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US$6 - US$22
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Asian, Vietnamese, Healthy, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Dined for two consecutive nights during the Ocean Festival. Fabulous hospitality, service and food. Sampled all the daily specials plus the Bang Bang salad, Kapow chicken and pork belly. Everything was excellent quality. Standouts were the home-made gravlax (keeping it simple and beautiful), fresh scallop...ceviche, tempura mussels, oysters and prawn dumplings. Stu and the whole team make were super friendly. We’ll be back for more next year, especially for sampling desserts and ginger beer (which were both out). P.S.: didnt miss the alcohol at all1More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

Awesome Asian fusion menu. Relaxed and attentive service. A little gold mine in Whitianga. Thanks so much. Love always x

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 10 June 2023

Lovely little place, friendly staff and beautiful fresh tasty food. Our go to in Whitianga! Our favourite dishes are the mango&shrim salad, pork belly and oysters (both fresh and tempura).

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

Beautiful, delicious food with excellent service from the lovely lady at the front and the amazing chefs!! 👏🏼❤️😋

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 21 March 2023 via mobile

We were looking for somewhere to eat on our way from Matarangi to Tairua and Blue Ginger popped up on my Google search. This random pick turned out to be one of the best meals during our 3 week trip in NZ. We had the...spring rolls, pad thai prawns and chicken karaage and all were absolutely incredible. We shared a table with a wonderful Kiwi couple who had driven 45 minutes from Tairua to get take out! The wait staff were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was warm and charming. Highly recommend and it deserves a 5 star rating for sure!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

Tripadvisor recommendation…drop in visit on 1st night in beautiful Whitianga. Convenient location with nice menu and easy ordering…food arrived quickly and delicious. Beef Randang very spicy (…..and I love spicy food!!)

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 22 February 2023 via mobile

Smaller menu resulted in high quality in my view - Indonesian Beef Rendang was my favourite . Mid priced and definitely worth a try for a simple low key restaurant vibe

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 11 February 2023

First time ordering a takeaway from BG. Had to wait 30 minutes but so worth it. Sat and watched the kitchen in full swing. Offered cold water. Very friendly and harmonious atmosphere. The duck curry was delicious! The coconut rice, duck( leg and sliced pieces)...creamy coconut sauce, pineapple, beans , coriander and chillies were all a perfect combo. And….a generous portion. Just writing about it makes me salivate.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023 via mobile

We certainly enjoyed our meal at the Blue Ginger…..great Prawn dumplings and the Pork Belly soup with wontons absolutely delicious with loads of flavour. Service was a bit spotty and slow but the meal was worth the wait.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 7 February 2023

We were told you couldn't book a table and the town was very busy - so ordered a carry out. The restaurant was packed and busy We had to wait over 30 mins for our carry out. It was very good once it arrived.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 December 2022

We liked the One meal soup and the Main menu was very delicioes . Also we drinked the home made Ginger Beer !!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 22 December 2022 via mobile

Dumplings to die for with a wonderful tasty sauce. We had a poke bowl that would have fed a hungry village. Everything washed down with iced Vietnamese coffee. A very pleasant dining experience.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 15 December 2022 via mobile

First time visitors to Whitianga from Christchurch and we had heard about this place long before we got here. Absolutely recommend this place. The food was divine and super friendly staff, very laid back. Cant book and it fills up quickly but people don't seem...to wait too long for a table Would go back in a heartbeat.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 8 December 2022 via mobile

A great vibe at this place. The food has a great Asian/Vietnamese combination of flavours and was very fresh and delicious . Service was great despite it being busy

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 6 December 2022

The food was excellent - great flavours and very fresh. Chilled vibe. Note that it is alchol free ... we didn't realise until after we'd arrive - though with hindsight is noted on their menu.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Hi, I'm pretty sure it wasn't licensed but their is a pub straight across the road if you need to grab a bottle of wine or some beer, cheers.
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BLUE GINGER, Whitianga - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Yes, Blue Ginger offers takeaway services.

Blue Ginger is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5