Took my friend who was visiting from out of town here and we all loved it! The downstairs space is intimate, moody, and beautiful--I'd definitely return for a date night. We did the chef's tasting menu, which I highly recommend. It was so much fun (and a little overwhelming) choosing 10 dishes, but everything we ordered was delicious. Our favorites were the ice cream, miso eggplant robatayaki, spicy tuna roll, and salmon sashimi. Great service and an overall wonderful experience. Definitely a place I'd recommend! read more

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P tried on multiple SHEIN tops to go with her high-waisted Levi's before dinner. This was a Monday happy hour and she didn't want to overdress. She wore heels anyway. Left 25 minutes later than planned. [Fast forward: the guy next to us was wearing a full suit.] We arrived at 5:30 and were told the wait for a walk-in was 20 minutes, so we went to Graffiti Bar next door. P wanted a marg, which was not on the cocktail menu, so the bartender asked what kind of tequila. P said Patrón. We started our happy hour evening with $45 cocktails. The wait was actually only 10 minutes, but they give you a 10-minute grace period once they text you, so we had to chug nevertheless. There is a pipe that says "warm" as you walk in. Touch at your own risk. Now at Double Knot. We ordered the tuna roll and salmon rolls. Good, but not that good. J wanted the yaki soba and liked it. P liked the pork potstickers. J ordered a Sapporo and an argument ensued about how to pronounce "a" in Japanese and/or other Asian languages. A professional woman once scolded J for mispronouncing Wang. We then played odds to determine whether J would turn his Sapporo into a sake bomb using P's sake. Both guessed 5. The sake did in fact "bomb," erupting all over the table and causing a scene. The wait staff did not notice because the ambiance, while "lit," is actually pretty dark. Coast clear. For revenge, we played odds again. P lost and was forced to put soy sauce in her sake and chug it. She took it like a champ. The waitress complimented P's top as we left. Margs at the pourover bar next door: $45. Rolls at Double Knot happy hour: $8. A compliment on a $3.69 top after arriving 36 minutes later than planned: priceless. 7/10. read more

The restaurant has two sections: The upstairs is a low light lively eating area with the bar. The downstairs has the sushi bar and a more intimate dining area that is more dimly lit. It gives a very nice date night feeling. I ordered the Chef's tasting menu, it includes a total of 13 items. The only confusing bit is that you choose the items from the menu and the entire party will share (that part makes sense of an "omakase" feeling). It is nice that you get to choose as there are some premium items that ate included, making the $78 well worth it IMO. Service was quick and we were checked on throughout the meal without feeling overbearing or interrupting. The food was filling and portions werent skimped, we wound up taking the rice and brazino to go before the final dish - desert. After the meal they ask if you'd like anything else, just in case (we did). I highly recommend the wagyu plate, we got it done rare and it was like butter. Absolutely amazing. read more

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Our bartender was super nice, we enjoyed sitting there. He made great recommendations. I had the cauliflower, brussel sprouts, edamame, and asparagus skewers.. everything was decent but just way too salty! read more

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We came here for my birthday dinner, and it was such a great experience! My fiancé and I chose the chef's tasting menu, and every single dish was delicious. We loved getting to try a variety of flavors, and everything was beautifully prepared. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, the drinks were amazing, and the entire meal was absolutely worth it. We left already looking forward to coming back and would highly recommend it! The only minor downside was that it got pretty warm inside. It was during the heatwave, so I don't think the A/C was able to keep up, but it definitely wouldn't stop us from coming back. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience! read more

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First of all - don't even contemplate coming here without a reservation. It's insanely popular and I can see why. We had dinner reservations for 7:45 but got there two hours early because we really wanted to try out their happy hour. Huge selection of food for happy hour and delicious drinks. We waited an hour but were sat and immediately cancelled our dinner reservations because we knew it was about to go down. Fair warning - if you're approaching 40 like us, it's dark, it's loud, and you're sitting on top of people. It will be worth it. We had the double knot roll, spicy tuna roll, BAO, and some drinks. All 10/10. But the real star is the grilled meats. Specifically the scallion ribeye. We tried to take pictures of all of it but it was literally too dark in the restaurant. I would go back and just order ribeye skewers for the entire happy hour. They don't take happy hour reservations but get there early. It's the best. read more

Double Knot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We went to happy hour at Double Knot and had the best time. The drinks and food were amazing from start to finish. I ordered the Butterfly cocktail and another pink cocktail whose name I can't remember, but both were delicious. For food, we ordered sushi, chicken bao, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and beef. Everything was excellent, but the Brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious and definitely one of the highlights for us. Our bartender was outstanding and really made the experience even better. The place itself is beautiful, quiet without feeling dead, has great music, and such a good vibe overall. Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and service, this was an amazing experience and I'd absolutely go back. read more

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I've been meaning to try Double Knot and was glad to go tonight with a friend/colleague. It is definitely very dark inside and I was glad to be seated in the less noisy basement compared with the super noisy bar area on the first floor that also has dinner seating. We sat in a cozy corner booth and could easily hear each other although we could not read the menu or clearly see what we were eating the lighting is so dim (and consistent with the gothic theme). Now onto the food. We ordered 9 dishes (waiter suggested 8) and it was way too much for us and I'm a big eater! Edamame dumplings - 4/5, may be just me, but I don't really enjoy mushy fillings to my dumplings. The broth they came in was amazing though Tuna rice cracker - 4/5, not really a cracker, more like a crunchy mini loaf of rice topped with tuna and a slice of jalapeno - delicious and much more filling than what I was expecting. I only gave a 4 instead of 5/5 for taste because of the unexpected presentation of the "cracker" Shishito pepper small plate - 5*/5 outstanding! I could eat these all day they were so delicious. I'm not sure how they flavor these or what light crunchy sprinkles were on top of this very generous portion of peppers (I would estimate maybe 30 peppers?) I'd go back just for this dish Black cod fried rice - 3/5, I should know better that a miso black cod will be somewhat fishy, and with it spread in chunks throughout the fried rice I'd say this was my least favorite dish. Crispy brussels sprouts - 4/5, a solid offering, not much to write home about Crispy tofu - 3/5, not particularly unique although it sounded amazing when described - cubes of deep fried tofu drizzled with peanut sauce on a bed of cilantro pesto. But not that tasty and not that interesting Scallop robo - 5/5, excellent with a kick from the spicy powder on these, note these are very small portions, three slices of scallop (not even a full scallop or if these were full scallops they were very thin) on a stick Ribeye scallion robo - 5/5, also excellent, with three chunks of tender grilled beef Mochi ice cream: passion fruit, matcha - 4/5, but mostly because I'm not a huge fan of mochi ice cream, I'd rather just have the ice cream or have it with a brownie or between two cookies So overall, service was great, not overly attentive. And the food was very solid with an outstanding exception with the shishito peppers. I'm not sure I'd go back as it is very dark in there and if I was seated on the first floor I'd not be able to have conversation with my dinner mates. read more

So I can't believe I haven't reviewed double knot and I've been patronizing for YEARS!!! Keep in mind though that this review is specific to happy hours as it never had a full dine in experience! I love their happy hour menu and specials, the drinks are perfect, the service is fast, and the place is great to catch up with friends and have a great time. read more

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I tried the chef's tasting menu for two in the intimate downstairs dining area, though it was a bit too dark to read the menu. I ordered the edamame dumplings and requested mostly salmon dishes. The food was served hot and at a good pace. Some dishes were great, while others were just okay, but overall, I enjoyed my first-time experience. read more

Your entire party has to be there in order to be seated. Food comes out fast and can order more as you go. Great ambiance and one of my fav happy hour spots in the area. read more

Double Knot - Mocktail - rum based - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In town for work. Coworker picked this place out and it was a gem. We did the chef's selections thing that sushi places do, and it was phenomenal. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Our server was INCREDIBLE. She made the entire experience so much better. We had a run of terrible service experiences in Philly, and she reset the table for the whole city. One coworker left her phone there, and they were so great about getting it back to us. All in all such a fantastic experience, it is a place I will be sure to return to when I am in Philly next. read more

Never mad here. This place is amazing and delicious and wow! people will wait in line for happy hour to eat here! I love the vibes. I love the ambiance, and I love the food. My favorite is eating in the dungeon it's got that vibe. Best for special occasion celebrations with friends and family and ordering the whole chefs tasting with the upgrade of Wagyu. Drinks are precious and amazing. Today was a happy hour tasting and all things were delicious. I recommend all of it. Lol. We came straight over after a very disappointing and mediocre experience at Pearl & Mary which I'm sad to say I won't go back to. Not with other options and I know shouldn't disappoint such as Double Knot! Staff and food presentation always on point! Double knot is the best and my next favorites now that P&M is out now would be vernick for their toasties and fishies and little fish. read more

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I am a lover of restaurants that offer "many tastes" so mezze, tapas, ban chan, dim sum, etc, etc, are my kinda resties. Double Knot not only fills that request but ices the cake with a venue that makes you feel like you're in a movie (Thanks Schulson Collective and whatever design team you have on board!) I've eaten upstairs in the bar area, but for the best experience, I highly recommend getting a table downstairs. Walking down the dark, candlelit stairway feels like you're entering somewhere a little hidden and off-limits, and at the bottom you're met with a lively dining room that's sexy, intimate, and a total vibe. The menu is expansive, not quite Cheesecake Factory level, but close (in the best way!!) You can order a la carte from sections like cold dishes, small plates, crispy, meat, fish, rolls/handrolls, sushi/sashimi, robatayaki (my favoriteee!!), and sides, or go for the $69 tasting menu. That includes 10 dishes, with 2 robatayaki selections and seasonal soft serve. For an extra $10, you can upgrade your meat selection (wagyu bavette, not grilled) and specialty sashimi. This round we opted for the $79 tasting menu (we were birthday-ing it up). Here's the rundown: Cold- Hamachi Ceviche: This was one of my faves of the night. Cubes of hamachi perfectly "cooked" with bright grapefruit, entangled in crunchy cucumber noodles and topped with crispy rice pearls. Small- Edamame Dumplings: Give me 10 of these!!! Favorite of the night, these perfectly poached pillows were filled with sweet peas and floating in a truffle kissed broth that was savory and addictive. Order this! Crispy - Japanese Fried Chicken: Addictive nuggets of perfectly fried chicken thighs that needed nothing more than a squeeze of lemon or drag through the creamy miso sauce. Meat- Wagyu Bavette: Despite this being "wagyu" it tasted like a regular old hanger steak. While good, the extra $10 we paid for this upgrade was disappointing though the sweet potato schmear underneath of it was quite good. Fish- Japanese Scallop: This was another favorite of the night. Percfectly seared scallops came in a flavorful citrus segment/ponzu sauce. Sides- Soy Udon Mazmen: A tangle of udon noodles topped with a chunky sauce of garlic and what tasted like chopped shrimp. This reminded me of the classic dish "Shrimp with lobster sauce" just with noodles. It was eh. Very mild flavor and wouldn't order again. Robotayaki: We opted for the Ribeye Scallion and Enoki Mushroom (enoki wrapped in fatty bacon). I've had both before and while the ribeye was good (steak is hard to mess up when cooked correctly) I would reccomend the short rib as it's much more succulent. The Enoki Mushroom though. GIVE ME 20!!! These are one of my fave things on their menu. Rolls/Handroll: We went with the Double Knot which was good, fresh and fatty. Everything you want Big Eye tuna to be but nothing write home about. Specialty Sashimi: Opted for the Toro which comes with triangles of the freshest toro your chopsticks will grab. Good and fatty but sashimi isn't my favorite so I'm a bit biased. Dessert- Miso Softserve: A small little dollop, about 3 spoons worth, is all you need to finish a big meal but no hint of miso. Just really good vanilla soft serve. All in all another fantastic meal at Double Knot, though, I feel I will likely stick with the a la carte option since I like being able to order multiples from specific categories, especially the dishes I find addictive (Edamame dumplings and Enoki Mushroom Robotayaki). Whether you go here for their happy hour (great drinks and great prices), a light meal or all out feast with the tasting menu, you are bound to have a great experience. read more

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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! read more

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Double knot is such a wonderful dining experience. Our group had the tasting menu, a selection of basically every section of the menu and dessert. We were seated downstairs. It feels like a converted cellar lit with candles, very vibey and romantic. Only thing I would say is it's pretty dark so if you have bad eyes it makes it hard to keep reading the menu to make your selections, so preview it off you know you are doing the tasting menu. The food was really good, and everything was presented well. The service was outstanding, the staff was attentive professional, and very patient. Stand out dish was grilled scallops. My table loved the fried rice. Enjoy your meal!! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Double Knot - Edamame Dumpling - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Love this place, but make sure to get a reservation as it's packed throughout the night. Food quality and flavors are high across the board. Sushi, robata, and baos were all good. Pricing is a bit high, but worth it for the quality. Overall, a nice option for a date night despite the high density of patrons. Certainly not an every-day sort of place, but recommended. read more

I know when you read my review, you'll see two pictures containing the same thing, and think "that's it?" But what can I say? The food was sooooo amazing that by the time I decided to take a pic, we were already on the last course. We decided to do the tasting menu, which allows you to choose one item of each of the sections on the menu ($78/person). And when I tell you, every portion kept on getting better n better. Everything was cooked to perfection, portions were big and satisfying, and left you wanting more. The big eye tuna roll, wagyu bevette, branzino, the chicken thigh and Kobe beef robatayaki were amazing... And if I'm being honest;, EVERYTHING was amazing! Amanda (our waitress) was helpful, sweet and was a huge part in our decision making. If you are into modern Japanese food, that combines elegance with an intimate setting, check it out. You won't be disappointed! I'll be back every time I'm in Philly for sure!!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We had a great Tuesday night experience! Fantastic happy hour menu filled with many different flavor profiles until 7pm. The service was attentive and the space was chatty and dark, but packed. Make sure to make a reservation. read more

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 read more

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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 read more

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Vibes: lively, bar-centric main floor with lounge seats and a casual but bustling basement seating area; bring a friend or the crew Tasting notes: - Shishito: a hint of lemon, fairly standard - Edamame dumplings: creamy, almost tortellini-like - Baked scallop and crab: very umami, scallop was easy to break apart with a chopstick making it easier to share than I would've thought - Wagyu soup dumpling: not sure I got the soup, wrapping was a bit on the doughy side - Duck scrapple bao: shareable for two; pillowy bun and crispy, panko-y scrapple - Tofu: incredibly crispy exterior; very generous serving - Black Cod Fried Rice: a harmonious mix of edamame, flaky fish, glistening rice - Maitake: with sweet shoyu and scallion; texture was not as tender as I expected - Jowl: incredibly indulgent; perfectly cubed for chewiness and crispiness Other thoughts: - Friendly and thoughtful service - waitress was accommodating to my vegetarian friend who could enjoy the edamame dumplings with the fish broth on the side - Skewers were harder to share so our group of four shared the small plates and sides and each opted for two skewer orders each Impression: very solid, would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu, maybe even the chef's tasting! read more

Double Knot - Maitake and Jowl Robatayaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- Service: Fast and friendly. They are very knowledgeable about their menu and their food. - Ambiance: Very nice ambiance but it's very dark. It makes me feel like I'm in Diagon Alley in Harry Potter. - Food: There're two prices for tasting menu- $69 & $79. $79 offers more quality of meat and cut (?) if I remember what our waitress said right. However, we just went for a la carte since we had a late lunch. - For robatayaki: We got ribeye scallions and scallops. The ribeye is so tender! Nice charcoal grill taste added to it, and I didn't know scallions could be paired so nice with beef. Scallops are sweet and slightly salty which is perfect. - Specialty sashimi: We got Toro and Yellowtail. I love the Toro more, somehow it's thicker and the soy sauce with wasabi going so nice together. Yellowtail dish was overpowered by the yuzu and citrus sauce. The selections of special sashimi are pretty decent and very refreshing. - The other dishes we ordered were just alright, they didn't impress at all. - Overall, $175 included tax and tips for this whole meal but still left me a bit hungry, so I would say this restaurant definitely lean into more expensive side. We were also excited for the miso soft-served ice cream but unfortunately, they were out of it, which is weird for a Friday night. Easy to make reservations. Hard to find parking. I would recommend it for people who want to experience new and nice restaurants in Philly. For me myself, I think it's a nice experience but not impressive enough to come back soon. read more

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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 read more

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Always forget to review this place, probably bc it's such a staple for happy hour. You can't go wrong with the chili crispy chili bao, fried rice, or any of their sushi rolls (i'm a basic spicy tuna gal, sue me). I wish happy hour was more accessible since they have such limited spots and it's not the besttt sushi restaurant out there - so just expect to wait in line for a bit! read more

Wow so delicious! I was surprised by such wonderful food in Philly. Went here on my birthday and we were able to snag a reservation that was canceled. We did the 10 course tasting menu and everything we tried was delicious. My favorite were the yellowtail dishes and short rib and my boyfriend's favorite was the cod fried rice. The ambiance is very romantic, just a bit dark for those of us with bad eyesight! Service was wonderful and accommodating. Would def recommend! read more

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Can't believe I haven't reviewed Double Knot! I've been on a few occasions for date night, group dinners, and drinks at the bar. Like many other Schulson spots, this is a beautiful and thoughtfully appointed restaurant with a great happy hour. Order a bunch of things and enjoy communal style! You can also go for the chef's tasting option which is ~$70 and a good move if you're going to order more than 8 things anyways. Wagyu soup dumplings and edamame dumplings are a must, as are some items from the sushi menu. Pieces here are priced higher than most general takeout sushi spots so I usually keep it to a minimum and order more of the small plates. Tuna rice crackers are also worth multiple orders. I like to sit at the downstairs bar but really anywhere will work. Great spot to make a rezzie and enjoy! Looking forward to my next trip. read more

My favorite happy hour ever!! I love this place and have come back multiple times. Great service. Cozy & hip atmosphere. For happy hour, the line can get very long so make sure to get there early to get a table. Delicious food & amazing drinks! Highly recommend!! read more

Double Knot - Edamame Dumpling & Wings* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came for happy hour on a weekend (which is such a good deal that I don't see a lot of restaurants offer). Their HH menu had a bunch of food options but only one cocktail/one beer, FYI. Inside is much bigger than it looks, with a front bar area, a dining area on the other side, and then a downstairs bar counter where they do the tasting menu. Props to the hostess for wrangling an extremely busy night and for finding a four-person spot for a three-person party, instead of trying to squeeze us into some two-person arrangement. HH is walk-in only, I recommend showing up at 4 right when they open so you don't have to wait like we did. I think we showed up around 5, put our names down for a quoted hour wait, and then didn't get seated until about 6:45 because everyone else had the same idea of enjoying HH for as long as possible. We ordered a bunch of dishes as soon as we sat down and they came out almost immediately. A note that the dishes are correspondingly HH-sized so if you're starving like we were, make sure to order two of each. My favorites: 1. Edamame dumplings: These were a weirdly mushy first bite but both the taste and texture grew on me. It's a nice, subtle flavor - I think I even prefer it to the OG pork variety. 2. Maitake mushroom skewer: I love roasted mushrooms especially this kind, with the ruffled crispy edges. 3. Crispy tofu with miso caramel sauce: I could've eaten a whole bowl of this. The only dish that didn't quite do it for me was the crispy Brussels sprouts which were drenched in probably the same sweet sticky sauce as the tofu but was way too salty. Our waiter wasn't the friendliest but came by often to check on us and made sure we knew when was the last call for HH. Total for a lot of food and three drinks came out to about $41 per person including tip. read more

Double Knot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

fantASTIC happy hour @doubleknot_phl !! We actually loved everything we ordered and were stuffed! 1. Japanese fried chicken : delightful little nuggets 2. Lightly fried cauliflower w a yummy sauce and spicy peppers - definitely hiding a little kick!! 3. Spicy tuna roll + salmon avocado roll. I had been craving sushi but didn't want JUST sushi so this was perfect! 4. Crispy chicken Bao bun . No like the chicken was perfect and this was the best chicken bao I've had! Will definitely go back for their great happy hour deals to try more of the menu! Our waitress (Heather?) was so helpful and answered my dozen questions about the menu!! Great date night vibes too! read more

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Stopped by for a cocktail and stopped by for a quick drink which was amazing! My only regret was not having dinner here! The menu looks amazing! And the service and vibe we had when visited was great! Definitely will be back! read more

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I still think about the food and drinks from here 3 yrs after eating there! I remember the beautiful ambiance, good mood lighting, and soft music! read more