Black Ginger

4.5

27 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Black Ginger is a Korean - American restaurant focused on new age Korean cuisine, collaborating with local Detroit produce to showcase rich and traditional flavors.

Executive Chef Jorge Morales has worked in NYC Philly and Ann Arbor. He brings his vast knowledge and experiences to our restaurant and has crafted a menu that offers bold and unique flavors with traditional Korean roots. Black Ginger's menu offers exciting creations for both newcomers and veterans of Korean cuisine.

Owner Harold Kim is a Korean American who grew up in the metro Detroit area. He is knowledgeable in many Asian flavors like Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. As a Japanese restaurant owner, he has worked with many different types of seafood and has also traveled extensively around South Korea to understand both traditional and modern flavors.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 887-9477
Website
http://blackgingerdetroit.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1331 Trumbull Street Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48216
Neighborhood
Detroit
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Wheelchair Access

Roasted Carrots$12.00
gochugaru romesco, radish, thai basil
Sesame Salad$8.00
spring greens, red onions, tomatoes, sesame dressing
Crispy Rice Salad$12.00
cucumber, pineapple, fish sauce, cilantro
House Pickled Cucumbers$8.00
red onion, cherry tomatoes, gochugaru
Tempura Broccolini$14.00
gochujang aioli, lemon zest, crispy garlic
Shishito Peppers$10.00
sweet gochujang glaze, trout roe, crispy garlic
Hearts of Palm Curry$19.00
coconut curry, tomatoes, red onion, mushroom, steamed rice

Meat & Fish

Octopus Skewers$18.00
grilled spanish octopus, xo sauce, gochugaru, parsley
Oysters
chilled on the half shell, rotating mignonette
Fried Dumplings$12.00
chicken, scallions, house ginger soy sauce
Shumai Sliders$16.00
pork & shrimp, gochujang aioli, cabbage slaw
Bulgogi Fries$16.00
marinated beef bulgogi, pepper, onions
Filet Tartare$18.00
prime filet, taro chips, sesame oil, soy
Korean Fried Chicken$19.00
sweet & tangy korean sauce, citrus brine, sesame vinegrette, cabbage slaw
Glazed Pork Belly$18.00
honey soy glaze, orange segments, scallions, crispy garlic
Barramundi$30.00
confit potatoes, dashi beurre blanc
Scallops$38.00
pea puree, lemon zest, citrus gremolata
Dwaeji Jjim$20.00
돼지찜 (dwae-ji jj-iim) boneless pork ribs, gochujang bbq, squash puree, crispy shallots
Galbi Jjim$38.00
갈비찜 (gkal-bi jj-iim) korean braised short rib, coconut and taro puree, demi glaze, crispy onions

Rice & Noodles

Krapow$18.00
Krapow Udon$18.00
ground pork, thai chili, thai basil, bok choy
Vegetable Fried Rice$10.00
Mushroom Fried Rice$13.00
Kimchi Fried Rice$13.00
Short Rib Fried Rice$15.00
Crab Udon$20.00
pan fried crab, dashi beurre blanc, scallions

Dessert

Basque Yuzu Cheesecake$10.00
mixed berry coulis, fresh berries
Matcha Tart$8.00
cherry blossom meringue, dark chocolate shell, sesame tuile
Milk Bread & Rotating Jam$4.00
Coconut Sorbet$4.00

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Black Ginger in Detroit offers a "fantastic" dining experience with its exceptional Korean cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," especially the Korean Fried Chicken and creative cocktails. The restaurant's chic ambiance and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. "Highly recommend" visiting this trendy spot.

27 Reviews

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Rene
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately, I had to give the restaurant a one star. Although I had a reservation through OpenTable, when we arrived, the restaurant was closed. I had even confirmed with the OpenTable website a few hours prior that we would be attending. We were really disappointed that because not only we were not able to try this restaurant, but we were also celebrating somebody’s birthday.
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nikki
VIP
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Full of flavor and amazing. The cocktails were outstanding as well. Definitely recommend this place and will go there again soon.
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Keli
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit and we tried all different menu items. The food is really great and it's so exciting to finally have a Korean restaurant in Detroit -- it's a bonus that the food is delicious. For the indecisive, I highly recommend (based on most recent menu offerings in October 2024) the Dwaeji Jjim, pork belly, crab udon, roasted carrots, yuzu basque cheesecake, milk bread and the definite winner of the night was the Korean Fried Chicken -- so crispy, succulent and an incredible sauce. Service here has been great, even when there were moments of working out the kinks (our first visit was not long after they just opened their doors). Would highly recommend.
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sean
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent good and service. The Beef short rib on squash puree was a standout dish.
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Chris
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, service was excellent and the servers explained everything when they brought it out, we will be going back!
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Ceena
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
would be willing to come again! good service. will try more entrees next time. feels a bit plain with the lack of decor. like it isn’t finished or something but i get if they are going for minimalistic vibe. just something felt off
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David
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a very comfortable venue. It's nice to have more choices in Detroit
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Jeff
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I tried Black Ginger for our third anniversary. We love trying new restaurants and the menu seemed right up our alley. First off, we each got 2 cocktails, trying new drinks each time. Every drink was fantastic. We ordered 4 dishes to split between us and they were the perfect size for sharing. Each dish came out staggered so we got to fully enjoy each dish before moving on to the next. We had high expectations and I'll say each dish surpassed anything we expected. We sat in the bar area at one of the large round tables and the ambiance was amazing. Quiet enough for us to have intimate conversation but bustling enough to feel like we were part of something trendy. I highly suggest reserving one of the tables by the bar. Service was fantastic and super friendly. We couldn't wait to text family and friends to tell them about our experience. This may be our new go to for a nice evening out.
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Allan
VIP
New York City
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very loud in back dining room. While service was attentive some of the food was too salty
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Chefsteve
VIP
Detroit
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go for happy hour! Great specials on both food and drink. Crispy rice and tempura broccolini were especially good. Perfect, fun service. Definitely returning. Free parking too.
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FAQs

Black Ginger is rated 4.5 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1331 Trumbull Street Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48216

Additional information

Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Wheelchair Access

Website
http://blackgingerdetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 887-9477

Black Ginger

Permanently Closed

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Vegetables & Soups

Roasted Carrots$12.00

Sesame Salad$8.00

Crispy Rice Salad$12.00

House Pickled Cucumbers$8.00

Tempura Broccolini$14.00

Shishito Peppers$10.00

Hearts of Palm Curry$19.00

Meat & Fish

Octopus Skewers$18.00

Oysters

Fried Dumplings$12.00

Shumai Sliders$16.00

Bulgogi Fries$16.00

Filet Tartare$18.00

Korean Fried Chicken$19.00

Glazed Pork Belly$18.00

Barramundi$30.00

Scallops$38.00

Dwaeji Jjim$20.00

Galbi Jjim$38.00

Rice & Noodles

Krapow$18.00

Krapow Udon$18.00

Vegetable Fried Rice$10.00

Mushroom Fried Rice$13.00

Kimchi Fried Rice$13.00

Short Rib Fried Rice$15.00

Crab Udon$20.00

Dessert

Basque Yuzu Cheesecake$10.00

Matcha Tart$8.00

Milk Bread & Rotating Jam$4.00

Coconut Sorbet$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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