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Made a reservation for 6:30 on a Friday night and were seated immediately. The inside is not huge, but the vibes are immaculate and feel super cozy. Our server was also so nice and even itemized and split the bill for us, which I always appreciate with group dinners. Also worth noting, they have a no tipping policy because there is an automatic 20% service fee, but they fully disclose that upfront so there are no surprises. I got the bone broth with noodles because the broth looked way too good to pass up, and honestly... the broth absolutely lived up to the hype. So rich, flavorful, and exactly the kind of thing I wanted to keep drinking forever. The actual noodles and beef were a little underwhelming though. At one point the noodles kind of gave instant noodle vibes, which felt like a missed opportunity because the broth deserved better. I almost wish there were different noodle options or honestly just less noodles because I mostly just wanted to sip the broth. We also tried the ube gnocchi, which sounded amazing in theory, but it ended up being a little too creamy for me and I did not get as much ube flavor as I was hoping for. The real standout besides that incredible broth was the chicken wings. So crispy, so tender, and ridiculously flavorful. Absolutely would order those again.
Not gonna say I love this place nor will I say I like this place. It's just OK. There are other great restaurants in Pasadena that I'd rather go to. I do love trying fusion restaurants, but I would rather go to a restaurant that specializes in a certain region or type of food. Also, they will automatically add 20% tip on your overall bill.
Lovely lovely food in a warm intimate setting. I came here once a long time ago and remembered a nice hearty comfort meal in a modern atmosphere. This most recent visit, I came with my dog & toddler so the outside patio was perfect. The continuous stream of car & bus traffic drone out any excess noise my rambunctious toddler made. We ordered just a few things but everything was so good. I took a chance on the green beans and they were not disappointing. Bold in soy flavor but had a sweetness I really liked. The rendang carbonara was a creative and tasty dish but purists like my husband maybe won't appreciate it as much. My toddler DEVOURED the bone broth & noodles, and especially the beef that literally melted in the mouth. That dish is a must have every time. Looking forward to our next dinner here.
Real pleasant surprise to see so many positive reviews on the atmosphere (dark, dimly lit, romantic to fall in love with your food) and the cuisine! I wasn't looking for an authentic experience, I wanted fusion and flavors. My friend and I share a birthday week so we came here to celebrate and feel like gluttons. Here's everything we had: - Lychee dragonfruit lemonade $6 - nice and sweet - Papaya salad $18 - against our first instincts to go with the Thai steak salad (Green papaya, mangoes, tomatoes, chili, cilantro, green beans, green onions, peanuts, Tobiko, shrimp, garlic chips.) Not that much spice, tbh, and very few shrimp. Still good. - Tartare $26 (Charred hanger Steak, pickled mustard greens, shallots, chives, yuzu aioli, sesame rice crackers) Realistically at this point, someone should have told us to slow down. Portions are not overtly generous but they're large enough to share. - Bone Marrow $29 (Ginger scallion confit, sesame oil, baguettes, red endives, baby frisee, apples, pears, citrus dressing) Insane value for this price. I feel like any other restaurant would give you a single bone and you're given three here. The salad and baguettes pair well. Ask for a to-go bag for the bones and use them for your own broth the next day. - Oxtail dumplings* $18 (Oxtail, mushrooms, leeks, sesame, sorrel, San Bai Su, chili oil) Hands down the winner of the night, for the oxtail sauce. A mix of plum sauce, plum wine, vinegar, and addiction. Don't let them take the sauce away from you. Add it to white rice, your soup, dab a bit on your neck to attract divine spirits, etc. - The ramen made with 36-hour bone broth $24 5 oz. of artisanal ramen noodles, heirloom carrots, red onions & cilantro. We added 7oz brisket beef (sous vide for 12 hours with garlic, butter & herbs). Add a soft-poached egg for $3 (thanks to a random server walking by who cracked that open for me) and some white rice for $3 - rice paired well with our leftover oxtail sauce. Bone Kettle adds a 20% gratuity "service charge" to each bill to take care of the tip. I wish I'd brought cash to give an additional tip because everyone was that great. They offered recommendations freely and were always spot-on. So attentive to refilling beverages, as well. You can't add a charged tip to your bill at all, unfortunately! I'm pretty sure those oxtail dumplings re-arranged some molecules in my brain. I'm still thinking about them. I can sort of taste them if I close my eyes and click my heels together three times.
From the drinks to the food, everything tasted delicious. We didn't come with a reservation but we were seated immediately. We started with a passionfruit mojito and calamansi margarita - very tasty! Then we ordered the gule with chicken, sisig & nasi goreng with the ribeye medium rare and wow everything tasted amazing. We've actually been here before for brunch and everything was a hit as well - we'll definitely come back more to try other foods!!
I've come here on 3 separate occasions, but have yet to leave my thoughts on this place on yelp! The first time I came was because of a planned date and the other two occasions were to meet up with a friend. Food: I always order the bone broth noodle soup every time I come because it's what they are known for. They say the broth simmers for 36hrs. The broth is pretty flavorful. The beef is pretty tender. It's good, but I feel like I have had better around the 626 area. The food is presented well! The bone marrow is pretty tasty! Drink: I've tried a lychee drink here. The drinks are okay. They are aesthetically pleasing for sure as shown in the photos. However, it isn't mind-blowing. Service: All the waiters and staff were kind and attentive. They refilled our waters and brought our food out in a timely manner. Parking: It's going to be paid street parking most likely. Overall: It's definitely a nice, upscale staple around the 626 area. They charge a 20% gratuity fee automatically. The inside feels very cozy and classy. There is also an outdoor dining area in the back of the restaurant. There wasn't anything too special about the food though, in my opinion. For the price, everything tasted fine. I would come back if another friend suggests to meet up here!
We came here for a baby shower. I'm very impressed with the private room setting. It's a bright airy back room that allows a group of 30+ sitting comfortably. The open bar is great! The bar tenders were prompt and friendly. I love my lychee martini. It's a buffet style luncheon and we had a great variety of food: skewers, noodles, ox tail dumplings, cauliflowers, egg rolls and eggs. For the dessert station, delish French toast with blueberries and one with strawberries and cream. What a delightful place to host a small party. I will return ti try their regular menu.
I got the chicken and top sirloin bone broth kettles, and the broth was sooo good and felt super healing. Both proteins were cooked well, tender and not tough or hard to chew. The inside is really nice and cozy, I liked how the seating along the wall had pillows. I also got the lumpia appetizer, and the sauce that comes with it is really good. One downside is that they automatically add a 20% gratuity. I didn't really appreciate that, especially since the service wasn't very attentive and they even spilled broth while pouring it into our bowls. I'm not a fan of restaurants shifting the responsibility of paying their staff onto customers.
Unique fusion restaurant. Menus change depending on if it's lunch time or dinner time. I wished there were clear details and explanations on the menu that said everything uses duck eggs. (I personally can't eat anything duck so the only thing I deliciously ate was the sourdough bread and butter.)
Definitely had a lot of options in Pasadena but landed on this spot that serves 36 hour bone broth. The broth was so rich, so comforting. There was a good amount of noodles that were so bouncy. The beef was super tender. I needed to add the bone marrow, it was a little too much for me. Drawbacks of a solo diner is that there I can only order one main. Definitely highly recommend! I didn't have a reservation but was able to sit at the bar.
Walked in for 2 around 10:30 on Valentine's Day and was seated easily without resy outside! Service 5/5 The service was great and they checked up on us multiple times and gave me Thai chili when I asked for more spices. We ordered 2/5 -papaya salad: this was interesting, it tasted different than normal and felt like something was missing. I probably wouldn't order it again :/ - broth with brisket: this was honestly really disappointing. The bone broth didn't taste like anything special and the brisket was extremely dry to the point we didn't finish it. Not sure if we got a bad cut or if it was over cooked. -pistachio latte: this was great and not too sweet - vibe: the interior design is really pretty , and it looks like a great place to eat with friends or a date. However I probably wouldn't come back Service charge is 20% already included btw !
This place was recommended to me by a friend. I made easy reservations on Yelp and were seated quick once we got there. They didn't require the whole party to be seated which is a plus. The staff overall were great and the ambiance was dim and intimate. One gripe I had was that they offered still or bottled water, but wasn't given the tap option. My boyfriend, who was the only one at the restaurant, was clueless to this concept and said "still." At the end of the night, we were slapped with $7 a bottle on the bill. We had 4 bottles. I was so mad because he didn't know but they also didn't inform him that it was going to be $7 a bottle, otherwise he would have said no. I was wondering why no one ever came to fill our cups but now I know. It would have been nice if they were upfront about the cost. Granted most people who go to $$$ are aware of the cost but not cool to take advantage of the uninformed. Now to the food. I came with a large party so we all ordered a lot of different items and I was able to try a lot of them. -Ube Gnocchi $21 - This was sour for my liking. They were heavy on the lime and small in portion. I think the Gnocchi was well made but personally I would pass this. -Lechon $28 - this was HUGE but it should be for the price. The meat was tender and the flavors were nice. Good one to try. -Soto Betawi $32 - This was a interesting dish. It was a little heavy from the creaminess and oil. The short rib felt overcooked for me. It was hard and chewy. To try sure but I wouldn't order this again. -Rendang Carbonara $24 - This definitely felt like a classic pasta dish. I did enjoy the flavors on this one but again, I felt the short ribs were overcooked. If in the mood for noodles, I would recommend this one. I asked the rest of my party what they thought of the meal. It is a little pricier and we thought the food was just ok, nothing to write home about and probably wouldn't come again. Food presentation was great, ambiance is nice, staff were great, but food overall was average.
2 years ago
All of the dishes were flavorful and tasty. Coming form Indonesian decent I have my favorites but was prepared for a fusion experience and it did not disappoint. The chicken wings were delicious, the gado gado had authentic flair and the mapo tofu fries were a delight. The ramen broth was flavorful and the drunken noodles and Rendang carbonara were delicious. I would definitely come back again. Oh, don't forget the fried shrimp! read more
4 years ago
Interior looks hip... but might I say the food was very underwhelming. I was super stoked to try this place out because it was an Indonesian and Filipino fusion spot. My family is Filipino and my friend who is Indonesian visited this spot for dinner this weekend and we all were very disappointed in every single dish. The overpriced food was very bland and didn't have the right spices that a Filipino and/or Indonesian food would have. I am very surprised that this place has high ratings on Yelp and the fact that it seemed pretty busy... In addition, I never thought I would complain about the food coming out so quickly... but oddly the food came out so quickly after we had ordered that it was very questionable if it was pre made. Food usually take a lot longer to cook if it was fresh. So that was red flag. Food/drink order: Oxtail dumplings - this was okay the meat was soft Nasi Goreng - bland could have been better for both orders Bone Marrow - barely anything on the bone and again bland Bone kettle noodle - decent but felt like I was just eating instant ramen Sisig - cool that is came out sizzling but portion was extremely small and seasoning wasn't there Chicken wings - this was too sweet Dragonfruit lychee - this was pretty good Calamansi margarita - needed more if that sour calamansi taste. Service: The service was decent. The waiter was attentive in the beginning half of our meal and then all of a sudden vanished and we didn't see her for the rest of the meal. We had to flag down a staff member for our check at the end. Final question, would I come back? Absolutely not and I wouldn't recommend any of my friends or family to come here. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Ambience is good. They have more seating inside the restaurant. My favorite food is the kinilaw, A must try. Service is good, food came out pretty fast. Would come back again. read more
My boyfriend and I have dined at Bone Kettle three times. We like it a lot and have brought family to eat here with us. We've sat at outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant twice for dinner. The last time we dined here, we sat in the back room for brunch, which is very beautiful. I would love to go back and sit in the back room for dinner. I would highly recommend coming here for dinner! Our favorite dish is the Singaporean lobster noodles. A MUST HAVE when we come here for dinner. The noodles are very flavorful and there is a nice portion of lobster. The oysters are very good as well. They were very fresh and the sauces went really well with the oysters. The bone marrow was also a hit, but very heavy. There is a generous amount of bone marrow, more than enough for a party of two. We have also tried the sisig and brisket noodle soup. Both were good. When we came here for brunch, I had the duck and waffles, which I thought was okay. The duck was very dry and I thought the pandan flavoring was very light. The waffles can definitely be elevated with some coconut! We also tried the oxtail hash and island plate. We thought the oxtail hash was very heavy on the potatoes and not enough oxtail. Bone Kettle makes their own longganisa, which is very cool, but it was a little dry and crumbly. I'm sure it's healthier than other longganisa, but I wasn't a huge fan of the texture. We've also tried the pandan and ube cookies. I prefer the pandan, as I love pandan. I loved that there was pieces of coconut throughout the cookie. If you're looking for a nice place for a date, definitely come here! read more
Order: 1. Indonesian fried rice 8/10 2. Ceviche 7/10 3. Carbonara pasta 6/10 4. Bone marrow 7.5/10 Food is overall delicious and aesthetic. Cute date spot! Ambiance is amazing, love the lighting and vibes of Bone Kettle. Would def come back! read more
6 years ago
My husband and I were in Pasadena for a friends wedding for the weekend and the bride kept bringing up how she liked Bone Kettle. So Sunday, before we left the hotel, a group of us walked over. I was able to reserve seating on Yelp which I highly recommend doing. We walked in and were seated right away (there were six of us). Their menu has some pretty interesting things - Loco Moco, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Sisig Hash, and then we come to the actual broth. Their broth is infused with various ingredients such as garlic, ginger, onions, and other dried spices which is boiled for 36 hours. They also sprinkle a bit of Heaven in there for good measure. You can order your bowl of ramen with various meats such as Prime Top Sirloin ($14 and the one I got), Ginger Seared Chicken, Prime Fatty Brisket, Ox Tails, and Tempeh. The bowl will come out first with a generous portion of the meat in it, then it is followed by the river of delicious broth. Let me try to describe the deliciousness of the broth - it's not too rich but there is a depth of flavor there that isn't overpowering, definitely not salty but super flavorful...it feels super comforting and super healthy without tasting bad. It was such a treat to be able to try this dish before leaving Pasadena! read more
6 years ago
Chicken Wings $12 / Bone Marrow $18 / Bone Broth (Oxtail) $25 / Dragonfruit Lychee $5 A fusion gem in Old Town Pas! The chicken wings were tangy and sweet. The bone marrows were fatty and juicy and comes with toasts and a side salad. The broth is definitely the highlight of the restaurant. The broth is cooked for 36 hours and I must say, best broth I ever had. Super clean, rich and flavorful. I would have brought it home if i hadn't devoured it. Oxtail were so tender and fell off the bone and the ramen noodles were cooked perfectly. The dragonfruit lychee was non alcoholic but you could add a shot of soju . If you like lychee, you'll love this drink. The portions are pretty big so sharing is encouraged. Go give this place a try! Reservations recommended as there are limited seating capacity. The have separate lunch and dinner menu/hours. read more
4 years ago
If you love Asian Fusion style of food, Bone Kettle is the place to go! Located in a popular area of Pasadena, this place has received a lot of hype and crowd especially during dinner time. We came here on a Sunday night and there was a queue. So, make sure to book for the table if you dont want to queue. Usually you can book the day before or even on that day itself. Because a lot of people do walk-ins instead of booking online. Anyways, about the menu my favorites are: (1) Bone Kettle Noodle Broth w Sirlion - This broth is the type that give you the same feeling as a hangover food. Broth is thin but rich in flavor! Not salty not thick but perfect. The combination with simple ingredients: beef & onions make it even better. (2) Rendang Noodle - Wow! This one is super delicious. The noodles have a similar texture to Udon. Rendang is a popular Indonesian dish, it is a marinated beef pulled and the combi with the noodles are really savory. Definitely my top ones!! (3) Garlic Noodle - This garlic noodle is very interesting, since noodles are thicker, the taste of the garlic is not too overpowering! Very delicious dish that comes with fresh huge crispy shrimps! (4) Oxtail Dumplings - Unique starter to try, really delicious but the taste might be overwhelming to some - it's quite bitter due to vinegar taste. Overall it is not so bad but I would get it again because it's not super amazing and the price is a lot for a small starter (5 dumplings). All in all, Bone Kettle offers decent and can be memorable fushion dining experience! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Celebrate gift friend birthday at her choice of restaurant, this is her new favorite spot! We both had the short rib noodle, shared the ox tail dumplings. The booth is as yummy as always, short rib sooo tender and melts, the boiled egg is just right. I was not too crazy about the noodles tonight, it tasted a bit frozen ?! Service was great, the server brought a birthday desert and sing, that was super nice and unexpected. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
A great Pasadena find! We passed by this place on our way to union st and are so glad we gave it a try. This place is a unique blend of asian cuisines; including Indonesian, Malaysian and Filipino. They are know for their bone broth. My fave was the ube/pandan pancake. It was fluffy and so GOOD! Very photogenic as well :) The broth with oxtail was amazing and so flavorful. Highly Recommend read more
I loved Bone Kettle! We tried some of their most popular dishes and enjoyed each dish. I recommend the: -bone broth with noodles: the broth was delicious and the noodles were just right. This is comfort food at its finest and perfect for a chilly day or night. -chicken wings: crispy and slightly sweet, we loved it! -nasi goreng: very yummy fried rice, it has a really good spicy kick to it too! -rice plate with assorted veggies and sirloin: there was an egg cooked in the middle of the rice and the veggies were really fresh! -lychee lemonade: so refreshing! Ambiance: very chic and modern Service: fast and friendly Price: $$ read more
Very enjoyable restaurant, like a more casual fine dining because it's all romantically dimly lit and their appetizers/small plates are great for sharing. Some of our favorites that we like to order when we come here with a group of friends include bone marrow - it's huge and well priced compared to some of the other places we've had bone marrow, the papaya salad - so refreshing and nice when eating all the other heavily meat-based foods, the oxtail dumplings and the tangy sauce are my favorite, the oxtail tips and the cauliflower. The bone broth soup is really nice and flavorful, you can taste how much time was spent on making it. They recently expanded their restaurant to have a back/outdoor-ish setting, but the only downside is when we went there the employees were dragging trash out that way right in front of our table so it was kind of gross and dirty.. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
6 years ago
I'm salivating as i write this. *cleans off screen* Ahem. This meal was so unexpectedly DELICIOUS. We had walked by a few times and felt drawn to it but finally pulled the trigger, so to speak, last night. The service was bubbly and knowledgeable. Right away we felt cared for and comfortable. We ordered a sake and the server gave us a bit of information on how sake quality is graded. We ordered the bone broth dishes - OH MY GOD. The broth is so rich and delectable that we ate well past our stomach limits...AND THEN ORDERED DESSERT! Oh my! Prepare yourself by stretching your stomach beforehand because you'll want to eat every last morsel at this incredible culinary experience. read more
My boyfriend took me here for a date and it was a great experience. Verdict: Nice date spot! Service is good and attentive. I love the decor and ambience. Only complaint is the dessert took foreeeverrrr to come (40 min) but we weren't in a rush so it was okay. read more
Bone Kettle is an amazing Asian fusion spot right here in the heart of Downtown Pasadena. While I dined here with a friend after a conference, I realize now that I've actually had their food before at my friend's wedding through their catering (Thanks Jeff & Sherry!) Just like the food at the wedding, I was very impressed with their delivery here at their incredibly chic restaurant. I met my friend on a Thursday night just before their happy hour (until 19:00) was ending. As I got seated, I asked if I could order two drinks off the HH and have the second one come later. They happily obliged and even though I never made it to that second drink, the fact that it was so easy to accommodate my happy hour pleasures made me a happy camper. They also did not charge me since they never poured the drink, haha! I ordered their Rendang Carbonara ($19) while my friend opted for the Noodles with Tempeh Broth ($15). My rendang topped pasta was utterly fantastic. There was great flavor and spice in the rendang topped pasta and I was taken back to Indonesia where I had some of the best stewed meat in my life. We also spit the satay together and they were as yummy as chicken skewers could be. So glad we got to come here and enjoy amazing Asian cuisine in a hip space. Absolutely would return for a chance to try more of their food. read more
4 years ago
Expensive, expensive and did I say expensive? Nearly 100 bucks for two people for four dishes. This review mainly hits on the Island rice plate. The garlic rice was tough and you could barely taste the garlic. The fried chicken and spam was meh. The longganisa was pretty damn good though. Might be biased cause I've had cheaper, better tasting, authentic Southeast Asian food before but it should be good for the Cali hipster crowd who haven't had the real thing. Good service and deserts though. read more
I love this place! I've been here multiple times and the food has always been consistently amazing! My fave is the bone marrow, oxtail ramen, oxtail dumplings, oxtail tips, ube crinkle cookies and pandan creme brulee! There is a parking sturcture nearby where you can park at for a fee. The service was good and the vibe is pretty casual here! read more
2 years ago
Very nice outdoor space. Best make reservation. Food was amazing especially the famous beef soup. It was very flavorful and unlike other places. Presentation was extravagant. read more
3 years ago
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in the area. The oxtail dumpling and fried rice are amazing. I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the terrible experience we had with the hostess this evening. We believe her name was Reem. I brought my friend who was visiting to this restaurant after raving about the food. I had been here several times before and always had great service and the food has been beyond delicious. We had a 6:15pm reservation and showed up a few minutes early. We were able to be seated right away as the restaurant only had a few customers in it when we arrived. The server was super quick and our food came out very quickly. Around 6:45 the waitress gave us the check and said no rush. We were much too full for dessert but we're still catching up enjoying our conversation. We closed out our check as soon as the waitress dropped it off. The waitress and bussers did not rush us at all even filled up waters. Moments later the hostess comes over and asks us to leave as the next party had arrived... mind you the restaurant was half empty. We found her saying that to us was weird but packed our things up. Upon leaving the restaurant my friend nicely asked the hostess why she had asked us to leave as we had only been to the restaurant for 45 mins. She was very rude to us after we asked the question stating that the next party had arrived and we had gone over our hour and half time limit. She went on to tell us that the other party decided to sit outside because we had taken so long to get up. She rudely stated "I'm allowed to do that once the check is paid". There was multiple tables available inside which made it even more confusing. We would have had an outstanding review for the restaurant if it wasn't for the unpleasant interaction with the hostess at the end of our dinner. Our interactions with this hostess felt very unwelcoming. We hope she doesn't ruin another customers experience. read more
Delicious! I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time! It was amazing! We ordered the carbonara and the oxtail and it was stupendous! Service was very helpful and attentive as well. I would definitely come back for dinner. Make sure you make reservations, because the place can get packed! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Our friends invited us to this amazing Indonesian Fusion Food experience. Amazing ambience and service and great taste and presentation. Braised Oxtail & broth was amazing! Service was amazing when you have 2 plus 1 waiters (Sunny and the team was amazing) rotating in new plates to enjoy the food experience. First time experiencing Indonesian food and will be back when we do more Pasadena destination. Highly recommend this place!! read more
4 years ago
Came here for a birthday occasion over the weekend. Great service and wonderful food! Highly recommend the oxtail dumplings, tuna poke, and fried cauliflower. The staff was super attentive and friendly. Restaurant has a super comforting vibe to it despite being very busy/popular on a Saturday night. Make a reservation if you can! read more
This restaurant is such a solid choice every time I come. I've been here three times already, and I've never had a bad experience. The ambiance is really lovely. Softly lit, but not too dark, the inside feels intimate while still feeling festive. The outside of the restaurant also feels lively and allows diners to enjoy the beautiful downtown Pasadena. Last time I was here, I ordered the delicious prime fatty brisket broth. Their broths are my favorite! They're super flavorful, the noodles are al dente, and the meat falls right off the bone. We also got a delicious poached egg on the side, which I'd def. recommend. As a simple yet amazingly delicious appetizer, the sautéed vegetables were an unexpected hit. We also got their seasonal garlic noodles. These were an amazing choice, as the sauce was rich and creamy, there were plenty of thick noodles, and the prawns were really crunchy and yummy. Lastly, we ordered the nasi goring, which is a yummy Indonesian fried rice. This was a flavorful and filling entree, and the pork chicharron gave it a nice crunch. Most importantly, we ordered the Won Mae plum sake! This is a sweet sake, that tasted exactly like plums. I'd highly recommend this sake (: Previously I have also ordered the pandas cookies, which really embody the distinct and unique Southeast Asian pandan flavor read more
3 years ago
Food was ok. Automatic 20% service charged applied for indoor dining though. At least the crinkles are the bomb!!! read more
Bone Kettle is such a treat! My party came for brunch on a Saturday with a reservation. We were seated in the back--make sure you are too! It feels like you're outdoors with ultra high ceilings and plenty of natural light. It is so beautiful. I am going to rave about the food forever. I got the pork belly hash ($18), and it was one of the best brunch items I've ever had. The pork belly was so good and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned. Definitely recommend. My party also loved the Oxtail Hash and the Chicken Pho. There's also free 90 minute parking down the street! read more
2 years ago
3.5/5 stars i was honestly hyped to come here. i saw all the hype online and being michelin rated and had to come check it out. i rly did enjoy the ambience and i very much appreciated their homage to southeast asian cuisine. however, i honestly think they fell a bit short on that part. southeast asian cuisine is full of distinct flavors and spices and some dishes just seemed a bit lackluster. I do credit them to cooking their dishes well (ie: wagyu perfectly medium rare or the noodles perfectly cooked). drunken soba 9.5/10: the best dish of the night was definitely the drunken soba. the sauce was rich with a definite kick and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. it was just a lot of the same flavor but overall rly rly well done with great flavor carbonara 7.5/10: not bad but nothing to write home about. it's definitely not a traditional rendang flavor imo. if ur expecting a rich rendang beef like sauce, it's not quite that but it gets the idea down nasi goreng w/ wagyu 5/10: i was honestly rly let down by this dish. the flavors and the texture of the rice was just rly lackluster. i visited singapore last summer and i honestly expected something at least similar in quality and taste but unfortunately, it fell v short :(. i honestly think i could recreate this at home which shouldn't occur at this price point :( but points to the wagyu, it was perfectly medium rare. i would have appreciated a bit more of a sear to render some of the fat and create more of a crust but overall, the wagyu was nicely cooked. the sauce provided in the cup was pretty flavorful however. it just wasn't enough for the entire plate of rice. however, the service was pretty good. they do automatically charge you a 20% service charge though. (so no tip) which could be a plus or minus depending on ur preference. overall, maybe it was just the dishes we ordered but i would only come back for the drunken soba, everything else was honestly mediocre, especially for the price point. read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
TLDR: I highly recommend eating here. True to its name, Bone Kettle honors the best part of any noodle soup dish - the broth. Weeks following my visit here, I dreamt of the aromatic, soul soothing broth. I came with a party of 3, on a Sunday morning at 11 AM right as the restaurant opened. As I drove by 30 minutes prior looking for parking, a small crowd of 6 - 7 people was already gathered outside. I had booked us a table right at 11AM (yes, I panicked after seeing the crowd), but we arrived early enough to an abundance for tables spanning across what felt like 3 areas of seating. Aside from our drinks, we opted for a number of items to share: 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and a side. Each was delicious and left us craving more. Yuzu beer (bottled): A-ok as far as beer goes, though I would much appreciate a stronger yuzu flavor Dragonfruit Lyche Lemonadee: Natural and refreshing flavors. Not sour or tart, very well done! Papaya salad: gorgeous array of ingredients Fried Oxtail Tips: The most delicious oxtail I've ever had. Sisig: Heart attack inducing deliciousness. Yum! Bone Broth Noodles with Prime Fatty Brisket: Deep flavor, perfectly cook on the noodles and smoke and tender meat. Side of Bone Marrow: Well done, nicely paired with the bone broth I can't remember our server, but he was super patient, knowledge about the menu and everything he recommend was true to taste. The ambiance here is modern. The front seating area is decorated with light wood and there's also a outdoor but indoor back alley further in, with with hanging lights and a flood of natural lighting. My only gripe was that there was a heavy paint smell at the time. However, the smell quickly disappeared as soon as more patrons arrived around us. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu! read more
3 years ago
Made a reservation to try this place. Loved the ambiance and was seated in the spacious inner space promptly. Ordered the clams and donuts, rendang carbonara, and noodle soup with sirloin. Clams and Donuts: 4.5/5. Broth is delicious and well-seasoned. Decent size for an appetizer. Comes with 3 donuts, extra available for $4. Rendang Carbonara: 2/5. Was hoping this would be like carbonara but with a nice seasoned rendang curry sauce. Was the most expensive of our 3 dishes but the least flavorful. Very heavy and creamy, but underseasoned. Noodle Soup with Sirloin: 4/5. Broth is delicious! Dish is pretty simple so the broth can shine, just a few slices of carrots + egg noodles + tender beef. We asked for some chili sauce and added lime to our leftovers back home. Came out to $80 for 2 people, including the automatic 20% service charge. Would skip the carbonara for sure and maybe just get another appetizer. read more
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Went here on the a weekend around 6pm and only waited for 10 mins. Some take away: - Creative menu items - Great spot for dates and catching up with friends I took off one star because I think that while the dishes are full of flavors, it's also too much that it's overwhelming. All dishes are super flavourful and it started to get a little greasy after a few bites. But I do appreciate the creativity and thoughtfulness that went into the menu. very unique compared to other restaurants. read more
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Do you guys have a gluten-free menu?
Yes! We have plenty of gluten-free options and substitutes on the dishes. Feel free to swing by and let our server know that you need the dietary accommodation, happy to help!
Hi how much is the service fee for 4 people?
Bone Kettle is a tipless restaurant that charges 20% for any Dine-In transactions. Whether you are party of 4 or 1, a 20% fee will be charged to eat at the restaurant.
Can any of the vegetarian brunch items be customized allium-free?
What are the noodles made with? I have a gluten allergy
Noodles are not gluten-free, however you can ask for rice as a substitute at no additional cost. The broth dish is gluten-free without the noodles. There are also other great dishes on the menu that are gluten-free as we do accommodate all different… Read more
Could I bring a small cake to celebrate birthday?
Yes, we do welcome outside desserts for a small fee of $15.
Are they still making 18% to 20% tip/gratuity mandatory?
yes 20 percent service charge
Do you have peanut allergy-free options?
Absolutely- we have plenty, work with our team and we'll guide you through the menu. We also omit certain things to accommodate your dietary restrictions. Everything that has peanuts on the menu is also clearly indicated. Thank you
Is your bone broth only still available as a take out item?
Hi Emily, yes, both vegan mushroom broth and beef bone broth are available for takeout. Make sure to specify upon calling that you are purchasing broth ONLY togo, as sometimes we do not do togo when the kitchen is impacted. The sizes are 10 oz… Read more
Hello is there any availability to support a 10 person small lunch party?
We are only open for "lunch hours" during weekend brunch, which is Sat-Sun. Due to our limited space for larger parties- if you plan on having larger parties than 6, we ask… Read more
Is the new 20% standard gratuity mandatory?
20% mandatory service charge for indoor. 10% mandatory service charge for takeout. Please be AWARE they tax additional 10.25% from the service charge on top of your total bill. Taxing the mandatory tip... nonsense.
Is this safe for gluten free?🙏?
Yes, we have plenty of gluten free options, just let us know of your dietary restrictions when ordering, happy to help/serve you!
Is there currently a happy hour menu?
Hi Andrea, Happy hour is currently available Mon-Thu from 4:30am-6:00pm Includes discounted wine, sake, beer and a delectable happy hour small plate selection.… Read more
Is Saturday am only brunch menu or can i get dinner menus?
Hi Diamante, there are still our classic broth offerings in the brunch menu, but yes- Saturday and Sunday Brunch will serve brunch menu only. No dinner only items
Is it only reservations?
I’ve never been able to walk in during dinner time. Once I was able to walk in and be seated during brunch. Honestly a reservation is your best bet to get in.
What is your vaccination status policy?
We currently do not require vaccination status for dining, but we strongly require masks when dining indoors. To be abundantly safe, we also have outdoor dining available, though preference for placement is not guaranteed due to limited capacity-… Read more
What are your gluten free dishes? I only saw 2 with gf on it.
We have a great selection of options that are non gluten-free. Our menu and options change every 2 months so feel free to indicate to your server that you are gluten averse, we will make sure to take care of you. We also have great options for… Read more
Is there still outdoor seating?
Yes, we do have limited outdoor dining seating. We strongly recommend reservation and leaving a note that you prefer outdoors to make sure that you secure outdoor seating. Preference is not guaranteed but we always try to do our best and prioritize… Read more
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