Ginbu 401

Patricia McFadden 3 months ago

I was surprised at how underwhelming and outdated the restaurant looked inside for being in the Myers Park area. Chicken for Sweet & Sour Chicken was thin strips of chicken, mostly breading and over cooked. I can tell chicken was refried. Fried rice was sticky.

Kyle Gensrick 6 months ago

Got the black bean stir fry. Not very flavorful but hat could just be what the black bean sauce offers, never had it before! I want to try the sa cha and egg foo young next time!

Melvin Thomas Edited 7 months ago

First let me say that people's taste is subjective, based upon life, experiences, exposure, etc. GINBU 401 reminds me of the fun experience and exposure to Chinese restaurants I remember from my childhood in New York and in Northern VA. These types of restaurants are going the way of Egg Foo, a forgotten menu item of the past...oh, and the main reason I came here, when I saw that Egg Foo Young was on the menu. The ambiance was nice and cozy. A lot of take out traffic, which surprised me tha more people were not enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere of this place. No problems getting seating. How was the food? Overall it was good. The Egg 🥚 Foo Young? Different. Not the seasoned brown gravy of my memory, but rather a peanut sauce gravy...Different. One old school trick we used to go by to judge a Chinese restaurant was the egg drop soup. If a place couldn't make a good egg drop soup (one of the least expensive dishes) you couldn't expect much more out of anything else on the menu. So how was the egg drop soup? DELICIOUS! I will go back to try some other dishes, if for nothing else, the atmosphere, decent service, and overall appeal of the place.

Preetika Rajgariah 9 months ago

I had a craving for hot and sour soup and was recommended to come to Ginbu -- so glad I did! They have a seafood h&s which was absolutely, white peppery deliciousness. V satisfying. Also ordered black bean veg + tofu dish and it was phenomenal. Great flavors and freshness. Perfect low key spot for comforting Chinese food. Will be back!

HJC a year ago

We stopped into Ginbu 401 for dinner and were so glad we did! While most of their business seems to be takeout (we were the only ones dining in), the service was absolutely wonderful—attentive, friendly, and fast. The sushi was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I tried a few different rolls, and each one was better than the last. They have a massive selection of rolls, sashimi, and nigiri, so there’s definitely something for everyone. We also ordered the tofu in garlic sauce with white rice, and it was delicious—super flavorful and perfectly cooked. I started with the house salad with ginger dressing, and that dressing was so good I would come back just for that. They also have a solid wine list and even a full menu of Chinese dishes, so it’s a great spot if you’re craving variety. Highly recommend if you’re looking for fresh sushi and great service in a low-key setting!