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Bone Kettle Is a Must-Try in Pasadena! Their Happy Hour deals are some of the best deals around. We ordered the Rendang Carbonara, Lumpia, Pork Ribs, Oysters, Chicken Satay, and the Piña Colada with jackfruit, tjendol, and a rich umami caramel sauce. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The house sangria was easily one of the best I've had in a long time. A huge thank you to the staff for making dinner so memorable. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest, and that same hospitality carries through their entire team. The service was attentive, friendly, and the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. If you haven't been yet, definitely add Bone Kettle to your list. Their Happy Hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM, and it's absolutely worth checking out.
We were seated right away on a Saturday afternoon with reservations. Service was excellent and decor is nice. Food was ok though and kind of pricey Ordered the shrimp toast as appetizer. Very crunchy and tasty (of course a little oily because it's deep fried toast). The coconut dipping sauce was also delicious. So good you can drink it. For entree, I ordered the steak and eggs. Eggs were supposed to be sunny side up but they were slightly overcooked. Steak were steak pieces and very chewy. Flavor was good but just too chewy. It came with two large pieces of toast with bone marrow butter. It sounds better than it tasted. The bone marrow butter was too salty and it just didn't taste good. My sister ordered the rendang omelet. It was a large portion and it had a lot of avocado on top. IMO it tasted ok. It was cooked fresh.
Second time here at Bone Kettle; I wasn't planning to in my recent visit though. Had a birthday dinner planned but there were some plan shifts and we needed some quick seating in the Pasadena area. We had a party of 6 and went slightly before peak dinner hours so I didn't expect much. To our surprise, they said we could come in, as long as we finished before the reserved group came. Their menu is fairly large so our party did need a few moments to decide. I'd always wanted to try their breakfast items but still miss the chance. I saw the Rendang Carbonara on the menu, which was something I loved on my last visit. Decided to get that again, along with the Sticky Pork Ribs and the Ube Gnocchi. Carbonara is still a solid dish that continued to enjoy here. Ube Gnocchi was an interesting fusion that had a coconut flavor and very saucy profile. It wasn't my preferred flavor profile but my girlfriend liked this one. Sticky Pork Ribs were amazing and certainly the highlight from this visit. Service was great! The staff came out in reasonable time with all the food and checked in on us often, despite being seated in the patio area. American Express is accepted here. Parking structure is available nearby, but I needed to park on the rooftop, since it was during peak hours.
I really enjoy the brunch menu Items over the dinner menu. The crispy garlic pawns are delicious. We also enjoyed the oxtail hash. The pandan waffles were a bit dry. Great creative drinks to select. Pasadena can be a bit of a hassle for parking especially on a weekend. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Didn't get a picture of everything I ate because we were hungry but this place was alright. My personal favorite was the raw oysters - very fresh and the blueberry sorbet thing on the side was def very new to me. Was very refreshing for a hot day in LA. Calamari was not what I was expecting but a pleasant surprised - it tasted similar to nuoc mam wings but buttery and lighter. The chicken satay skewers were also very yummy. I really liked the pickled tiny onions on the side (they should add more than two imo). We also got the fried rice and wagyu but that wasn't very worth it in my opinion - for the price you pay extra for the meat and the portion/quality of meat it didn't feel worth it. Overall the place was good but I wouldn't say it was worthy of coming again unless a friend really wanted to try it.
Hospitality here was through the roof! Food was also delicious. I would highly recommend adding the green beans to your group order.
The famed Bone and Kettle lived up to its reputation! Dine LA was the perfect excuse to finally try out this spot! We stopped by for brunch and sampled quite a few dishes off their menu. Our spread included the Spicy Papaya Salad, Salted Egg Crispy Shrimp, Bone Kettle Bone Broth & Noodles with Braised Oxtail, Duck & Pandan Waffles, and Island Rice Plate. Most of these were recs from our server! Everything was delish! Loved seeing Southeast Asian flavors getting spotlighted in such tasteful ways. Their Bone Broth was insane- definitely have mastered their craft here and lived up to their name. You get to pick your protein (we went with the Braised Oxtail- highly recommend) and it comes with a side of noodles. Perfectly shareable or enjoyed solo. Like I said, you really can't go wrong with so many hits on the menu, but definitely give their bone broth a sip!
Bone kettle southeast Asian kitchen & bar Bone kettle noodle and broth is what they are famous for, which we had to get and it truly was delicious, if you like flavorful broths full of collagen this was like 10x more flavorful than most pho spots. 100/10 highly recommend. They boil beef bones with onions garlic ginger and spices for 36 hours and you can fully taste the effort ! You can add $4 extra for extra broth bowl ! Drunken soba noodles add chicken thigh ： little spicy super delicious and balanced flavorful Thai basil so good !!! I love the texture of the noodles 10/10 NASI GORENG : delicious rice one of the best Nasi GORENG in presentation and flavor 8/10 Seafood char kway teow: flat rice noodles and tons of seafood, this is very strong memorable flavor. 9/10 You can choose to sit outside or inside, both a vibe. Love the dim lighting , fam friendly vibes. Not too loud. Amazing service :) Highly recommend if you love south eastern food !!! One of my fave Asian spots in PASADENA. I love pho, and I feel anyone who does like it should also appreciate the bone kettle noodle and broth. !! Follow me for more foodie vlogs Xoxo -LIVING WITH LUCI
Yesterday evening I met a friend I haven't seen in a while for dinner and we chose to do the Dine LA menu. I had never been to Bone Kettle and didn't know what to expect, but wow the service was impeccable! Our waters were kept full, and waiters were swift to clear empty plates or wipe the table before placing the next courses down! The ambiance is lightly dimmed and intimate and very spacious both indoor and outdoors seating. To begin I had the malaria corn riblets and silly me I tried to eat it with a chopsticks and biting right through it. LOL. When I realized the cob is there I ended up using my hands to eat it and I did feel like I'm in a nice restaurant but using my hands felt a bit weird but that's OK, it was absolutely delicious, the corn was easily pulled off the cob and the aoli had a very rich flavor. To drink we were offered the $25 surprise option which was between white or red wine and we chose the red. Our surprise wine was the Abondanza red and paired absolutely perfectly with the meal. For the second course my friend and I both chose the Nasi Udok and boy were we happily smelling the scent of the food and digging right in. Those braised eggs had an amazing taste accented by whatever the sauce was on top I've never had an egg like this. The Cornish hen was lightly crunchy on the outside and nice and hot and juicy on the inside. Absolutely delicious paired with the rice which had this aromatic ginger smell and taste too me that just complemented everything so well. For the last course was dessert and we got the Panna cotta. This is not your average Panna Cotta, no it's amazing. The cheesy base sits in a pool of sauce and little green tid bits that my friend and I can't guess what they are. Instead of being a sweet sweet dessert, the Panna Cotta was a sweet savory dish. I loved the variation and I savored every bite. Definitely a very delicious and amazing experience that I recommend next time you're in the area!
Pretty good food and a unique menu. We came for DineLA. The best, hands down, was the bone kettle noodles and broth. It was so warm, comforting, and rich in flavor. The garlic prawns were also pretty good. I was really disappointed with the panna cotta because it was salty. It reminded me of salted caramel, so if that was the intention, then great, but I'm not of fan of that flavor so I was surprised this dessert wasn't sweet. Staff was so helpful and kind. Restrooms are below - must use stairs (not sure if there were elevators). Parking was super chaotic because of the concert at the Rose Bowl (like blockssss were closed/full in terms of parking). Luckily there was valet near-ish that was $20.
Awesome fusion for a mix of Indonesian Filipino. Didn't know what to expect, sometimes these spots are just glorified Panda Express BS. This spot is super delicious and authentic. Loved the variety and selection of flavors and spices for any palate. Had the Soto Betwai, it was delicious with steamed rice. Wings were crispy and well seasoned. Loved the fried rice, and the generous amount of wagyu steak was surprisingly tender and flavor for only $22. The service was top notch, attentive, and helpful. The dining area was dimly lit, classy, and had a romantic date-night atmosphere.
Came on a Wednesday night for dineLA dinner with a friend. The restaurant was bustling for middle of the week. Lighting was dim, nice place for a cozy dinner. This is what we ordered: Appetizer -Crab salad: light and refreshing. Dinner was off to a good start. Entrees -Nasi uduk: cornish hen, cucumbers, egg, and rice. Beautifully presented, well prepared. -Fatty brisket: loved this dish. The 36-hour bone broth is what customers come back for, even on a hot summer day. Dessert -Es Cendol Panna Cotta: did not hit the spot. The dessert looked like green beans swimming in a thick layer of syrup, which was sweet and savory. It tasted like soy sauce with sugar and had a distinct herbal medicinal flavor. The syrup overpowered the panna cotta instead of complementing it. I made the mistake of ordering this dessert without reading what es cendol was: a traditional Indonesian dessert with green pandan jelly noodles served with coconut milk, palm sugar syrup. Since I convinced my friend to order this dessert and she did not want to try it because she said it looked like "Shrek food", I asked a server if it was possible to swap out her panna cotta with the milk and cookie, the other dessert listed on the dineLA menu. -Milk & Cookie: nice palate cleanser. Milk tea ice cream, crunchy black sesame lotus cookie. This dessert was a nice finish to an enjoyable dinner. Thank you to the staff for accommodating our dessert swap. Will be coming back for the 36-hour bone broth.
The first Filipino-Indonesian restaurant I've tried and I enjoyed everything! Each dish was so flavorful and unique. I recommend making reservations ahead of time and ordering family style. Love their cocktails too!
Omg everything was unique, creative and delicious! Service was fast, staff were very well trained and friendly. Ambiance checked every box for a perfect brunch spot! Prices were reasonable. Bone and Kettle is an Indonesian and Asian fusion restaurant. We got Shrimp Toast, Bone Marrow Butter, Salted Egg Shrimp, Green Beans, Duck and Pandan waffle, Rendang Omelette (listed in descending order of what I liked most). The rendang omelette was the only one I would not order again as I felt the rendang could be more flavorful. Or maybe I'm just spoiled with good rendang growing up in SEA. Can't wait to be back to try their other dishes! read more
2 days ago
Food tastes good, but oxtail hash had basically no oxtail in it. It's definitely NOT worth the $23. I paid $23 for a bowl of potatoes and bell peppers. I was expecting some whole oxtail, and even if the oxtail is shredded, there was barely any in the oxtail hash. I could barely taste it and it was essentially a garnish instead of a main ingredient. Island plate was very good, especially loved the sausage and the chicken wing was super tender, juicy and perfectly fried and season. Adobo sandwich was also good, the fries were yummy but a bit too salty. The brioche was very dry and crumbly though. Garlic shrimp appetizer was delicious. Overall, everything was good except the oxtail hash. Don't order the oxtail hash unless you wait basically no meat, order literally anything else! Service was decent, waitstaff were nice and refilled the water. It did take a pretty long time for our food to come out, though, although the oxtail hash came out at least 5-10 minutes before the other entrees - perhaps because it's easy to put some fried potatoes and eggs in a bowl compared to dishes that actually contain meat. We sat outside and it was very nice out, inside also looked very elegant and pretty. Will hopefully come back to try the dinner menu, but I am very much unhappy with the lack of oxtail in my oxtail hash for the price I had to pay for it. read more
29 days ago
Our experience at Bone Kettle in Pasadena was disappointing, especially given the mandatory 20% gratuity. The hostess greeted us, seated us, and returned to answer questions before our waiter, Amador, had even introduced himself. After we requested an appetizer from the hostess, a man came over with water but didn't introduce himself. I had to ask whether he was our waiter, and he said yes. After we ordered our entrées, other staff handled nearly everything: another young man refilled our water, a woman cleared our dishes, and the hostess checked on our meal. Amador's next check-in came at the end, when he asked whether we wanted the check. The hostess was attentive, and we would have preferred to direct our tip to her. Instead, our bill included a mandatory 20% gratuity, with tax applied to that charge--bringing its effective cost to approximately 22% of the food and beverage total. In my view, a mandatory charge is a service fee, regardless of whether it's labeled a "gratuity." Being required to pay it despite such inattentive service left a poor impression. One star for the service and mandatory charge. read more
Bone Kettle Is a Must-Try in Pasadena! Their Happy Hour deals are some of the best deals around. We ordered the Rendang Carbonara, Lumpia, Pork Ribs, Oysters, Chicken Satay, and the Piña Colada with jackfruit, tjendol, and a rich umami caramel sauce. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The house sangria was easily one of the best I've had in a long time. A huge thank you to the staff for making dinner so memorable. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest, and that same hospitality carries through their entire team. The service was attentive, friendly, and the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. If you haven't been yet, definitely add Bone Kettle to your list. Their Happy Hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM, and it's absolutely worth checking out. read more
We were seated right away on a Saturday afternoon with reservations. Service was excellent and decor is nice. Food was ok though and kind of pricey Ordered the shrimp toast as appetizer. Very crunchy and tasty (of course a little oily because it's deep fried toast). The coconut dipping sauce was also delicious. So good you can drink it. For entree, I ordered the steak and eggs. Eggs were supposed to be sunny side up but they were slightly overcooked. Steak were steak pieces and very chewy. Flavor was good but just too chewy. It came with two large pieces of toast with bone marrow butter. It sounds better than it tasted. The bone marrow butter was too salty and it just didn't taste good. My sister ordered the rendang omelet. It was a large portion and it had a lot of avocado on top. IMO it tasted ok. It was cooked fresh. read more
Second time here at Bone Kettle; I wasn't planning to in my recent visit though. Had a birthday dinner planned but there were some plan shifts and we needed some quick seating in the Pasadena area. We had a party of 6 and went slightly before peak dinner hours so I didn't expect much. To our surprise, they said we could come in, as long as we finished before the reserved group came. Their menu is fairly large so our party did need a few moments to decide. I'd always wanted to try their breakfast items but still miss the chance. I saw the Rendang Carbonara on the menu, which was something I loved on my last visit. Decided to get that again, along with the Sticky Pork Ribs and the Ube Gnocchi. Carbonara is still a solid dish that continued to enjoy here. Ube Gnocchi was an interesting fusion that had a coconut flavor and very saucy profile. It wasn't my preferred flavor profile but my girlfriend liked this one. Sticky Pork Ribs were amazing and certainly the highlight from this visit. Service was great! The staff came out in reasonable time with all the food and checked in on us often, despite being seated in the patio area. American Express is accepted here. Parking structure is available nearby, but I needed to park on the rooftop, since it was during peak hours. read more
I really enjoy the brunch menu Items over the dinner menu. The crispy garlic pawns are delicious. We also enjoyed the oxtail hash. The pandan waffles were a bit dry. Great creative drinks to select. Pasadena can be a bit of a hassle for parking especially on a weekend. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options. read more
2 months ago
Didn't get a picture of everything I ate because we were hungry but this place was alright. My personal favorite was the raw oysters - very fresh and the blueberry sorbet thing on the side was def very new to me. Was very refreshing for a hot day in LA. Calamari was not what I was expecting but a pleasant surprised - it tasted similar to nuoc mam wings but buttery and lighter. The chicken satay skewers were also very yummy. I really liked the pickled tiny onions on the side (they should add more than two imo). We also got the fried rice and wagyu but that wasn't very worth it in my opinion - for the price you pay extra for the meat and the portion/quality of meat it didn't feel worth it. Overall the place was good but I wouldn't say it was worthy of coming again unless a friend really wanted to try it. read more
3 months ago
The famed Bone and Kettle lived up to its reputation! Dine LA was the perfect excuse to finally try out this spot! We stopped by for brunch and sampled quite a few dishes off their menu. Our spread included the Spicy Papaya Salad, Salted Egg Crispy Shrimp, Bone Kettle Bone Broth & Noodles with Braised Oxtail, Duck & Pandan Waffles, and Island Rice Plate. Most of these were recs from our server! Everything was delish! Loved seeing Southeast Asian flavors getting spotlighted in such tasteful ways. Their Bone Broth was insane- definitely have mastered their craft here and lived up to their name. You get to pick your protein (we went with the Braised Oxtail- highly recommend) and it comes with a side of noodles. Perfectly shareable or enjoyed solo. Like I said, you really can't go wrong with so many hits on the menu, but definitely give their bone broth a sip! read more
Bone kettle southeast Asian kitchen & bar Bone kettle noodle and broth is what they are famous for, which we had to get and it truly was delicious, if you like flavorful broths full of collagen this was like 10x more flavorful than most pho spots. 100/10 highly recommend. They boil beef bones with onions garlic ginger and spices for 36 hours and you can fully taste the effort ! You can add $4 extra for extra broth bowl ! Drunken soba noodles add chicken thigh ： little spicy super delicious and balanced flavorful Thai basil so good !!! I love the texture of the noodles 10/10 NASI GORENG : delicious rice one of the best Nasi GORENG in presentation and flavor 8/10 Seafood char kway teow: flat rice noodles and tons of seafood, this is very strong memorable flavor. 9/10 You can choose to sit outside or inside, both a vibe. Love the dim lighting , fam friendly vibes. Not too loud. Amazing service :) Highly recommend if you love south eastern food !!! One of my fave Asian spots in PASADENA. I love pho, and I feel anyone who does like it should also appreciate the bone kettle noodle and broth. !! Follow me for more foodie vlogs Xoxo -LIVING WITH LUCI read more
Yesterday evening I met a friend I haven't seen in a while for dinner and we chose to do the Dine LA menu. I had never been to Bone Kettle and didn't know what to expect, but wow the service was impeccable! Our waters were kept full, and waiters were swift to clear empty plates or wipe the table before placing the next courses down! The ambiance is lightly dimmed and intimate and very spacious both indoor and outdoors seating. To begin I had the malaria corn riblets and silly me I tried to eat it with a chopsticks and biting right through it. LOL. When I realized the cob is there I ended up using my hands to eat it and I did feel like I'm in a nice restaurant but using my hands felt a bit weird but that's OK, it was absolutely delicious, the corn was easily pulled off the cob and the aoli had a very rich flavor. To drink we were offered the $25 surprise option which was between white or red wine and we chose the red. Our surprise wine was the Abondanza red and paired absolutely perfectly with the meal. For the second course my friend and I both chose the Nasi Udok and boy were we happily smelling the scent of the food and digging right in. Those braised eggs had an amazing taste accented by whatever the sauce was on top I've never had an egg like this. The Cornish hen was lightly crunchy on the outside and nice and hot and juicy on the inside. Absolutely delicious paired with the rice which had this aromatic ginger smell and taste too me that just complemented everything so well. For the last course was dessert and we got the Panna cotta. This is not your average Panna Cotta, no it's amazing. The cheesy base sits in a pool of sauce and little green tid bits that my friend and I can't guess what they are. Instead of being a sweet sweet dessert, the Panna Cotta was a sweet savory dish. I loved the variation and I savored every bite. Definitely a very delicious and amazing experience that I recommend next time you're in the area! read more
Pretty good food and a unique menu. We came for DineLA. The best, hands down, was the bone kettle noodles and broth. It was so warm, comforting, and rich in flavor. The garlic prawns were also pretty good. I was really disappointed with the panna cotta because it was salty. It reminded me of salted caramel, so if that was the intention, then great, but I'm not of fan of that flavor so I was surprised this dessert wasn't sweet. Staff was so helpful and kind. Restrooms are below - must use stairs (not sure if there were elevators). Parking was super chaotic because of the concert at the Rose Bowl (like blockssss were closed/full in terms of parking). Luckily there was valet near-ish that was $20. read more
Awesome fusion for a mix of Indonesian Filipino. Didn't know what to expect, sometimes these spots are just glorified Panda Express BS. This spot is super delicious and authentic. Loved the variety and selection of flavors and spices for any palate. Had the Soto Betwai, it was delicious with steamed rice. Wings were crispy and well seasoned. Loved the fried rice, and the generous amount of wagyu steak was surprisingly tender and flavor for only $22. The service was top notch, attentive, and helpful. The dining area was dimly lit, classy, and had a romantic date-night atmosphere. read more
Came on a Wednesday night for dineLA dinner with a friend. The restaurant was bustling for middle of the week. Lighting was dim, nice place for a cozy dinner. This is what we ordered: Appetizer -Crab salad: light and refreshing. Dinner was off to a good start. Entrees -Nasi uduk: cornish hen, cucumbers, egg, and rice. Beautifully presented, well prepared. -Fatty brisket: loved this dish. The 36-hour bone broth is what customers come back for, even on a hot summer day. Dessert -Es Cendol Panna Cotta: did not hit the spot. The dessert looked like green beans swimming in a thick layer of syrup, which was sweet and savory. It tasted like soy sauce with sugar and had a distinct herbal medicinal flavor. The syrup overpowered the panna cotta instead of complementing it. I made the mistake of ordering this dessert without reading what es cendol was: a traditional Indonesian dessert with green pandan jelly noodles served with coconut milk, palm sugar syrup. Since I convinced my friend to order this dessert and she did not want to try it because she said it looked like "Shrek food", I asked a server if it was possible to swap out her panna cotta with the milk and cookie, the other dessert listed on the dineLA menu. -Milk & Cookie: nice palate cleanser. Milk tea ice cream, crunchy black sesame lotus cookie. This dessert was a nice finish to an enjoyable dinner. Thank you to the staff for accommodating our dessert swap. Will be coming back for the 36-hour bone broth. read more
1 month ago
The first Filipino-Indonesian restaurant I've tried and I enjoyed everything! Each dish was so flavorful and unique. I recommend making reservations ahead of time and ordering family style. Love their cocktails too! read more
So... I have been going here for happy hour. Their food is amazing! Their happy hour is a great deal! Waiters are friendly and attentive and I just love to sit outdoor and enjoy the summer weather. I will continue going here! read more
1 month ago
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
3 months ago
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
We had a wonderful experience at Bone Kettle. We sat outside and enjoyed the perfect weather while savoring every dish. The portions weren't huge, but they were just right and completely satisfied our appetites. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the traditional tocilog to their creative desserts, the ube brownie and mango sticky rice. My daughter enjoyed her steak and eggs. Service was quick, great food, we'll definitely be back. read more
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
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
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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5 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
Wow! Bone kettle did not disappoint! I had the fried rice, lumpia, ribs and Brussels sprouts. Everything was so good, but the star of the show was the Lychee Martini. It was perfect! The service was great as well! I'll be coming back very soon! read more
6 months ago
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
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
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
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
19 days ago
This was for our anniversary... So we really enjoyed the food and the service was stellar. Great ambiance. read more
2 months ago
Super disappointed in my dinner at bone kettle. We came for the Dine LA menu which seemed like a good value and tasting experience. We ordered dumplings to start, brisket noodles, and nasi uduk from the Dine LA menu. The dumplings came out and were super salty. Fine, it wasn't that bad, but instead we ended up waiting over an hour for them to serve us instant noodles in the most mediocre chicken soup like broth, with the toughest, chewiest brisket and some dry stringy chicken in nasi uduk. If the wait wasn't bad enough, paying $55 per person to be served the most basic food is a slap in the face. No one came to check on us while we were waiting and I had to ask a server to check on our food. I could've made something at home that tasted better and it sure wouldn't have taken that long to come out. Feel like I wasted my night and my money. Possibly one of the worst experiences I've ever had eating out. Edit: OH MY GOD I FORGOT THEY CHARGE A 20% SERVICE CHARGE AND FOR WHAT?? To wait for an hour and waste our time to serve us the most mid food? Please read more
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
3 months ago
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
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
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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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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-…
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…
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…
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