Great place to go for Vietnamese and Thai food in Whitestone! They have a decent menu including appetizers, beef pho, vermicelli, and curry. They also have some great drinks like Thai Tea and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Make sure to check in and take advantage of a complimentary drink! The Spicy Lemongrass Soup was really good. It was a nice creamy soup base with a medium amount of spiciness. We got it with chicken and it was a good combo. The pho was good, but the flavor was a bit underwhelming. It could use more flavor with the soup base. Also they don't have a large selection of meats like other pho restaurants. The bone marrow addition was very interesting. Don't know if I would pay $5 for it though because it doesn't have much marrow in it. The service was really good, and they checked in on is frequently and were very friendly throughout. The interior decor is also very well done and provides a good atmosphere for your meal. read more

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A few of my friends recommended this spot and I'm glad I finally came! They have a beautiful and bright ambience inside. I was there on a Monday for lunch so it wasn't that busy, there were about three other tables. We had the vegetarian spring rolls as an appetizer, the rolls were large and tasted fresh. I got the beef pho combo (brisket and eye of round), and the brisket was delicious! There was lots of red onion in the pho and the waiter brought chili oil and scallions on a side plate as an option to add in (yum!). I definitely recommend getting the beef brisket pho. My friend got the lemon grass chicken sandwich and enjoyed it as well. I love butterfly pea so I got the lemonade, it was great and refreshing. They have one gender neutral bathroom as well, it's a bit small but very clean. The service was very attentive and friendly. We both took about half our entrees to go. Lastly I got Vietnamese coffee to go - it was rich and nutty, I loved it. I will definitely be back! read more

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Soup is the must order item on the menu. The soup is so tasty, spicy, not too heavy, mix with all the onion, lime juice, bean sprout, the freshness balanced out the soup. Curry is standard Chicken wing, sweet spicy chicken wing with the lime, sweet spicy fresh sour ...... will I order again? Yes Environment: relaxing atmosphere, I like the green color walls, brought me back to vacation mode for few minutes Service is good, very friendly waitress read more

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The food and the service was good, the only thing I dislike about this place is the amount of fragrance (like plug in) its over powering and you cant smell the food. read more

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Invited here for a birthday dinner and it was extremely good! Service, atmosphere, food & drinks all on point! It was a party of nine and for 5 of us it was our first time. Service was very attentive and accommodating. We started with the wings, dumplings, & spring rolls - Wings were the best. The drinks were done well (for me could be stronger - coming from a guy who does 50/50 mix alcohol & mixer usually a little heavier on alcohol). For the food.... I ordered a small Spicy Lemongrass Soup and the Shaken Beef. Didn't know the small soup was enough to be a meal by itself. All I can say both were great. Well prepared spicy soup w/ jalapeños on the side for that added heat I needed. The Shaken Beef cooked perfectly - just under medium - cooked enough that it was reddish pink no blood. Everyone including myself enjoyed every bite. I'm not one to eat out and need a doggie bag, for the first time in my adult life I got a doggie bag and not disappointed to have it again tomorrow for lunch! Like Schwarzenegger, "I'll Be Back!" read more

Pretty good place, food is good, ambience is good and decor is cute, small place, it looks bigger in social media... but definitely a place to come back, service was on point. read more

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I came here for a few times already and their noodle soup is usually pretty good but this time I was disappointed by the broken noodle, it was either recooked or cooked for too long cuz the texture is just not right. The bone marrow was flavorless and still red inside. Also I think they should really change the reused bottles cuz they look dirty and aged. The fried chicken and shrimp spring roll is very good as usual. Service is also good as always. read more

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No complaints. The food was great, wasn't spicy at all, not a complaint. The curry was great. Our waiter was very attentive and informative. The decor of the establishment matched the theme and it wasn't show like most restaurants you find, where they try an lure you in with the social media aspect of it but this the food was the top priority and it delivered . read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Red Curry chicken with a Side of Black Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

The soups were amazing a meal in itself. We did not like any of the app rolls or beef. Boring no taste. I will go back for the soup for sure. read more

Been a regular for about 4 years now, and I will keep returning for the chicken pho. Especially in this colddddd winter, need all the broth I can eat, paired with spicy wings. Oooooooo, first have a solid spoon full of noodles and pho, and follow it with the wings. Excellent flavors. Vietnamese iced coffee is not the same circa 2018, but still good. A fav for even my kids. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Chicken PHO Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Gas gas gas gas gas straight gasolina pepto belly bhanmi slaps wooooooooo and that pho get outta here . When im sayin this food slaps I mean it slaps. I feel like the bhabmi got smaller in size over time but quality stayed up there. Fire spot fs read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Went for lunch, had spicy lemongrass soup noodle and red curry with rice. Surprisingly good flavors, did not have high expectations. Will return for additional sampling. It's a welcome addition to otherwise a sparse location. read more

Food was good. Authentic? Of course not...but we enjoyed what we ordered. There's probably only a few restaurants in NYC that are run by Vietnamese and some cater to Americanized taste anyway.. I tried a few banh mis, beef pho, summer rolls with shrimp. I do like these Americanized banh mis cuz they're just so tasty. I ordered pork belly for L and cod fish for me. Both were very good. The bread is fantastic compared to JoJu's hard bread that can cut your mouth, this was great. Sure the sandwiches aren't cheap but neither are most places nowadays. My banh mi had a lot of fish. I was so full from half a sandwich and half a summer roll. It could've used more Mayo, maybe some butter. Lil spice. The summer roll was just okay but L liked it. Lots of veggies. Wasn't a fan of the peanut sauce used. I prefer a Thai peanut sauce, this was too thick, didn't taste good. The beef pho was good for a beef noodle soup. Was it really flavorful, no, but for me I was happy with it since it wasn't as salty... The meat came raw and I reheated the broth hot enough to cook the meat thoroughly. It had a decent amount of proteins. A small pho was enough for dinner for me. Would get the sandwiches here again. read more

Good food and service is great, the Vietnamese ice coffee very good. I like shrimp roll ,

Whats better than pho on a rainy day hands down my favorite pho spot -- warms my soul. every. single. time. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Coconut Spicy Lemongrass Soup Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Ginger and Lemongrass has nice decor. It makes me feel that I was at a jungle. The chicken pho and the curry pho are delicious. I highly recommend this place. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Spicy Lemongrass Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Really hearty soups. The owner is always here and takes pride in his food and service. Nice menu, Asian comfort food for sure. Pleasant atmosphere and service is always very good. read more

Honestly, a lot of pho places I've been to in New York City (native New Yorker) have either went up in price or has dipped in quality and/or quantity. But Ginger and Lemongrass has hit the spot every time I've visited. There are about 8-10 tables in the place, maybe more. And they do have outdoor dining. Went here for lunch around 12 PM with a few friends and we were seated immediately. All the times I've been here, I've only ever ordered the spicy lemongrass soup. You don't really find this at many pho places. This hits the spot every time. If you're a decent eater, I would definitely recommend getting the large rather than the small portion. One thing I did notice during this visit was that there were no fried spring rolls on their menu anymore. It would come with your choice of shrimp, or pork w/ mushroom, or vegetarian. The shrimp ones were bomb. But I didn't see it on the menu anymore. Either they got rid of it, or they only serve those during dinner. Will have to check again. So to substitute for that appetizer, we ordered the summer rolls with shrimp. First time I've had summer rolls with mango in them. New experience, not bad. If you like mango, you might like this. But I'd definitely prefer the fried shrimp rolls. I'd definitely recommend coming here. If you live far from Whitestone, I think it's well worth the trip to try it. Parking should be relatively easy during lunch hours and also during the later evening hours (approx. 8 PM +). I'm not sure about any other time. Looking forward to coming back again! read more

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This is such a lovely place! The decor is nice. I love their cucumber mint water. The appetizers are a little pricey ($10-$11) , but sooo delicious. I got the tuna seaweed roll and the summer rolls! The tuna seaweed roll is so refreshing with mango, raw tuna, soba noodles and lettuce. The roll has the same rice paper wrap used for traditional summer rolls. It is served with a tangy sauce. I love that the shrimps in the summer rolls are juicy and plump. The summer rolls are served alongside a peanut sauce. Both orders are two rolls cut in half. The pork belly buns come in a pair and are so tasty. Inside the steamed white bun are sliced cucumber, preserved daikon, carrot and a big chunk of pork belly. The pork belly is vibrant and has a butter-like texture. I would highly recommend it! I also enjoy the drinks here! The ginger lemonade has a strong ginger kick to it. The thai tea isn't too sweet , and is also free with a Yelp check-in. We also got the turmeric tea pot and it can serve about 3-4 people. The turmeric tea contains a touch of ginger, turmeric and cinnamon, none of which are overpowering. It's very balanced, and a great addition to the meal. It's also served in a beautiful glass tea set! I absolutely love the spicy coconut lemongrass soup! In addition to having a low spice tolerance, I don't normally enjoy spicy foods. However, the spicy coconut lemongrass soup is too good. It is rich in flavor, the coconut milk helps balance the spice and they give you a lot of huge pieces of shrimp. I've never been to a pho restaurant with anything close to it. This is something you must get, even if you don't normally do spice! The Thai mint salad is decent. The mint makes it very refreshing. Just be aware that the dressing is a bit sour. Summary: Come here for the spicy coconut lemongrass soup! You won't be disappointed! The drinks are great too! The appetizer you should get is the pork belly buns! read more

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This location is bigger than the LES location. Same great food and gorgeous photogenic foods. The ube cheesecake is adorable. The small pho is the perfect size for me. The bao buns were HUGE!!! I've never had them so big before. I loved it! Great restaurant! I'll be back to visit again. read more

I've been here twice and thus far, both experiences have been great. The first time I came here with my friend on a weekend because I was craving some pho and there weren't many pho restaurants that had a nice outdoor seating set up. The second time was during a weekday and I got to try their lunch special Order: - Small Beef Pho (5/5) - Pork Summer Rolls (5/5) Pros: - Tasty - A lot of options to choose from - Large portions - Aesthetically pleasing ~ A lot of pho restaurants I know don't really care for presentation, but Ginger and Lemongrass is very Insta-friendly - There lunch special is VERY good ~ I got one summer roll and a small beef pho for $12. You can choose from other appetizers and other entrees too. You also get a drink - Kind service Cons: - Expensive compared to other pho restaurants ~ this is not to say Ginger and Lemongrass is expensive per say, but it is a little bit more expensive compared to your hole in the wall pho restaurant - Not really a con, but the lady chose my friends credit card instead of mine when I was fighting him for the bill haha Overall: I really enjoyed my meal at Ginger and Lemongrass. Not only did it look beautiful, but it tasted amazing too. read more

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Excellent service. Even better food. Highlights: 1. complementary ginger cucumber lemon mint water (they were so nice to let us take some to go even) 2. Lemongrass soup 5 season blend was fresh so tasty + Excellent/ FRESH mint salad 3. Beautiful cutlery and ambiance 4. Hand sanitizers on table 5. Greeted & seated immediately at entry 6. FAST (food came out in minutes) WE LOVED IT HERE!!! read more

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This restaurant is a great place for Pho. The decor is a vibe and there is enough space for large groups. My group of 10 was seated for Sunday lunch and the restaurant was very accommodating. The waitress and servers were friendly and did their best to get everyone's orders correctly. This restaurant has the typical beef pho bowl but also unique homemade elements to it. They have homemade spicy chili oil which is served on the side but also in the spicy beef pho soup bowl. Their spicy curry pho bowl is also worth trying. Each soup pho bowl is unique in flavor. They're all worth trying! My only complaint of this restaurant is how slow our food came. I have been to this restaurant multiple times and it has consistently been a bit slower than I'd personally prefer. We waited about 30 minutes for our entrees to come out. I would think pho would not take long to make. I would probably return for the food because the quality is great here and consistent. I love the small touches they have in everything. I'd highly recommend trying any of the soup pho bowls, especially if you can handle spice. read more

My friend first introduced me to this Viet shop in Whitestone. Now, it has become one of my favorite shops in Whitestone and I've also introduced my friends to this place as well. When I first came here, I found this store to be quite unique 1) They only serve vegetable/fruit infused water 2) All the staff members/waiters are all non-Asians 3) They serve an optional bone marrow with your soup-based entrees, which is apparently quite a popular addition to consider. 4) They serve their unique lemongrass soups (spicy or coconut spicy) But the real reason why I keep coming back is 1) My personal favorite Spicy Lemongrass Soup! It is in fact quite spicy (don't say that I didn't warn you), but not so overwhelming terrible. The taste/flavor is very good. I would highly recommend it to those who like spicy soups and even though who would want to attempt to try a good flavorful spicy soup. I've tried the pho here, but this particular entree is honestly my go-to every time. 2) Their weekday (Mon-Thurs) lunch special deal. It includes all of the regular sized entrees with the addition of a small appetizer and small sized drink (viet coffee or thai iced tea) of your choice. It's an all-encompassing meal and it's very fairly priced. 3) The check-in option for a free drink (Viet coffee or Thai Iced tea) with your meal. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

I used to love the food here before they moved. The new place is bigger,but usually when a restaurant gets bigger and have more customers, the food quality goes down. Sadly this is the case here. The Pho and all their noodle soups here always comes lukewarm. I like my Pho piping hot. I have no idea why they do that. The soup base is very inconsistent. When it's good it's good, but when it's an off day it's bland. They do have good lunch specials, which is why I come. The shrimp spring rolls are delicious with whole shrimp in the middle. The green curry with mussels comes with a side of bread or rice is good. The mussels are huge and juicy, but it takes them 15-20 mins to make this. The other food stuff here is either a hit or a miss. read more

This place is so legit! Very lovely interior design and food was exceptionally delicious. Service was so friendly as well. Highly recommend!

This is only based on our take out experience. I'm kind of on the fence. For me, this is more of a three and a half star review, but I upped it to four because my husband loved his meal, and my dislike had more to do with my dislike of the flavoring they tend to use in Vietnamese soup (I think in this case it was nutmeg) than the food itself. We wanted something Asian and something quick. I don't love Pho, but Jayson wanted something healthy and we found him a kick-ass salad here, called the Thai Mint Salad: Bok choy, lettuce, English snow peas, cucumber, mint, watermelon radish with fresh lime dressing. He LOVED it. And he can be a bit of a difficult foodie. I had the Large Vietnamese Beef Soup: With rice noodles, thin slices of rare beef, julienne scallion and cilantro in a slow simmered and spiced beef broth. Side of beans sprouts, Thai basil, jalapenos and lime wedge. The meat was fresh. Presentation great. I'm just not crazy about the spices used in the broth, but that tends to be with Vietnamese soups in general as I mentioned above. As portions go, these were huge and more than filling, and definitely worth the reasonable prices they charge. Fast delivery too. If you love Vietnamese food, this is a great option. read more

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The ambiance is amazing, super cozy, and they decorated this place really nicely. There are a lot of vegetarian options. However the service was very mediocre. The lady did not know how to serve, very inexperienced! She spilt the soup while putting it on the table, another waitress attempted to clean the table at the worse time. It took us a long time just to get their attention for the check. I got the coconut and lemongrass noodle soup, it was pretty bland, maybe the meat version has more flavor. I like my food piping hot but when it got to me, it was warm (not hot at all). read more

Good food and good vibes... Very nice service from Selvi... I even order for take out too... I want share it with my friends. Definitely want come back again. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Brisked pork Belly and Caramelized pork belly with egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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Came here Sunday afternoon for lunch. The service is 5 star from an Indian gentleman and another Asian lady. Very attentive and extremely friendly. regarding the food...I'm not sure if this is a fusion place but I found their beef pho to have an odd flavor. Nothing similar to the traditional pho taste. Also the beef was not served raw instead it was fully/over cooked. And no cilantro, basil or anise flavor. The fried spring rolls were not the smaller rice paper deep fried egg rolls. Instead they are the full size Chinese style egg rolls with the Chinese egg roll wrappers. Got the shrimp/chicken. Tasted ok but was expecting something different. I wouldn't come back here for pho but I would return and try other dishes. read more

This place has cute decor, the staff is nice. Spring roll was tasty. Was a bit disappointed with the Pho. Ordered brisket and eye round and received only brisket. Also ordered bone marrow but there was basically no marrow. My sister dish actually had bone marrow in hers so sounds like my whole dish was just bad luck today. They also put too much green onions which didn't allow you to really taste the broth. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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On a recent visit, I had the vegan pho, packed with veggies, light and clean soup (translation: no MSG!). It hit the spot on a cold day. The small bowl with 1 summer roll was a lot of food for me. Couldn't finish my pho! If you're looking for something heartier, get the Spicy Lemongrass Soup with vegetables & tofu! Hubs has an aversion to cucumbers and couldn't drink their cucumber infused water so we ordered one of the green teas. Came in a cute pot and was delicious, so fragrant! read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Vegan PHO Soup delicious! Tons of veg which is never ever a bad thing! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

Been coming to this place since i moved to college point, nice pho joint. I really like their spicy pho and sides are always good. Service is pretty good to and interior is cool. read more

My review is solely on their pho! Every time i order from here is to go and i always get pho. This is one of my favorite places to get pho! Very tasty! read more

Used to be excellent when it was a tiny store on the corner in Whitestone but once it moved, the quality changed greatly. I used to enjoy the large portion and adding the bone marrow was a treat but recently the worst crime to a great bowl of pho is the overcooked curled beef in my broth when being brought to my table. Beef should still be semi raw until being submerged in the broth for a great flavor but sadly the quality just isn't the same anymore. read more

This place has a great weekday special for 14 dollars which includes choice of appetizer entree and drink. The appetizers ranged from the varieties of spring rolls, entrees ranged from noodle dishes/ banh mi and the drinks consisted of Vietnamese ice coffee/ Thai ice tea or a fruit drink. Their spicy lemongrass noodle soup is very flavorful and so are their banh mi's (albeit the banh mis are on the pricier side at 10 dollars). If you're in the neighborhood or want some decent Thai/Vietnamese food without trekking too far out of the flushing area this is a great place to go to. read more

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Super cute & delicious pho place! Was really nice to have a pitcher of fruit& herb infused water on the table. Margarita was strong and the pho was delicious! Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu ! read more

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New digs for Ginger and Lemongrass. The Beef Pho with the Roasted Bone Marrow was always the main draw here. It's a unique combination and portion size is good. It's a great dish when the weather is cold and the body needs some TLC. On a recent visit, the dish was missing one of the toppings but largely that has not been the case. There are thick slices of chicken in the chicken pho but even though that is the case, the chicken is too dry. The broth however, doesn't disappoint. There is a hint of sweetness in the broth combined with the cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced onions, jalapeños and chili oil, just really good. The Banh Mi sandwiches are also really tasty. The crusty sandwiches with fresh veggies are filling with the pork belly a favorite. Having said that the Beef Pho is unique, $20 for a bowl of Pho w/Bone Marrow and $10 appetizers is really a bit much for suburban Whitestone, NY. The appetizers here are generally lacking pizazz (-relative to the Pho), are nondescript and petit. Hard to say I've ever turned down a fried spring roll but the filling for this chicken and mushroom version is too salty. There just isn't enough on the plate to justify a price point north of $30 for complete appetizer/entree meal. These new digs are very much an upgrade from the prior place. Much more seating than the prior location and the decor is interesting. Service was quick, friendly, and proper. read more

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If you're from the west coast, you know what good pho taste like and know that New York cannot compare to that. This is probably the best pho I've had in New York. Although it can't compare to west coast standard, it'll do the job if you're craving pho. They also had this ube cheesecake that was really good. Lots of real ube flavor and had a nice crunch from the bottom. read more

Ginger and Lemongrass - Beef PHO Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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I've always loved Bahn Mi, but pho never seemed appealing to me. I made the mistake of never trying pho because I hate ramen, and I made the ignorant assumption that the two were similar. My sister, brother-in-law and I visited Ginger and Lemongrass for the first time, and my sister was adamant on having me try pho here. I was apprehensive but I saw they had Bahn mi and wings so I knew I'd be ordering that. They give you infused water, and I started with an Aloe Lemonade which was surprisingly refreshing - almost tasted like lychee. For apps, we started with steamed pork buns + sticky wings. The buns were delicious and paired with the sticky wing sauce - it was even better. Those wings were to die for and I'd go back just for those! They're fried and perfectly crisped, well sauced and beautifully garnished. Absolutely amazing. For entrees, my sister + brother in law both ordered pho: BIL: Spicy broth with pork Sister: Beef broth with a bone marrow Both were absolutely amazing and so different. My sister's was slightly sweet, spicy and sour, while my brother in law's was spicy! Those jalapeños are a great touch and I'm literally salivating typing this out. The noodles are yummy and the meats melt in your mouth! I ordered a pork belly bahn mi which was AMAZING. Half filled me up, and so I brought the other half home (with extra wing sauce - yes I asked). I came home later again at 4am, looking forward to my sandwich and it was still amazing, and honestly maybe even better. So amazing. I also took their leftover pho home and can I tell you - when it's cold it tastes amazing, when it's warmed up it still tastes as good. The meat is still tender and long review short - I'm counting down the days for when I go back! read more

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