The Gingerman

I was looking forward to returning to the Gingerman after many good meals there. But the most recent visit has been a total disappointment:

I am mostly interested in the food which was indeed mediocre.

The starter consisted of a rubbery cuttlefish with chorizo. Main course a spongy liver which did not seem to be from a calf, but from his mother.

Worst of all was the dessert: beignets of apple (tough and without any flavor) served with a zabaione sauce which was put on a very hot plate and scrambled like a poorly cooked omelette.

I guess the owner is distracted with his new restaurant and forgot where his reputation started!!!
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Food 3 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Saturday, May 29, 2010

I love the Gingerman restaurant. I can only think of one or two places that even remotely compare to the quality of the food. The service is fantastic, the food is amazing and its walking distance for us. The atmosphere is a bit quiet some days but it doesn't take much to get booked up being a cosy little place. My only grumble is the wine is quite pricey.

Average cost of a 3 course meal is about £100 with tip and a mid range wine. Dinner is about £30 each for a 3 course meal then wine is the only real expense that pushes the price up.

We go every year and are now trying the other ginger restaurants in the area. So far Gingerman is still the best though!
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Helen
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Saturday, January 16, 2010

A friend and I went there last night ( 11/08/09 ) for his birthday. The meal was excellent and service superb. I started with Tunworth Cheese Beignets, my friend had Seared Wood Pigeon Breast. Very well presented and good size portions. Main course was Roast Duck, my friend had the special of the day - Monk-fish Thai curry. Desert was Assiette of Desserts, as it was my friends birthday they did a 'birthday' plate of Happy Birthday written round the edge in chocolate and a lighted candle. The food was great and as I say the service was superb. I highly recomend Gingerman for a place to eat. The total bill was £100 including 2 bottles of wine and service.
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David
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Wonderful food and a superior experience. We went for lunch and at £15 for 2 courses I doubt that you can find superior food for the price anywhere in Brighton. I have eaten at the Hotel Du Vin on previous ocassions but this was far superior. Fresh food, wonderfully cooked and a cosy atmosphere. Dinner might be more expensive, but the lunch price made me concerned that I was stealing from them. Highly recommended and will definitely return.
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Uajamesh
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, May 18, 2009