Black Ginger

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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.

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!