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    Double Knot

    4.3 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Christine C.

    This place was amazing! I came here for happy hour with a friend and most options were $8 or less, and were totally worth it. We tried out several different options plus a specialty cocktail, which was yummy. The tuna sushi was very fresh and soft, the edamame dumplings were unique and flavorful, the shrimp tacos were sooo yummy, and the kimchi fried rice came in a very decent portion size! If I had more room in my stomach, I'd order more. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive and our food came out in pretty good timing! One thing to point out is that since happy hour is first come first serve, we were seated by the door and the seats were super uncomfortable and very low lol. Other than that, I have no complaints about double knot! Overall, I highly recommend and hope to come back for a dinner here!

    Spicy Tuna
    Vanessa N.

    If you're a tapas lover and love to try new things, Double Knot is the perfect place to try in center city! Not only is the place beautiful, but I swear that every single thing I ordered was a 10/10 They have a huge menu with tons of options, making it perfect for sharing with friends or perfect to be able to try multiple things and not have to deal with huge portions! If you go, make sure you get the chicken skewers

    Natalie T.

    Pros: Beautiful atmosphere and ambience. Waiter was extremely professional and knowledgeable with recommendations, service was great. Food was DELICIOUS. They took a while between one of our courses on the tasting menu which did mess with the flow of things but they made up for it by providing us with a delicious and hefty serving of fried rice and an extra course where they gave us a California roll. Cons: We had reservations and still had to wait another 20 minutes. Downstairs was a bit TOO dark as I could barely see my food at times. Would certainly come back again. The tasting menu was great, very filling, and worth upgrading for the premium selection for an extra $10 (a steal!). A wonderful time overall.

    Average salmon avocado roll
    Komain S.

    I stopped by Double Knot in Philly during happy hour while in town for a work conference. The place was packed with no tables available, so we ended up at two bar stools after asking a young lady to shift over. The bar area is very cramped, my neighbor and I kept rubbing elbows. The lighting is extremely dark. Even with Lasik, I struggled, and my girlfriend had to use her phone to read the menu. They have tiny flame shaped lights, but they barely help. Service at the bar was busy, so it took a few minutes to order. Once we did, the food came out surprisingly fast, so fast I was a bit skeptical. We ordered a few sushi rolls, kimchi fried rice, and karaage chicken. The sushi rolls were basic, nothing special. The karaage chicken was disappointing, coming out room temperature with a bland sauce. The kimchi fried rice was a bit overpriced, but actually pretty good. Drinks were inconsistent. Mine was strong, but my girlfriends was weak. By the time we left, there was a line out the door. Overall, I would avoid this place, especially during happy hour. The food seems prepared in advance for the crowd, which leaves it sitting and lukewarm. Combined with the cramped, loud environment and inconsistent drinks, its not worth the hype.

    Eileen Z.

    Have been here twice for happy hour now! Love the ambiance and it's always so busy, but we didn't have to wait long to be seated. The menu has gotten longer since the first time I went with great selection, although the prices are a bit above what I would consider for a typical happy hour. Bites were very yummy and drinks are strong

    Japanese Fried Chicken*
    Kim A.

    The food is delicious! I typically go for happy hour but glad that I came in later for their chef tasting menu. The flavors I missed out on from that menu came to life in my mouth. The one dish that stood out the most was the tofu--so crispy on the outside! The mushroom dumplings are another great menu item. The service was on point each and every time. Food comes flying out of that kitchen. My hat off to the chefs. It's a beautiful, dimly lit space--which I LOVE! All of these years, I thought the space was small. When they took us downstairs to the fancy, speakeasy space where they had kitchen seating, I was amazed.

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    Eva B.

    This place is incredible from the food, to the service, the vibe. Perfect for a nice night out with friends or a romantic date night. The space is dark and moody with lots of cool decor and candles everywhere. The food is all severed on small plates and delivered to the table as it's ready. Everything was fresh and delicious. They have plenty of vegetarian options and loved that they had some fun mocktails.

    Edamame Dumpling
    Amber K.

    Happy hour here is great. Each sushi roll is 8 dollars and the edemame dumplings were absolutely delicious. I had the shrimp tempura which was great but just missing the signature eel sauce and then the salmon avocado was good because the fish was fresh. I go the rose knot as my drink. The sweetness of the calpico and all the flavors worked so nicely together. Happy hour is first come first serve but we were sat immediately at 6 pm and had enough time to get our drinks and food. I will say I wasn't a huge fan of the seating because we were at a low table with a couch but otherwise it was a great time.

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    Deepali P.

    We went to double knot for restaurant week and it was delicious!!! The block cod fried rice, edamame dumplings and shrimp tacos were my favorites, could eat those all the time! Not pictured is the Udon that we didn't care for, they were a little bland and not worth it compared to how great the other dishes were. Also not pictured was the one item that was truly inedible, the mochi dessert. I absolutely love mochi and this was so crumbly and did not taste good at all. However by then I was already so happy with my meal that I really didn't care. If we had dined à la carte and we ordered it for dessert I would have been more disappointed. They were definitely very busy and we didn't get seated until 20 minutes after our reservation time even though we checked in 10 min early. But overall great experience and would definitely go back, maybe just not order dessert

    Chicken Karaage
    Cara S.

    Double Knot might as well be my favorite restaurant. They have one of the most affordable tasting menus I have seen ($69 pp) and you leave feeling stuffed. For $69 you get one cold dish, one small dish, one crispy dish, one meat dish, one fish dish, one side, 2 robatayaki skewers, one sushi roll, and one sashimi dish. Each dish seems to be a full portion, and I have never been disappointed by how delicious each dish is. My favorites are the Edamame Dumplings (they taste like truffle and sit in this delicious wine broth), Double Know Big Eyed Tuna and the Short Rib Robatayaki. Each table also has this incredible smoky mustard on it which goes great with the Robotayaki. The ambiance of Double Knot is also really special. You can sit upstairs for a more chill vibe, or you can sit downstairs for a more romantic vibe. I love sitting downstairs for special occasions, like birthdays or anniversaries. You need a reservation to sit downstairs. Most of the time you need a reservation for upstairs, but we have been able to walk in a few times and get bar seating for happy hour. Happy hour is very reasonably priced and has some of my favorites on the menu as well. This is a must visit for anyone taking a trip to Philly!

    Audrey S.

    Had an amazing time. Food came out pretty fast. Everything was amazing. Highlights were the crab fried rice and the roll with shiso. The drinks were excellent as well! Want to go back :)

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    K S.

    Since opening its doors in early 2016, Double Knot has become one of Center City's most talked-about restaurants. The brainchild of restaurateur Michael Schulson, it debuted as a multifaceted concept -- coffee and Vietnamese-inspired lunch fare upstairs by day and a vibrant Japanese-style izakaya, sushi bar, and robatayaki grill downstairs by night. From the moment it arrived on the Philly dining scene, Double Knot drew serious attention. In its inaugural year, it earned strong critical praise, including three bells from The Philadelphia Inquirer and recognition in local best-of lists. It has also been honored in national restaurant rankings such as OpenTable's Top 100 U.S. restaurants, reflecting its reputation beyond just local buzz. The menu here is expansive and adventurous, but several dishes have developed cult followings among locals and critics alike: Edamame Dumplings, Robatayaki Skewers, Big Eye Tuna Roll, Japanese Fried Chicken, Black Cod Fried Rice & Duck Scrapple Bao Buns. Whether you're stopping in for happy hour upstairs or settling in for a full multi-course dinner downstairs, there's always something intriguing and flavorful on the table. While the space can get lively and loud -- especially during peak times -- the overall experience remains one of Philly's more memorable and talked-about restaurant outings. Inquirer.com

    Bakari M.

    Stopped by double knot while in town for work. The restaurant has a laid back ambiance with a lounge feel. Even though the restaurant is pretty narrow and packed, I was lucky enough to grab a seat at the bar. Overall, I'd say the high were the pork bao buns. The pork was tender and the buns were flavored perfectly. The crispy fried chicken and rice were also delicious and worth the buy. Double knot is definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone hanging in CC

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    Ask the Community - Double Knot

    When reserving on resy what is the "down bar seat" option? vs the "sushi counter" or "bar cocktail" options? Thank you!

    Is Double Knot ever going to serve Banh mi again? I really miss it.

    Where is the best place to sit for a intimate date night (sushi counter, down bar, downstairs bar area, downstairs dining room)?

    Dining area is the safest bet!

    What is the difference in the seating - down bar vs downstairs bar area?

    There is a small bar downstairs, which you can sit at. Additionally there are small table (with bench seating) that are just next to the bar area which you can be sat. Just note - the bar area tables are small for two, so be ready to be cozy with… Read more

    Is it ok to take kid?

    It's more a romantic date night vibe here. Dimmed lights, kind of noisy. I wouldn't recommend it. It's not best to take a kid, but you can.

    What time does the kitchen stop serving food on weekends?

    Do they have vegetarian options?

    Vegetarian: yes, vegan: idk. One of the most accommodating kitchens I've found in the city; I'm allergic to anything that lives in the water

    When is happy hour and is it available only in certain seating areas?

    As of March 2021, they no longer offer a Happy Hour menu. The restaurant also opens at 5PM for dinner service.

    Gluten free rolls?

    Yes there are gluten free rolls and they also have tamari which is a GF soy sauce option.

    Is this a good spot for Ann anniversary dinner?

    Yes, definitely. The downstairs seating area is perfect.

    If a party of 2 wanted to order the Chef's Tasting Menu, can we choose the plates? Or does the chef have to choose? (for the same price I mean)

    From my experience, you can (a) let the chef choose, (b) choose some and let the chef choose the rest, or (c) choose all.

    When booking on open table it shows "additional seating options" what does that mean?

    Besides the regular table option there is also the sushi bar option. Sometimes the sushi bar is the only option.

    Does everyone at the table have to do the tasting menu or can it be on an individual basis?

    Hi Dylan! When ordering the tasting menu, your portions will be served depending on the size of your party. Therefore, when ordering the tasting menu it is for the whole table/party. I hope this answers your question.

    Is Happy Hour throughout the restaurant or at the bar only?

    The whole upstairs has happy hour which is the bar and also maybe 6ish lounge type tables. As far as I know, the downstairs where the restaurant is, does not have HH.

    Is the lunch menu same as dinner menu? Also, is there Omakase for lunch?

    Lunch menu is very different, but also very good. Take a chance!

    What days and what time the happy hour?

    All days 4 to 7

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