First of all - don't even contemplate coming here without a reservation. It's insanely popular and…read moreI 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.

I've been meaning to try Double Knot and was glad to go tonight with a friend/colleague. It is…read moredefinitely 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.

The sushi was fresh and tasty, the vibe was so chill and the service was perfectly balanced:…read moreattentive, but not hovering. We used a Groupon, $100 of food for $54. Got the Sushi Boat and have some to take home. Hope to return! BYOB is handy, too!

Quaint small bistro-like restaurant with beautiful detailed decor. The staff was welcoming from the…read moreget-go and very hospitable and very attentive to even the smallest thing. We ordered a variety of different dishes and they were all incredible. The raw fish was fresh, the hot dishes were all seasoned and hit all the savory, sweet, and salty taste buds. I was very pleased with my first time here and will come back to try others items on their menu.

I got takeout from this restaurant and it was extremely fresh and portions were a great size! All…read morethis was also under $40 which is insane value. I would 100% recommend. The standout was the oishi roll and the spicy salmon over crispy rice; both were outstanding. I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu, there's a lot of fun rolls and combos.

The food was okay. I agree with other reviews that the portions are small and the prices are a bit…read morehigh. My boyfriend ordered yellowtail nigiri, and it came out as a small piece. The quality was not as fresh as expected. The service is great, very attentive. However, the atmosphere had a weird smell. We were pleasantly surprised because it's rare to find a halal Japanese restaurant in the city.

Absolutely amazing. Everything was delicious. We celebrated a 50th birthday and had a predetermined…read moremenu. Appetizers included the edamame dumplings, Sichuan pork wontons, Cantonese spring rolls, and tea-smoked spare ribs. All were great-- The spare ribs and pork wontons were divine! Entrees included the wasabi crusted filet, pan seared chilean sea bass, grilled lamb chops, and lemon sesame chicken. Again, everything was wonderful but the filet, sea bass and lamb threw it out of the park! Sides included the korean beef fried rice, wok gai lan, and wasabi mashed potatoes. The fried rice... dangerous! Oh so good. Service, of course, was wonderful. I've thought about this place ever since! Cannot wait to go back.

Everything was delicious! My only gripe is the price of everything. Nothing was "wow" to the…read morepoint where it commanded the price they charge for each dish. Interior is upscale, great for a business dinner. Service is kind and attentive. We'll likely be back, because we haven't had a bad meal yet. Everything was delicious! My only gripe is the price of everything. Nothing was "wow" to the point where it commanded the price they charge for each dish. Interior is upscale, great for a business dinner. Perhaps that's where the price tag comes from. Service is kind and attentive. We'll likely be back, because we haven't had a bad meal yet.

Vegan tapas?! I didn't miss the meat at all…read more Our favorites were the croquettes, Korean tofu, and empanadas. So so delicious! Drinks are really where it's at. Our server recommended the red light district - so so good. Our server was so wonderful! She was super patient with us and didn't ever rush. The restaurant is quite dark and moody with mostly candle light (even the restroom). I can see why this is great for date night!

Such an amazing place!! Others in the party were not vegan andn they loved it as well. The tables…read moreare pretty close together though still love the atmosphere. The bartenders really know what they are doing here. The drink menu is really unique and all of the drinks are stellar. Loved their twist on an espresso martini. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. We ordered the triple cooked fries, empanada, white bean hummus, korean tofu, and lamb kofta. The fries were definitely one of our favorites!!

Great happy hour super service and great food we enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the…read morebartenders mix drinks

Returned with friends for an early dinner at Southgate and all agreed it was terrific! We were…read morethankful that the front door had an outer foyer to keep most of the winter chill outside. We took advantage of some of the happy hour specials (until 6:30PM) to get banchan and Southgate Fries before individual orders of dolsot bibimbap--mine with tofu. I'm not sure how the chef creates such wonderfully steak-y, flavorful mushrooms, but they're really something!

This is a great Korean restaurant in Center City. Great selection and everything we tried was…read morereally good. I really like the bibimbop, perfect crispy rice on the bottom! The bon chin was fresh and flavorful, which set the right mood for the rest of the meal.

Came here around 5p on a Saturday and no one was there yet so got seated immediately. Did have…read moreanother party show up and also have walked by several times seeing more people inside. They also can be found on DoorDash and other delivery services and had some orders people came to pick up. Food was tasty and good portions and had enough for a full other meal. Didn't get an appetizer or anything (though Banchan they give with meals feels like one) and was so full. They also have an alcohol menu. No non-alcoholic beers though.

This will be quick and easy, just like the service at Spice 28. Happy hour is not just at the bar,…read moreit's the entire seating area, yaaaay, and the prices are GREAT! Ok. So here's all I got from the Happy-Tizers menu: Spicy cucumbers 1/5. Least favorite. No taste and not enough flavor. Ahi dumplings 5/5 Chicken wings 5/5 (medium spicy) Chicken Lettuce Wrap Szechuan style . A MUST TRY Chicken Satay skewers: no flavor and a bit dry. 1/5 Indian pancake with curry sauce: 5/5 Dumplings in chili oil (chicken and pork) 5/5 Thai Basil Fried Rice: 5/5 Spice 28...Get there - SOON ! Till we eat again.....

Spice 28's Dry Pepper Wings and Wonton Soup with Pork made for an outstanding lunch that balanced…read morebold flavor with real comfort. The triple‑fried wings arrived blisteringly crisp yet still juicy, coated in a Sichuan‑style dry pepper seasoning built on long-hot peppers, dried chilies, scallion, and a light peppercorn tingle that layered warmth rather than blunt heat. The spice never drowned out the chicken; it framed it, so each bite felt precise and intentional rather than overwhelming. The pork wonton soup offered the exact right counterpoint: a clean, quietly rich broth with tender pork wontons and fresh greens that refreshed the palate between wings. Taken together, along with a chilled Ginger Ale, the meal felt composed and deliberate without ever losing the simple satisfaction of a good lunch, and I would recommend this order without reservation to anyone who values both execution and flavor.