We went this place for restaurant week and tried 6 courses. Our food was very average. The branzino had no flavor, and fried chicken and crispy brussels sprouts were below average (Popeyes grade). Duck scrapple bao and drinks were the only outstanding items. We were also very happy with our waiver. He was very professional and friendly. $13 DUCK SCRAPPLE BAO read more

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Visited Double Knot a few times for dates. Lucky to have tried a la carte menu items and another time we did the Chef's Tasting once, which was cool to have a bunch of variety. The kitchen can be a bit slow, but DK tends to be busy so it's understandable. Come when you have time to make conversation! It's a dim space and can get loud with other diners/people drinking. Still, as most Schulson spots, it's a curated vibe ready for social media lovers to take photo ops and share location. Not inherently a bad thing if you like spaces like this. For sushi, it's fresh but I usually prefer other spots. I tend to get hungry soon after our meals here. For cute dates where we don'y mind bumping elbows (limited, tight seating lol) with aspiring influencers, Double Knot works. read more

Went with a group of 5 people and we all had the upgraded tasting menu. Our server, Hazel, was just amazing. He was pleasant, funny, incredibly knowledgeable and guided us through a wonderful variety of beautifully crafted dishes and drinks. I can't wait to return and we all had a delightful experience. read more

The chefs tasting was chefs kiss. So worth the money. Wagyu Bavette was excellent especially with the sweet potato. The service was amazing with the recommendations. Loved the experience. And ambiance was great. Surprisingly huge place read more

Food was delicious. Great Customer Service and very friendly. Ambience was really cute and warm. Great place to get something to eat and drink and have a great time. read more

This restaurant is one of my favorites in all of Philadelphia! The food is fantastic. Every single bite of every thing you order, is packed with flavor. Oh and their Soup dumplings literally (and I use the literal meaning of literal) gave me chills! Sooooo good. Staff is attentive, accommodating, and very knowledgeable about each dish. Ambiance is really cool. Upstairs you have a classy but less formal vibe and Happy Hour, and downstairs you have a low lit speak easy esque atmosphere that's super classy and cool! If you can't tell, I highly recommend this place! read more

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This was our second time at Double Knot and we highly recommend! From the service, the atmosphere and the food, it is all amazing. We went for happy hour and had items from sushi menu, Robatayaki, dumplings and others! We highly recommend the spicy tuna roll, edamame dumplings, chicken Bao bun and the short rib robatayaki, and the kimchee fried rice. read more

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I stopped by Double Knot for happy hour this week, and it held true as one of my favorite happy hours in the city. They have a large selection of small plates and a variety of wine/cocktails to choose from. My favorite dish is the Kim Chee Fried Rice, and the portion is plenty to share between 2 people. We ended up getting 2 glasses of wine each and 5 small plates with a grand total of ~$58 pre-tip. Not a bad deal! I went on a Wednesday around 4:30, so it wasn't all that crowded. However, I would recommend trying to arrive closer to 4pm if you are going on a busier day of the week (Thurs/Fri). One thing that rubbed me the wrong way (and why I am giving 4 stars instead of 5) is that we were told we only had ~1 hour to dine even though happy hour went until 7pm. That being said, no one was pushing us out after an hour but the service did feel a little bit rushed. read more

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Such a cool vibe, we started at the bar upstairs. I ordered a lemon drop, and it was just ok. No sugar on the rim, didn't even ask if I wanted it, pretty watered down. Didn't feel like it had fresh lemon juice, unfortunately. My husband had the splice knob, he said it was good, balanced, not too spicy. The edamame was really good, random, I know. I don't know what they do different, but it was literally just sea salt, but just tasted very fresh, the edamame was firm and not overdone or overheated. It was just very good. We then moved down to the sushi counter, which I expected to have sushi chefs, but there were just some guys back there making things, no one was tending the sushi counter. It was kind of odd. My husband asked for hamachi, and the waiter said "what's that?"? Anyway, on to what we had. The tun sashimi was good, nice size, pretty presentation. We also had several Robatayaki. The first one was the chicken thigh, it had good flavor, but was a touch dry. Could've used some sort of sauce, and we we're out of noticed it was overdone. The second was the pork cheek, that was delicious. I squeezed a little bit of the lemon that had tajin on it that was served with the scallop, which was our third one. That was probably my favorite, and was cooked perfectly. it came with grilled lemon and was fantastic. The last thing we did was the filet, it was prepared well, but was surprisingly tough. Didn't feel like a filet, was more like a skirt steak. It came with sweet potato purée, and me so butter. But it tasted more like pozzo, very tart, which I actually ended up using for the chicken and it paired well with that. I didn't feel like it went with the steak. I'm still giving it a 4, because the restaurant itself was so incredibly cool, I feel like with a few little tweaks that could be amazing. upgrade the drink ingredients, and tweak the finishes on the food, and it could be great. But was definitely left wanting. I would try it again, maybe it was just an off night. we finished up with their version of salted caramel ice cream which was nice, but the passionfruit mochi ice cream it's not my favorite. The mochi was very thick, and the ice cream wasn't quite sweet enough. I have high hopes for this place, and hope we just had a one off. read more

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There's not a whole lot that I can contribute that's unique or different from the other reviews here. All I can say is WOW!! This place slaps!! 1) Get here for happy hour early. Like 15 minutes early. The line will fill up quickly, and the wait can get crazy. 2) Go for the maitake mushroom. It's so, so, so good. I have no words. 3) Happy hour prices are excellent - especially for the location! 4) It's super cool and trendy, but you are in the dark so don't feel outfit-stressed. read more

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Food is decently fresh and flavorful. Reasonable happy hour prices offered before 7pm. Only thing that needed improvement was the service and how quickly the food came after ordering. Our server either forgot one of our dishes or it was delivered to another table. We tried flagging her down but it looked like she was too busy talking with her co-worker. Unfortunately it wasn't a good experience. Then we were pressured to leave after paying, which felt unnecessary since there was no wait and open tables. Understandable if it was packed, but it more so seemed like they just wanted us gone. read more

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I went here because of a last-minute invite from a friend. He got the downstairs seating area, which was apparently more difficult to get reservations for than entry level. I agreed it was more intimate but a little dark. We both ordered the chef's tasting menu ($68), which included: - 2x sashimi - 5-piece sushi roll - carpaccio - 4x edamame dumplings - 2x duck scrapple bao buns - 2x lobster tails - 2x short rib skewers - roasted cauliflower - aged new york strip - glazed chilean sea bass - 2x mochi ice cream This was for two people. I don't remember the exact order they were served, but this was more or less it. This might not necessarily be what you get because the menu changes. We also got the sake flight. Our server recommended three sakes: Chrysanthemum Mist, Rainbow something...and another one that is slipping my mind. Will edit if I remember. Service was phenomenal. Wait staff was knowledgeable and, after a lull at the beginning, the food came out like clockwork. I expected more sushi when I picked the chef's tasting menu, but I was pleasantly surprised about the variety of items. Definitely liked the meat and fish the best, though. The short rib skewers in particular were melt-in-your-mouth soft and flavored with sweet marinade, and the steak and bass were tender with mild seasoning that complemented them well. I especially liked the crispness of the duck patties inside the baos and the charred buns were a nice touch. My friend said he would give it a 9/10, and my score is pretty up there too. A treat restaurant. read more

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Great location. Nondescript entrance. Great spot for girls' night or date night as it is very dark (I believe they call that mood lighting.) Came here the night before a conference and decided to have the chef's tasting menu. Compared to SF or NYC, the price seemed like a steal! Of course I'd add on the lobster tail and a5 wagyu for $10! They did not space the courses out well. They sometimes came all at once and I had multiple dishes in front of me which was overwhelming and made me rush at times, not savoring the dishes. I wish the tasting menu including more fish (or robatayaki (grilled! Skewers!). The a5 wagyu and lobster tail were very good, and the edamame dumpling was also a standout. The duck scallion bun, skewer, miscellaneous meat, and Chilean sea bass were flavorful, but I didn't feel that the flavors were that complex. Service was kind but slow, multiple times throughout the night my water glass was empty for a few minutes. The place is packed and the food is good, but next time, I wouldn't get the chef's tasting menu and would opt to choose my own fish dishes. read more

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Meet up with friends who lives in Philly & they suggested this spot. Cocktails were worth it as I am not a Sake person, Was actually disappointed in the Rolls I ordered as they were very mediocre in my opinion , had the mushroom & cod fried rice & they were actually good, Chicken Bao & Mushroom dumplins were 10/10, breading on the chicken was delicate & very balanced, overall good dining experience but given that it's a Japanese restaurant I was kinda disappointed how mediocre the sushi rolls were. Service was 10/10 but place is kind a tight fit but was fairly comfortable. Bill for 4 people was approximately $400 before tip. I was more impressed with the cocktails & service than the food. Would return if meeting with friends but not crave worthy place for me or somewhere my wife & I would return to alone. Definitely above 3 Star though. read more

We did the upgraded Wagyu omakase and it was delicious! I do wish we got a bit more sushi instead of meat but overall the quality was incredible. It is a bit pricey but worth it, in my opinion. I reccomend sitting downstairs at the sushi bar for a fun vibe. Great service and good food. read more

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The happy hour was really lovely, I was so impressed with how big the shortened menu was. The first-come-first-serve at the bar must have been popular, because our coupling could only get one seat. The bartenders were nice and attentive enough, though they would stand and talk to each other behind the bar for a few extended moments when the busy bar was asking for checks or drinks. My biggest peeve was that I ordered a Diet Coke and they gave me a Diet Pepsi without telling me. Otherwise, the food was really good. I found the fried chicken a bit dry and sauceless (even though a smear was on the side of the bowl) and the cauliflower and bao buns were my favorite bites of the evening! read more

Really struggling with this one... The food was amazing but the experience was lackluster and downright poor. Went for dinner for my son's Birthday. Made reservation through Resy for 8:30pm which given the different table types took a Phd to figure out arrive at 8:22pm for an 8:30 reservation. Yes we were a little bit early but hostess told us it would be close to 8:30pm before we were seated which was fine. Parties came in after us and we still were waiting.... I am healing from a fractured ankle and there was no place to sit. A family member went up and asked for a seat for me. Hostess was rude and abrupt. Moved a chair in corner for me had to wait over 45 minutes past our reservation time before being seated. My son was upset and ready to leave. No acknowledgment of his birthday. On the bright side our waiter was good and amazing. Restaurant is very trendy and a great place for a date or special occasion. It is very dark especially stairwell to second floor. Hate Reservation is for a specific table and if they are not turning tables you wait awhile with no place to sit and wait. Not a handicapped friendly establishment. But I will be back for the food. Food was excellent and if I were eating on food alone this would be a five plus plus star restaurant. read more

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We had amazing service from Hazel. I have an uncommon food allergy that they accommodated without smiling a beat. Every single course of tasting menu was good. Even foods I don't normally like were awesome. read more

Cool ambience, good food, and priced appropriately. Liked the happy hour went later than most. Would like more craft beer and ipa options. Spicy tuna rolls were simple but very well done. read more

Ambiance: Double Knot has more of a dim lit ambiance, I really like this place for date nights and happy hours. It's a little small in there but they also have downstairs seating as well! Service: Service is always quick and the food is always amazing and fresh! I genuinely love it here so much and would go back a million times if it weren't so far from me! It can be hard to find seating here if you're not early or don't have a reservation though! Food: Everything on the menu is a 10/10 especially the shrimp tempura roll! I love it! And so fresh too! I would love to try more items on their regular menu since I've mostly been here for happy hour! read more

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A last minute stop while waiting for my train turned out to be an amazing food experience. I stopped in at opening and tried the happy hour menu which is delicious with lots of variety for both food and drinks. I tried the salmon avocado roll, spicy tuna roll and edamame dumplings. Wow wow wow. All were fantastic but you MUST try the edamame dumplings! Out of this world. I'll be back for sure. The happy hour drink menu also did not disappoint with a twist on a Moscow mule. Yum! read more

ambiance was nice, dim lighting, felt like a fancy and nice date night good service overall, except i asked for a napkin and my server forgot for a long time and then we couldn't find her again for a while but thats not a big deal 10 course tasting menu was delicious and l good value for money (got to try lots of things) octopus carpaccio was okay, a bit chewier than i like the maki we w ume, shiso and mushroom was yummy (7.5/10 maybe) scallop was so sweet and probably the best bite i've put in my mouth all year (flown in from hokkaido) broiled oysters were good, no notes quail robatayaki looked and tasted like chicken i will always f up a good miso eggplant dish chicken yakitori was a huge portion and very good nabemono was like upscale seafood ramen w these gigantic king prawns and i drank every last bit of the soup (good soop) cauliflower was so good i love roasted veggies and the aioli was perf miso caramel soft serve was really good and unique, like an umami salted caramel read more

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Great sushi and Japanese spot in downtown Philly! I made a reservation for 2 at the sushi counter for a Tuesday night. I'm so glad I got a reservation because they were incredibly. Just and packed when we showed up. We were thankfully seated right away and didn't have to wait! It's no wonder they were so packed, the food and service were amazing! We dined on 3 rolls, 2 skewers, 4 pieces of nigiri, and an order of bao buns and it was the perfect amount for the two of us! Favorite dishes were the duck scrapple bao, yellowtail scallion roll, and pork belly robatayaki. Delicious! The service was fast and so friendly, our waitress made great recommendations but I'm having a hard time believing anything here isn't great. Our cocktails were so good too, really balanced and the perfect size/amount. read more

I prefer going to Sampan over Double Knot, but I'll go to Double Knot occasionally or when Sampan is too busy. The ambience is very dark, which I don't prefer but the food is too delicious! read more

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Our experience at Double Knot was just really different from my expectations - I had made the reservation being super excited to try such a popular spot, and my fiance and I really enjoy Asian food. There were more vegetarian options than we had expected, as they were able to make some things on the menu vegetarian, but that also meant the dish was modified and lost some of its flavor - for example, the edamame wontons had to be served without the broth (which contains fish sauce), though they were still yummy. Our faves for the food were the Edamame Dumplings, Crispy Tofu, and Cauliflower. Gyoza was good too, but pretty basic. The vegetable robatayaki were very underwhelming. Besides the food, the service was a little off - our server was a bit rude and seemed to pay attention to everyone besides us? We were a little disappointed by the experience - would choose Sampan, the sister restaurant, over Double Knot especially as the veggie options there are better and the vibe is less frilly and uptight. read more

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Came to the bar one wintery night with some friends. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. He made sure we didn't have any allergies before mixing our cocktails. It was so crowded at double knot that we could only get seating at the bar. I ended up with a mocktail- the anchor hitch. This drink was so bitter, I thought it would taste good because of the lychee. This drink had caleno light and Thai basal. I still have no clue why this drink was so sour. Definitely don't recommend it. Save your calories if you aren't getting a buzz from it. read more

Double Knot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really great spot. Came here for happy hour and it didn't disappoint in the slightest. The vibe in here is rustic, cozy, and classy, and I love it. We came just before 5pm and we were immediately greeted and seated. If you plan on coming for happy hour, I recommend you do the same. After we were seated the place filled up pretty quickly. We ordered a bunch of stuff and we liked everything. All of the food came out super quickly too! Can't wait to come back and if you've never been, go change that. read more

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Such a hidden gem!! My girlfriend invited me out on a random weekday and we had a ball. Very dim lit, underground environment--Which I love because it has an intimate homey feel. The server wasn't memorable but baby that food!!!! I have not stopped thinking about that amaretto sour and the branzino skewers...My goodness they were a work of art. Everything was delicious, I can't wait to come back here again. read more

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Honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while. We waited over an hour for a table -- which would've been fine if the service made up for it, but it absolutely did not. They gave our group of four a tiny cramped table while a group of three next to us had way more space. It felt like we were being squeezed into a corner and totally overlooked. Then came the food... or should I say, barely came. Everything took forever to come out, and by the time we got the check, one of our friends STILL hadn't gotten their dish. No one apologized or even acknowledged the issue. It was chaotic, unprofessional, and just not worth it. So disappointing -- I expected way more from a place this hyped. read more

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1000/10 would recommend! To start this place is such a vibe. My husband and I ate downstairs & loved the atmosphere (if you're a little older you'll need a flashlight to see the menu). We ordered a bunch of different things A La Carte style. Everything was delicious. Must order - Edemame Dumplings, Wagyu Soup Dumplings, Shrimp Tacos, Yellowtail sashimi. Our server was super knowledgeable & the food came out quick! Everything is Tapas style. My husband and I will definitely be back! read more

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Their HH menu is available from 4 to 7, offering rice, noodles, handrolls, skewers and sides between only $6-8. Undoubtedly a good bang for your buck with the portion and quality. You can literally stuff yourself with their food. We arrived at 4 and there was already a line! ＊Maitake Mushroom** OUR FAV. I like mushrooms and this was a standout. It was grilled to perfection, retaining the juicy and tender interior. It fully absorbed flavors from the marinade. ＊Edamame Dumplings* The dumplings were filled with mashed edamame with a gentle hint of truffle. The clear sake broth itself was very addictive. Suitable for people like me who have zero alcohol tolerance but still want a sip of mild sake. ＊Albacore Tataki A lightly seared tuna drizzled with a ginger ponzu sauce. It was cooked on the outside while rare on the inside. The citrusy flavor made the whole dish very appetizing. ＊Crispy Brussels Sprouts* The brussels sprouts were roasted to achieve a golden-brown exterior and seasoned with a blend of herbs. The crunchiness somehow reminded me of tempura shiso leaves. ＊Salmon Avo Handrolls You can hardly go wrong with a salmon avocado roll if the ingredients are fresh. ＊The Sheet Bend I didn't try, but my friend said the alcohol was quite strong. read more

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Tried out happy hour and it was amazing! They have a large food menu for a happy hour and offer many different drink choices as well. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

Double Knot - Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally got around to coming here for happy hour and I'm glad I did! My friend and I arrived right at 4pm and were seated immediately; we were shocked to see that shortly after, the restaurant had filled up. They have so many options and great portion sizes for happy hour. My favorite item was the edamame dumplings--both parties on either side of us told us to get them and I'm so glad we did. The chicken bao was also really good. I'd probably say the most underwhelming thing for me on the happy hour menu were the rolls--they were pretty basic and nothing special. That being said I really enjoyed coming here and would love to come back for dinner sometime! read more

If you come here you must do the chefs tasting. This was such a great culinary experience for me & I am a huge foodie. I love sushi & this place went above and beyond my expectations. read more

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Came here for happy hour which is walk in only from 4-7pm, only at the bar and cafe seating. Like all the Schulson spots, Double Knot has beautiful interior design. It's dimly lit, romantic, and moody. The service here was friendly and I enjoyed the food overall. The prices range from $5 to $8. Hand rolls - $7 Cocktails - $7 Kim Chee Fried Rice - $6 The cuisine is not authentic per se and falls more in the Asian fusion realm, in my opinion, but it's solid enough to please adventurous and timid eaters alike. I did really enjoy the cocktail (I think it was the Sheet Bend)! read more

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Stopped in before an evening show at the Academy of Music and had an excellent dinner with some friends. I had attempted to book a reservation but wasn't able to find one, so I marked the "Notify Me" button and planned to utilize the walk-in upstairs seating if nothing came up. Luckily, we received a call the day and were able to book our table in the main dining room downstairs. After being led down a staircase and through a few hallways, we were seated at a candlelit table in a dim room, which gave a sort of secretive vibe. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive and guided us through the menu, reassuring us that even with our tight schedule we could order the 10-dish tasting menu and still make it to our show (which started two hours after our reservation time). Given their extensive menu of offerings, we decided to let the chef make our decisions for us and we were not disappointed, especially since they asked for our preferences and easily accommodated our preference for seafood-leaning proteins and the need for gluten-free options for one of my friends. The only decision I had to make was to order the Zeppelin Blend cocktail, a fruity tequila option with togarashi on the rim, which paired nicely with my meal. Otherwise, we were treated to an absolute feast of Japanese cuisine, kicking off with the Tuna Rice Cracker, which may have been the highlight of the evening for me with its crispy rice and perfect seasoned tuna. A close second was the Crispy Tofu with miso caramel. I also loved the Edamame Dumpling, and would note that we also got to sample the Spicy Baked Scallop and Crab which was brought out as the gluten-free substitution for my friend. My favorite Robatayaki was the Salmon Scallion. Our server caught our "Happy Birthday" cheers at the beginning of the meal and made sure to bring a beautiful sparkler with my friend's dessert --- a nice touch that we didn't even have to arrange. All items were served at a good pace to make good on our server's promise: we were in our seats (with full bellies) by showtime, and I have no doubt that the $68pp price tag is a steal for the amount and quality of food we were served. I can't wait for my next meal here. read more

Hands down, this place has to be at least 80 or 90% of why we're falling in love with Philly. Food is so good! Great staff every time we've gone and who in the world would have thought that miso and soft serve was a good combination but my goodness is it amazing! If you like salted caramel that dessert will be a dream for you! We did the 10 course experience again and it was both a wonderful experience and a very delicious meal. Surprisingly the thing I like the least was the wagyu dumplings. It's not that they were bad they just failed in comparison to the yellowtail dish that came out before. The short ribs and the my talking mushrooms were stupendous, but they came out in close order so we were able to pair them together and oh my God what a culinary delight! We won't be in Philly every week but double knot is one place that were both always happy to visit again. They went to another restaurant that had the dark lighting but the vibe just didn't compare. Great music, very happy patrons on either side, and while the place was Lively it wasn't overly loud. It really doesn't get better than that. We will definitely be back read more

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Food was great, service was quick, and ambiance was really nice for a first date! A really great happy hour! Would definitely recommend! read more

Double Knot - Japanese Fried Chicken* - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This may be my new favorite restaurant of all time ??? The food is sooo good and right up my alley. The portions are very small and gives you a chance to try so many different things. I recommend the edamame dumplings and any of the sushi! We got the chance to sit at the bar and our service/ bartender was great! Our food and drinks came out very quick. The vibe was dark and sexy - perfect for date night or night out with friends! read more

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The staff - incredibly accommodating and a pleasure to be around. The vibes - borderline too dark, especially when walking in and going down numerous flights of stairs. They do have the speakeasy vibe down pat. Unfortunately, the most unpleasant garbage smell from the open door to outside in the back hits you on the stairs to/from your dining area and it was incredibly off putting. The food - most dishes in my tasting were delicious and nearly everything was cooked perfectly or was very fresh if served raw (I did find the cooked salmon too dry although it could just be the type of salmon itself); however, some of the skewers and the rice had an imbalance of salt (some too much and others too little). For a tasting, the portions for the foods brought out later were meals on their own and way too big but definitely value for your $ and kudos that they can make an all GF tasting menu as well as for the really good pairings of flavor throughout. read more

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