Love the changes in the decor.... How the screens now show you the view piece by piece... reminded me floating on a gondola... Transports one to your favorite bistro.. Love the addition of Netilat Yadaim experience for washing of the hands... The service is great as usual.... So is the tea, the tiramisu and my favorite ... the bread rolls. Clean but .... read more

This restaurant is one of our favorite spots -- we keep coming back again and again. The food is absolutely outstanding. We always order the calamari and the truffle fries -- both are incredibly delicious and consistently perfect. The filet mignon is also amazing: cooked beautifully, with mushrooms that are simply exceptional. My favorite side is the mashed potatoes, they're creamy, flavorful, and pair perfectly with the steak. The presentation of the dishes is gorgeous, served in very elegant and beautiful tableware, which makes the whole experience feel even more special. The service is just as impressive. The chef is very friendly and often comes out to check on guests, ask how everything is, and recommend dishes, which adds such a personal touch. The waitstaff are also very kind, attentive, and welcoming. As a lovely bonus, they serve complimentary warm mini rolls with a unique butter that tastes like a creamy, seasoned spread, almost like a flavored cream cheese or infused butter. It makes the rolls absolutely irresistible. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of the food but I have a video where we are celebrating our friend's birthday. Look how friendly is staff and chef! And all people who were in the restaurant. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the overall experience. read more

The food at this restaurant was truly outstanding. My wife and I went here with our friends and we were all blown away at how good the food was. We had the beef cheeks which were incredible. We also had the Lagman which was fried noodles and beef, also amazing. The service was really excellent. The staff were very helpful and never rushed us. Also, the chef owner came over to our table to talk to us and tell us about his background. The restaurant has a nice feel to it and is decorated nicely. We will definitely be going back to try the other dishes. Highly recommended!! read more

Ginger - Fried Lagman - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Went last night with a group of friends and had an amazing experience! The restaurant is beautiful and clean. The service is great and the servers are very nice and friendly. And the best part was the food! We ordered 2 apps, 8 entries, 4 desserts, cocktails, coffee, tea and I must say that everything was delicious and so flavorful. The chef brought out this amazing bread and told us about the menu and the dishes that he hand picked for his menu. I could tell he was passionate about his food and it definitely reflected in the quality of the food! read more

Ginger - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So, my girlfriends surprised me with a dinner here for my birthday and I was not only shocked at their accomplished deception but definitely impressed with Ginger! This restaurant was not on my radar at all and once we arrived it was located in an unassuming strip mall. Some of my best kept secrets live in strip malls. Inside, it was empty, but this was a Tuesday evening at 5:00pm, however, the space is absolutely gorgeous. And it's not just the obvious decor....the lighting, the chairs.... but the details. For instance, the private dining area with its gold beaded shimmering stranded partition or the rustic place settings with forged metal utensils and book like menu or the sinks outside the restrooms...just charming. The menu was a little eclectic. I wasn't sure what some items were but there were enough "known" items and diversity to satisfy a crowd. My table went for the truffle fries, potatoes and mushrooms, the lamb chops and the short ribs. I have to say that everything we had was good but those short ribs arrived on such a dramatic display that the whole table was jealous of the person who ordered it. She shared of course and the meat was heavenly!! I have to come back for that alone. My lamb chops were delicious as well. The only negatives were the host/initial server was awkward and hard to understand at times. I think he might have still been in training. Also, this is one of those establishments that harken back to the days where they prepare your doggie bag in the kitchen. I remember when that was the norm but I have long since appreciated being handed my own box to plate what I want to take, how I want to take it. That said, I had several conversations with the later server on missing boxed items as well as putting the wrong items in the take away bags. But that's it. I can't wait to return. read more

Love the aesthetic. Ropes, wood, greenery and a vibrant scene projected from the one wall makes it very social media friendly. A cute place with both indoor and outside seating. Our mains of salmon with veg and seafood pasta were good, but next time would be more adventurous with our choices and maybe pick one of the chefs specialities. (Chef is apparently from Kryzykstan and there were some interesting sounding dishes on the menu). The truffle fries were crispy but a bit greasy. The chef was out to converse with guests at two neighboring tables while we were there. read more

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Wow, such a hidden gem - hit literally all of the marks! All of the apps (tuna tartare, truffle fries, tom yum soup, eggplant salad) were great, with the tuna tartare being my fav - super fresh and all the right flavors and textures. We got the shortrib, ribeye, and lamb ribs. The ribeye was only $37, which is insane for how much you get and how GOOD it is. On par with expensive steaks you find in center city philly, with a great sear, and accompanied by a fresh tomato chutney of sorts. Now my fav part was the chef offering us two complimentary palette cleansers before dessert and walking us through the process - there was a basil jelly and a lemon/ginger shot with watermelon skin - even though they were just palette cleansers, they were so refreshing and the experience was so unique. Creme brulee and cheesecake were also phenomenal. Seriously come here - don't let the neighborhood deter you! read more

Came here with a friend because an influencer in Philly posted about this restaurant. The interior is so cute but it's smaller than expected. This place is BYOB - their mocktails are really good, so bring some airplane bottles to spice it up haha The food on the other hand was average - I feel like the menu was all over the place. We ordered the truffle fries and seafood spring roll. Both were decent but lackluster. For dessert, we ordered the San Sebastián cheesecake and the pineapple pastry. Both were decent. The San Sebastián cheesecake had melted Belgium chocolate poured over it - wish it was a bit warmer. Not sure if I'll be back but it's a cute location in the northeast. read more

Ginger - San Sebastián cheesecake and pineapple pastry - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool place, small dining area, and a popular spot for large parties, so reservations are recommended. The staff was both attentive and accommodating. Don't forget it is a BYOB! We ordered a smorgasbord. We had baked sushi, truffle fries, spring rolls, bruschetta, seafood pasta, and creme brule. We enjoyed every bite. Oh yeah, and mocktail, which was very tasty. They had many to choose from. The baked sushi was my husband's favorite, the truffle fries were my favorite. Highly recommend trying this place if you are looking for something new and different. read more

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One of the cutest restaurants with great vibes in the city. The main dishes portions are decent size but the appetizers have really small portions. Flavor and taste wise is a bit basic and lacking the specialness. The best thing was the char smoke grilled tomatoes, which is the side for the steak. Service was great. read more

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Oh my goodness. What a treat! This place is amazing. The food is delish, one of the best I have tried in a while.... And I consider myself a foodie! I was in town for work and see family/friends and I decided to try Ginger because of the reviews. Really fantastic option in the area. The only negative thing I have to mention is that my group was there on a Friday night at 6:30pm, and we were ok catching up until abt 8pm. Unfortunately, they had a saxo player start and he was also using a microphone to play music; it was SO SO loud that we couldn't hear each other (even with ppl that were next to each other). It really darkened the mood. We did mention it to the hostess and she offered to move us further from the music (which I don't know if it would have make a difference since the place is not that big) but it was too late and we were in the middle of our entrees to move. So we stayed at our table. We enjoyed everything once the musician took breaks but once he started again, forget it... back to staying quiet and just eating, or yelling across the table and to each other to try to have a conversation. I had a ring in my ears afterwards It really is not necessary to have a mic with the saxophone - the place is abt 2k or 3k sq ft at the most and there is really no need for that microphone. Too much!! Will definitely be back, I just hope the music is adjusted to the ambience. read more

Surprising gem in greater northeast Philadelphia. Great lighting for ambiance and an awesome violinist playing for a portion of our dinner. Classy place but acceptable for casual dress. BYOB. Menu is elevated but slightly limited. I chose the steak and was a little disappointed because there was a lot of fat left over. My date loved their food, however. See pics. The chef/co-owner even came out to greet us and discuss our meal and his other restaurants. He seemed genuine and caring about the patron experience. Ginger is definitely worth a look if in the Northeast area. read more

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I went to Ginger with high expectations since I love its cousin/sister restaurant Vanilla. The vibes were spectacular, the place was gorgeous and very well thought out, just like Vanilla. My issue however is that the food, which I expected to be of the highest level was good at best. I visited with a friend and we shared truffle fries which were very good and we each had a burger which was good but nothing out of the ordinary. We went a couple of hours before closing and the place was pretty empty so we stayed a while, however it did feel like the staff was anxious for us to leave. We ended up ordering cappuccinos and still the stares did not stop. Again, the place was pretty empty so I'm not sure why. All in all, I'm glad we tried it but don't plan on returning anytime soon. Vanilla Cafe on the other hand still owns my heart. read more

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What a gem in the northeast Philly! Beautifully decorated it looks like your in center city! The food and service was great. Staff was extremely attentive, their mocktails are great! I really liked my passion fruit juice with a few pours of vodka, it's byob so don't forget! The menu is interesting as it covers a few different cuisines. We got the truffle fries and seafood eggrolls. I thought the truffle fries had great flavor, the seafood rolls had great potential but it was missing something, it needed just a little more punch of flavor. I got the steak sandwich, the bread was soft, the steak was tender and they even give you little gloves to avoid a mess. I thought it was a little small for the price. Dessert was nice, we had the pineapple pastry and the San Sebastián! Both were delicious! Definitely a great place to try! read more

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Perfect date night. The great was hit and delicious. The seafood last was everything I could have imagined. Presentation and taste was a 10. read more

Every dish was absolutely delicious! What a pleasure! Can't wait to come back to try more dishes. Thank you read more

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My wife and I have been going to Vanilla Cafe for almost 2 years now. We met the owners and they mentioned their other restaurant called Ginger. So my wife wanted to have dinner there for our four year anniversary. The food was amazing full of flavor the ambiance was beautiful so laid back and relaxing. Our waitress was amazing she kept checking on us making sure everything was okay and when we wanted something else she was on top of it. I definitely recommend Ginger if you want to try something different Definitely will give them a 5 stars read more

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Great food, we went there to try and was surprise with how great the food was. It's a small little place but great food. read more

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Very beautiful decor. Well thought out and romantic as well. Great for dates or just a large get together. Service was great too. Fast and the servers are nice and attentive. salmon tartar: 3/5 was ok. Easily over powered by the cream cheese though. The roe was lost in everything. Beef cheeks: 5/5 amazing flavor; tender, and juicy. The potatoes are those black logs. Very interesting way to present them but taste great. Crispy skin and soft potato on the inside. 100% recommend! Overall: great experience Rand I hope to come back to try their skirt steak sandwich. read more

Ginger - Tuna Tartar - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great ambiance, great service and great food ! 1000/10 would come back. We ordered the tuna tartare and truffle French fries for an appetizer. The tuna tartare was super flavorful and the fish tasted fresh. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a hint of truffle. Would definitely recommend getting these. For entree I got the salmon for myself and it accompanied the veggies. Other entrees that we got were the burger, Julianne and the calf cheeks. I got to try the calf cheeks and it was soooo soft like to the point of falling off. If you come here definitely order this. For dessert we finished off with americanos and crème brule I really like the portions as I hate when restaraunts give enormously huge ones. This fulfilled my appetite but didn't make me feel full horrible after eating. I want to come back and try the brunch menu ! I want to thank the chef as there aren't many Kyrgyz owned restaraunts in the US and I'm happy to support read more

Not only is the food amazing but the chef is extremely passionate, and it shows in every step of the process. He came out of the kitchen to tell us a little more about his journey. It was a beautiful experience that I encourage everyone to try. read more

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This place is certainly gorgeous. The menu is definitely unique. I've been here twice and the apple tea is a must. I ordered the sweet beef cheeks, and the cheesecake is also great. The service both times was very slow, though. I came twice thinking maybe it was an off night, but get ready to be there at least 90 minutes for a meal start to finish. Prices are reasonable. read more

Five of us thoroughly enjoyed an amazing dinner at Ginger this evening. The appetizers and main courses were all delicious, especially the eggplant, seafood, and the Filet mignon. Dessert was beyond incredible. The wait staff were very attentive, polite, and professional. The chef owner interacted with us to ensure our satifaction. It was a great evening surrounded by great food and great people. He is an impressive young man. This is a reasonably priced BYOB that serves some of the most superior food in the Phila and metro area. I agree with Craig le Ban's high rating. Thank you for everything. We will be back again and again. read more

What an amazing experience! A fantastic and creative twist on the regional cuisine. The filet mignon kebab was one of the best dishes I had in quite some time. Service, presentation and ambience was fantastic too. A standout experience in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Hidden Gem in PA! Amazing food! The Chef personally explains the concept behind every dish!!! Just wow! read more

This restaurant is a gem I live in the city and I'll take the drive any day. The chef is a young very much up and coming really knows his craft. The beef cheeks not pictured are melt in your mouth my wife orders an just to go on top of her orders. The tea is really good as well. The truffle fries are also to die for. We have not have a bad meal from this restaurant and we've been twice and order multiple dishes. My wife loves the beet soup. The waiter and host is extremely nice and the ambiance is great. read more

Ginger - Beet soup, eel dish can't remember name - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My to go place in NE Philly. Cozy and ambient vibe. They offer various meal option for every occasion. One of a kind place in the area with gorgeous finishes and tasty food offer. Also they offer private events with unique menu. Can't go wrong with Ginger. Helpful service with friendly servers. read more

Cute place. I really enjoyed my steak sandwich. The seafood rolls were good too. The eggplant salad was very different than expected. It was okay, but had too much fried eggplant and no salad. read more

One of my favorite places to eat! Atmosphere is lovely and the service is great. BYOB so bring your own drink and enjoy

The restaurant is super cute! I've been wanting to go because I saw it posted on TikTok. The place is smaller than I thought. The service was okay, they seemed possibly busier than usual. The food was really good and different! Unfortunately two separate families were in there with children running around, playing with balls, and screaming at the top of their lungs. It was 5:30 on a Sunday, so we didn't expect too many children. I wish management would've talked to the families because it was unsafe for the staff carrying food and drinks with the children running around. Some women walked out after a few minutes due to the rowdiness of the children. Overall, the food was good, but the lack of parenting was overstimulating and was hard to really enjoy it all. I wish management would speak up in the future so all guests can enjoy their meal. Maybe we will try it again and have a better experience. read more

The service was great and food was amazing. We sat outside and ambiance was on point. Definitely will be going back. read more

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The service was incredible. The chef brought us some compliment to make our dinner night even more interesting and memorable. We love it . read more

Ginger - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wow, what an experience!! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the chicken wrap! read more

Ginger - Beef tartar - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent food, service, and ambiance. The steak sandwich, burgers, and crepe were delicious. Recommend

I had a great time celebrating my birthday with my friends in Ginger restaurant. Really delicious food. The waiters and waitresses were committed to great service and were very friendly. The atmosphere was awesome and I definitely liked that restaurant has very modern style. Most importantly, every food and drinks on the menu tested Great. read more

The food here was amazing!! Best food I've probably ever had. The service was so polite. I cant even explain how beautiful this place was!! 100% would recommend and would come again. read more

Ginger - Seafood pasta - Modern European Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere. Chef came out to the table at the end of the meal, wonderful experience.

this place is amazing from the food to the service to the ambience, AMAZING they had me and my wife speechless. I've ate at the best restaurants in Philadelphia and hands down this is the best restaurant in the city if you want to eat food that will blow your mind with the kindness and most professional service this is the place to go one of the hidden gems of Philly if i can give more then 5 stars I would unbelievably amazin. read more

Ginger is a completely new restaurant from the one previously located there. Beautiful new decor...inventive menu with interesting choices like beef cheeks and beetroot soup...this soup was served beautifully and was fabulous...will try beef cheeks next time...Asian salad was delish as was miso salmon...definitely try the Spanish cheesecake...a real treat!! Service was excellent and chef came out to serve soup...owner very nice and I wish them well...will be back! read more

Good food. Pleasant decor inside. The service was a bit slow but overall fair priced with good eats. Not a typical menu. Would return