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Ginger

109 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 7th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-260-6223 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
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Hours

Mon-Sat, 4:45pm-11pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$10-$21.75

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only
  • Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Grand St. to 20th St., Ave. C to Broadway

Profile

The name of this East Village sushi den may be simple, but Ginger serves up imaginative rolls like Banana Crunch (spicy tuna with crispy flakes and—yup—banana) and Golden Holden (eel, avocado, and peanut butter). The specialty items may sound peculiar, but everything on the extensive menu is stellar—from the velvety fresh sashimi to the mango shrimp cocktail to the cold sake with fresh cucumber slices. But alas, with Ginger’s recent surge in popularity prices have risen while service has slowed (the overwhelmed staff appears ill-equipped to keep up). Yet compared to other upscale raw-fish spots in the hood, the hot lemon towels on bamboo upon arrival and the ginger ice cream served with the check do make dinner here a relative bargain. — Bree Coven

Recommended Dishes

Sashimi Splash, $8; Banana Crunch roll, $7

9.5 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 9.5
Service: 9.5
Décor: 9.5
Value: 9.5

My favorite sushi restaurant

wihake from 10467 | Posted on 8/5/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I love this place! I come down from the Bronx as often as I can for the excellent and fresh fish, and attentive service. The spicey tuna tartar with crispy flakes is the epitome of unami, and the citrus sashimi in a martini glass is great starter for a summer evening. The rolls are inventive and while some of the combinations seem unlikely partners, they really work well on the palate. There's a good selection of sakes, and the green tea ice cream is a great way to end a very satisfying meal.

Creative rolls, lots of fish, excellent presentation!

atteojnnyl from | Posted on 6/13/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

The cold sake with thin cucumber slices, and the cool towels that arrive to combat the summer heat gave a great feeling about what was to come...and they didn't disappoint. We had the Hot Wire roll, as well as a million pieces of sushi and many other rolls, and every single bite was fresh, smooth, and perfect. I am usually not a big fan of salmon sushi/sashimi, but at Ginger I ate everything I could get to before my dining companions snapped it up. We will definitely be back; it is our new favorite for sushi.

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