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Cafe Ginger
If you are looking for an authentic Asian cuisine, then Cafe Ginger is your place. Our ambiance and decor will transform you to an exotic place in the Orient while you sit back and enjoy our signature dishes. We offer authentic Chinese dishes such as Beijing duck, steamed Chilean sea bass, and lobster tail with scallion. Our restaurant also includes a sophisticated and comprehensive wine bar where you may order wine by the glass or bottle. Although we specialize in Chinese cuisine, our Japanese dishes are just as good. Not only do we have an outstanding sushi bar, but our sushi chefs are happy to create unique specials to satisfy the toughest critique. All of our food is prepared fresh daily and we use the freshest produce and finest ingredients. We are happy to invite you to enjoy a unique and memorable experience at Cafe Ginger.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- good for groups(15)
- fit for foodies(13)
- great for lunch(13)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(10)
Cafe Ginger Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is great. The decor is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is great. The decor is beautiful."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our appetizers were wonderful,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our appetizers were wonderful, flavorful and presented expertly. Entrees were exceptional. My husband had the soft shell crab and he said it was some of the best he's ever ordered anywhere. We will definitely return again and again."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Jacky our waiter was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jacky our waiter was very nice and knowledgable. We will definintely be back again! Thanks"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 4 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Cannot give Cafe Ginger the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cannot give Cafe Ginger the glowing review I gave it following our first visit.
Peking Duck was extremely disappointing--from the large, thick tortillas served in lieu of Chinese pancakes to the very fatty, greasy duck meat we received (Waiter's explanation: "meat with skin on it can be fatty;"--not true at other Chinese restaurants where Peking Duck is prepared properly). General Tso's chicken also a disappointment--little spice, large chunks of chicken that were overcooked/dried out on edges.
Maybe regular chef has Sundays off?"
Peking Duck was extremely disappointing--from the large, thick tortillas served in lieu of Chinese pancakes to the very fatty, greasy duck meat we received (Waiter's explanation: "meat with skin on it can be fatty;"--not true at other Chinese restaurants where Peking Duck is prepared properly). General Tso's chicken also a disappointment--little spice, large chunks of chicken that were overcooked/dried out on edges.
Maybe regular chef has Sundays off?"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
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Review 5 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the bar is serving great drinks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the bar is serving great drinks"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
unusually good Chinese
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not being a great fan of Chinese restaurants, I intended to dine from the Japanese menu. However the Chinese menu tempted me and I can safely say that I wasn't disappointed. Will definitely go again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
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Review 7 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The reservation on open table
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The reservation on open table was smooth. This is the second time I dined at Cafe Ginger. The ambiance is very nice and the staff very attentive. Parking was a breeze. We ordered steam sea bass, roast duck, fried squid and a thai spicy soup. Everything was tasty. The restaurant was kinda quiet at first but gets a little noisier after 7 pm. We got a booth. My guest, who dined there for the first time, was very impressed by the food and how comfortable the restaurant feels despite being upscale. It's a very nice for a date and each table has a small candle. I would definitely go back again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre Experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cafe Ginger is okay. The food is pretty good, but it's considerably over priced for what it's worth. I brought a big group there and the service was decent. They split checks up for everyone and didn't add tip, which was nice. Let's just say I wouldn't go out of my way to return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Chinese food in an upscale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good Chinese food in an upscale setting."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've enjoyed going to this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've enjoyed going to this restaurant for a long time. It's got a beautiful build out and the food is also very nice."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great River Oaks Asian food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good service and the food is fresh and good as well."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Cafe Ginger
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved it all aside from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved it all aside from our waiter, Victor. He was very lazy and seemed like he expected us to be glad to be there rather than make us feel welcome.
I would however go back."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Ginger
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate