17-06-2025
Review: Double Luck Chinese is worth the hype
I'm a late-night diner, just like the rest of us Miamians.
Anything before 8pm feels a bit aggressive.
But when a 6:30pm reservation at the sought-after Double Luck Chinese, which popped up at the former The New Schnitzel House a few weeks ago, became available, I took it.
Similar to other hot spots, like Boia de or Sunny's, you have to sometimes make a random reservation weeks in advance and hope you can make it when the time comes.
Between the lines: Double Luck is from the team behind Tâm Tâm, downtown Miami's popular Vietnamese spot, and chef Adrian Ochoa.
The vibe: The dining room's dark walls, red interior and dim lighting make for an intimate (sexy, even?) environment that doesn't feel overly fussy or extravagant.
The single tables against the mirrored wall are close enough to ask your neighbors what delicious-looking dish is on their table (guilty!), but a bit too far to eavesdrop (sigh).
What we ordered: We started with the aromatic duck salad, which was super herby (the jalapenos gave it a nice crunch) and incredibly refreshing, complete with an infused oil that's combined with the duck's juices.
The spicy Sichuan noodles: The meat was tender and the noodles were glossy, which is my way of describing a perfectly sauce-coated nood. The sliced cucumber and heap of herbs added a nice texture.
The double-cooked pork belly: Admittedly, I failed to record my thoughts while eating this dish. I was distracted by how delicious it was. Order it.
State of plate: The dishes had a nice kick to them, but I didn't find them overly spicy, though the waitress warned some people did.
The food came out quickly — before our beers had hit the table. But it made for a casual dining experience that encouraged rotating from dish to dish for each bite.
