Ginger & Lemongrass – Vietnamese
Ginger & Lemongrass transports guests to the bustling heart of Southeast Asia, where the air hums with the fragrant steam of slow-simmered broths and the bright, zesty aroma of crushed citrus. Vibrant plates arrive piled high with garden-fresh herbs and golden, crackling textures, offering a sensory dance of cooling mint and warming spice that captures the soul-warming essence of Vietnamese tradition.
Ginger & Lemongrass, 153, Rivington Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan Community Board 3 +1-646-876-1238 https://www.gingerandlemongrass.com/location/ginger-and-lemongrass-manhattan/Rating: 4.5/5 (681 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners flock to this Lower East Side spot for its highly customizable noodle soups, particularly raving about the rich, spicy Coconut Curry Lemongrass broth. Reviewers highlight the generous portions and value, with standout protein options like tender brisket, rare eye round, and even roasted bone marrow add-ons. While some purists debate the authenticity of fusion elements like grilled chicken in pho, fans celebrate the flavorful intersection of Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, praising the "pristine" vegetable soups and excellent banh mi on quality bread. The cozy, intimate interior can get cr