

I just checked out Ginger Deli for the first time today and ordered the beef bahn mi--I was impressed to say the least. The meat was tender and flavorful, the bread was crisp yet soft, and the cucumber balanced nicely with the jalepenos. On one of the first nice days of the year, Ginger Deli truly hit the spot. Also worth mentioning: the whole in the wall atmosphere. On a warm weekday, this is ideal. It's quick, relatively inexpensive, and all the focus falls on the food. read more

My husband and I have yet to find a pho place we love so we were excited to try Ginger Deli. I believe we ate there a total of 6 times now and here's my opinion: - Veggie Pho: soup was delicious, hot in temperature (so important!), noodles were a good texture, veggies were good except for the fact that they added some vegan "fake" meat. I am a huge veggie person and actually am a vegetarian most of the time, but I am not a fan of "fake" meat. I'd rather eat real veggies! - Beef Pho: soup was delicious, hot in temperature, noodles were a good texture.. all in all good except for the LAST time we had it, it was too salty. Please go back to the old recipe! So far, this is the best pho place we have found so far. It tastes very clean, great pho flavor with a lot of herbs. I think it's the perfect amount and I personally like mine with a bit more soup than noodles which this provided. - Veggie summer roll: I LOVED this except for the last time we were there. The wrapping wasn't the same (too chewy) and the filling didn't taste fresh and again, "fake" meat. When we ordered the veggie summer roll previously, it was full of herbs, regular veggies minus the "fake" meat. Overall, I would go back. Good food with a great price. I think they just need to work on the food being consistent.. perhaps they are experimenting as a new restaurant. The atmosphere is very cool. I have seen many people order the Banh MI sandwiches to go. It does have a feel of a "take it to go" concept which is great for a university eatery. read more

Have not had the pho here yet, but the bahn mi sandwiches were extremely good. Light and flavorful, fresh veggies with delicately spiced meats,very good bread, and -- dare I say -- cheap? Or relatively so for an uncommon sandwich that takes a fair amount of prep. Vietnamese iced coffee was strong and good. Nice people. If I had one "ask" I would say that this place is going to need an indoor portion at some point. On a perfect spring day -- nothing better. In sweltering summer or Michigan winter, not so much. But damn good and a nice surprise. read more

It is a good pho place with good taste and decent price. The waiteress there is nice too. Only down side is that this place doesnt offer too much choices other than pho and bun mi. But still I can go there everyday for just simple pho. read more

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Great taste, but small portions and slow service. I tried the pork bahnmi and mango snow-mazin shaved ice. The Taiwanese shaved ice is quite special and the only of its kind available in Ann Arbor. I would come here more often if they had faster service times (I waited 10-12 minutes for my sandwich and dessert on a Sunday lunch) and more seating. read more

First time here and it was excellent!! I ordered and had my food in 5 minutes and service was friendly. I had the pancetta bahn mi, which was about $7. The sandwich was about 10 inches and full of flavor! The sandwich wasn't jam packed, even though it had all the traditional bahn mi ingredients which made it really manageable. Everything was well balanced, there wasn't too much bread, not enough sauce, etc that sandwiches can sometimes have. I say inside which has approximately 10 seats. It was cold in there since it's not a brick & mortar seating area. Most people were carrying out. Fast, super tasty, cheap and a perfect lunch spot - I'll be back! read more

Pho is hands down my favorite food ever, so when I heard there was finally a good pho place on campus, I was dying to try it out. But I haven't really been able to for a while because Ginger Deli's hours are so weird and inconvenient. But finally, I got a chance to come over. At $8 for a smaller bowl of beef pho and $4 for two mediocre fresh spring rolls, I was a bit disappointed with the price. But the pho tasted pretty satisfying. It was simple, just the rare beef, noodles, black pepper, and vegetables. But it hit the spot. It definitely isn't the pho broth I'm used to (which is more like Pho House broth), but it was nicely flavored, not too salty, and still very worthy of being drank. I can definitely see myself craving Ginger's pho/pho broth sometime. But overall, in terms of food taste and filling-ness, I think on most days I'd rather go to Pho House. They give you more food for around the same price, and I like the broth better there. Also, considering pho is a great rainy/cold day meal, it's sad that this place doesn't have real indoor seating and is so cramped on any good weather-ed day. But, if you can't or don't want to go off campus and you're craving pho on a day when it's over 40 degrees, Ginger Deli's a solid choice. read more

Great restaurant! I ordered ginger tea and beef pho at first. Best pho in Ann Arbor! Soup was delicious and no MSG. The ginger tea is so good. Definitely try it. And I ordered summer rolls. Fresh taste of all kind of materials. The price is really affordable too. Highly recommended! read more

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This place looked so cute. I was searching for banh mi while I was in town. I bought 4 sandwiches, one to eat and the rest to take home to share with my family. It was a really skinny baguette which I thought Okay, I can dig it. Then as I not into it.. Stale hard bread. The meat was dry and I could have definitely used more veggies, melted butter, and pate. It was so protein skimpy I felt ripped off. The pho was decent though :) I prefer Ba Le (Chicago) over any place, haven't found a place that can beat it. read more

The food here has been delicious every. single. time. Having that consistency is great for such a small restaurant. However, because the restaurant is indeed small, expect to wait a little longer during peak lunch hour. The other bonus: they offer vegetarian options AND recyclable to-go boxes/silverware. (Perfect for the Ann Arbor scene) read more

I have since been to Ginger Deli several times for a cheap, tasty sandwich, but the reason I am writing a glowing update is because of the great catering service! I ordered banh mi, spring rolls, and papaya salad for 14 people, and they were able to accommodate me with only 24 hours notice. Mimi helped me choose the items in my order, and the process was easy and straightforward. To save on delivery fees, I chose to pick up the order from the storefront. The order was ready at the appointed time, and well packaged, making it very easy to carry. The presentation in the trays was nice enough to display as is, and the sandwich halves were individually labeled. The food was also very tasty and fresh, eliciting many positive comments. Overall, this was a great experience and I highly recommend Ginger Deli for your catering needs! read more

I went here to grab lunch today after a meeting before heading to the office. This was my second time there and I was looking forward to their rolls again. Very friendly service, Nicole double checked to be sure she had my order correct (2 orders of vegetarian spring rolls - total 4 rolls) and their sunrise surprise raw juice. I waited for awhile grabbed my order from the pick up window and walked to my office, only to find that I had received one order of the shrimp roll. Bummer. I called them up right away and explained my dilemma (wrong order, 20 minute walk away, going to a meeting, etc). Nicole offered to bring the correct order to my office. 15 minutes later she called to tell me she had arrived, handed over my food, and then called me 10 minutes later to make sure I was enjoying my lunch. What a save! Thank you Nicole. I will be back and those rolls were delicious! read more

It seriously pisses me off whenever Americans butcher the pronunciation of 'exotic' 'ethnic' foods, so may I note that ph does NOT come ANYWHERE close to rhyming with hole or faux. Listen: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Ph%E1%BB%9F.oga Actual Review Price: Reasonable - $8 (or $8.48 after tax) for the ph, although somehow I was mysteriously charged $9.01. Taste: Very good. Portions: TOO DAMN LITTLE!!! All there was were a very little strips of beef. Very disappointed. EDIT: Turns out their website incorrectly lists their pho as being $8, when in fact the correct price is $8.50. Hopefully there'll be no Harvard Business School professors ordering from them any time soon. EDIT2: To echo what the other reviewer said--They always take way too long with the food order. I call ahead, ask them how long it'll take, they always say 5-10 minutes. I get there 20 minutes later, and I always have to wait another 10 minutes before my food is out. Very frustrating. read more

If you have never tried pho before it tastes OK. I think the quality and quantity for its price both below average. And the entire restaurant just has one bottle of chill sauce you have to wait your turn to grab it. The last thing doesn't make sense to me is that since no waiters give you any services and you all do it yourself not even a glass of water was offered they have the nerve to ask you tips( force you). I think they are luck for their location. read more

A hole in the wall kind of a place but boy are their flavors so delightful! Not too comfortable when it is -30C outside but still sneak in for a warm pho and banh mi. We had their vegetarian summer rolls with spicy peanut sauce and thought we would head out. Then we were tempted to try their chicken banh mi and it was big enough for two people. Then we were like, oh if their starter and sandwich are so goooood, how good will their pho be. Then we shared one bowl of Pho and boy it was bursting with flavor. My husband can't wait to go back and taste their beef . I am kinda assured that whatever we order we will get great flavors for reasonable prices! read more

Everyone in my office loves Ginger Deli - can't get enough of it! The full menu hasn't been released so I'm still waiting for the buns/bao and the unsweetened ice tea. So far the banh mi is the highlight - I have tried the pancetta and the beef and loved them both - so tasty. The summer rolls are also delicious. The service is wonderful and all of the staff are delightful. If you don't want to wait for your food - call ahead! I haven't tried the Pho yet, but will review again once I do - along with the other items still forthcoming! read more

I recently had their pancetta bahn mi. The bread was very dry and crumbly. The pickled veggies were weak tasting but crunchy. The pancetta was good. The sandwich overall wasn't something I'll come back for. I'm curious how the pho is! read more

1) Pho take out box is cute, love the package. 2) But what really matters is FOOD, right? Especially for a place like this, no decor, no service needed. Unfortunately, I tried beef pho, and it was just OK. Just average! 3) I love the thai ice tea, love this unique after taste. read more

Ginger Deli is a great addition to the Ann Arbor food scene. My husband and I love Vietnamese food, and it's great to have a delicious, decently affordable place right in downtown. The pancetta and beef banh mis, and the beef phos are seriously flavorful - lots of fresh herbs! The bread for the banh mi has great texture. I also love the take out packaging for the pho. The summer rolls with spicy sauce are excellent when it's hot outside. While everything does seem to add up pretty quickly, I think their prices are generally fair. They are kind of slow to get food out, which I think may discourage some diners in the dead of winter. I also wish they were open later, but maybe this type of model doesn't do well for dinner service. I'm mostly just sad I don't work downtown anymore, so I only get to come here on the rare weekend. Service has always been friendly! read more

4.5 stars for the food, 2 stars for the hours. The food at ginger deli is fantastic. When it comes to bahn mi sandwiches, I feel like fresh flavors are imperative, and ginger deli comes through. Bahn mi for me (Dr. Seuss up in here) should be well balanced. Typically, I go for meat laden sandwiches with as little vegetables and other fillers as possible, but I feel like since bahn mi sandwiches incorporate such intense individual flavors, you should be able to taste and appreciate all of them. The bahn mi from ginger deli achieves this balance in spades. The meat doesn't overpower the vegetables, and the vegetables don't overpower the meat. Taking a bite is literally an explosion of flavor. I've tried both the pork and the beef, and they are both very good. I've tried the pho as well and while I don't claim to be a pho connoisseur, I thought it was pretty darn good. If only they had more extensive hours (sad face). read more

I was a little hesitant about pho to go, but this place nails it! The banh mis are always flavorful and great on the go

I had been wanting to try Ginger Deli for a long time! Their very limited open hours hinder a lot of customers I would think, but maybe they are not interested in the increased revenue that would come from late-night college diners or the like. It seems like their menu at the storefront is a bit different than online. I got their beef banh mi. I appreciated that their sandwiches included real baguette! The meat was rich in flavor--the only problem my friend and I encountered were the bees in the outdoor eating area. The dining area is partially enclosed, but still open to pests, who continuously hovered around us and landed on our food during out lunch. We dealed, though, and one could easily just walk somewhere else to eat instead. Ginger Deli also serves Korean shaved ice with an assortment of topping choices, which is not easily found in this area. read more

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Coming from San Jose, CA and all the amazing Vietnamese food I had on almost every block, I was elated to find that Ann Arbor had its very own spot for bahn mi and pho. And boy did this place deliver! +Super friendly staff +Simple menu of items, all of which they do deliciously +bahn mi was slightly smaller than some places, but all the flavors were fresh and vibrant +the beef pho was hearty and ample sized +the vegetarian summer rolls were really big and with delicious plum dipping sauce I really loved this place. It delivers the vibe of living in a big city. Ann Arbor can be pretty bland with food choices. Ginger Deli adds much needed healthy variety to your usual Liberty St. venues. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fantastic banh mi! I got the pancetta and my girlfriend got the vegetarian version, and we got the vegetarian spring rolls. Portion was decent sized, maybe a little skimpy, but I'm chubby, so that's how I feel about most places... Everything was very fresh and delicious, and the iced coffee was out if this world! Prices are decent, 6 dollars a sandwich is really worth it for something this good. I'll be back to try the pho! read more

I've been here twice now, and tried the banh mi, the beef pho, the summer rolls and the vietnamese iced coffee. The banh mi was quite good, especially considering the price, same with summer rolls! The pho and the vietnamese iced coffee however are fantastic. Honestly the best VIC I've ever had. The pho broth was really rich and herby and the portions were big. Will be coming back! read more

I've had the beef bahn mi and the summer rolls, both of which are fantastic. I don't share the criticism that the portions are small at this place, as this combination fills me up nicely. The quality of food is great and everything tastes very fresh. Order the summer rolls with spicy peanut sauce. Make sure to get the jalapeños on the beef bahn mi. Yum. read more

I love shaved snow, and finally got around to trying the "Snow-mazing." I shared a green tea with mochi and mango. The smaller of the two sizes was more than enough for the two of us, seems like offering a junior or smaller size might be a good idea. $4.75 for the smaller size is still a bit too much dessert and money for me in the afternoon. But their outdoor seating still leaves plenty of room on the actual sidewalk so you don't feel crowded and is a nice spot for people watching. The snow-mazing is nice and light. There is plenty of flavor (although a little heavy on the coconut in the first few bites) without being heavy handed. Refreshing. I appreciate that the dessert isn't too sweet. I would definitely go back, especially to try the exploding boba. Seems like this would be a great after dinner treat, but sadly the current Ginger hours are around lunchtime. read more

Cute Small hole in the wall lunch place with excellent food. Their main foods are pho and Banh mi. Both are excellent. I usually get the beef banh mi. It's superb. Flavorful and wonderful. Their pho is also excellent and they have special carry containers that make it really convenient to take out. The summer rolls are also an excellent addition to whatever you are getting. Really everything they offer is amazing. Small menu but high quality. read more

Delicious bahn mi! I got the pancetta bahn mi and it was great. Extremely friendly staff too. Would highly recommend!