Nestled in the leafy streets of the French Concession, Ginger serves up a delectable fusion feast where Eastern flavors meet Western artistry, all crafted by Singaporean chef Betty Ng.
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"Be sure to hit this charming fusion restaurantafter walking block after leafy block through the French Concession.Ginger is owned by Singaporean expat Betty Ng, who studied at the Tokyo branch of Le Cordon Bleu. Her kitchen is adept at blending Eastern flavors with Western techniques—take, for example, the Thai-influenced spicy Asian herb beef with crispy rice—lemongrass-seasoned ground beef paired with rice and lettuce cups—and the Japanese creamy nigari tofu, made in-house and served with sesame, ginger, and chives. There's even Middle Eastern and North African dishes like hearty shakshouka dusted withdukkah , a heavenly blend of aromatic spices."
