Place Category: Fusion, Happy Hours, Outside Dining, Private Dining, Thai, Vietnamese, and Weekend Brunch
Step into Ginger Hop Restaurant and be welcomed by a friendly face, waving punkah fans and delicious, exotic aromas. At Ginger Hop you can enjoy classic Asian cuisine along with new “East meets Northeast” creations, many of which are gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan.
Relax in the bar which exudes the best of Old World pubs and features an excellent beer selection. Not only can you enjoy craft beer in the glass, you will discover it in the food, as well! Several menu items combine beer with Asian spices to create unique, full-flavored dishes.
Linger in the beautiful dining room with its modern Indochine feel and plenty of inviting booths. Or see and be seen on our patio on the corner of East Hennepin and 2nd Street NE, the gateway to Northeast Minneapolis.
Ginger Hop Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeFEATURES
SWEET GREEN CURRY 13.50
(spicy) (Gluten Free) Sweet green curry and coconut milk with red pepper, peas, eggplant and your choice of tofu, mock duck or chicken, served with jasmine rice. Substitute shrimp or beef, add 2.00YELLOW CURRY 12.25
(Vegan + Gluten Free) A beguiling blend of Thai and Indian yellow curries simmered in coconut milk with fresh vegetables.
With tofu or mock duck, add 2.75 With shrimp, chicken breast, or beef, add 3.75PENANG CURRY WITH PORK 14.95
(Gluten Free) Red curry and coconut milk with kaffir lime leaves and braised Fischer Farms pork, served with sesame green beans and jasmine rice.BASIL SCALLOPS 21.50
Three large sea scallops pan seared in butter, basil, garlic and shallots, served with vegetable stir fry and jasmine rice.BLAZING BARRAMUNDI 15.95
Fried Barramundi (sustainably raised white fish) with stir fried jalapeno, red pepper, tomato, Thai basil and Thai chilies in a sweet and spicy sauce.GRILLED SALMON* 17.50
UDON NOODLE CURRY BOWL* 12.50
(Vegan) Thick udon noodles with broccoli, pea pods, red pepper and grilled bok choy, topped with the curry sauce of your choice. ( vegan with yellow curry) With tofu, mock duck or chicken, add 2.75
With shrimp, pork or beef, add 3.75. With salmon* add 5.50GENERAL TSING’S CHICKEN 12.75
Chicken deep fried in Tsing Tao beer batter and tossed with a rich, spicy sauce, with steamed broccoli and rice.BARBECUED KOREAN RIBS 16.50
Classic grilled Korean-style ribs served with spiced mashed sweet potatoes, kimchi and broccoli.KHAO SOI GAI 12.95
A Chiang Mai favorite of egg noodles in a rich chicken curry topped with pickled mustard greens, lime, shallots, cilantro and crispy fried noodles.FROM THE WOK
Add tofu, mock duck or chicken for 2.75
Add beef or shrimp for 3.75RED CURRY GINGER STIR FRY 12.25
(Gluten Free)
A beautiful stir-fried vegetable medley with a red curry ginger sauce, served with jasmine rice.PAD THAI 11.75
(Gluten Free)
Rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts and a sweet, tangy soy sauce. Served with scallions, peanuts, and lime.FIRE NOODLES 11.75
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Stir-fried rice noodles with tomato, onion, garlic, basil and hot chilies in a sweet Thai soy sauce.THAI FRIED RICE 10.95
(Gluten Free)
Jasmine rice fried with egg, Thai basil, peas, carrots, onion and classic Thai seasonings.PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE* 14.95
Thai fried rice topped with grilled pineapple and your choice of grilled tuna* or General Tsing’s chicken.CURRY FRIED RICE 10.95
(Gluten Free)
Yellow curry-seasoned fried rice with egg, broccoli, peas, carrots and onion.BASIL STIR FRY 13.75
Plenty of Thai basil is mixed with broccoli, red pepper, shiitake mushrooms, onion and garlic in a flavorful sauce and your choice of chicken, mock duck, or tofu. Substitute beef or shrimp, add 2.00ALMOND CHICKEN STIR FRY 13.95
Chicken breast stir-fried with almonds, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms and vegetables in a savory sauce, served with jasmine rice. Also available with tofu or mock duck.FRESH GINGER STIR FRY 11.95
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Carrots, pea pods, celery, onions, scallions, broccoli, and wood-ear mushrooms, wok seared with generous amounts of fresh ginger and garlic in a light mirin sauce.GARLIC PEPPER STIR FRY 12.25
Black pepper and garlic combine in a flavorful sauce for this fresh veggie stir fry including carrots, pea pods, broccoli, onion and bok choy.SWEET AND SOUR SUPREME 14.95
Beer-battered chicken and shrimp or fried tofu and mock duck, stir-fried with carrots, red peppers, onions, bok choy, pineapple, and pea pods in a sweet and sour sauce. Topped with toasted sesame seeds.STIR-FRIED LO MEIN 11.75
Chinese egg noodles stir fried with garlic, onions, Kung Pao pepper, carrots, pea pods, and bok choy and Asian seasonings.SOUP AND SALAD
PHO 11.50
(Vietnamese noodle soup) delicious beef stock, rice noodles, beef tenderloin strips, fried onion and a side of bean sprouts, lime, basil, mint and jalapeño.POTSTICKER SOUP small 6.00 large 10.75
(Vegan)
Vegetable-filled potstickers in a ginger soy broth with shiitake mushrooms, tofu (optional) and bok choy, topped with green onion.TOM YAM small 6.50 large 11.25
(Gluten Free)
Thai hot and sour soup with mushrooms, lemongrass and galangal.
With tofu or chicken: small 6.00 large 10.75
With shrimp:TOM KHA small 6.00 large 10.25
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Coconut milk soup steeped with lemon grass, lime leaves, galangal, carrots and oyster mushrooms, topped with lime, scallions and cilantro.
With tofu or chicken, add 2.00
With shrimp or pork, add 3.00CARROT GINGER SOUP 6.00
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Topped basil oil and roasted pepitas.SALADS
Add tofu or mock duck for 2.75. Add grilled chicken breast or shrimp for 4.25. Add grilled salmon* or tuna* for 5.50.HOUSE SALAD 9.95
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
mixed greens, red pepper, bean sprouts and carrots in a mirin vinaigrette. Add sliced almonds or toasted cashews for 1.50.HOP LAAB 9.95
(Gluten Free)
minced chicken in a light dressing with lime juice, cilantro and Thai chilies, served with crisp iceberg lettuce.THAI MANGO SALAD (when available) 10.25
green mango, shredded carrots, shallots and Thai chilies(optional) are tossed with a sweet/salty/sour dressing and topped with your choice of grilled shrimp or veggie fried spring rolls, garnished with chipped peanuts and mint. A taste explosion!CRUNCHY CASHEW SALAD 10.75
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
mixed greens, chopped broccoli, bean sprouts and carrots in a lemon cashew butter dressing, topped with spiced cashews.SESAME PEANUT ZOODLES 10.50
(Vegan)
zucchini “noodles” with bean sprouts and carrots in a sesame peanut dressing on lettuce, topped with edamame, red pepper, scallions and cilantro.BLT THAI BASIL SALAD 10.95
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and bacon lardons in an addictive basil dressing topped with crispy-coated fried shallot rings.EDAMAME AND AVOCADO SALAD 10.50
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
a delightful combination of shelled edamame, tomato, cucumber, shallots and mixed greens with an avocado vinaigrette.GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD 14.50
(Gluten Free)
beef tenderloin marinated in Thai seasonings, grilled and sliced on top of mixed greens, shallots, Thai basil, mint, cilantro and cucumbers in a fresh lime vinaigrette.THE SANDWICH BOARD
All sandwiches are served with your choice of sweet potato fries, wonton chips, or side salad.KIMCHI REUBEN OR RACHEL 11.75
Grilled Reuben with corned beef or smoked turkey and Swiss on rye, jazzed up with kimchi and Sriracha mayo. Also available with mock duck.BANH MI 11.75
Fischer Farms sliced roast pork and smoked ham on a baguette with pâté, pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, roasted garlic aioli and jalapeño.GINGER HOP’S FISH & CHIPS 15.50
Walleye fillet, grilled or fried in beer batter, served with wasabi tartar sauce and your choice of sweet potato fries or wonton chips.SALMON BURGER 13.25
A deliciously seasoned salmon mixture, grilled, topped with baby lettuce and served with wasabi tartar sauce. Add avocado 1.00FAT CHARLIE’S TURKEY SANDWICH 11.75
Thinly sliced turkey, red onion, Swiss cheese, fresh basil, bacon and tomato, topped with roasted garlic aioli on your choice of toasted baguette or wheat bread.BRUCE LEE BURGER* 10.50
A Black Angus beef patty, Swiss cheese, pulled pork, bacon, pickles and dijon mustard on a sesame seed bun.THE STEVEN SEAGAL 10.25
(Vegan)
Our very own vegan Sloppy Joe made with tempeh, diced veggies and tomato in a sweet ‘n tangy sauce. Add avocado 1.00DESSERTS
COOKIES AND CREAM 5.00
House-made ginger snaps and Sebastian Joe’s vanilla or ginger ice cream.KEY LIME BAR 5.00
With whipped cream and lime zest.FRUIT CRISP 6.50
(Ask for today’s selection.) Served warm with your choice of vanilla or ginger ice cream.GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 6.00
Rich chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE 6.50
Served with vanilla ice cream.FRIED BANANAS WITH SWEET COCONUT CREAM 5.50
SORBET 3.50
Sebastian Joe’s sorbet. Ask your server for today’s flavor.SIDES
STEAMED BROCCOLI 2.50
VEGETABLE MEDLEY 3.50
Steamed or stir-fried.SIDE SALAD 4.95
RICE 1.00
DIPPING SAUCES 0.50 each
ICE CREAM 3.75
A scoop of Sebastian Joe’s vanilla or ginger ice cream.
NOSH
SWEET POTATO FRIES 5.75
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Served with spicy ketchup. 3.50. Basket to share.HUMMUS 6.50
(Vegan)
Jalapeño hummus served with cucumber and wonton chips.FRESH SPRING ROLLS
Tofu Spring Roll with hoisin sauce (V) 5.75
Shrimp Spring Roll with a sweet peanut sauce. (GF) 5.75
Tuna*-Avocado Spring Roll with our own special sauce. (GF) 6.50
Banh Mi Spring Roll with spicy aioli. (GF) 6.25
VEGGIE FRIED SPRING ROLLS 6.25
Four light and crispy spring rolls filled with rice noodles, cabbage, mock duck, wood ear mushrooms and spices, served with sweet chili sauce.WONTONS 6.50
Cream cheese wontons served with sweet chili sauce OR cream cheese & caramelized onion wontons served with sesame soy dipping sauce.HOP WINGS 9.75
Deep-fried chicken wings with hot sauce made from Lagunitas, served with blue cheese dressing and celery.CALAMARI 10.75
Tempura dusted and deep fried, with basil ribbons and a side of spicy aioli.SESAME TUNA TARTARE* 10.75
Made with yellowfin tuna,* shallot, garlic, sesame oil, topped with black sesame seeds and served with toasted baguette.PORK EGG ROLLS 6.25
Two golden crisp egg rolls stuffed with Fischer Farms ground pork, cabbage and spices.SPICY CEVICHE* 10.75
Chopped bay scallops* and shrimp* marinated in lime juice, cilantro, garlic and spice, served with wonton crisps.CRAB CAKES 10.75
Plump, golden turmeric-infused crab cakes served with wasabi tartar sauce.POKE CRISPS 10.95
Marinated tuna*, avocado, sweet onion and sesame seeds on wasabi tartar topped egg roll crisps.SATAY 6.95
Three sticks per order.CRISPY TOFU SATAY
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Seasoned tofu fried crispy and served with sweet chili sauce.BEEF SATAY
Guinness marinated and grilled, served with sesame soy dipping sauce.CHICKEN SATAY
(Gluten Free)
Grilled, served with a peanut curry sauce.MOCK DUCK SATAY
(Vegan)
Grilled and glazed with Korean barbeque sauce.WALLEYE SATAY
Beer battered and deep fried, served with wasabi tartar sauce.PICKLE SATAY
(Vegan)
Battered and fried, served with your choice of spicy ketchup or blue cheese dressing.TIGER SHRIMP SATAY
4 tiger shrimp (2 skewers) fried in toasted coconut and Tiger beer batter, served with spicy aioli.Ginger Hop Brunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeCoconut Cream French Toast 8.50
Baguette soaked in coconut milk, cooked until golden brown, served with lemon curd and fresh fruit compote.With ginger syrup, add 1Rice and Shine 9.95
Thai or curry fried rice, topped with two fried eggsThe Classic 9.50
2 eggs cooked to order, Fischer Farms bacon or sausage links, hash browns and your choice of toasted baguette or English muffin.Basil Stir-Fry Scramble 8.95
Stir-fried veggies with Thai basil in a savory sauce alongside scrambled eggs and steamed jasmine rice.Eggs Benedict 10.75
Poached eggs on thin-sliced ham OR sliced tomato OR smoked salmon and English muffin, topped with hollandaise. Served with your choice of a side salad or hash browns.Corned Beef Hash 9.75
Potato, onion, red pepper, kimchi and corned beef, topped with 2 eggs cooked to order. Served with spicy ketchup.Extras:
Fishcher Farms bacon, lardon or sausage links 3.75 Bacon Jam 1.5 Hash browns 2.50 Toasted baguette, wheat toast or English muffin 1.50TOFU & QUINOA SCRAMBLE (vegan) 8.95
Turmeric and coriander infused tofu sauteed with quinoa, peppers, onions and greens, topped with avocado. Served with pita bread. VeganTRUFFLE & EGG SCRAMBLE 9.75
Creamy scrambled eggs with sauteed mushrooms and truffle oil, topped with parmesan and served with toasted baguette.POTATO PANCAKES & BACON JAM 9.50
Yukon gold potato pancakes, topped with sweet & salty bacon jam, served with two eggs cooked to order. Take a chance!Thai Fried Rice Omelet 12.50
A great big omelet stuffed with Thai or Curry Fried Rice and your choice of protein. topped with curry sauce of your choice. Protein options: tofu, mock duck, chicken, shrimp, sausage or lardons.FRIED EGG & AVOCADO SANDWICH 8.25
On wheat toast with Fischer Farms bacon, tomato and greens. Served with your choice of french fries or side saladSMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLE 10.25
Scrambled eggs tossed with smoked salmon, cream cheese and scallions. Served with toasted baguette.CURRY RICE BOWL 9.85
Jasmine rice topped with stir-fried veggies, two eggs and the curry sauce of your choice. Gluten-freePANCAKES DU JOUR 7.75
Multigrain pancakes topped with seasonal fruit or fruit compote.SMOKED SALMON & EGG SANDWICH 9.25
with cream cheese, red pepper and shallots on grilled pumpernickel. Served with your choice of French fries or side salad.Ginger Hop Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSATAY
Three sticks per order.Beef Satay 4.50
Guiness marinated and grilled, served with sesame soy dipping sauce.Chicken Satay 4.50
(Gluten Free)
Grilled, served with a peanut curry sauce.Mock Duck Satay 4.50
(Vegan)
Grilled and glazed with Korean BBQ sace.Walleye Satay 4.50
Beer battered and deep fried, served with wasabi tartar sauce.Pickle Satay 4.50
(Vegan)
Battered and friend. Served with spicy ketchup or blue cheese dressing.Crispy Tofu Satay 4.50
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Seasoned tofu fried crispy and served with sweet chili sauce.NOSH
Fresh Spring Rolls 4.25
Filled with rice noodles, lettuce, carrots, mint, basil and your choice of tofu with hoison or shrimp with a sweet peanut sauce.Veggie Fried Spring Rolls 4.25
Four light and crispy spring rolls filled with rice noodles, cabbage, mock duck, wood ear mushrooms and spices, served with sweet chili sauce or sesame soy sauce.Pork Egg Rolls 4.50
Two golden crisp egg rolls stuffed with Fischer farms ground pork, cabbage and spices.Cream Cheese Wontons 4.25
Carmelized Onion and Cream Cheese Wontons 4.50
Jalapeno Hummus 5.25
Served with cucumber and wonton chips. (Vegan)Spicy Ceviche 7.75
Chopped bay scallops and shrimp* marinated in lime juice, cilantro, garlic and spice, served with warm wonton crisps.Hop Wings
Deep fried with a hot sauce made from Summit EPA. Served with a blue cheese dressing and celery. 6.75Calamari 6.95
Tempura dusted and deep fried. Served with basil ribbons and a side of spicy aioli.Sesame Tuna Tartare 7.95
Made with yellowfin tuna, shallot, garlic, sesame oil, topped with black sesame seeds and served with toasted baguette.Sweet Potato Fries 4.25
(Vegan + Gluten Free)
Served with spicy ketchup. Large onlyBahn Mi Spring Rolls 4.50
Fresh spring rolls filled with thin-sliced roasted pork, pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno with a splash of tamari sauce.BURGERS, ETC.
All burgers are served with a side of french fries.Bruce Lee 6.95
A Black Angus beef patty, Swiss cheese, pulled pork, bacon, pickles and Dijon mustard on a sesame seed bun.Jackie Chan 6.95
A Black Angus beef patty, Swiss cheese, sauted mushrooms and onions in a “Chan Sauce”.Jet Li 6.95
A Black Angus beef patty, bleu cheese, bacon and caramelized onions.Chuck Norris 6.95
Also known as the Americano. A Black Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese and bacon. For 1 add a fried egg on top.Lucy Liu 6.95
Grilled chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and Hop sauce on a soft white bun.Kung Fu Panda 6.95
A Black Angus beef patty, ghost pepper cheese, kimchi and spicy aioli on a sesame seed bun. POW!Steven Segal 6.95
(Vegan)
Our very own vegan sloppy Joe made with tempah, diced veggies all covered in a sweet tangy sauce.- Ginger Hop has a lovely room for private dining. It is separated from the main dining room by French doors. The room can comfortably seat up to 40 people.