Double Knot

A

4 months ago

We came to Double Knot for our 5 year anniversary after having multiple people recommend it to us, and we did not leave disappointed. The atmosphere was so warm feeling I loved the underground sort of feel, though I wish there was a smidge more space between tables as we felt a little cramped. We had actually gone to Sampan last year and did the chefs tasting menu, so decided to do the same at Double Knot. You get 10 dishes. We chose the Tuna Tartare for our cold, not my personal favorite but still very good. Wagyu soup dumplings for our small which similar to Sampan their dumplings are delicious. We actually got 3 robatayaki because of an accidental miscommunication so we got the Tokyo scallion, lamb chops, and salmon scallops which we agreed was our favorite thing as it was full of flavor and melted in your mouth. For the crispy we got the Japanese Fried Chicken which was my second favorite it was so crispy and had some tangy flavor to it, it paired very well with the aioli it came with. We did pork tonkatsu for the meat, and you can't go wrong with a good pork tonkatsu. For the fish we did the Japanese Scallop, and as someone that typically doesn't love scallops they were very good. Our side was the shrimp udon mazeman, which my partner really loved, they kept saying how delicious it was. We got the yellow tail sashimi which the orange and the Serrano pepper it comes with really paired well together. For our sushi we went with the Double Knot Big Eye tuna, which may have been the best sushi I've ever had. Our meal finished with our dessert a miso and caramel ice cream which was such a delicious blend of sweet and savory. Another absolutely wonderful dinner from Schulson collective, with a great atmosphere, excellent friendly service, and delicious food. I personally prefer Sampan just a smidge above Double Knot, but still very much enjoyed Double Knot.

Sabrina B

3 months ago

My 8th time coming here and every single time it is outstanding. Breonna and Jordan are fabulous waiters and make the experience so lovely. Cynthia the manager always checks in on tables. From the sea bass, truffle fried rice, robatayaki, to their simple salmon avocado roll - you can not “order wrong” at Double Knot. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia, Jean-Georges should be ashamed to be in the vicinity. If you’re on the fence - Double Knot is a MUST.

Z

3 months ago

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Everything was perfect and enjoyable. I rally had a great night and will definitely be back for more. It’s perfect for a date night or a friends night out. Not kid friendly and not wheelchair accessible.

Sierra Yeam

5 months ago

My first time here and I loved it! The only thing is the seatings are sooooo closed to each other it feels really tight. We decided to have a seat at the love chair for a more intimate happy hour experience even though it’s besides the restroom but it didn’t bother us. The prices were reasonable and I love how if you have a seat at a happy hour table you can also order from their standard menu. Let’s take a deep dive on everything I tried. The love knot cocktail was sooo good it reminded me of a lemon drop. The shrimp tacos were really gooooood. The edamame dumpling was my absolute favorite because I loveeeee truffle flavor. The shrimp tempura was good as well I just wish there was spicy mayo we could’ve add on top, the spicy tuna was spicyyyyy but flavorful and delicious! The tuna crispy rice was another one of my favorites I love the two textures together of the crispy rice and spicy tuna. The oysters was another good one it had a burst of spicy flavor with a nice buttery taste to the oyster. & to end my meal I finished off with a cocktail I forgot the name of it but it was a similar taste to the rose cocktail but a little more sour. All in all our server Olivia was amazing the service was top tier, food was delicious for happy hour prices! Another thing I would like to add is I collect matches from restaurants that I’ve tried and this restaurant was the only one on this block that did not have any.

Mega Putri

2 months ago

Tonight was more than just a meal. It was an experience I’ll truly remember. I came in for a solo date, for restaurant week, hoping for a quiet, peaceful night, but I left feeling so full in every way. The warmth, kindness, and genuine care I received meant more to me than words can express. A huge thank you to Da’Mya and to Madison for taking such incredible care of me. You both made me feel seen, welcomed, and so loved. It’s rare to find service that touches your heart, but tonight did exactly that. I’m so grateful, and I’ll absolutely be back 🤍✨

Danielle Christy

2 months ago

So this is a late review!! We came here last year for my birthday! We got the tasting menu and ordered a whole bunch of items which were all so so delicious! The only item I didn’t love was the duck…it just was not what I expected, there was probably nothing wrong with the dish, it just wasn’t for me. The rest of the food was so good, me and my sister want to go back! We also got little soft serve ice creams for my birthday and that was so sweet.

Rocco

a month ago

First time at double knot after being a fan of Sampan. The vibe really made you feel like you took a jet elsewhere and not in Philadelphia. Food came out fast with attentive service, great saki. Small bites so great friends and try a bunch of stuff. Some high lists for me was definitely the wagyu soup dumplings, toro, fried chicken, and the miso ice cream.

Cameron Brown

a month ago

Heard about this place from a friend, I thought I wasn’t into sushi but this place makes me want to come back and try more. I ate downstairs and it was definitely a dim/moody vibe. The service was great and quick. The only thing I didn’t care for the Japanese friend chicken, it needed a bit more flavor to me, but the sauce it was served with was good. They had this soft serve ice cream that was mixed caramel and vanilla, I wish it was more than what they give for $10! The rose knot and alpine knot drinks were really good!

T B

2 months ago

5 stars for 5 reasons 1. Best experience was NICK our server was awesome! He was nice, patient and very knowledgeable with the food items that were offered. 2. Tuna cracker is unique and tasty Waygu soup dumpling was super flavorful Drinks we got were nice:) Mushroom truffle fried rice good! Crispy cumber unique flavor Everything we got was good. 3. Price is reasonable for the freshness you get 4. Ambiance is perfect for date night 5. Got a table within seconds while other party had to wait. Quick service.

Nicole N.H.

2 months ago

Went during restaurant week. We got there early and grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for our table. All the drinks were made well and tasted great. The hostess let us know that turnover time was longer than expected downstairs and we could wait or grab a table upstairs. We decided to wait another 10 minutes and a table had opened up. While the upstairs was modern and lovely downstairs had a moody vibe and we were thankful we waited. Our server was attentive and helpful with picking items. Restaurant week requires the entire party to pick the same items but with so many small plates everyone is able to pick items and enjoy. Each item was wonderful. We each had our favorites, mine was the duck scrapple bao and my friends was the waygu bavette. I would absolutely go back to try other menu items.