I decided to come here for a birthday celebration and ooo la la the ambiance really set the mood. Service was spectacularrr. I appreciated our server for constantly checking in. Now, let's get to the important part- the FOOD! -Garlic Prawns: 5/5 WOW chef's kiss. I got this because of all the positive reviews I saw on Yelp. I love love love how they left the shrimp's skin in the dish, where you could eat them like chips! They were not hard at all...and perfectly crisped! -Thai Steak Salad: 5/5 the steak MELTS in your mouth and was not chewy at all. I'm not sure how they were able to make the steak so soft and delicious. -Crying Tiger Lambchops: 5/5 I'm not a fan of lamb, but these lamb chop were deliciouso!! The sauced up lettuce side that it came with, complimented the lamb really well. -Nasi Goreng w/ Wagyu Ribeye Cap: 4/5 This Indonesian fried rice was good, but the Wagyu meat kind of tasted a bit odd, but maybe that's just me because my bf loved it. -Singaporean Chili Lobster: 3.5/5 I wasn't really a fan of this since the based flavor had such a strong tomato/ketchup taste... When I made the reservation, I politely requested if there was a way for them to make the bday celebration special, and I'm glad I wrote that because at the end of our meal, our server brought out a Pandan Crème Brulee: 5/5 !!! It was very delicious that we devoured it all! Overall I will def be back to try the oxtail dumplings that I saw people constantly ordering. Note, there is a 20% tip charge that automatically gets added to your check! read more

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The food is pretty good and definitely unique compared to what is typically found in the SGV area. It's a mix of different southeast Asian cuisines together, with a Western twist. Portion sizes are great, and definitely filling. Service is a bit slow, and the food does take a while to come out. read more

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This place has been on my list for so long since they have unique menu offerings. However, once we were presented with the food, the portion size was disappointing. I ordered the duck & pandan waffles and wings & Chinese donuts. Both servings had very little meat on both the duck and the wings & were extremely dry. Both plates left us underwhelmed and were pretty pricey too. The experience left a bad taste in our mouth already but after only 30 minutes of eating and leaving the restaurant, I started experiencing stomach cramps and the unbearable pain lasted the whole day :( definitely got food poisoning from this place, this rarely happens when I go out to eat. We had a party to attend but I just felt sick the entire time which I did not expect to happen. We were also auto charged 20% gratuity even though it was only the 2 of us. That's ridiculous considering the abysmal food and the fact that it made us sick. Unfortunately, we left unsatisfied and sick. Safe to say, we won't be returning. read more

Bone Kettle - Duck & Pandan Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Bone Kettle has become one of my favorite restaurants, and it's one of those places I keep coming back to because it's consistently amazing. If you come for dinner, do yourself a favor and order the Brussels sprouts, they're only available at dinner, and I genuinely get them every single time. They're that good. The noodle soups are always incredible too. The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and no matter how many times I've been, the quality has never changed. That kind of consistency is hard to find and really keeps me coming back. The service is always friendly and the food comes out surprisingly quickly, even when they're busy. I also appreciate that they're a tipless restaurant with a 20% service charge already included. It's nice knowing the staff is taken care of without having to think about calculating a tip at the end. read more

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Like most people, this place has been on my list for awhile. First thing you notice is how big it is. There are tables everywhere. Outdoor seating in the front like half of Pasadena still has from the pandemic days, plus a back courtyard. The building itself is beautiful and definitely adds to the experience. We accidentally showed up during happy hour without realizing it, which worked out nicely. We ordered the wings and lumpia. The lumpia were MASSIVE, basically egg-roll sized. Honestly though, I wasn't really a fan of either appetizer. Of course the broth is the star of the show. That's why you're here. I could have sat there drinking that broth all day. I almost finished the whole thing but ended up saving some to take home because I wanted to experiment with it on other food later. Looking back, I also completely failed my first visit. I didn't even order noodles or rice. That's like going to a burger place and forgetting fries. So part of me feels like I still haven't actually done Bone Kettle correctly yet. The one thing that kept throwing me off was the music. Somebody had on what felt like a 2021 club remix playlist. Maybe that works after 8pm, but for a 5:30 dinner crowd it felt weirdly distracting. The room and the building have one vibe, the music had another. There was also a ton of staff working. They're incredibly attentive, maybe a little too attentive. The water glasses aren't very big, so it felt like every three sips someone was back at the table refilling them. I found it a little distracting at first, but then again, I'd rather have a full glass than an empty one. I'd definitely come back and try more dishes because the menu is huge and there are a lot of things that looked interesting walking past other tables. Then again... this is Pasadena. There's also about a hundred other places I've been meaning to try first. The broth though? I'd come back for that alone. read more

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Bone Kettle is a Pasadena gem! Delicious Filipino fusion cuisine. My go to is the bone broth soup with top sirloin. The broth is rich and light, with chewy ramen noodles. It's a clean yet flavorful broth that I really enjoy. The lectin here is so juicy and crunch, and the picked carrots and radish pair well to balance the fat. Vibes here a low light setting, great for date night. Service here has always been great as well. An amazing dining experience in Pasadena! read more

Bone Kettle - Lechon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Make a reservation or you will not be a happy camper for dinner. This place is great and it shows by the fact that you really want a reservation. Bone Kettle is in Old Towne Pasadena. It is a beautiful spot to have lunch, dinner or brunch. We have tried all, but we do love their dinner menu the best. Parking can be a pain, but you will be fine. The place is super clean and new looking, although we have been coming for a few years now. The service is great, from the Hostess to the servers, all were on their game as was the kitchen. Our food was perfect and we have zero complaints. You must try Bone Kettle. It is worth it. It is Asian food and boy is it great. It is upscale Asian and you can taste it in every bite. Their Beef Ribs which is a Bone Kettle signature dish- also has fried shallots, scallions. It is so tender and juicy. I am not in love with their Oxtail dumplings, but they were very good and my grandson is in love with them. They are juicy and just so fresh tasting. Their Rendang Carbonara is a must try. It is 24hr braised shredded short ribs, fried shallots, chives, micro cilantro, parmesan cheese, bell peppers, noodles, bacon and poached egg. You can add bone marrow for about 12$. Do that. Finally, and we love all the food, but the Seafood Char Kway Teow is a must if you like fishcakes. It is rice noodles, pork lap cheong, prawns, fishcake, clams, mussels, calamari, bean sprouts, egg, fried shallots, green onions and great chives and chili oil. The oysters in the shell are also great. Have fun. read more

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nasi goreng ($16) - ngl this was so simple but so fire; the fried rice was cooked to perfection; not mushy nor oily with perfectly coated sauce - the egg on top was also well done - this was a top tier nasi goreng compared to all the other ones ive had - the portion was also massive and worth the price given i still had leftovers for another meal rating: 4.5/5 - i really LOVE the execution of the dishes here and it could easily be a 5 but it was quite diabolical that they charge 20% SERVICE FEE FOR LUNCH - no tip needed but 20% for lunch is quite unreasonably steep - great hospitality and service; feels upscale but not pretentious - quick service pretty presentation - despite the service fee.... I think ill still go back because it's just so homey and simple yet delicious; i feel like it's that one place where nothing can go wrong IG: @nom.noms.only read more

Bone Kettle - IG: @nom.noms.only | nasi goreng - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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. read more

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Come for the delicious brunch menu!! The bone broth pho is a must. It was so delicious I wish I had more room in my stomach to finish the last bits of it. So flavorful and savory. Perfect for a cold rainy day. Friend got the steak and eggs. It came out on a sizzling platter and was juicy upon cutting into it. Flavors were also delicious as well. Can't wait to try other things on the menu. read more

Bone Kettle - Bone Kettle Noodles & Broth - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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. read more

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Had a early dinner. We started with appetizers. We tried the green beans , bone marrow butter/sour dough bread Beet salad and chicken satay. Everything was delicious. For the main course had the carbonara and bone marrow broth with top sirloin . We definitely ordered to much but I'm glad we did . The food was amazing. The staff were very friendly helpful and attentive . Can't wait to go again read more

We (party of 2) went for happy hour right as they opened at 430pm during a weekday and had no line. However the place filled up quickly by 530 so reserve if you have a larger party! Standouts for the happy hour: raw oysters, sticky ribs, sangria Their oysters come with in-house made sauces and a berry granite that blew my socks off. Ive had a lot of oysters but the berry granite + cocktail sauce gave me a new perspective of flavor! The sticky ribs are executed beautifully with a beautiful bite and is coated in a dry tamarind and chili sauce that lingers. When I have asian ribs i always anticipate overly smothered and sweet so this was a refreshing twist. Sangria was refreshing and well balanced - not too sweet. The real star of the show is the Beef Rendang Carbonara. If you get nothing else, get this. Luscious carbonara sauce, beautifully shredded beef rendang, thick noodles with a toothsome chew. 10/10 clear standout. We got to try an off menu panacotta for dessert which was savory and salty in a devilish twist! This was truly a meal with surprises! The co-owners Eric and Erwin are a phenomenal duo and it shows in both their service and food. We got to speak with Eric for a short bit and he shared their seasonal menu is always constantly evolving with a lot of ownership and pride from their cooking team! Bone kettle has left a strong impression on me and I am excited to come back! read more

Bone Kettle - Beef Rendang Carbonara - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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. read more

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My first time at this restaurant and I was glad to find a Filipino restaurant that is elevated . It's an Asian Fusion restaurant but we came to eat our all time Filipino food. first of all, everyone was very nice and accommodating. We had a reservation and was seated in front. We were never rushed. The serving size is big so you can definitely share . Price is reasonable. It's a nice clean and more upscale restaurant to have your favorite Filipino favorites . I will definitely go back . There is street parking but we had to park in the structure . read more

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Had a good experience at Bone Kettle. The charred seafood dish was flavorful, although a little salty for my taste. The calamari was crispy and tasty with a slight kick of spice, but I wish the sauce had been served on the side. My son ordered the beef rib and really enjoyed it. Tender, flavorful, and well prepared. The real standout was dessert. The Ube Duo was excellent and easily my favorite dish of the night. The cassava cake was also delicious. I'd definitely come back for the Ube Duo alone. read more

Bone Kettle - Cassava Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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. read more

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Most of the food was amazing, though I did not try the papaya salad. The sisig is a bit too sour and salty than I expected, but the pork belly in the sisig stood out greatly. As for the pork ribs, the tamarind sauce gave it a big boost. Beef rendang and the carbonara were also great. Service was gracious to us, as we arrived early before our reservation time and the rest of our party did not arrive until five minutes later, they let us in early, though one of the servers gave the rice bowl I ordered a bit later than expected, since I thought it was going to come out as soon as the sisig came. They also gave a drink that one of my party ordered a bit too slow. Atmosphere-wise, we dined al fresco or outside, and it was pretty cool outside, so everything was good. This was my second visit to the restaurant, and overall, I would highly recommend this place if you want to look for fine dining in Pasadena! read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

Bone Kettle - lumpia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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. read more

Bone Kettle - Top Sirloin Bone Bone Kettle Noodles & Broth plus Bone Marrow; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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 ! read more

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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. read more

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Excellent spot for big groups, weekend brunch, or date night. Easy reservation system on Yelp. Menu is extensive but some items can be hit or miss (also on the pricier side). Overall, the service & vibes are always great here. Decent street parking or paid parking lots nearby. read more

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I ordered the following: Papaya Salad -- vibrant, well-balanced, great texture, and a generous portion that's easy to share between two people. Bone Marrow -- served with a small salad and sliced, toasted baguette; easily some of the best bone marrow I've had. Bone Kettle Noodles & Broth with Oxtail -- deeply flavorful, slow-cooked broth that didn't leave me thirsty afterward (a clear sign it was properly simmered for hours, not rushed). Jasmine tea and sparkling water Overall, the food was flavorful, thoughtfully presented, and the service was prompt. When I pointed out that my silverware was dirty, it was replaced immediately, and hot water refills were handled quickly as well. So why only three stars? This is one of those restaurants that applies an automatic 20% gratuity under the framing of "supporting the livelihoods of our staff." While the service itself would merit a tip at or above that level, I don't appreciate restaurants shifting responsibility for employee compensation onto customers. If staff wages are insufficient, that's an issue for management to address directly, not something diners should be guilt-tripped into subsidizing. read more

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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. read more

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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.) read more

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I've never been to a place with such bad service and pride in their food. Everything was SO salty. We had the rendang carbonara, bone marrow butter and the oxtail dumplings. Do not recommend this place at all. Everything was SALTY AF. We left everything as is. Couldn't even have a bite. Even the butter was way too salty. They just said sorry. We did pay for everything full price and the 20% mandatory service charge. We told them it was salty. It was $100 for food we didn't even eat! Ruined our appetite. read more

The food was amazingly delicious. Wife and I came to try the brunch as wife has been wanting to come. The appetizer we opted to get bone marrow. Let me tell you, this place has beautiful selection of bone marrows. The bone marrow was fatty, buttery, and melts in your mouth with the sliced baguette. I would recommend getting the rendang omelet. The rendang packed inside omelet crossed my mind as weird initially as I am more used to eating it with rice. But the flavor profile worked and loved every minute of it. Park in the raymond parking structure nearby, easy parking. read more

Obsessed. The happy hour was such a treat and such a good deal. The Brussels sprouts were fantastic, the pomegranate seeds and the balsamic were a perfect pair. The chicken satay was surprisingly good - I normally don't get it because I haven't always loved it at restaurants but definitely made a great choice there. The ube gnocchi also packed some incredible taste especially if you like coconut. There were two stars of the show -- the oxtail dumplings which were a chef's kiss. Soooooooo good and the mushrooms soaked up the sauce. And of course the bone broth-- so rich and so flavorful!! The service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and made good recommendations! read more

Bone Kettle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came to bone kettle for my mom's birthday lunch on a Sunday. We had visited a few times before for dinner but this was our first time coming for the brunch menu. We sat outside since the weather was nice and sunny. There's street parking or also parking structures that are just a short walk away. We parked at old Pasadena Marriott parking structure ($1 for the first 2 hours). The service was very good and staff were super friendly as always! We ordered the papaya salad and salted egg shrimp for starters. Both were very flavorful. The salted egg shrimps were very crunchy and crispy. The noodles and broth are a must get! It comes out piping hot and is perfect for cold weather. The waffle stack was also really good and a nice plate to share with the table for a sweet bite. The ube and Pandan waffles were not too sweet and the ube ice cream paired really well with everything on the plate. They also brought out a Pandan crème brûlée on the house for my mom's birthday! It was super creamy and we all really enjoyed sharing it. We love bone kettle!! read more

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I think this is a great addition to the old town Pasadena community. I love supporting SE Asian spots, and this place did not disappoint. From the great tasting waffles to the soup, I only found the shrimp to be meh. The service was pretty quick, which meant we only waited an appropriate amount of time to receive our food. I will also say that there is plenty of indoor seating. I would come back and try their dinner menu :) read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch last weekend and honestly what stood out the most was how incredible the service was. It felt like 5-star Michelin star service. Servers and runners were impeccable. We were so impressed. The food was also fantastic. We had two people order island grill plates, they were also more than willing to accommodate a request to sub out the chicken wing for another piece of protein. Someone else got the steak and eggs and my aunt got the tocino and garlic rice - the tocino was 10/10 chefs kiss, everyone at the table really liked it. Lastly, the bone marrow was also magical. We asked for a few additional pieces of bread for the marrow and they happily obliged at no additional cost. The restaurant had a great vibe, was super clean and we honestly didn't have one complaint. Will definitely be returning. Definitely a recommended spot in our books! read more

Bone Kettle - Island grill plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My friend made a reservation for brunch on Sunday and we were seated in the parklet outside the restaurant. They offer a dog menu too which not many places have, and also brought out a water bowl which was so generous. We ordered the turmeric bison jerky for our dog and they brought a whole pack that was unopened so we could feed treats throughout the meal. Items ordered: - Oxtail Hash (5/5): WOW the meat was cooked very well and was very flavorful! Comes with potatoes, bell peppers, mushroom, onions, and eggs. Definitely worth a try! - Artisan French toast with passion fruit, orange, and guava (5/5): I didn't expect the dish to come with so much French toast but each piece was so fluffy and soft. I loved the tartness from the passion fruit flavor and the guava butter was an excellent part of the dish. One thing to note is that the oxtail hash came out a lot later than my friend's dishes, and they even brought out the French toast first so I had already eaten a piece of French toast before my oxtail hash finally came out. I didn't mind too much, but something to note for future so that all the savory dishes come out around the same time before the dessert. 10/10 would come back and can't wait to try their other dishes too! read more

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We loved the ambiance indoors - cozy, a bit darker than the sunny Pasadena sun after 5pm. Service was excellent - someone was always there to help or answer a question! The uncertainty of 3 stars was the total dollar amount - for every add on there's a dollar added to it. For a dinner for two with no drinks, my total bill including the mandatory tip came to be around $75. That was a shocker on the bill. Might need another revisit ! read more

Bone Kettle - Brisket noodle soup with egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My last visit to Bone Kettle was in 2022 for dinner and this time I came here for the brunch menu. Bone Kettle is a trendy restaurant in Old Town Pasadena that specializes in Southeast Asian (Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia & Singapore) cuisine. The Tjahyadi brothers own the restaurant - younger brother Chef Erwin Tjahyadi graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and founded Komodo Truck while older brother Eric Tjahyadi runs this business. [Parking]: Our party parked at the Schoolhouse Block Parking Structure (33 E Green St) - two-hour parking for $1 flat rate & the structure is only two blocks away from the restaurant. [Atmosphere]: Trendy setting & the dining room in the back is super Instagrammable. Reservation was not needed as the restaurant was half empty during brunch hours. [Menu]: Normally Bone Kettle is known for the signature 36-hour broth & oxtail dumplings, but our party went with the brunch menu and the staff said the most popular brunch item to order is Loco Moco. *** Duck & Pandan Waffles (Confit Duck, pork floss, condensed milk, duck egg - $22): Waffles with ... pork sung aka pork floss? For $22, I thought this Asian-inspired waffle tasted just alright. Loco Moco (Grass-fed ground beef w/ spam, duck egg, garlic fried rice, caramelized onions, fried leeks. Vegan available - $25): It was a solid dish and sauce was on the point - highly recommended. *** Overall it was a solid & somewhat hefty brunch experience. The restaurant is innovated enough to feel like a 4-star experience, but just don't expect this to be the best brunch experience ever considering each entree dish is at least $20+. read more

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The ambiance is very chill and calm for an early Saturday morning brunch. Great conversations over delicious food was our weekend morning ritual and Bone Kettle provided a nice, clean, and cool atmosphere. Staff were attentive and our server was really helpful in making her recommendations to me. We enjoyed our breakfast. I missed photos of our omelet and spinach mushroom bc we were too excited to eat that we forgot. Everything was good. Parking in streets or the low priced public structures. There is a 20% service fee - which is not a tip so skip this place if you don't agree. This additional fee is more common in the area now. read more

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I appreciate the dog friendly patio and the ambiance but the food either missed the mark or did not impress. My party parked in a parking garage around the corner and walked to the establishment - not the most convenient or cheap. The food did come out fresh and warm which is appreciated and not always the case nowadays. However, they had forgotten the oxtail dumplings and we reminded them while they were grabbing orders before the kitchen closed for the night. They finally brought it out around 20-30 minutes everyone had finished their food... and the taste did not make up for the wait. The Nasi Goring and Rendang carbonara were good but nothing to write home about. The Lumpia and Sisig really missed the mark in flavor. I am saddened by my experience and would not recommend this spot. read more

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We ordered the bone both soup with fatty brisket and the eggs benedict with soft shell crab; this is in my top brunch places I've ever had. I love soft shell crab and to pair it with eggs benedict was an nice choice. I really liked the sauce it came with too as it balances out the saltiness and well seasoned crab. The potatoes had so much flavor too and I quite liked the onions that it came with. The bone broth soup had this incredible beefy flavor from the really long cook time that it has. It was so comforting and it wasn't that heavy overall. read more

Bone Kettle - Soft shell crab eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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