Double Knot

This is the perfect spot for a date night! The atmosphere is cozy and lively, though it was pretty crowded when we visited, we were able to walk in and get a table for two without much of a wait. The service was excellent.

The food was delicious, though the portion sizes were on the smaller side. I opted out of the tasting menu, which in hindsight may have been a good decision. After starting with an appetizer, two hand rolls, and some fried rice, I was still pretty hungry. That said, the lobster fried rice was my favorite dish! It's not a dry dish, as there's a sauce in the bowl as well—don’t be turned off by the sauce, it complements the dish well.

One thing to note: seating is a bit tight. The tables are close together, and you can easily hear the conversation at the next table, which might be a bit off-putting for some if you're looking for a more intimate, private dining experience.

If you're staying nearby at the Marriott Downtown, Double Knot is within walking distance, making it a great option for a meal without having to travel far. Overall, I highly recommend this spot. Just keep in mind the smaller portions and close seating!

Visited 4 months ago

10/10 dining experience here. We got a late reservation for Saturday night at 9:45 PM. Prompt seating, courteous staff, received our menus and drinks right away. Highly recommend booking a downstairs table vs the upstairs bar area for ambiance.

The tasting menu was well worth the price. We shared one cocktail and the total bill including tax and tip was about $100 per person. Everything we ate was delicious, the scallops in particular blew us away. Dessert was also included. The food was more than enough for both of us and we even ended up taking some boxes home. I attached some photos, just keep in mind that these portion sizes are for two people.

The only thing we slightly regretted ordering was the blue crab roll (rather bland) but it hardly impacted our experience overall. We will definitely be returning and getting the tasting menu again

Visited 4 months ago

Came here for a one year anniversary celebration dinner with my girlfriend. Immediately after arriving we were able to check in for our 7:15 Saturday reservation. The hostess was very nice and congratulated us on the anniversary. Waited no more than 5 min to be seated. Our table was nicely lit by candles and the room wasn’t too loud. Waiter Hazel was excellent. As first time diners, everything was explained to us and the tasting menu was made specially based off of our own tastes. It was a rolling kitchen so the food came promptly as soon as it was ready and was delicious. The only negative was that one of our items didn't arrive (soup dumplings). We only noticed when we got home though. Dessert (soft serve) was tasty and came with a sparkler to commemorate the event. Overall, fantastic time and highly recommend the tasting menu for special occasions.

Visited 5 months ago

I went for a solo dinner on a Thursday night. I was able to grab a seat at the bar very quickly. The atmosphere is really intimate and probably great for a date night.
I ordered a house cocktail made with Japanese whiskey and egg white, shishito peppers, and duck. It was all delicious and the cost was reasonable.
I’m giving 4/5 stars for service. Most restaurants of this quality you can expect staff to know the menu and give suggestions. My bartender was friendly but not very knowledgeable or helpful.
I will still absolutely recommend Double Knot to friends.

Visited 6 months ago

This was an all around great dining experience! The restaurant offers a very sexy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a date night.

The menu is so vast, there are so many things I want to go back and try. Every dish was flavorful, hot and fresh. The standout for me were the wagyu soup dumplings, it’s like a flavor explosion when you bite into it. The unagi with eel sauce was a close second.

I’m definitely coming back during happy hour to try a bunch of other menu items!

Visited 7 months ago

Ok it’s a 4.5 but I thought a 4 was reasonable as to our experience. Here tonight 11/29/24 for happy hour. Right near us a family with an almost 2 yr and 4 yd old were seated. I love children and I get wanting to go out but then eat in the dining room. The 4 yr old was getting louder and louder the 2 yr old caused things to fly including part of a drink at the other table next to them. Then the four yr old started losing his cool and started screaming! He would not stop and then parents hurried dressed the kids up and did leave. Nara are for adults and don’t hate on me I am a mother!

Ok so now the food and drinks. I had a wonderful drink, really enjoyed the pork Bao and chicken Bao, Japanese fried chicken. Our daughter loved the tuna hand roll. Drinks on happy hour are only two choices but had the vodka which was very good. Decent service and cool vibe. Prices are very good during happy hour and place was very busy! Enjoyed it once situation calmed down.

Visited 5 months ago

This experience was rather heart breaking because I come here all the time. I came to double knot for dinner and I ordered the shrimp tempura, lobster rice and fried chicken. As you can see my chicken is super undercooked!! I’m even more disappointed because the server simply asked to take it off the bill as if that suffices for serving me raw chicken. I should have asked to speak to a manager but I chose to be non confrontational.. highly disappointed

Visited 4 months ago

Very nice place to eat. We came for my hubbys bday. Our reservation was met. The Basement gives off basement vibes if eating down there. Great service, great waiter. We had the tasting menu and each item was yummy.

Visited 6 months ago

I dream of the edamame dumplings. Best happy hour in Philly. Shhhhh, let’s keep it our little secret.

Visited 3 months ago

Double Knot in Philadelphia is one of those spots you can’t miss, especially if you’re into great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Raise your hand if you like Asian Fusion like me. Michael Schulson really knows what he’s doing. This place is genius. We went on Taco Tuesday and had the tacos, which were solid, but the baked scallop and crab was the show stopped. So good.

The smoked Manhattan is a must—it’s not just a drink. They really put on a show with it, and it’s amazing every time.

If you go, ask to sit downstairs. Trust me, that’s where the magic is. The upstairs is cool, but the downstairs has this incredible vibe. It’s dark, intimate, and just perfect for a night out. Don’t miss it.

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The place was nice, the food was great...only issue was waiting for the food, we did the chef tasting and in between tasting there was like a 10-15 min wait. There's about 10 tastings 🙃 and never did receive our soft serve.

Visited 3 months ago

It's a little too dark but the food is great (tasting menu is worth it)! The restaurant's door is easy miss & I've been there multiple times (lol)

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Visited 4 months ago

10/10 dining experience here. We got a late reservation for Saturday night at 9:45 PM. Prompt seating, courteous staff, received our menus and drinks right away. Highly recommend booking a downstairs table vs the upstairs bar area for ambiance.

The tasting menu was well worth the price. We shared one cocktail and the total bill including tax and tip was about $100 per person. Everything we ate was delicious, the scallops in particular blew us away. Dessert was also included. The food was more than enough for both of us and we even ended up taking some boxes home. I attached some photos, just keep in mind that these portion sizes are for two people.

The only thing we slightly regretted ordering was the blue crab roll (rather bland) but it hardly impacted our experience overall. We will definitely be returning and getting the tasting menu again

Visited 4 months ago

This experience was rather heart breaking because I come here all the time. I came to double knot for dinner and I ordered the shrimp tempura, lobster rice and fried chicken. As you can see my chicken is super undercooked!! I’m even more disappointed because the server simply asked to take it off the bill as if that suffices for serving me raw chicken. I should have asked to speak to a manager but I chose to be non confrontational.. highly disappointed

Visited 4 months ago

I have never written a review before but even a day later I'm in disbelief by how rude the server Ms. Sierra W was. I will start off by saying I love the Michael Schulson restaurants and have had happy hour at several of them but have always walked past Double Knot to go to Sampan but I finally got curious enough to try it out. Myself and 2 friends got to Double Knot at 4:45pm. I asked the hostess if happy hour was at the bar only, I was told no but seating at a table had about an hour wait, that was fine and I put my name down and went to Graffiti Bar to wait. Got the txt that our table was ready at 5:25pm, we were seated and ordered food and drinks with Sierra at 5:36pm(bill timestamp). I'd say our food came at a normal waiting time, our drinks came a while after we had started eating though but after we ate some of our food Sierra came and asked us if we wanted to put more food in, we told her we did but not just yet. Then she comes back like 10 min later asking again? And she was sounding pushy about it but I just politely said once again that yes we will but in a little bit. And then at this point my friend asked how long happy hour was until and Sierra said 7pm. After she left we looked at the time and it was 6:11pm, so we thought there would be no issue with getting more food still during happy hour. Well, boy were we wrong because Sierra comes back and haughtily asks if she can start clearing our plates???? And I said "sure, but we'll need more when we get another order" and she clears the plates away. Well maybe 10 min later despite our voicing of wanting more food and I'm only halfway done my tall drink, at 6:30pm Sierra promptly throws down a receipt on our table and we were appalled. She also gives receipts to two tables on our left so I asked our neighbors if they had asked for theirs. They told us that they had, but they had also been told that apparently for happy hour you can only sit for 1hr 15 min (which would have been nice to know when I put my name down for an hour wait time, why would I wait an hour to only sit down and eat for an hour?). At no point had our table been informed of this and that doesn't even matter because Sierra was so rude as though she was never taught how to politely speak to people, she had SEVERAL opportunities to bring up this so called time limit but not once did she say anything. Instead she just marched around and loomed over us like a dark specter waiting to spy a credit card sitting on the bill we never asked for. I'm actually mad at myself for giving her any tip at all, my tip should have been to tell her to not be so passive aggressive. I also wonder if she was trying clear out her tables so she can get another round in before hh ended, because why did we all get served our bills at the same time? and the 2 tables next to us were seated after us, and she took our plates at like minute 50?????? We for sure will never come back and am debating if I should ever return to Sampan as well, Sierra might walk through the connecting door to serve me my bill over there as well. It's a shame because I really do like this restaurant collective and the atmosphere at DK is quite nice, despite the haughty waitress.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Service was great, the staff is excellent....Food not so much.

Visited 4 months ago

I recently visited Double Knot and had the unfortunate experience of having a Coachroacj jump on to my shirt during dinner. In the moment, the manager came over, removed the cockroach, apologized, and we continued with our food. Having lost our appetite, we decided to leave.

On the way back from the bathroom before leaving, my wife spoke with the manager, who said they had removed one $13 item from the $177 total. Additionally they offered to review the bill further but we informed them that the server had allready taken our payment. They sent out ice cream and sparklers, which, while a thoughtful gesture, felt insufficient. Granted, I imagine this is an anomaly, but I felt the management staff lacked a clear plan to handle something like this.

I hope that if something similar happens to future customers, the restaurant will ensure they leave feeling confident that every effort was made to resolve the issue and encourage their return.

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Sat on waitlist for 1 hour — until the hostess told me there was an “error” and I was removed from the waitlist. She lied that it was because of a “wrong number” while I showed her the text I received from restaurant. Instead of correcting whatever issues they were experiencing that night, she said she could only put me back on waitlist for another hour wait. Completely unprofessional waste of time

Visited 4 months ago

This is the perfect spot for a date night! The atmosphere is cozy and lively, though it was pretty crowded when we visited, we were able to walk in and get a table for two without much of a wait. The service was excellent.

The food was delicious, though the portion sizes were on the smaller side. I opted out of the tasting menu, which in hindsight may have been a good decision. After starting with an appetizer, two hand rolls, and some fried rice, I was still pretty hungry. That said, the lobster fried rice was my favorite dish! It's not a dry dish, as there's a sauce in the bowl as well—don’t be turned off by the sauce, it complements the dish well.

One thing to note: seating is a bit tight. The tables are close together, and you can easily hear the conversation at the next table, which might be a bit off-putting for some if you're looking for a more intimate, private dining experience.

If you're staying nearby at the Marriott Downtown, Double Knot is within walking distance, making it a great option for a meal without having to travel far. Overall, I highly recommend this spot. Just keep in mind the smaller portions and close seating!

Visited 4 months ago

subpar food, terrible service from top to bottom and suffocating seating arrangements.

Visited 4 months ago

Great experience at the basement bar enjoying the $68 tasting menu. This was our first visit and we will definitely be returning. The tasting menu is a great value but more food than my wife and I could finish. Worth it in any case.

Visited 4 months ago

worst service ever. They spilt a whole glass of wine on my friend and made all of her clothes wet. They were not even truly sorry when they apologize. They just took the drink off the bill. While my friend was forced to get home in her wet shirt and jacket in such cold weather because of their fault. Worst attitude ever. Would never come back again.

Visited 4 months ago

Always loved their happy hour, they made some changes to their happy hour menu and I love all the new menu items/drinks!!! Service is quick and atmosphere is appealing.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Good food, terrible customer service. Strict about waiting for entire party to seat. I understand it’s a choice to have that policy, but personally, I believe it gives off a pretty snotty vibe. Also, their waiting area does not accommodate making people wait like this. They state that the normal protocol is to offer a seat at the bar, but it is impossible right now since it is full. Fair enough, but in that case, I’d suggest you just go ahead and seat people so that people are not awkwardly standing in the entryway blocking the hostess stated, other arriving guests, and the server’s water station. On top of that, although we were on time, they threatened when we requested to just be seated to cancel our reservation if the other two guests didn’t show up on time. This doesn’t even make sense from the perspective of the restaurant earning money. Just seat us - we’ll order drinks and appetizers - and when the rest of our party arrives - we’ll continue ordering food.

Visited 4 months ago

Nhà hàng Nhật trang trí khá style và dưới ánh đèn mờ và nhạc hiện đại, khá rộng.

Món ăn phong phú được phục vụ theo từng miếng, giá từ 7-16$/pc.
Có thể chọn theo a-la-carte hoặc theo set của chef với 10 món với giá 68$/pax.
Các món ăn không quá đặc sắc, một số nướng hơi cháy và chưa trình bày đẹp mắt.

Visited 4 months ago

Really cool spot to check out! Was seated downstairs and was surprised how large the venue was. A little dark to see the menu but part of the overall aesthetic I imagine! Shared many great dishes and will definitely be back!

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Visited 4 months ago

Incredible wagyu soup dumplings! Great to try different food items and share, definitely recommend!

Visited 4 months ago

Cool place if you want to try unique dishes. Wouldn't say you get the most bang for your buck here, though. It was also quite crammed inside.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

I typically love this restaurant especially their chef tasting menu. However on this night I was on a tight schedule to get in and out before heading to the airport. I arrived at 4:50pm for a dinner reservation at the bar for the downstairs section at 5pm but wasn’t seated until about 5:10-5:15pm. I knew what I wanted so I immediately ordered the upgraded chef’s tasting menu. The food was phenomenal but near the end I started getting full so I opted to get half of the fish and lobster rice and steak to go since I was heading to the airport. The fish and lobster rice I had already packaged in one container. I asked the bartender for another to take my remainder of steak and sweet potato purée to go but he let 10-15 minutes go by then accidentally cleared by plate with about 4 pieces of steak and half a plate of purée remaining. After apologizing he went into the bar back section to double check that he had thrown it away then said he would have the kitchen remake it to go and apologized. He went in and out out the bar back room a few times as did the manager until they eventually pulled my steak out of the trash and served it to me in a leftover container. I’m disgusted and will never go back

Visited 4 months ago

Love the place! So cozy and comfortable. Love the ambience. Everyone is so sweet. The food is amazing!!! Went for happy hour and everything is so good. Definitely one of my favorite places in center city !

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Visited 4 months ago

This place disappointed. The real sushi spots nearby had private events so tried this spot.

I feel my server has not had much experience as she forgot about me multiple times.

If you want real Asian food go somewhere else.. after a few bites I actually looked up and around to notice not 1 Asian person in sight during my 7pm dinner 😂

Food looked good in a photo but didn’t taste as good. For example, I got wagyu soup dumplings… but they are I guess fried and there is no soup 😂😂 it was just a dumpling

Either way, this place is probably a good lounge? But not a good restaurant.

Visited 4 months ago

This is a restaurant I will come back again. While the food was decently delicious. There was nothing that stood out. Slightly annoyed at the many small plates that interrupted any chance of having a conversation with my dinner date ( highly recommend the restaurant checking with clients if they are sharing, and put a course, not just 2 pieces on the plate and deliver. Sushi bar service done from inside counter and outside should be treated differently). Good Hospitality is not which side you serve your clients, it’s being there when need to and not when you are clearly cutting people off mid conversation, again and again and again.. next time I will try a table and their famous cocktail menu see if I have better luck!!

Visited 4 months ago

What an awesome decision to come here. Brought some friends from out of town and we ordered the chef's choices on the tasting menu. I don't think we could've eaten another bite. We were seated at the elevated table in the basement (candles behind it) and it was truly gorgeous and a great experience.

Visited 4 months ago

Pretty expensive for what you get. Sushi is just ok, atmosphere is gorgeous though. Some of the more expensive food items come with less portions than I expected, even from a Canadian perspective!

Visited 4 months ago

Went here recently with some friends. Lived up to all the hype I'd heard about it. Soft serve is a must for dessert.

Visited 4 months ago

Not that great! The dishes, pacing, and service were just fine at best. Not sure if it was an off night, but I would not come back.

Visited 5 months ago

My favorite restaurant near me 👌
The chief tasting menu is so fun, the variety is vast, and the quality of each dish is amazing 🌟

Visited 5 months ago

Went tonight based on a colleague's recommendation and I cannot say enough about this place. Get the chef's choice menu- it's $68 and it's SO much food. I couldnt finish it, but I wanted to. This was one of the best meals I've ever experienced in my life and the service was top notch.

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Came here for a one year anniversary celebration dinner with my girlfriend. Immediately after arriving we were able to check in for our 7:15 Saturday reservation. The hostess was very nice and congratulated us on the anniversary. Waited no more than 5 min to be seated. Our table was nicely lit by candles and the room wasn’t too loud. Waiter Hazel was excellent. As first time diners, everything was explained to us and the tasting menu was made specially based off of our own tastes. It was a rolling kitchen so the food came promptly as soon as it was ready and was delicious. The only negative was that one of our items didn't arrive (soup dumplings). We only noticed when we got home though. Dessert (soft serve) was tasty and came with a sparkler to commemorate the event. Overall, fantastic time and highly recommend the tasting menu for special occasions.

Visited 5 months ago

Solid cocktails but more of a bar than a real sushi restaurant.

Food was fine at best.

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Visited 5 months ago

Ok it’s a 4.5 but I thought a 4 was reasonable as to our experience. Here tonight 11/29/24 for happy hour. Right near us a family with an almost 2 yr and 4 yd old were seated. I love children and I get wanting to go out but then eat in the dining room. The 4 yr old was getting louder and louder the 2 yr old caused things to fly including part of a drink at the other table next to them. Then the four yr old started losing his cool and started screaming! He would not stop and then parents hurried dressed the kids up and did leave. Nara are for adults and don’t hate on me I am a mother!

Ok so now the food and drinks. I had a wonderful drink, really enjoyed the pork Bao and chicken Bao, Japanese fried chicken. Our daughter loved the tuna hand roll. Drinks on happy hour are only two choices but had the vodka which was very good. Decent service and cool vibe. Prices are very good during happy hour and place was very busy! Enjoyed it once situation calmed down.

Visited 5 months ago

The service is friendly and prompt, and the food is seasoned perfectly. The robotayaki eggplant, scallions, and mushrooms were particularly tasty, as was the crispy tofu. The only downside for us was that the downstairs bar lighting is extremely dim, to the point where we needed our phone flashlights to read the menu, and we could only sort of see what we were eating. I'm sure it would be good mood lighting for a date, but not great when eating out with one's grandfather 😅

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Go here 15mins before opening there were a few people waiting, we got seats at the bar happy hour menu has 15-20 items we got potstickers,pork bao, short ribs, rolls, Japanese fried chicken and fried rice, all came out within 20mins of us ordering and tasted good with the rice being most filling. Dimly lite, cozy setting

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Visited 5 months ago

Food is always spectacular! Olivia was such an incredible server. Very kind and knowledgeable about gluten allergy and menu! She didn't steer us wrong!

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Visited 5 months ago

Food was incredible! From the service to the atmosphere, it was a memorable experience, and I look forward to coming back

Visited 6 months ago

Immaculate atmosphere and food. Went for my friend's birthday and had an amazing time!! Would absolutely recommend to anybody who's looking for a nice atmosphere to eat and drink with friends. We're just both delicious and fun!! The wait staff was very courteous and attentive and made the special day that much better!

Visited 6 months ago

Amazing find in Philly while I was there for a conference. So good I went twice. Highly recommend.

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Great food, very cool (and very dark) ambience. Food comes out as prepared and was a bit slow (and they missed our rice until the end and we had to ask for it). Recommend for a date night for sure. Even though it was a bit slow, the servers were very pleasant and professional. 2 thumbs up to the bar staff on the first floor. Didn’t get his name but he was super attentive and very helpful! Get the Robo and the bao for sure!

Visited 6 months ago

Very nice place to eat. We came for my hubbys bday. Our reservation was met. The Basement gives off basement vibes if eating down there. Great service, great waiter. We had the tasting menu and each item was yummy.

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Visited 6 months ago

What an unexpected delight, the first floor and bottom floor are very different vibes. Both fabulous. Might need more lighting in the bottom floor for the menus but who eats with their eyes anyway. Definitely try the Maimake mushrooms!!!

Visited 6 months ago

Don't miss the opportunity to dine here. Amazing.

Visited 6 months ago

“A Japanese restaurant run by Americans, with a mysterious, dimly-lit ambiance giving off a pseudo-Asian vibe. The food is decent, but the portions are half the size of what you’d get in Japan. It’s all about the atmosphere. Worth a visit, though not necessarily worth waiting in line.”

Visited 6 months ago

My wife and I had high hopes for this spot. We went for happy hour after work. Table sizes are small and cramped, with your table neighbors being less than three inches away from you. Prices were fair but the food was mediocre. Pork bao buns were tasty but that’s probably the pork belly doing the heavy lifting. Kimchi fried rice was completely devoid of flavor. We ordered one ribeye skewer and one chicken wing skewer. The skewers were double skewered which would be fine except when we inquired about the chicken wing skewer being a long ticket time, our server Olivia said “I’m confused if you didn’t get it why is there two skewers in you vase?” (Used skewers go into a small carafe, they obnoxiously call a vase.) When told the ribeye came on two skewers there was no apology just a hand on my shoulder and her assuring me that she believed me that we didn’t get the chicken wing skewer. I don’t enjoy being called a liar or being touched by a stranger. No more than five minutes later my wife’s chicken wing was delivered, by food runner to our neighbor’s table. I would have complained to the manager but he was far too busy and unbuttoning his shirt to obscene levels to even do a table touch. Save your money go somewhere else.

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Visited 6 months ago

Great every time. Love the dark lit lower level. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Cocktails are fun too.

Visited 6 months ago

Really amazing food, but very expensive for the sushi which was not at all special. The duck and the steak was super wonderful. The edamame dumplings are a MUST TRY!!!! I enjoyed it, until the bill came. Also, the service was poor, but because they were very very busy. I would come back, probably on a weekday to avoid the crazy crowd

Visited 6 months ago

Food was incredible, server was very decent and knowledgeable, atmosphere is a sexy vibe. Sadly I had to kill a XXL cockroach during dinner because they were not invited. Diners next to us shared she heard another person seen same kind of bugs before. Manager came over and explained they just had pest control come out and pretty much said so the bus are trying to run away. Although we all know this could've been possible I did not like dining with the fact the bugs were running. I think this could've been handled a lil differently.

Visited 6 months ago

Double Knot is now an established classic . The food is excellent and the location--an old basement theater--makes it always feel unique. This was the first sushi restaurant in Philly that went toe-to-toe for quality with the original Morimoto in Old City, and it remains one of my favorites in Philly after nearly a decade.

Visited 6 months ago

Incredible happy hour experience!
Double Knot was a thrilling experience. The happy hour menu was fantastic, with excellent prices and service. The atmosphere is cozy and eclectic with a distinct analogue vibe.

Visited 6 months ago

The edamame dumpling was incredible. I'm vegan and had loads of delicious options. Really appreciated the complex lovely mocktails too.

Visited 6 months ago

I went for a solo dinner on a Thursday night. I was able to grab a seat at the bar very quickly. The atmosphere is really intimate and probably great for a date night.
I ordered a house cocktail made with Japanese whiskey and egg white, shishito peppers, and duck. It was all delicious and the cost was reasonable.
I’m giving 4/5 stars for service. Most restaurants of this quality you can expect staff to know the menu and give suggestions. My bartender was friendly but not very knowledgeable or helpful.
I will still absolutely recommend Double Knot to friends.

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Never disappoints!!!

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Used to be a 10/10, this experience was not up to par. It could have been an off night but the sushi tasted like grocery store sushi

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Visited 7 months ago

One of the best places to dine in Philly. I first ate here when it opened a few years ago. Being a vegetarian, I loved that I had so many options to pick from. I could eat the Tofu forever. Coming back here last night with some of my favorite people was the best feeling - delicious food, seriously good drinks and amazing service.

Visited 7 months ago

This is one of our favorite places to eat when we come to Philly. The customer service, atmosphere and food are perfection 👌. We love to do the chefs choice option because you gwt some of your favs as well as some new thi is to try. Best place ever ❤️

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Visited 7 months ago

First time coming here, I’ve had this restaurant saved on my instagram for months and decided to treat my fiancé for his birthday! We had an amazing time. Food was great. Enjoyed the atmosphere the vibe was nice. Our server Daniel was great very knowledgeable and fun to talk with! We look forward to coming back in the future! My fiancé said this was one of the best gifts he’s had in a while so that ultimately was my goal!

Visited 7 months ago

We had a happy our, the waitress was super friendly. We tried sushi rolls, edamame dumplibgs, robatayaki, fried rice and pork bao. The sheet bend drink was really goos. I specifically recommend maitake mushroom and short rib robatayaki. The decoration was also nice. Highly recommended

Visited 7 months ago

One of the best restaurants I have been to in awhile. Reasonably priced tasting menu with a ton of food. The ambiance is amazing. This was some of the best Japanese food I have had since Japan. Couldn’t recommend enough.

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The food is pricey but worth it. Get the lobster fried rice. It's a great portion size and incredibly tasty.

Visited 7 months ago

This was an all around great dining experience! The restaurant offers a very sexy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a date night.

The menu is so vast, there are so many things I want to go back and try. Every dish was flavorful, hot and fresh. The standout for me were the wagyu soup dumplings, it’s like a flavor explosion when you bite into it. The unagi with eel sauce was a close second.

I’m definitely coming back during happy hour to try a bunch of other menu items!

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Visited 7 months ago

Happy hour is 4-7PM.

Visited 7 months ago

They’re happy hour menu is great. The Japanese crispy chicken and the yakisoba are my personal favorites. Drinks are excellent as well.

Visited 8 months ago

Never disappoints. Awesome Happy Hour. Only thing I don’t like is the creepy dark bathroom.

Visited 8 months ago

Eat downstairs and do the chef taster

Visited 8 months ago

One of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Get the 10 course tasting menu.

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Visited 8 months ago

Phenomenal! I had an incredible experience. I highly recommend the chefs special 😋 you won't be disappointed!

Visited 8 months ago

Just get the scallops!!! And try to choose your own items for the chefs tasting menu, the default isn’t great.

Visited 8 months ago

We were able to find this place and were very excited to have dinner in such a historical ambiance.

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Visited 8 months ago

Stopped by happy hour. Everything we ordered was good but kimchi fried rice was a miss. There was barely any kimchi or spice at all.

Visited 8 months ago

Good place for a date night, drinks, or friend dinner. Portions were reasonable, prices matched, and a fairly expansive menu. Good cocktails, sake, wines. Overall nice vibe inside. It is rather dark, and significantly bigger than expected. The food was quite good, we got a mixture of dumplings, the chicken (which I loved), fried rice and sushi.

Visited 8 months ago

This is my third time visiting this restaurant. I’ve tried the Japanese fried chicken, the kimchi rice, the shrimp tacos, the shrimp tempura & the tautline hitch. Everything tasted amazing. The first time I sat in the basement (very dark), the second time I sat at the bar and the third time I sat across from the bar when you first enter. However, here are a couple things that affected this rating - 1. I was sat at the couches by the door and the seats were very low so I requested to sit elsewhere and the host responded with attitude saying all of the seats were the same. I told her this isn’t the first time I’ve visited so I know that’s not true. She moved me but I didn’t really appreciate the attitude. Kindness goes a long way and that was uncalled for. 2. The server I had completely neglected me. I got my Japanese chicken first and waited a good 30 mins before she finally stopped by to ask if I needed anything else. Once she realized I didn’t have my rice she went to check on it but I watch her as she went past me to delivered the rice to a lady that came way after I did then she came to bring me the second bowl she had in her hand. I had to watch an additional 15-20min after my table was cleaned up to even receive the check. I will say the other two times I visited the service was better so I’m unsure why I experienced this today.

Visited 8 months ago

The food here is amazing. The pork Dumplings, the pork tonkatsu, the chicken, the ramen it's all very tasty. The chefs menu is a good option to try a bunch of things. The service was excellent as well.

Visited 8 months ago

Excellent sushi.

Visited 8 months ago

High prices

Visited 8 months ago

Although the service was good, the food unfortunately did not meet our expectations.

We ordered several rolls, anticipating flavorful and exciting fish. Unfortunately, every roll was either bland or unbalanced. Two rolls were poorly constructed and nearly fell apart, one had cold and soggy shrimp tempura, and another was dressed with an excessive amount of ume sauce.

Our experience with the robatayaki dishes was similarly disappointing. The eggplant was bland and even though it was served with a sauce, it didn't enhance nor balance the dish. The octopus was overcooked and tough, with an over-seasoned sauce. The chicken was overcooked, dry, and lacked flavor.

We also tried the fried chicken, which was slightly overcooked but still enjoyable. The side dish of ramen came with overcooked, mushy noodles.

The ambiance was notably dim, which could pose a challenge for guests with visual impairments, especially in the lower dining area unless there is a brighter section available.

Our server was excellent, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the menu and readily answering any questions we had.

Visited 8 months ago

Great place!!! We did the ten course tasting dinner and left full and happy!!! Only down side, was we didn't have more room for the sushi which was great!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Somehow spent $350 and left absurdly hungry

Visited 8 months ago

My wife and I tried the omakase as an anniversary celebration, and it was a beautiful experience. Highly recommend their new wagyu soup dumplings, they were so good we ordered an extra plate of them. We will definitely be back!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

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Visited 9 months ago

Omg, the freshest fish and sushi I’ve tried in my life. Great atmosphere and service. We got seats near the sushi bar and it didn’t disappoint. You can see how they are made. Great white wine.

Visited 9 months ago

Great food and service, bistro seating not my vibe and the value is not quite there

Visited 9 months ago

The hostess was condescending… calling me “Love.” It was annoying. We had a reservation at the bar downstairs. The bartender was standing right in front of us. My husband asked 3 times to order a drink. We were completely ignored. We got up and left. We will not return!

Visited 9 months ago

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Visited 9 months ago

Amazing experience. Fantastic staff. We ordered the chefs tasting. It was a vast array of flavors and textures. I will be returning.

Visited 9 months ago

Went to during Sips! I WILL be back for the shrimp tacos and the short rib 😋

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

A very cool all-around experience.

It was a little dark, so getting downstairs was very difficult, but it adds to the ambience. Hard to see the menus by candlelight, though.

But the food was absolutely delicious. I am a very picky eater, so I tend to like very focused dishes. Much of Double Knot's menu is small and focused, which enabled me to eat a huge variety of food and share with my friends. Truly my favorite dining experience in recent memory.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

It was a pleasurable experience visiting Double knot for dinner. Do book a table in advance. The moment you enter the place you can view the vibe there.
Coming to the food, it is delicious and worth a try. The standout were branzino, black cod rice and mushroom gyoza. We tried several things like chicken, baked sushi rolls and branzino from Japanese tapas and fried chicken and black cod rice from main menu. Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

Visited 9 months ago

Good vibes and good food

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Couldn't wait to try this dining experience, and it did not disappoint. The sushi is flavorful and fresh. The menu is full of options, and the ambiance is desirable. Looking forward to another visit.

Visited 10 months ago

YUM.

Visited 10 months ago

Food was mid to the extreme. Everything is either very salty or under spiced. We got the chef's tasting menu, server rushed us and kept bringing out dishes even though there were was literally no space on the table.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Discovered this gem & it’s one of my regular places now! Love the happy hour food menu. Crispy Brussel sprouts are the best! Not too saucy or burnt like is too common around Philly. Vibe is great also. Not too loud and a good mix of people. Definitely give this place a try! You won’t regret it.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Fantastic experience with a large group. General manager was extremely accommodating, server was attentive and knowledgable. Food was incredible. Their team made our evening celebrating a birthday super memorable. Highly recommend.

Visited 10 months ago

went here last night and got to sit at the sushi bar. food was amazing, service was amazing, and the experience. Overall, i had a nice time dining here with my parents and im looking forward to coming again

Visited 10 months ago

Tasting menu was amazing. A little dark, but overall great experience.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

a very bougie restaurant. The downstairs area had a dark, moody vibe with a candle on the table to read the menus.

I enjoyed the food; both the duck and lamb dishes were delicious.

However, the service was not very prompt. We had to call the staff several times and remind them again, but eventually, we just gave up.
Gosh, I didn’t take pictures!!! Maybe it was too dark. It has been a while, anyway, I will do a series Philly restaurants review to mark my time there

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

A fantastic place for dates, atmosphere is cozy and food I amazing. The robotayaki is all you need

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

OK place, very dark downstairs, food pleasant, a bit overpriced. Was packed on a Thursday at 5PM. Highlights: Pork belly skewers (fatty, melt in mouth), chicken bao buns (normally not a fan, but these were great). Given that it is needlessly dark and also relatively pricey, I'll check out other places rather than returning.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Das hat nichts mit Japanischer Küche zu tun. Der Service war gut das Essen nicht empfehlenswert!

Visited 10 months ago

Food and service highly exceeded expectations (and expectations were high to begin with). We had Hazel as a server and not only was he extremely knowledgable about the menu but was very engaging as a server. He was fun and funny and did not lead us wrong with one recommendation! Additionally, him and the staff were very accommodating for dietary restrictions at our table. We did the tasting menu and while everything was great the Toro and Sea Bass were by far our favorites. Also the Splice Knot is the best cocktail I've personally had in a while (a little not sweet drink with lots of flavor if that's your preference). Only complaint is that it is a little dark inside but that is something we can def see past (no pun intended) based on service and food. We cannot stop raving about our experience.

Visited 10 months ago

such a fun spot and the food was amazing!!

Visited 10 months ago

First time coming here and it was absolutely amazing!!!. The crispy chicken bao buns were my favorite. The bun was so soft and chicken was crispy yet still flavorful. The kitchen fried rice was amazing as well as the pot stickers. I cant wait to come back I'm still thinking about it

Visited 10 months ago

Visited a year ago

Stopped by with no reservations and we were lucky to get a table for two. It was crowded and had a great evening vibe. We really enjoyed the tuna rice cracker and the different mushroom robatayaki. All dishes were beautifully presented.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Fantastic happy hour! Got to try many different types of food and some wonderful drinks. Great service.

Visited a year ago

Continues to be one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia year after year.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

As soon as I walked in, I was like woooowwww, this place is so cute, definitely recommend sitting at the bar, the service was quick and as for someone who used to work in food industry, I love it, keep it up guys

Visited a year ago

Let the chefs choose your experience for sure!

Visited a year ago

I visited recently, and it had been a few years since I was last there, but it was still one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had in a very long time! The yellowtail scallion roll was insane.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

All really, really good, but the basement where we were seated was kept far, far too dark. I don't know if this is thought to be ambient or cool, but it is simply unpleasant to not be able to see the menu, the food, or anything that is happening around you. Nobody I was with and nobody I have ever spoken to about this restaurant enjoyed the darkness. Just turn on the lights.

Visited a year ago

Good food and atmosphere for a reasonable price. I really like their sushi selections (yum!) as well as their dumplings.

The only downsides were slow service and drinks.

Visited a year ago

Good atmosphere food is good a little expensive. Drink was good

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Had the duck, tuna and salmon. Food was good. Hostess and management need training. Bartenders and wait staff are solid. And atmosphere is pretentious. In summary, could have spent 300 dollars better somewhere else.

Visited a year ago

Food was great. Sitting at the sushi bar downstairs was a great experience seeing everything prepared

Visited a year ago

Great experience and good food.
Took the premium selection which consisted in a small dishes (enough food!)

Out of broccoli and overcooked steak in the end, the rest was outstanding!

Visited a year ago

Fantastic restaurant and experience, no wonder everyone flocks here asap everyday. I highly recommend the 10 course chef tasting dinner. You get to choose each course or have the chef surprise you snd everything was do delicious you really cant go wrong with any dish. It is well worth it to upgrade to the optional premium 10 course for the wagyu sashimi. The japanese fried chicken is out of this world and i could have eaten 100 plates of them. You have to eat here to know how tasty the food is so i wont hold you, grab your date and get down to doubleknot pronto

Visited a year ago

Awesome!! Probably a top 5 restaurant. Great vibe, but the food is better! We did the tasting menu and that was a great way to go. All of the robatayaki was amazing. Delicious grilled flavors. All the other dishes were excellent as well. Also loved the miso ice cream finish!! Must try!

Visited a year ago

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Visited a year ago

Very small portions

Visited a year ago

Been here several times and it's one of my favorites in the city. Tasting menu is an excellent choice.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

This restaurant is extraordinary. Inexplicable. Cozy, exquisite, delicious and modern all at once. From the sushi to the cocktails, it's top notch here! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visited a year ago

The food is super delicious! Double Knot Red eye Tuna sushi is a must try! Short rib robatayaki is really tender, and duck leg is sweet and tasty! the drink spicy margaritas is also amazing! Service was awesome and professional!

Visited a year ago

Amazing!!!! Can’t wait to go back!

Visited a year ago

Interesting set up. Bar/Restaurant combo. Hostess was sort of all over the place. Interior design was nice. Food below average and very small portions for the money paid. Service is also average. Their sushi counter seating is basically around the kitchen not specific sushi counter. For the location and chic atmosphere they have they could have offered better food. Would not come again

Visited a year ago

I love surrounding around here. Highly recommend for muslim cafe here!

Visited a year ago

High end. Small portions but delicious

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Visited a year ago

We’ve gone as a couple several times and adored the food and service

This experience is hopefully an outlier. We tried going as a larger group (party of 6) and were disappointed. Since the group was 3x as big, we were expecting 3x the portions. It seemed that the portions were only doubled (ex: 2 sushi rolls instead of 3, 2 fish fillets instead of 3). It was disappointing in comparison to our past experiences. It felt like we were getting shorted - paying more but getting less.

Additionally the wait staff would drop the dish off without explanation for the whole table. We told the food runner that the back half of the table could not hear them and they’d correct it short term. However, next time we saw them we had to remind them again that we could not hear them.

Also, a lit candle was spilled on the table when the plates were being dropped off.

We felt hurried out of the restaurant given the pacing as well which was disappointing. The check was presented while we were still finishing up dessert. Plates were cleared while entrees were still being worked through.

Overall - the group was disappointed at the portioning of the food and parts of the service. The restaurant service and experience was better for a duo.

Visited a year ago

Satisfactory selection of vegan options, nice that they now make tasting menu exceptions for party members with dietary restrictions, the crispy tofu was really good as well as the trumpet mushrooms. Appreciated the vegan mochi ice cream but sad to miss out on the gold leafed soft serve. The servers were also very knowledgeable and clear about which dishes were vegan.

Visited a year ago

Great happy hour! Drinks are ok, the food is the star. Edamame dumplings and short rib robatayaki are must tries. I always get a spicy tuna roll. Love the pork bao bun too.

Visited a year ago

Excellent place for a special occasion. Delicious food, drinks and service. The tasting menu is also less expensive than most for a ton of amazing food.

Visited a year ago

Favorite restaurant in all of Philly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely do the tasting menu.

Visited a year ago

comically dark downstairs

Visited a year ago

I am very pleased with my experience here. I went with a group of 5 and ordered sample tasting, so we got to try a lot of different options they have. They have standard and an upgraded option (for just $10/person); it is well worth it to pay for the upgrade. I liked most of it. But what was exceptional is the liver goose, the duck scrapple, the wagyu and the sea bass.
They do a nice show (at the bar) with some of their drinks as well. In this video I recorded them making my double knot Manhattan. They fire some cinnamon and fill your cup first with the smoke. It actually gives it a nice taste.

Visited a year ago

Marco was our favorite he was extremely attentive and knowledgeable 5/5!

Visited a year ago

Double Knot offers a wonderful dining experience.
Although I missed the opportunity to take a picture of every item that we ordered. I did capture some. Everything was outstanding! The food is remarkably fresh. And the service was great!
I highly recommend visiting.

Visited a year ago