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Top Sentiments among Blue Ginger Reviewers
Sophisticated flavors
Good salmon dish
Unique dessert menu
Extensive wine lists
Big fried calamari appetizer
Great business dinner
Spicy Garlic-Black Pepper Lobster
Delicious chocolate cake
Favorite tuna tartar
Spicy wasabi sauce
Customer Reviews (48 reviews)
GLSH
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2009The dish was Scallops in a Polynesian sauce with mixed vegetables. The sauce reminded me of a less-tasty version of French's Mustard. Thank god the portion was small so that I could choke it down with water and not... (more)
eframes
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2009I normally don't write reviews but I feel it's important to write this one. We have been to Blue Ginger many times...particularly for special occasions. I've yet to have a bad meal and tonight's meal was wonderful as... (more)
WeeklyDine
on Citysearch Jan 10, 2009Truly a let down. Staff was unfriendly and cold, food was average at best. I do not know why they are so busy becuase no one really cares that you are there and absolutely no one cares if you do not enjoy your meal even when... (more)
kalliepayne
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2008Went here 5 years ago for a first date and had been excited to go because I had heard wonderful things about this place. The food was not good back then and has not improved as of my visit last night, either. I am a fan of... (more)
beefcookie
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2008Always a fan of Ming's TV shows, a couple of friends and I decided to trek out to Blue Ginger before I left Boston. We were promptly seated as it was a weeknight and the place wasn't too busy. However, the first thing we... (more)
pinucci
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2008I took my husband here for his birthday dinner...and everything about it was wonderful! We had the Alaskan Butterfish and Lobster dish and they were both amazing. I have never tasted anything quite as perfect as I did... (more)
darwinmba
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008Don't believe the hype. Fine dining is about outstanding service, and sophisticated contrasting flavors with interesting textures; there should be a "Wow!" moment during the meal. The food at Blue Ginger was... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2008You have seen this featured on tv. enjoy the fine tastes in the unique creations. highly recommended by family and friends. never a bad choice. excellent surroundings and staff. (more)
callisto
on Citysearch May 29, 2008APPERTIZERS Shiitake-Leek Springrolls with Three Chile Dipping Sauce were ok. A little on the salty side. Ming?s Tea-Smoked Salmon & Beef Carpaccio with Fresh Wasabi Emulsion was delicious. Hawaiian Bigeye... (more)
t1willia
on Citysearch May 11, 2008Now that the restaurant is virtually twice its original size (as of 5/10/08), the restaurant will undoubtedly be noisier. However, most of the new space is located in the bar area and private dining areas. When I went... (more)
spoon601
on Citysearch Apr 10, 2008After watching Ming for years on East Meets West and Simply Ming, I couldn't resist a field trip out to Wellesley on my first trip to Boston. My local hosts and I drove out about 30 minutes on a rainy Friday afternoon for... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 28, 2008This is Ming Tsai's restaurant in Wellesley, MA. The food is wonderful--fusion, a mix of Asian and western. I have never had a bad meal there. The menu is creative, the food is presented beautifully, and everything is... (more)
dpg2578
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2008Everything was outstanding. We went on a Friday (march 7, 2008) night and from the hostess to what I believe was the manager both were friendly and attentive.. Our waiter was fast and friendly... We enjoyed the Tuna... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2007This restaurant is located in downtown Wellesley, Massachusetts. He is the host of a cooking show East Meets West from the Food Network. The food is amazing. Asian-influenced fusion cuisine has made it to the... (more)
fancieryu
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2007Don't be misguided by the celebrity Chef Ming Tsai. I should not have set high expectations from them. It is supposed to be a fusion of eastern and western food. However, it get neither right. The food, although with... (more)
Eric Grossman
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2007<b>The Scene</b><br>Fans of Ming Tsai's television shows and product lines flock to quiet Wellesley Center hoping to catch a glimpse of the star at work in the restaurant's colorful open kitchen. Eager,... (more)
urbantemp
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2006Perhaps we ordered the wrong things or because we had a late dinner reservation, but Blue Ginger was good, but not incredible. Having lived in the area for the past 4 years, I finally got a chance to go out to wellesley... (more)
Wei-ying W.
on Judys Book Apr 13, 2006I've been going to the restaurant for at least 5 years, and everytime I go, I always end up with the same food. The shitake leek spring rolls are very good. The menu lacks much in the way of vegetarian food though. I always... (more)
sherwood50000
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2006My wife and I were expecting a nicer place, higher quality service, and better food than what we found. Expect to be uncomfortable if you arrive early - the "waiting area" has rather uncomfortable seating and is right... (more)
w j c.
on Judys Book Jan 13, 2006Celebrity chef Ming Tsai's Blue Ginger in the Boston suburb of Wellesley is worth the adventure out of the city for the experience. The Asian Fusioin cuisine is prepared expertly with a heavy emphasis placed on... (more)
gibbon
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2006From the professional greeting at the door, to crisp professional service, to great food and an interesting well chosen wine list dining at Blue Ginger was a joy. We were early for our reservation but still seated... (more)
dsadam
on Citysearch Dec 02, 2005Of our group of seven, five seemed content with the experience, but two of us walked away completely unsatisfied. The meals were attempts at complexity, but palate confusion was the result. The Indonesian Curry... (more)
infoquest9802
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2005While Blue Ginger's decor doesn't dazzle, even the most snobbish will appreciate the creativity & complexity that Ming's food embodies. For appetizers we had Mings Tea-Smoked Salmon & Beef Carpaccio w/ Fresh... (more)
redsoxforever
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2005We love his show but if he doesn't pay more attn to his place he will not get much repeat biz. We took our ny friends here to impress instead we were totally embarrassed. The svc was horrendous unattentive unapologetic &... (more)
Jodi G.
on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005Blue Ginger on Route 16 in Wellesley, can easily be considered the best restaurant in the Metrowest area. Celebrity chef Ming Tsai owns this restaurant, and can often be seen in the open kitchen. The best menu items... (more)
ph_s_cox
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2005With as busy a schedule as the "celebrity chefs" have, Ming made rounds and checked on tables. He was extremely nice and down to earth. Checked on how everything was with our meals and even joked a bit about this and... (more)
ajpoirier3
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2005THE AMBIANCE IS NICE, THE FOOD GREAT, BUT THE SERVICE IS THE BEST I HAVE HAD IN THE BOSTON METROPOLITAN AREA. FROM THE INITIAL GREETING TO THE FRIENDLY INVITE BACK, OUR SERVER MISSY (I'M PRETTY SURE WAS HER NAME) WAS ON... (more)
permaeagle
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2004As a huge fan of Ming Tsai, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience his cuisine in person. Yes, the food was divine--but the service and the ambiance were severely lacking. Our server gave all of his... (more)
eco
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2003For romantic dinner, we skipped the downtown scene (on a red-sox night). We never regreted. This is a great place with great food. surprisingly it even topped the good reviews already here. Drinks: We decided to... (more)
jmsbos
on Citysearch Aug 17, 2003I was excited to try Blue Ginger after moving to Boston. My girlfriend and I have gone twice now, and while it is good, it doesn't live up to the hype. Maybe the kitchen slips a little when Ming isn't in (he wasn't on either... (more)