Ginger

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109 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 260-6223
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Best

They are like family, I love them..... The salmon melts in your mouth, the special hand roll that Albert makes (you have to ask for it) it is whatever he is in the mood for!!!! ...

Worst

For a small restaurant like Ginger, they offer too many choices. It makes me wonder if they have the freshest fish in the menu as claimed by some of the reviews here. Further more...

Not so fresh 1/5/2006

I don't understand why this place has gotten so many great reviews. I was very disappointed that their sushi was far below average...wasn't pretty, wasn't fresh, wasnt tasty. True, Ginger is inexpensive, the service was friendly and they make some unique rolls, but personally I rather visit my grocery and get even cheaper sushi of similar or better quality. more
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fresh and friendly! 7/25/2005

Ginger is tiny, so don't go in a big group, but definitely come with a big appetite. The rolls are so creative and combine flavors you never would have thought go together well, but totally do. The owner is also super nice and very attentive and everyone is so friendly and ready to get you whatever you need. Don't miss this little gem. Pros: awesome sushi, friendly staff, fresh fresh fresh Cons: small more
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You've tried the rest.... now try GINGER 2/9/2005

I have never posted on Citysearch before but just had to after I had THREE amazing experiences here.... this is the BEST sushi I've ever had- and I'm a discriminating food snob. I love it here. Their rolls are creative and eclectic- they mix the most wonderful flavors and have very inventive combinations of sushi-- but they're not overly ambitious (some sushi restaurants I find try to be too creative or modern with their sushi... and the result is too often an overflavorful mess). HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended- Nothing compares to Ginger. Pros: food, ambiance, complementary food Cons: nothing... more
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Too Personal 8/15/2004

I was there a couple of months back. Service was good. There were some interesting rolls. However, the manager was too personal and he never seemed to stop talking. Telling me and my friend how we should decorated our room in order to have good luck coming our way. I found that a bit annoying. Please let us enjoy our food. more
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So-so 8/3/2004

Isn't Muse similar to Red Head? I thought Prince, Queen, and King are the same with different names. Service is good but I don't need the free food. The tuna tartar gave me an awful taste like glue. more
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Fresh food and service 6/1/2004

I have been eating here since they first opened and the fish and food are always fresh and delicious. I can honestly say that Ginger has not lost any of the charm, originality or high quality service that makes them one of (if not the) best Japanese restaurant in Manhattan. Pros: Food, service, price more
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Great Food 5/23/2004

The food is great and service wonderful. My wife and I live on the upper west side, and we go down to the east village just for the great service and unique sushi. Pros: Creative Food, Great Service more
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Must try! 4/7/2004

Ginger has some of the most delicisious and funky rolls in the city. The King, Crunchy and Muse are my personal favorites. They deliver too! Staff is extremely attentive and friendly. I'd recommend it to anyone for all occassions. Pros: Funky rolls, Great value, Great appetizers more
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GREAT! 3/15/2004

I went to Ginger for the first time last night and the rolls were a good size and very unique and tasty! Must try is the Banana Crunch Roll.. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Restaurant is small and cozy. Very reasonable prices and great value! Definitely going back again! more
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Best Japanese in the EV 2/2/2004

Creative menu, yummy food, EXCELLENT service, quiet and cozy dining room. What more is there to say? Pros: Excellent Food, Inexpensive, Great vibe more
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FAVORITE!! 12/4/2003

I went to Ginger the day it opened and since then have been going back at least once a week. It is absolutely the best Japenese for the price in the city and I LOVE Japenese food! The muse roll is addictive, the tempura is light and crispy, and the yaki udon noodles are a great. The staff is so friendly and it has a real nieghborhood feel to it- they remeber our order and how we like it cooked whenever we call. Go now before the word get out! Pros: Inexpensive, Not crowded, Good service more
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The Best EV Japanese 11/18/2003

Ginger is a little oasis in the noise of the east village. While they have all of the basic rolls and Japanese dishes, the reason to go to Ginger is for the unusual ones. The Banana Crunch is the right mix of everything - sweet, spicy, mild and crunchy and the Seared Tuna appetizer is amazing! Everything is simply designed but completely beautiful, in a wabi sabi kind of a way. The service (and the owner) is very personal and friendly. They also have a great selection of saki - I really enjoyed the unfiltered one. Pros: Intimate, Inventive, Great Value more
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Creativity Rules 10/2/2003

Really creative rolls...and a very peaceful environment. Try the banana crunch roll, it is really an experience! but beware of the tuna with jalepeno. it's really hot and half-filled with jalepeno. i would definitely go back, for the price and the interesting sushi. Pros: good service, creative rolls, good prices Cons: a little slow more
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Sushi rocks... 7/24/2003

...and so does the sashimi, crunchy tuna appetizer, and just about everything else! Octopus roll wasn't best I've had, but everything else I have tried in the 3 times I have been there (so far, definitely going back) has been fantastic. Ginger offers some of the best and most creative rolls I have had in the city. Pros: spicy crunchy tuna, service Cons: a little small, but not nec. a con more
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Fresh and Inventive 5/5/2003

I went to Ginger on a sushi-loving friend's advice and was not disappointed. The fish was fresh and the combinations inventive, the service was doting (though a bit slow), and the ambiance spa-like. A real treat for the price. Try the spicy tuna hand rolls -- they won't disappoint. Pros: delicious, fresh, creative Cons: slow service more
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More ginger please 1/21/2003

Had take-out from here a few weeks ago. Not just your average rolls. If you are content with the basics, you need not explore Ginger. I you are ready to try new, inventive rolls (Crunchy roll w/banana is just one) you must explore! Reasonable prices as well. more
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The Best! 11/22/2002

For people who eat a lot of sushi and have been to almost every sushi place in the city, we thought we'd never find a place like Ginger. The unpretentious staff is great, service is excellent, and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. On top of it all the food is extremely fresh and creative; the spicy tuna with banana is amazing. We can't say enough about it. Pros: Fresh, Friendly, Good Atmosphere Cons: small more
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Editorial

  • Creative specialty rolls and reasonably-priced sashimi make this spot sweet even without the complimentary ginger ice cream at meal's end.

  • 8/9/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Tuesday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Wednesday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Thursday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Friday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Saturday 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM Sunday Closed
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
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