Globally-recognized cocktail bar & restaurant w/ creative Taiwanese-inspired dishes. Known for its standout chicken sandwich & inventive drinks, but be prepared for the wait!
This highly-rated establishment, recognized globally, offers a unique blend of Taiwanese-American cuisine and innovative cocktails. While some find the wait times and hype to be a drawback, many rave about the inventive drink menu and exceptional fried chicken sandwich. It's a spot that sparks lively debate, with a dedicated following and some critics finding it overrated, yet most agree it's worth experiencing at least once.
The food at Double Chicken Please centers around its highly praised fried chicken sandwich, with some also enjoying popcorn chicken and Taiwanese-inspired seasonings. However, there are mixed reviews, with some finding the food overpriced or even experiencing negative effects. The drinks are a major talking point, with many appreciating their creativity and unique flavor profiles, though some find them too sweet or unbalanced.
"The chicken sandwich, particularly the fried chicken sandwich, and popcorn chicken are frequently recommended. Creative cocktails like the mango sticky rice, key lime pie, and Japanese Cold Noodle are also popular choices."
Customer sentiment is divided; many praise the unique cocktails and excellent chicken sandwich, while others feel the hype and wait times detract from the experience.
Important Note
The restaurant is known for long wait times, difficulty in securing reservations, and some patrons finding the drinks too sweet or the food overpriced. One user reported food poisoning after eating the chicken.
"The commenter states that Double Chicken Please has the best fried chicken they've had, but notes that it is difficult to get into."
Positive"Double Chicken Please is believed to serve their chicken sandwiches late."
Positive"The commenter recommended Double Chicken Please for its tasty drinks and chicken sandwiches, noting it's listed among the best bars globally. They advised making reservations in advance."
Positive"Double chicken please is mentioned."
Neutral"This user prioritizes Double Chicken Please (DCP) as a must-visit."
Positive"Double Chicken Please is recommended as a convenient bar for cocktails, potentially combinable with Attaboy."
Positive"The user is planning on lining up at 4:15 pm for Double Chicken Please as they do not take reservations."
Neutral"While acknowledging Double Chicken Please is a good spot for visitors, this user's favorite meal in NYC was actually at Sushi 35 West, highlighting their strong preference for sushi."
Neutral"This user finds Double Chicken Please to be a good place for visitors to experience a highly-rated spot, but believes the drinks are overpriced for their quality. They compare it to other popular cocktail bars."
Neutral"The ramen cocktail was considered the best drink ever by this user, even after trying other highly-rated establishments. They found the sandwich to be a 10/10."
Positive"This user highly recommends the Thai curry cocktail, stating it was the second-best cocktail they've ever had and worth the expense."
Positive"Reservations for Double Chicken Please were exceptionally difficult to secure, reportedly disappearing in less than five seconds."
Negative"Double Chicken Please is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"The 'cold noodle cocktail' from Double Chicken Please, which is typically hard to get due to its backroom location, was available at the Family Style Fest."
Neutral"Lists Double Chicken Please as one of their favorites."
Positive"Calls the experience at the back room of Double Chicken Please their favorite and the best they've had, despite the difficulty of getting in."
Positive"Clarifies that despite potential waits, the overall quality of Double Chicken Please is top tier, recommending a visit but with managed expectations."
Positive"Confirms Double Chicken Please is viral and explains wait times depend on whether one is there to eat or drink and specific room preferences."
Neutral"Inquires about typical wait times at Double Chicken Please, wondering if it's a viral spot."
Neutral"Expresses interest in trying Double Chicken Please."
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