Double Knot earned much praise in Philadelphia after opening in 2016, and now Schulson hopes Miami diners will fall for his mix of refined technique and bold Japanese flavors. The restaurant occupies the former Wynwood Kitchen & Bar space, giving the chef a prime location in Miami's art district.
The menu focuses on izakaya-style dining with an array of shareable options. For those wanting a full experience, a chef's select menu offers 10 selections for $68 per person, including one item from each section plus two robatayaki skewers.
The extensive robatayaki section features everything from miso eggplant and Tokyo scallion to duck leg, octopus, Kobe beef, and lamb chop.
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The Menu Balances Tradition with Innovation
The menu spans cold dishes like albacore with onion ponzu, octopus "carpaccio," and hearts of palm salad, alongside small plates such as edamame dumplings, pork gyoza, and wagyu soup dumplings. The extensive robatayaki section features everything from miso eggplant and Tokyo scallion to duck leg, octopus, Kobe beef, and lamb chop. Larger plates include Japanese fried chicken, bincho-tan grilled heritage chicken, and seafood-packed nabemono, complemented by sides like udon mazemen with shrimp, truffle-laced mushroom fried rice, and crispy Brussels sprouts.Standout dishes include crispy Japanese fried chicken with daikon, Kewpie mayo, and miso powder; black cod fried rice with miso caramel; and A5 wagyu beef with rice cracker, black sesame, and wasabi. Sushi lovers can feast on big eye tuna rolls and toro nigiri, while the robatayaki section features everything from trumpet mushrooms to duck leg skewers.
In a playful nod to Philadelphia, Schulson included a "Cheesesteak Bao" on the menu — an East-meets-West creation stuffed with provolone and cherry pepper relish that reimagines the Philly classic through a Japanese street food lens.
Double Knot earned much praise in Philadelphia after opening in 2016, and now it hopes Miami diners will fall for its bold Japanese flavors.
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A Nautical-Industrial Space
The 13-seat marble bar serves cocktails with Japanese twists, like the "Double Knot" (Maker's Mark bourbon, rye, vermouth and bitter) and the "Splice Knot" (shishito vodka, ginger-honey and lime). Non-alcoholic options include the "Butterfly Bend" with yuzu, herb simple syrup, and soda.Design firm Rohe Creative transformed the space with a mosaic-lit vaulted ceiling and brass sconces that cast warm light throughout. The main dining room blends vintage tones and floral prints with concrete pillars, metals, and warm woods. An eight-seat sushi bar gives diners a close-up view of chefs making nigiri, sashimi, and rolls.
Double Knot Miami marks another collaboration between Goldman Properties and Schulson Collective, who partnered on Philadelphia spots including Sampan, the original Double Knot, Graffiti Bar, Prunella, Pearl & Mary, and Alpen Rose.
Double Knot. 2550 NW Second Ave, Miami; 305-564-6899; doubleknotmiami.com.
