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Address: 1331 Trumbull STE 100, Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 887-9477
Website: http://blackgingerdetroit.com/
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A gorgeous spread (feat. shishitos, sesame salad, cucumbers, crispy rice salad, & oysters). Snag them for Happy Hour prices weekdays 4pm-6pm✨.
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Sujie Ban
It was my first time at a Korean fusion restaurant with my family. We were happy with our order which were unexpectedly delicious. Shishito peppers are the best taste of life.
Everything is tasty and price is reasonable. The sauces awesome, side salad amazing, especially creamy pumpkin puree on the glazed fork belly.
Thank you for the amazing experience. Definitely coming back.
… moreEverything is tasty and price is reasonable. The sauces awesome, side salad amazing, especially creamy pumpkin puree on the glazed fork belly.
Thank you for the amazing experience. Definitely coming back.
Paul
I dined here with two others arriving during happy hour and ordered seven of the eight items from their happy hour menu. Everything was absolutely delicious and a great value for your money as the portions are quite large! After eating the appetizers we had a bit more room in our stomach’s so we ordered desert which were the Matcha Tart and Milk Bun Rotating Jam. Both were just as delicious as the appetizers so be sure to save room for them! We also had the Oaxacan After Midnight, one of their speciality cocktails and it’s very flavorful and a must have! I’ve had Korean food many times before, but the chef takes it to the next level with its fusion style. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and relaxing as it’s a non-rushed dinning experience. At no time did we feel as if we were being hurried along to get in the next guest. Our waitress Lena was amazing to say the least! She was personable, friendly, knowledgeable on the menu items, and quite attentive. She went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was memorable. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner Harold and had a nice conversation with him when he visited our table to ensure we were enjoying our evening. He too is quite personable and friendly and between him, the staff, and the food, this restaurant will continue to be a success! Out of all the restaurants I’ve dined at in Detroit, Black Ginger is by far the best experience and there’s no doubt that I will return!
… moreGeorge Kipilo
Delicious food and great service. The space is smaller than expected as it seems to be attached to a hotel but it was intimate and charming. We didn’t try a dish that we weren’t in love with. Would definitely go back! Broccolini was the best!
… moreGenel Fowler
Make your way to Black Ginger. This was such a cute spot and perfect way to bring in my birthday. Black Ginger offers small plates, I’d suggest each person ordering something different so you can taste a bit of Everything. The music was the right vibe, service was quick and efficient. I left feedback about dishes in the picture caption I’ll definitely be back to support this new spot! For Dessert, I had the Milk Bun. I forgot to snap a picture of it but it was delicious!
… moreValeria Blaskovic
Exceptional food – every bite and spectacular service by the lovely Lena. Has the honor to meet the owner Harold, who gave a personal tour, great conversation and insight to the restaurant world (looking forward to the new adventure opening downtown soon!). Harold hit the jackpot hiring Jorge as his chef! Excited to try some of the main dishes but stuffed to the max with all of the appetizers! Yum! A must!!
… moreNakia Winfield
Get into this place before they figure out that the value per dish far outpaces the local competition & raises the prices.
This is a Nuevo Korean spot where the chefs in back have *solid technique*. There are definitely dishes where I prefer the old school style, but I appreciate the new spin they are putting on it and *have* to respect the fact that they execute beautifully. For example, the pork belly is cooked to perfection- crisp & tender. The mandarin segments lighten & balance the dish with a natural delicate sweetness- again execution is perfect- I just wish I had the old school sweet & umami option.
However, they have some really great dishes that are new to me & I love them. The crispy rice salad is filling and delicious with a really nice mouthfeel. The watermelon radish garnish makes it visually appealing and the mango valences out the flavor.
I was skeptical about these Shu Mai sliders, honestly, but they are really good. I don’t understand how they got the essence of shu mai in a burger, but they did it & they are scrumptious.
The real gem of Black Ginger is the cocktails hands down. Their classics are just done extremely well & remind you how exquisite a simple daiquiri is. Yet again, their skill & technique shines through. This time I tried their Plum up the Jam and it’s also very, very good. I usually drink at Keisling and these are the closest I’ve had to them in Detroit.
Lastly, I haven’t had their desserts- they could be great, I don’t know- but I always end up getting the milk bread & honey butter instead and I never feel like I made the wrong decision. The bread is fluffy & dense at the same time and delightfully creamy with the butter. It’s really a treat- it seems almost out of place on the menu, but I’m so glad it’s on there!
Oh! Also very professional, attentive waitstaff. Absolutely enabling me to get tipsy after my move today.
*be prepared to hear Alice In Chains on the stereo*. I’m a fan of Rooster, but not everyone is, so just know what’s up.
… moreThis is a Nuevo Korean spot where the chefs in back have *solid technique*. There are definitely dishes where I prefer the old school style, but I appreciate the new spin they are putting on it and *have* to respect the fact that they execute beautifully. For example, the pork belly is cooked to perfection- crisp & tender. The mandarin segments lighten & balance the dish with a natural delicate sweetness- again execution is perfect- I just wish I had the old school sweet & umami option.
However, they have some really great dishes that are new to me & I love them. The crispy rice salad is filling and delicious with a really nice mouthfeel. The watermelon radish garnish makes it visually appealing and the mango valences out the flavor.
I was skeptical about these Shu Mai sliders, honestly, but they are really good. I don’t understand how they got the essence of shu mai in a burger, but they did it & they are scrumptious.
The real gem of Black Ginger is the cocktails hands down. Their classics are just done extremely well & remind you how exquisite a simple daiquiri is. Yet again, their skill & technique shines through. This time I tried their Plum up the Jam and it’s also very, very good. I usually drink at Keisling and these are the closest I’ve had to them in Detroit.
Lastly, I haven’t had their desserts- they could be great, I don’t know- but I always end up getting the milk bread & honey butter instead and I never feel like I made the wrong decision. The bread is fluffy & dense at the same time and delightfully creamy with the butter. It’s really a treat- it seems almost out of place on the menu, but I’m so glad it’s on there!
Oh! Also very professional, attentive waitstaff. Absolutely enabling me to get tipsy after my move today.
*be prepared to hear Alice In Chains on the stereo*. I’m a fan of Rooster, but not everyone is, so just know what’s up.
Hayaejin Chong
This new Korean fusion restaurant is absolutely fantastic! We visited this beautiful place on Friday evening and sat at the bar since the place was pretty packed.
We started our meal with the house-pickled cucumber, which was refreshing and had a hint of spiciness from the gochugaru. We also tried the mayak egg as our side dish. This perfectly marinated boiled egg in their special sauce was intriguing and a great way to boost my appetite.
Next up was the Gochu Skirt Steak. It was wonderfully tender and juicy, boasting a zesty flavor with a touch of heat from the shishito pepper.
The Korean Fried Chicken was, without a doubt, the best Korean fried chicken I’ve ever tasted. It was incredibly juicy and packed with a sweet and spicy flavor, perfectly complemented by a tasty cabbage slaw.
We also ordered the octopus skewers, which exceeded my expectations. The octopus was tender and juicy–not dry at all–and the sauce offered a unique blend of red pepper and cumin (im guessing) that was intriguing.
For dessert, we enjoyed Kkwabaegi, which isbKorean cinnamon twist donut, along with Mexican-Korean hot chocolate. The donut has similar texture as the mochi (rice cake) donut and it was just the right amount of sweetness.
Additionally, the bartender was attentive and made our experience even better although the place was super busy. And the entire staff was friendly and welcoming.
Highly recommend this place!
… moreWe started our meal with the house-pickled cucumber, which was refreshing and had a hint of spiciness from the gochugaru. We also tried the mayak egg as our side dish. This perfectly marinated boiled egg in their special sauce was intriguing and a great way to boost my appetite.
Next up was the Gochu Skirt Steak. It was wonderfully tender and juicy, boasting a zesty flavor with a touch of heat from the shishito pepper.
The Korean Fried Chicken was, without a doubt, the best Korean fried chicken I’ve ever tasted. It was incredibly juicy and packed with a sweet and spicy flavor, perfectly complemented by a tasty cabbage slaw.
We also ordered the octopus skewers, which exceeded my expectations. The octopus was tender and juicy–not dry at all–and the sauce offered a unique blend of red pepper and cumin (im guessing) that was intriguing.
For dessert, we enjoyed Kkwabaegi, which isbKorean cinnamon twist donut, along with Mexican-Korean hot chocolate. The donut has similar texture as the mochi (rice cake) donut and it was just the right amount of sweetness.
Additionally, the bartender was attentive and made our experience even better although the place was super busy. And the entire staff was friendly and welcoming.
Highly recommend this place!
Aireen Del Rosario
The best Asian fusion restaurant in Detroit! They deserve 6 stars. We came here for the first time and tried almost all there is in the menu. All are delectable and nicely prepared. It’s a must try when you’re in the city. The owner himself Harold and the staffs are all sincerely amiable and welcoming! They really spend time getting to know their customers. It feels like a European atmosphere. It’s a none rush casual dining experience. You can be able to enjoy the cozy ambiance, relax and make conversations with friends while eating. Having said that, this is a type of restaurant where we will definitely come back on a regular basis!
… moreAron Boag
OK…I am duly impressed so far, and this is based on no fewer than three visits, all for Happy Hour, which I heartily encourage everyone and their brother to take *full* advantage of. Happy Hour here is akin to what Happy Hour was at the now-lamented Roast in Detroit: it’s absolutely fantastic, and it’s certainly the best way to dip your toe in the water to figure out what you think of the menu. Here’s a preview: you’ll be impressed.
I certainly am. I’ve tried no fewer than eight dishes off their menu, both from the Happy Hour selections and from the Dinner selections, and every last dish has pleased me. Each and every one is presented beautifully, with an appreciation for the aesthetics, but make no mistake: it’s the flavors and textures that sell me more than anything else, and these dishes simply *kick* your taste buds into Happy Land.
If nothing else you *need* to try the Crispy Rice Salad. For Happy Hour, it’s all of $6 ($12 on the Dinner menu), and for my money, it’s their very best foot forward that I’ve tried. It’s simply magic on a plate, what with its fish sauce-forward flavor, its incredible crunchy texture, its wonderful balance of sour, sweet, and even salty flavors…it’s such a pleasure, bite after bite. It’s a more-than-fair portion, and I could stop and have this dish alone and leave happy to have had such a culinary delight. If there’s any part of you that’s curious about it, you *MUST* get this dish, even if just to pass it around the table. Here’s the problem: you will not want to pass it. Solution: it’s $6 during Happy Hour. Get your own. Problem solved.
But that’s not all! There are numerous, very affordable dishes to order on the Happy Hour menu, all of which please me so far: the Fried Dumplings ($6, and the fact that they have chicken surprised me!), the Shumai Sliders ($8 for three of them, and they’re worth it), the Sesame Salad ($4, and it’s a clean, sweet serving of veggies), the House Pickled Cucumbers ($4, and another take on veggies, only this time with gochugaru and fish sauce), and Bulgogi Fries ($8, which are exceptionally good as soon as they arrive at the table while the fries are piping hot and crispy). There’s still others that I haven’t gotten to or may not be to my taste.
But did you *see* those prices? They’re really fantastically affordable, those. You can jump around and satisfy your jonesing for flavors and textures very affordably, while ordering a cocktail from James, who runs a good bar, and makes an attractive cocktail. He’ll tell you about his featured specials, both of drinks, and of food. He’s there to help you out. You like James, because James is very good at his job.
Dinner items are also not to be overlooked. That’s one of the advantages of going during Happy Hour: while they open at 4PM and it’s immediately Happy Hour, the dinner menu becomes available at 5PM, and you can nosh on an appetizer or two until then, when you can order off the dinner menu. It works out well.
So far, I’ve had their best seller, I’m told, which is their Korean Fried Chicken, double-fried, served atop some tasty, vinegary cabbage slaw with a couple slices of Korean pear. It’s a lovely thing, and a solid example of Korean Fried Chicken. It is patently *NOT* hot/spicy at all, but if you want yours prepared hot/spicy, the kitchen can accommodate you: you just need to let them know up front so that they can change which sauce they coat it with. I have only had the standard version, which I enjoyed. Thigh meat, in case you’re wondering.
Today, I experienced a lovely thing in their Barramundi, which checked my box for a nice, crispy-skinned, correctly prepared fish dish. It’s served atop confit potatoes in a dashi beurre blanc, which provided a creaminess I didn’t necessarily expect, but very much enjoyed. The skin-on fish had great texture and flavor, especially that crispy skin, which I adore. At $30, it’s one of the higher priced items on the dinner menu, but definitely worth it to me. I would enjoy it again without hesitation.
Trust me: go.
… moreI certainly am. I’ve tried no fewer than eight dishes off their menu, both from the Happy Hour selections and from the Dinner selections, and every last dish has pleased me. Each and every one is presented beautifully, with an appreciation for the aesthetics, but make no mistake: it’s the flavors and textures that sell me more than anything else, and these dishes simply *kick* your taste buds into Happy Land.
If nothing else you *need* to try the Crispy Rice Salad. For Happy Hour, it’s all of $6 ($12 on the Dinner menu), and for my money, it’s their very best foot forward that I’ve tried. It’s simply magic on a plate, what with its fish sauce-forward flavor, its incredible crunchy texture, its wonderful balance of sour, sweet, and even salty flavors…it’s such a pleasure, bite after bite. It’s a more-than-fair portion, and I could stop and have this dish alone and leave happy to have had such a culinary delight. If there’s any part of you that’s curious about it, you *MUST* get this dish, even if just to pass it around the table. Here’s the problem: you will not want to pass it. Solution: it’s $6 during Happy Hour. Get your own. Problem solved.
But that’s not all! There are numerous, very affordable dishes to order on the Happy Hour menu, all of which please me so far: the Fried Dumplings ($6, and the fact that they have chicken surprised me!), the Shumai Sliders ($8 for three of them, and they’re worth it), the Sesame Salad ($4, and it’s a clean, sweet serving of veggies), the House Pickled Cucumbers ($4, and another take on veggies, only this time with gochugaru and fish sauce), and Bulgogi Fries ($8, which are exceptionally good as soon as they arrive at the table while the fries are piping hot and crispy). There’s still others that I haven’t gotten to or may not be to my taste.
But did you *see* those prices? They’re really fantastically affordable, those. You can jump around and satisfy your jonesing for flavors and textures very affordably, while ordering a cocktail from James, who runs a good bar, and makes an attractive cocktail. He’ll tell you about his featured specials, both of drinks, and of food. He’s there to help you out. You like James, because James is very good at his job.
Dinner items are also not to be overlooked. That’s one of the advantages of going during Happy Hour: while they open at 4PM and it’s immediately Happy Hour, the dinner menu becomes available at 5PM, and you can nosh on an appetizer or two until then, when you can order off the dinner menu. It works out well.
So far, I’ve had their best seller, I’m told, which is their Korean Fried Chicken, double-fried, served atop some tasty, vinegary cabbage slaw with a couple slices of Korean pear. It’s a lovely thing, and a solid example of Korean Fried Chicken. It is patently *NOT* hot/spicy at all, but if you want yours prepared hot/spicy, the kitchen can accommodate you: you just need to let them know up front so that they can change which sauce they coat it with. I have only had the standard version, which I enjoyed. Thigh meat, in case you’re wondering.
Today, I experienced a lovely thing in their Barramundi, which checked my box for a nice, crispy-skinned, correctly prepared fish dish. It’s served atop confit potatoes in a dashi beurre blanc, which provided a creaminess I didn’t necessarily expect, but very much enjoyed. The skin-on fish had great texture and flavor, especially that crispy skin, which I adore. At $30, it’s one of the higher priced items on the dinner menu, but definitely worth it to me. I would enjoy it again without hesitation.
Trust me: go.
Felicia Nguyen
Nice little spot in Corktown. I like the convenience of parking in the hotel lot. A lot of times I avoid eating downtown just because of parking.
We walked into the Trumbull and Porter hotel – located inside is a stylish little restaurant.
We were greeted and seated promptly. The menu had a variety of items for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
They are small dishes meant to share – so you would need about 5-6 dishes to be full.
We ordered the shishito peppers, tempura broccoli, shui mai sliders, gyoza dumplings, and the special for the evening- seared skirt steak.
Food came out quickly- and the server explained each dish nicely. We also paired our meal with two delicious cocktails.
We finished the meal with the matcha tart and coconut custard ice cream. The ice cream was to die for.
Overall very happy with the experience. I have found that Detroit wants to bring upscale dining- but it’s failed many times to deliver on either service or food- I am happy to say Black Ginger delivered both.
… moreWe walked into the Trumbull and Porter hotel – located inside is a stylish little restaurant.
We were greeted and seated promptly. The menu had a variety of items for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
They are small dishes meant to share – so you would need about 5-6 dishes to be full.
We ordered the shishito peppers, tempura broccoli, shui mai sliders, gyoza dumplings, and the special for the evening- seared skirt steak.
Food came out quickly- and the server explained each dish nicely. We also paired our meal with two delicious cocktails.
We finished the meal with the matcha tart and coconut custard ice cream. The ice cream was to die for.
Overall very happy with the experience. I have found that Detroit wants to bring upscale dining- but it’s failed many times to deliver on either service or food- I am happy to say Black Ginger delivered both.