I really enjoyed coming here on a quick lunch walk. I wasn't overly hungry so I just grabbed a spicy salmon roll to go. Was it a little pricey? Sure. But I loved being able to watch them make my roll fresh, I thought the presentation was so cute, it was so easily setup to go, flavorful, and fresh. Thought it was a really great quick meal! read more

Not as good as double knot but definitely delicious for the location it is at. The price is pretty hefty $$$ (big complaint brought up from previous reviewers) but it's reasonable. You are paying for the brand and also the location. Prices are comparable to the other stands in the food hall. I always assume I'm going to spend around $12-16 going into that cafeteria regardless of which stand I eat at. Anyway, my sushi was good but the amount I got was so little I'm not sure if it was worth it. I didn't go too crazy in ordering. I just wanted a test try. I got a toro scallion roll and also an eel roll. The order came in a nice box, I attached a picture. It's pretty cute: arranged neatly and colorful. Some people complained about the stuffing:rice ratio. I thought it was pretty half and half - not too much rice (attached some close ups). The toro scallion roll was average 3/5. But the eel roll was so good- still warm when I ate it 5/5! But ...not sure if 2 pieces was worth the $6. I want to try the eat your own fish boxes and one of the rice bowls next time. It may be worth more for your buck. read more

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I remember the first time I came to DK Sushi and ordered a really overpriced shrimp tempura roll and was very unimpressed. I came back a year or two later after being recommended the Omakase and was B L O W N away. Filling, fresh, authentic, for only $35 - woweee. Yes, it's assumed you wouldn't come to Franklin Table for its ambience - it's a college dining hall for heaven's sake, but are you really a foodie if you're not willing to sacrifice ambience for hidden gems? I came to DK Sushi for omakase a week after I went to Sakana which was $58/pp and left so hungry I went and got a full Italian meal after. After DK's omakase, I was so full I could barely walk home. Despite being in a college dining hall, DK makes an effort to serve each dish on a stone platter with impeccable plating. Also, no one's rushing you so you really have the true opportunity to focus on the food and whoever you're dining with. 10/10 would recommend. Great for the experience, poor on the ambience, you'll leave happy if you're into sushi :) read more

DK Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While this was packaged so nicely, aesthetically pleasing, and quite delicious, it's incredibly overpriced... But I had to try it! There is so much edamame compared to the sushi and fish, and I didn't really finish all of the sauces that we included. I personally would not get this again for dinner, but it is a super cute meal/gift idea for others! read more

DK Sushi - a person holding a box of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TLDR: I would give a 3.5/5 technically. In general the service was quick and the sushi quality itself was decent for the price you pay. When you walk up to their storefront, you order on a screen so the ordering process was quick and simple. I ordered the "Eat your fancy fish" and I highly enjoyed their quality and aesthetically pleasing packaging. 10/10 for sure for takeout boxes. The sushi rice was slightly under seasoned; it wasn't as sweet or vinegary as sushi rice should be. As for fish itself, it was good for the price you pay. It wasn't expensive so obviously I didn't expect Japan sushi grade quality, but since it's decently priced sushi I definitely think it was worth it's price range. My favorite piece of sushi in the box was the scallop sushi, so I would highly recommend that one if you just wanted to just try something out. read more

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Tried the sushi rice bowl, which seemed a little more worth it than getting a tiny roll. The food was extremely fast, as it's a rainy day and less people were out and about eating lunch. The soy sauce mixture they give you to put on top was pretty good too. read more

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I like this place - it's not bad. It's just $$$ for students - which are their primary clientele. I'd come here if I want to splurge on a sushi box or a spicy scallop roll. Generally fresh - I've had a few of their items like their salmon-based chef box (cute presentation/unnecessary for extra cost though), a few of their rolls, their bowls and more. Maybe because I am not a big fan of Double Knot so I don't find it super special but I think if you're looking for a quick sushi fix but don't mind spending the money, then it's the place to go. read more

This is related to Double Knot in center city which is a super popular sushi / asian cuisine restaurant. This DK Sushi is located in a new and more modern type food court. The organization is a little messy but it's all on a kiosk so once you're ready to order go up to the computer and order. The food is a little pricey but it's definitely worth a try. I got the tempura shrimp over rice and it was super tasty and the perfect lunch amount. The sauce that it comes with is delicious. It's super fresh and made to order. The line may be intimidating but it goes by quickly! Be sure to stop by and grab an option over rice with a side of spicy edamame. You won't regret it! read more

DK Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is my favorite place to get takeout sushi in Philly basically. The quality is a bit higher than the average sushi and it's convenient to get it at the takeout location at Penn. I like the salmon box and the fancy fish box - fancy fish is particular is delicious. read more

This Double Knot sushi satellite eatery is located in the new and posh Franklin Hall "food court". I went with a coworker over lunch to try it out. Though there was a small line, it went by quickly. The menu has a lot of sushi options but the "chef's box" seemed like the best deal. $16 for 2 pieces of salmon sashimi, salmon over rice, edamame, and 2 rolls. Definitely a splurge for lunch but I decided to treat myself. The meal is packed neatly in a cute little DK box. All the sides (wasabi, ginger, soy sauce, a spicy sauce) are in their own labeled containers. VERY aesthetically pleasing, not very environmentally friendly. This is what really annoyed me: for that giant box of $16 sushi, you get one little pea size amount of wasabi (pictured). Granted, I am a wasabi fiend but how can they possibly think that small amount is enough for all that sushi? I kindly asked for more wasabi and was told it would be a 50 cent charge by the manager. I can *maybe* understand if I ordered one roll or a couple pieces of sashimi but that was just annoying and unacceptable. The sushi itself was unbelievable. The fish was so fresh and abundant and the rice was incredible. Definitely way too much food for one person but would be perfect to split with someone. My favorite was the salmon over rice with spicy sauce! Though I'll never spend $16 on a lunch again, would definitely come back and order salmon over rice on its own. Everything else was similarly pricey but worth a "once in a while" lunch time splurge for high quality sushi. read more

DK Sushi - Sad amount of wasabi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I tried the salmon-based "chef's box" for dinner which included two small salmon rolls, two small pieces of sushi, a serving of salmon over rice, steamed edamame, and small dessert (maybe coconut-based?) all for $16! Not bad for a filling amount of tasty sushi. Each piece was tasty, and the salmon was buttery on the tongue. The cashier was polite and speedy, as well. My food was ready in under ten minutes. My only complaint is that the soy sauce container became hard to dip into towards the end of my meal; the pieces of the rolls just fit when it was full, and by the end, I had started to run low on sauce. Overall, the fish was fresh and delicious, and the service was fast! What a great place to grab sushi in University City. read more

DK Sushi - $16 for the Salmon Chef's Box! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Looking for a great budget omakase in Philadelphia? Look no further than DK Sushi in the Franklin's Table Food Hall on the Penn campus! For just $35, the meal changes slightly every day and allows the different chefs assigned to particular days to express their vision and creativity. My dinner companion, Ken, was hesitant at first on trying all the different fishes, but was open-minded enough to dive right in. Our chef, Zion, started our meals with two tried and true omakase courses - tuna tartare and hamachi ceviché - along with a special miso soup with shrimp tempura. From there, our chef churned out plates of traditional sushi, two or three pieces at a time. The sea urchin and scallops were delightful, light, and refreshing. The toro, really a chu-toro, and yellowtail toro had good flavors. I prefer fatty cuts of fish over lean cuts. The Kobe and ikura were the chef's play on "surf and turf" and were melt in your mouth good and squishy bubbles of salty delight! The toro scallion roll almost served as a palate cleanser for the intense flavors of the final dish, a miso foi gras mini hand roll and eel sushi. I could eat ten of the foie gras sushi! The incredible thing about all of the sushi is the sushi rice was warm and perfectly seasoned. Warm rice is the only way to eat sushi! Big kudos to Chef Zion for using the available ingredients to craft a very nice omakase meal. read more

DK Sushi - The Omakase meal at DK Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Paid $8 for a salmon bowl the size of the yoghurt cup. It would've been more acceptable if the quality was absolutely mind blowing, but it was just alright. The salmon itself wasn't terribly fresh. It's comparable to the quality of the salmon in the dining halls in the salmon bowls there. The packaging was really fancy though and I'm sure that's where most of the value comes from. read more

Their sushi is just okay but stick to their fish over rice. The tuna over rice is absolutely amazing! Perfectly seasoned and all of the flavors compliment one another so well. read more

I highly recommend ordering for pickup. Simple and tasteful. Great packaging as well. Location can be crowded during the lunch hour. Ask for extra dressing on salads. read more

Meh...at best. What we took home was a mere shell for which flavor could have been, but never was, applied. The sushi was old, the edamame was tasteless. They forgot to include chopsticks in the stapled to go bag. The soy sauce was served in a perfectly inconvenient size, where the sushi roll is slightly larger than the soy sauce cup. Not the worst sushi I have eaten, but close. read more

A solid Double Knot satellite location inside of Franklin's Table food hall on Penn's campus. The menu is pretty varied, with rolls, sushi, sashimi, rice bowls, and combination boxes. I ordered a Yellowtail Scallion Roll and Salmon Avocado Roll, plus the pickled cucumber salad. Everything was fresh and tasted great. I especially loved the pickled cucumber salad. Service was super friendly and easy going. On my next visit I want to try one of the rice bowls, or combination boxes (which from the looks of it is A LOT of food - but you get a good sample of the menu.) read more

This location used to serve Taco Bell tacos but now it is expensive sushi. Cash is not allowed at this location now which I am told discriminates against poor people. Taco Bell was 5 stars but had very sticky edges on the tables. DK has nicer tables that don't get sticky when cleaned, but still one star for not offering a $5 box that includes a drink. read more

Best sushi in Philly. I had the toro which was excellent, spicy tuna was phenomenal. The miso soup was super tasty. Would give 10 stars if I could. The chefs are extremely kind and the manager (Justian) is a great guy. Will be back! read more

Simple and good. I ordered a tempura over rice and didn't expect much out of it. It turned out great! The tempura was fresh and crunchy. I love the sauce though. It really adds a great touch to the simple lunch. A bit pricy though. read more

DK Sushi - Tempura over rice with sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A bit out of my usual lunch price range, but I shared this delicious sushi sampler with a friend and everything was delicious. Great option for sushi west of the schuylkill - of which there are sadly not many! Double knot is one of my absolute favorites in Philly so it's nice to have access to their food without the challenge of finding a table at DK... read more

DK Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really surprised by the negative early reviews of this spot. The sushi rice is the signature delicious rice from Double Knot in Center City that sets it apart from all other sushi places in Philly. Everything is packaged beautifully, & the sauces on the side are delicious. I've literally had lunch here 3 days in a row since realizing they were open. I highly recommend the "Over Rice" bowls. The tuna over rice is basically the tuna tartare from Double Knot & a great amount of food for $9 & the sauce it comes with is stellar. Compare the prices to the other mediocre sushi places in UCity (Ochatto does a 2 sushi roll lunch special for $10, Pod is WAY overpriced because it's a Starr restaurant, Hai Street sushi burritos are $10+) & you'll see you're really only paying $1/$2 more for food that is better quality. Or, split a chef box with someone & you're golden. There are only a couple places in Philly that really do sushi right & this is now one of them. Update: Since opening this is still a go-to every week for lunch but there have been instances where the sushi quality was subpar. At worst, it's still better than everywhere you can get sushi in UCity but it's important to distinguish between the unmatched quality of the OG Double Knot. read more

DK Sushi - Tuna Over Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The sushi taste fresh and it's reasonably priced. Two drawbacks are you can't add anything to your rolls and you can't sit at the bar and eat! Bar seating is only for the $35chef's tasting menu? Smh ‍ Hey, you're on a college campus. Either way, I'll back for the sushi! read more

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Generally quite good though not always awesome. Highly recommend a chef's box. $16 for salmon one is huge.

The food is very good and the service is excellent. As one example, I clumsily spilled my lunch after picking it up at the counter and they immediately offered to replace it. read more

This is a really nice place for sushi and poke bowls. It's inside Franklin's Table (food court), which is quite new and modern. The staff are quite friendly and helpful, and you don't have to wait too long for the food. However, the main downside of this place is definitely the price of their sushi, which is comparatively quite expensive. However, their ingredients seem fresh, and the flavors are really nice. read more

The sushi was fresh. I love how the box was organized and so colorful! The soy sauce was very sour and didn't taste right. read more

DK Sushi - a person holding a box of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow so so so yummy. Def an expensive lunch will go for a casual din instead next time but honestly so worth the money. Wow I am so impressed by how yummy that was and I feel extremely full afterwards!!! read more

Yesterday was my first time at DK Sushi. Mindy and crew were awesome and the food was delicious! I ordered the Eat Your Fish box, the sushi was extremely fresh and tasty, the Edamame was piping hot, and the best part, everything needed (e.g. chopsticks, soy sauce, napkins), was all included in the box, making it easy to get it to go and eat anywhere. I'll definitely be back soon!!! read more

Holy crap, we had an awesome time here. We did the $35 customized lunch and got a lot of special attention. The chef (Yun) was from Puerto Rico but had spent time in NC and we talked some about that. The sushi started out terrific and just got more creative and tasty from there. The flavor combinations were not only creative, but sensibly ordered so that they complemented eachother, culminating in what felt like a gourmet meal from appetizer to dessert. The slightly odd feeling of sitting at a campus dining hall take away counter at Penn State quickly diminished as we realized we were getting the best seats and the best deal in the house. We might as well have been out for a nice dinner. read more

We have been here three times, but this is the first time that I had a chance to review the location, food, and service. This location and menu is relatively well hidden because it's not on their main menu signage. In fact, you would only see it if you sat on the row and saw the modest card with the price and menu. At $35, yes $35, you can have the chef prepare you a delightful omakase. The meal varies each time based on ingredient availability and also the chef. Prior to this meal, we had come about 6 months ago, and had a phenomenal experience. The manager, Mindy, curated the meal for us. She let us know what was available and what was not. She also interacted with us throughout the meal and gave us some insight about each of the Dishes she was serving. She also asked about how we were doing throughout the meal. One of the really great highlights of that meal was a soft shell crab hand roll. Unfortunately, on this experience it was nearly the complete opposite. The chef interacted with us only to let us know about what was being served. Although he asked about our food allergies, he did not let us know that some of the items that were on the menu were not available including the uni. Fortunately, we did not want that uni but we expected to have something equivalent to that. We were taken aback when the final dish was a standard California roll. It was nice that some of the other nigiri dishes were doubled up to make up for what was lacking, but so many dishes were served at once that the Experience was lackluster, and felt rushed. I guess the secret is out now, but we don't plan on returning. We also asked the cashier about our previous experience with the manager Mindy, and were told that she, sadly, no longer work for the business. read more

I love Double Knot, so I was surprised how much this dining experience disappointed me. The presentation is beautiful, but the sushi is smaller than most other places I've been to, and the taste was completely overwhelmed by the amount of vinegar in the rice. The sauce containers were too small to dip rolls in, and the wasabi-ginger container only had two pieces of pickled ginger in it. Especially for the price, I would not eat here again. read more

Went there today after work. The sushis are small and the fish are not fresh. Ok it's University City I get it, but chatting So Much when the costumer is right in front of you Without something to cover your mouth? For real?? read more

Double Knot is wonderful, so when I saw this spot I had to try. Sushi rolls are tiny and overpriced. Not freshly made. I ordered spicy tuna rolls and received dried out tuna with no spicy sauce. The spicy cucumbers leave much to be desired. Better off elsewhere! read more

Probably the worst sushi I've ever had, and that's saying something because I'm originally from Idaho. I ordered a spicy tuna roll - how can you mess something so simple up? The rice was HOT, which was disgusting and careless of the chefs and not how I expect my sushi to be. I don't want to eat warm raw fish. The rolls were so carelessly put together, only 1/3 of them were dressed with the proper spicy mayo topping. Double knot, DKs parent store downtown, is such an amazing restaurant that always serves food of the utmost quality - it was very disappointing to see this from their subsidiary. read more

Extremely small 6 piece roll made of mostly rice. Very overpriced considering what you're given.