Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Ginger - Canton, Michigan

This is one of those quiet spots I really like. Ginger specializes in pan Asian cuisine, offering up a nice fusion of tastes from the region. They have a soothing atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. I also love that they are coupon regulars in the Save on Dining circular, you can find their coupons online here: http://www.saveoneverything.com/moreinfo.php?advertiser_code=7344141818#

The appetizers are good. I love that they feature two different combination platters, several different rolls (egg, spring and vietnamese) and tasty chicken dumplings on their menu. You can also get lettuce wraps for 5.95 or four pieces of chicken or beef satay for 3.95. They have six different types of soup including tom yum and a tofu and vegetable soup and six salads including a mango salad and a thai noodle salad. If you like to go veg this is a great place.

Lunch specials are varied but all are under the seven dollar mark, including for shrimp. You can opt for steamed or fried rice, egg roll or your choice of salad. A lot healthier options than your average chinese lunch menu.

My favorite dinner in here is the Garlic Seafood Fried Rice, again I know I have said I am not a big fried rice person but this stuff is seriously tasty. Full of shrimp, crab and squid, it is heavenly with its garlic flavor. It is big enough to share to boot.

From the wok I have sampled Szechwan Spicy, Kung Pao Tasty and Mongolian Favorite. I tend to prefer the chicken or shrimp option meat wise. I found the beef to be a bit tough, I am not a huge pork fan and no one will share tofu with me. The Sesame Chicken is nice enough as is the General Tao's but I am trying to avoid deep fried things personally and the other items are nicer at any rate.

This place is quite popular for their fresh smoothies and bubble teas. You can get an infused tea slush, infused green tea or infused milk tea as well. I haven't delved into that as I am a hot or plain iced tea girl myself. Do try some of the hot tea varieties here, they are quite good and I think I have tried them all.

I am not a dessert person except for samples but I do know the coconut sticky rice with mango and green tea and mango ice creams make me wish I could indulge.

So print out those coupons and give the Ginger a go, I think you will find it happy.

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