I had an exquisite experience here at Bone Kettle because the food was packed with rich flavors. It was also a delight because I was here celebrating my belated birthday along with my February birthday buddies. I also loved that it felt like a reunion with my UCLA girlfriends. My favorites was hands down the lamb shanks and the curry our table ordered. But there were so many more delicious eats that was currated throughout the night. I enjoyed their Char Siu Beets and bread appetizer with the eggplant smear. Nasi Goreng was delectable because it was the perfect staple we needed at the table to share that feels like a meal home away from home. I was delighted to find it was an Indonesian fried rice dish with the perfect medley of eggs, green onions, and pork chicharrón crumbs. I loved the dim atmosphere and the friendly and attentive service we had in our special nook for our party in the back. This place is a great place to get a flavorful and authentic Southeast Asian flare when you fancy authentic food. read more

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Fun and tasty and different for brunch. Great flavors for breakfast and super friendly staff.

I can't believe my first time coming here was this year. I wanted to try everything on the menu, it all sounds amazing. I went to a conference nearby at the Pasadena convention center and my friend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We made a reservation for 6:15, but it wasn't needed at this time. My friend was saying they are a popular brunch spot but I think they should be a popular dinner spot as well. We were seated inside near the bar and could instantly smell the devious aromas once walking in. I've been taking a break from drinking so I loved that there were nonalcoholic drinks available, but their cocktail menu was also fun. My friend ordered a margarita made with calamansi and myself an athletic brewing IPA (N.A.). We ended up trying their oxtail dumplings, pork belly sisig, papaya salad, and bone both ramen with brisket. I loved everything! I wish the papaya salad was spicy, but it was refreshing since the other dishes were heavier. The sisig came sizzling and the pork belly was crispy. The oxtail dumplings had such a bold tasty flavor and the bone broth was perfection. The soup was my favorite out all of them. It was a cold night and had such a rich flavor, I wanted more but we were so full that we didn't even finish the bowl. We left satisfied and I can't wait to come back to try more dishes!! read more

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String beans were old and soggy. Refusing to take back. Is $3 string beans worth dissatisfying the customers?? At least send out a manager. The poor service looked like he has been put out to sacrifice. And a mandatory service charge? Train your bartender how to open a wine bottle for peak sake. If you decide to come to dine, you can look forward to the ambiance. I should have took a pic of the string beans, but I sent it back. read more

Visited Bone Kettle for the third time, and unfortunately this visit was very disappointing. The final bill ended up being over 30% higher than the original menu prices due to the mandatory service charge, and even the service charge itself is taxed, which makes the pricing feel even less reasonable. Service was slow throughout the meal -- basic things like water were not proactively provided and had to be requested multiple times. We ordered only three dishes, and honestly we did not even want to continue eating after that. The food quality also did not meet expectations. The dishes were overly oily and heavy, lacking balance in flavor. Overall, the experience felt far below the price point. Given this is my third visit, the inconsistency and decline in overall experience is very disappointing, and I do not plan to return. read more

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

We came here on Friday evening to have an early dinner. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so we got seated right away. We ordered nasi goreng with chicken, sisig with white rice, and rendang carbonara with bone marrow. The food was delicious and not overly salty or burned. Everything was tailored to our appetite. The rendang carbonara wasn't spicy at all, and the bone marrow was juicy. The sisig came with an egg and easily melted inside the mouth. The nasi goreng was not overly oily and flavorful. The provide kid utensils, and my toddler enjoyed his nasi goreng and sisig. Kid friendly restaurant. The staffs were great. We had dessert with Pandan buko batik cake. This is an awesome cake we had, not sweet at all. read more

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Came with a girlfriend before seeing My Favorite Murder and 100% hands down will eat here again. We ordered a few things to share because it all looked so good. We got the steak salad, bone marrow butter with sourdough and drunken noodle with beef. The dressing on the steak salad paired perfectly with the arugula and the beef tartar was so tender. The drunken noodles were flavorful with the perfect amount of kick. The beef wasn't chewy or stringy at all. My favorite was the bone marrow butter. It was garlicky, salty, rich and creamy. We ended with an affogato and pistachio matcha for a kick of caffeine before the show and they were so delicious! read more

I love this place. It's one of the restaurants I always think about when I'm in Pasadena. The ambiance is casual but classy, they have outdoor seating, and the service is always friendly. It can get busy especially in the evening so I would recommend a reservation. They have a lunch/dinner menu and a very unique brunch menu that has fusion dishes such as ube french toast, pandan and duck waffles, and loco moco. I really like their shrimp toast in particular, the curry sauce they serve it with really elevates it. However, I really do prefer their dinner which includes their bone marrow, bone kettle noodles and broth (your choice of meat but oxtail is the favorite), nasi goreng, oxtail dumplings, and garlic prawns. Love the oxtail dumplings, garlic prong, and bone marrow in particular. Parking can be challenging; street parking or one of the lots around the area. But it's worth it! read more

The food was amazing, the service was awesome, we sat outside with a nice breeze. A perfect Father's Day dinner. It the best meal I've had in a long time. The Hamachi Crudo and red curry mussels were my favorites. read more

This cute spot in Pasadena definitely does not disappoint for brunch. The staff is friendly and patient. The bone broth with chicken is arguably the best broth I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the noodles kept an amazing chew. Also got the twice fried fries which were awesome. Don't sleep on the ube French toast. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Came here for dinner Friday night and I was not disappointed!! Its right next to Bodegon 69 (see prior reviews). The inside is very nice. Its small but intimate. Very dark except for the small lamps on the tables. It was borderline difficult to see the menu actually... The booth seating was very comfortable. They have more staff here then patrons it seemed like. Sunny (or Sonny) was very helpful. Gave menu suggestions, and was just super friendly. Really enjoyed conversating with him. We were sitting right in front of the kitchen doors. So everything you saw the doors open you get a strong whiff of what they were making. Which really heightened the anticipation I was already feeling. They also had dine LA this week, but we went with their regular menu. The food comes out quickly here! We ordered the following. The apps were by far the best things (next to the drinks that we ordered). For apps: 1. Garlic prawns- huge prawns that are deep fried. Very well seasoned. Cooked in such a way you can eat the entire thing without peeling, even the tail. Very crunchy in a satisfying way. Inside was cooked well. I loved the spices they used in this dish. 2. Fried calamari- it was cooked using fish sauce and calamansi. So it didnt require any kind of dipping sauce. The calamari was sweet and salty and full of umami. It was amazing!! Never had it this way. But it was perfection. 3. Poke with taro chips- thin crispy chips served as a great vehicle for the poke. Generous portions for an appetizer. Everything here is family style, including the entrees, which we ordered their: 1. Fried striped bass- this was an entire bass deep fried. It was kept intact. Presentation was stunning. Crispy skin. Flaky soft white meat inside. With the sauce they had on the side, it was really good. 2. Singaporean lobster- not a whole lobster (and the price reflected that) in udon noodles. Slightly spicy sauce, but not too spicy. Udon was slightly aldente which gave it a nice bite. Lobster meat was already removed from the shell so easy to eat. 3. Lechon- the crispiness of the skin was next level. The knife bounced right off! Great flavors. It was so soft and just oozing in juices. It was really good. 4. Broth with ox tail- their broth was really good. Deep flavors. It really broke down the fattiness of the dinner we were having. Really cleansed the palate. The drinks were very beautiful and stunning visually. Each drink was unique and the colors were just so amazing. Great flavors too!! 1. One night in manila- this was like a halo halo dessert with alcohol!! They had the jellies in there and the ube. It was so pretty!! And good!! It was in a slushy type form. 2. Passion fruit mojito- light, refreshing. Definitely taste the passion fruit. 3. Kuya Gimlet- this was also very good. 4. Potion number 8- beautifully crafted cocktail. Tasted amazing. We had a great time here. The food was amazing. Drinks were phenomenal. Vibes were cozy and upscale. Service was quick and friendly. The bill does add up though!! And for 4 people they automatically add a 20% service charge which I dont like at all. You should at least let the customers know beforehand. Not needing to sign the receipt which is weird. But with how the whole experience went it was worth it! read more

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Their weekday lunch menu and normal dinner menu are stellar, but I'm sad to say their weekend brunch menu disappointed us. Do not get the soft shell crab with squid ink waffles if you are not used to squid ink. Soft shell crabs were cooked well and very meaty. But the waffle was a bit too fishy for my taste and did not balance well with the crab. The black pepper steak was more like strips of beef rather than a steak. Overpowering and oily sauce. The loco moco was okay but nothing to write home about. The savory redeeming factors of this meal were the salted egg prawns and the sourdough with bone marrow butter that came with the steak. Desserts were awesome though. The ube Basque cheesecake was soooo good, a must order! We recieved a complimentary pandan creme brulee as we were celebrating a birthday and though very green in appearance it was delightful. read more

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Went opening time in weekday. Foods took long time. Wrong order. Incorrect check. No choice to choose tip amount.

Amazing food, drinks, and great service! Every dish was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely worth a visit and I'll be coming back! read more

Bone Kettle - Island Rice Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Pasadena, you have to check out this Filipino fusion restaurant. The ambiance was top-notch, and the food was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a tasty and memorable meal read more

Bone Kettle - one night in Manila ( the purple cocktail drink) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Overall conclusion: I would come again for a date night or special occasion with a small party 2-4 max. We ordered 4 items between us two and left really full, total bill was $98. Quite a splurge for us, but it was a nice dinner that we don't do often. Esp with restaurant prices these days, it wasn't that bad given the quality of the food. Cauliflower pork floss: 7.4 this was good, very 단백한 flavor, but too oily. Could've used some kind of citrus to cut through. Oxtail Dumpling: 8.0 really flavorful and in a strong sauce that packed a lot of punch. I think it was a tad too vinegary and only 5 dumplings for $21 might be too steep lol. Would not get again but did not regret it. Jidori Chicken Satay: 9.2 this was one of the best chicken satay I ever had. This was also fairly generous as they gave 5 skewers (so like 20 pieces of chicken total) and was cheaper than the dumplings. Grilles flavors on point. Sauce tasted kind of molassesy. Peanut sauce was really peanut buttery so that was nice. I wish I had some chili fish sauce to go with it, might very been a 9.4. And a little extra char would've been 9.5. The chicken was extremely tender though and would definitely recommend and get again. Bone broth noodle soup with top sirloin: 8.5 deep broth flavor and very tender beef. I might get again. It tasted like a very rich pho with saimin noodles and elevated meat. I think it's their signature dish (?) but I think the broth may have been a little confusing. The aroma was like pho but the flavors felt a little thrown off - I theorize too much carrot. There were a surprising number of carrots in our soup and I think it made it akin to a beef stew, which I think clashed with the pho-like essence. I would not have added carrots in the broth. Overall, we really enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. Would come again on a right occasion. (OH and they say "tipless establishment but it's more accurately forced, standardized tip of 20%. Take that how you will lol) read more

Bone Kettle - Beef bone broth with sirloin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I have been coming to Bone Kettle over the years and it's always a hit! Whether it's brunch or dinner, their food is delicious. The staff are alway super helpful and attentive. There is also lots of seating inside and outside. Make sure you make a reservation beforehand if you're coming on a weekend. My only con was the bathroom because you have to go down a lot of stairs in order to reach it; it might be tough for older patrons. This review is for brunch: Loco Moco 5/5: DELICIOUS! So savory and tastes so good. Ube and Pandan Waffles 3/5: waffles were dry unfortunately and tasted faintly of ube or pandan. The ube ice cream was a nice touch though and the fruits were good. Lychee lemonade 5/5: looks pretty before mixing and tasted good! Tasted like those lychee jelly candies I also had a chance to taste the artisan French toast (I believe it was the calamansi and blueberry) and that was much tastier and more moist than the waffles! read more

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Wifey and I came back for our 2nd time to Bone Kettle and this time to try their brunch menu! We made reservations for 11:45am and were seated right away upon arrival. For their brunch menu, they have a really unique selection of different Southeast Asian inspired flavors. This time, we got to sit inside and we enjoyed the spacious setup and beautiful decorum. We opted to try the Hong Kong Milk Tea Toast, the Rendang Omelette with Garlic Rice, the Duck & Pandan Waffles, and the Matcha Pistachio Latte and the Lychee Lemonade for our drinks. Everything that we had was delicious with elevated and comforting flavors! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience again this time and I would highly recommend checking out their brunch menu items. All of the staff here are still very friendly, welcoming, and attentive as usual. Bone Kettle is definitely a one of a kind restaraunt and a love letter to the Southeast Asian diaspora. There is a reason why this spot has over 2,000+ positive reviews! read more

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Love trying fusion places and had a great dinner here. Came with a group and ordered a lot. I had the noodles with my broth with oxtail. I liked that the broth was simmered for 36 hours. It was rich and full of flavor. I would for sure order again. Service was great and kept up with our busy table. read more

We checked out this place for brunch on a Saturday. We thought the food was ok. Some better than others. We got their shrimp toast & bok choy to start. Both were just ok. The filling in the shrimp toast was a little lacking... the bread overpowered the dish. I thought the bok choy was quite bland. I ordered their Island Rice Plate. It was a good rice breakfast dish. But nothing in the dish really stood out to me. Probably wont order it again. My friend ordered their Chilaquiles - she thought it was too salty, wouldn't order again. My other friend ordered their Steak and Eggs... the dish was pretty good but it was kinda saucy/sweet. It would have been perfect with rice but they gave out bread and butter? My friend ended up having half my rice... so it worked out? Overall food was just ok. some dishes bland and others salty. I also ordered one of the cocktails and it was good... probably the best thing that day... haha Service was good. No complaints there. But they automatically added 18% or 20% tip when we only had 3 people in our party. I thought that was kinda weird but didn't mind since I tip like 20% anyways if the service is adequate. We don't see ourselves coming back to Bone Kettle anytime soon. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with a reservation for two, and it was seamless. In fact, they texted my table was ready for the actual reservation time. From first glance, the restaurant had a nice, sleek modern interior, which fit the Asian fusion upscale vibes it is aiming for. Anyway, once I got seated, I was offered the dine LA and the regular menu, and I opted for the regular menu as me and my girlfriend wanted to try other dishes on the regular menu. We got the papaya salad, chicken skewers, rendang carbonara, and Soto betawi. The papaya salad was fresh and delicious, complimented with the garlic chips and tobiko. Chicken skewers had nice savory marinate to it while the sauce offered a nice sweet balance to the skewers. After those appetizers, the rendang carbonara and Soto betawi came out, and I was especially impressed by the Soto betawi. The curry soup base of the Soto betawi was very creamy and delicious, and packed with a tender short rib, fried potatoes, tomatoes, and some Indonesian chips to complement the meal. I tried a bit of the rendang carbonara and the flavor was very balanced and not overly salty. I did not try more than a couple bites, so I can't give a full verdict on that. Overall, Bone Kettle was a great experience and service here was pretty good as well. I would come back again! read more

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Interesting Pan Southeast Asian restaurant! As a Filipino person, I was interested to try this restaurant. However, I thought the food I had here was okay, not the most authentic Southeast Asian food. I got the Oxtail Dumplings, Oysters and Donuts, and Nasi Goreng. The dumplings and oyster dish were a bit too sour for my liking. However, I did like the creamy and rich oxtail filling inside the dumplings. I also really liked the oysters which were tender and came off the shell easily. The donuts were also nice and crispy. The broth was interesting - when combined with the donuts, it tasted like I was eating a margarita pizza. It was that sour. The Nasi Goreng was my favorite dish of the night, but I've had better Nasi Goreng. It was subtle with flavor and didn't have much heat. I'm glad that it came with a chili sauce on the side to add more heat, but it would've been nice if it was already infused in the rice. The ambiance was nice, prefect for a date. However, my friend found it a bit too toasty inside. The service here was really good - I liked how attentive and quick the service was. The servers were also kind and welcoming. Overall, the experience was okay and I wouldn't be rushing to come back to eat here, but would if someone invited me to. The prices here are pretty good for the upscale vibe this restaurant has. read more

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I've walked past this restaurant dozens of times and finally remembered to make a reservation. This place may be a new favorite! The food was light and super fresh, and all the dishes blended together nicely. We tried the beef salad, hamachi crudo, bok choy, and bone kettle noodles with extra marrow and chicken. The service was highly attentive and very friendly without being intrusive, and the vibe of the restaurant was lively, yet warm. You can hear the conversations of the tables on either side of you, but not really beyond that. Will definitely be going back! read more

Met up with some friends for brunch and everything was delicious. We started with the calamansi margarita, which was super tasty and unique. For food, I highly recommend the nasi goreng with the ribeye. The meat was cooked a perfect medium rare and the flavor was amazing. Great spot, will definitely be returning! read more

You know if you need a reservation, it's going to be a good one! The service was amazing! They kept filling up our water as soon as they saw it low. For the appetizers we got the oxtail dumplings. That was soo good!! It had flavor and it hit the spot. My friend got the pork lumpia. It was crispy and a classic! It came with a sweet chili sauce. For the entree I got the Rendang Carbonara. I'm embarrassed to say that it was my first time ever trying carbonara. The poached egg on top was the icing on the cake for me. I couldn't finish all of it so I took it home and had it for lunch the next day. Omg. It was even better! read more

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Bone Kettle is very quaint casual dining experience where people dress in casually or semi-formal attire. The dim with low lighting experience adds a very intimate vibe to your dining experience. Both the service and food were good. They are known for their bone marrow, which was very exquisite. We opted to do the Dine LA experience, which has a pre-fixed 3 course menu where you can choose your dishes for $25 pp lunch and $55 pp dinner. FYI: There is a 20% service charge automatically applied (listed at the bottom of their menu) for their staff. read more

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Their broths are absolutely delicious and so flavorful! The staff are very welcoming. The convenient location comes with plenty of nearby public parking garages. Will be returning to explore more of their menu. read more

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

Service and ambience are fabulous. The food is a wonderful, an eclectic tour of Southeast Asia.

We had lunch here during Dine LA restaurant week. For the first course, we had fried chicken wings and char siu beet salad. For the second course, we had the bone broth noodle soup with top sirloin. My review of each dish is as follows: 1) fried chicken wings: 3 stars. I like the favor and it's nice and crispy. But it is a bit on the dry side. 2) char siu beet salad: 3 stars. I cannot see or taste any char siu on this salad. I don't know why this salad is called Char siu beet salad! The taste is okay. I think the dressing would be better if it is sweeter. The arugula on this salad is fresh and I liked the beets. 3) Bone broth noodle soup with top sirloin: 4 stars. The broth is flavorful. The noodle is cooked just right. Top sirloin is good. I would have given this dish 5 stars if I wasn't so thirsty after I had this dish. Usually I get very thirsty after a meal if the food contains monosodium glutamate (MSG). I cannot be certain that they use MSG but that is my experience. Service was good. Decor inside the restaurant is simple, clean and comfortable. read more

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Enjoyed the brunch here. Food was good. The location is also in the heart of Pasadena with parking structures nearby. read more

Excited to be back after a couple of years, we managed to snag a last-minute reservation for an early dinner on a busy Friday night. Despite the two-hour street parking limit around the area, there were a few parking garages nearby. We were warmly greeted by a friendly and welcoming hostess, though I didn't catch her name. As I remembered, the food was delicious and didn't disappoint! The crunchy and flavorful Garlic Prawns were a standout. We also tried the Rendang Carbonara and Bone Kettle Noodles with Broth and Oxtail, both of which were very good. However, the lychee dragonfruit drink was a bit of a letdown--it wasn't as good as I remembered it from before. We were also disappointed that the jackfruit turon with banana pudding was no longer on the menu. To end our delightful meal, we savored the chocolate orange bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Our spirited server, Annabel, was very friendly, attentive, and a good sport! Check out her striking pose! Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience! read more

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4/5 - very good with some hits and some misses. Would go back. We went to Bone Kettle many years ago for dinner and I found their dinner menu to be excellent with a focus on savory hearty broth style dishes as the name would suggest. Service was pretty good given we arrived at the tail end of brunch service (they close at 2 and we arrived at 1:30). We were seated promptly for our reservation and the food came pretty quickly. The ambiance is great. The restaurant had a bright airy and clean aesthetic. Now for the food: 4/5 duck and waffles. I wish I could separately review the duck confit which was 5/5 (silky, moist and salty) and 2/5 pandan waffles (which were flat and had no discernible pandan flavor) Island plate (5/5) all my island favorites including spam, rice, eggs, bacon, longanisa with a side of papaya salad. My one complaint is they were so heavy handed with the fish sauce in the papaya salad I kept smelling fish throughout the meal which was somewhat unpleasant. We also had the lumpia (3/5) which was nothing to write home about. I didn't feel like the lumpia was super authentic but this place is more pan southeast Asian fusion than it is a distinctly Filipino restaurant so u won't knock them for that. Bone marrow butter with bread. This was delicious. Salty, smooth, and buttery (lol). I couldn't eat too much of it because it was so rich but it was delicious. 5/5. I think maybe they seasoned it with sinigang packet because it was super salty and slightly sour? read more

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An establishment that charges a mandatory 20% "service fee" on all customers, but the service is non existent. One person seats you, another takes your order, a different person brings your food, and then you have to go flag someone down to bring your check. Not once did anyone come and check to see if we needed anything else, how the food was, etc. And the signature bone kettle soup (basically Pho) is so bland and flavorless. Borderline inedible. This place is a hard pass, wouldn't recommend. read more

A cute spot in downtown Pasadena for fusion food and brunch! It has a decent amount of outdoor seating, so it is dog friendly. The waiters were friendly and the one who seated my family noticed that there weren't any outdoor tables big enough for us, so he immediately started moving tables around to fit us, which helped cut down on wait time. Food is a bit slow to come out and we had one entree come out about 20 minutes after the others and from ordering to paying for our bill, we spent 1 hour and 40 minutes here, so definitely leave some extra time to dine here. In terms of food, everything was delicious and I liked how savory the loco moco was. Fries were salty and crispy as well. read more

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

We are back!!!! We had good food our server very nice and polite . He recommended steam fish because they just got fresh fish . Soto betawi and thai salad always the best read more

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Today was likely the last time I will ever patronize Bone and Kettle. I have been coming here since they opened--inviting friends, going on dates, celebrating birthdays (as recently as this past May), and enjoying family brunches with my children. We are never loud, boisterous, or demanding. We come to relax, take things as they come, and genuinely enjoy our time. Unfortunately, our last three visits have involved troubling interactions with the staff. During brunch, we were constantly watched and stared at--by multiple staff members, including the manager. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary. The same two servers attempted to clear our plates repeatedly; I counted ten times in just seven minutes. We couldn't settle in or feel at ease. Eventually, I asked my husband to get the check and pay as quickly as possible so we could leave. This treatment was shocking. We have never experienced anything like this anywhere else, but it has now happened here multiple times. While the food is good, the service we received--particularly as the only Black patrons in the restaurant at the time--was unacceptable. There was no clear reason for the constant monitoring or rush, and I did not observe other guests being treated the way we were. I have given Bone and Kettle the benefit of the doubt on several occasions, but not anymore. It is clear that something about our presence was unwelcome. I also do not recommend bringing children--the kids' bowls and cups were dirty, and the way we were rushed out as paying customers was alarming. Never again. read more

It was absolutely amazing, I have no words. A few of my favorites we ordered was the oxtail dumplings, the lamb chops, and beet salad. The Ube cheesecake and cassava cake...wow. Just get it and thank me later. I can't wait to return and try their other dishes. read more

I haven't been there and not loved every dish. I like going with a group so you can order a bunch of stuff and share it. Staff is very friendly making the experience great. In door and out door seat read more

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We had reservations for dinner on a Thursday night and were seated quite promptly! We ordered the oxtail dumplings and bok choy for appetizers and both were delicious. The dumplings were extremely flavorful with a tender meat filling. For the entrees; we got the nasi goreng, drunken soba noodles, carbonara, and some of the bone broth noodles. The bone broth comes warm and freshly poured onto the noodles from a kettles. The drunken noodles were super delicious. The carbonara was extremely rich but still great. The decor is elegant and the noise levels were quite low for being such a popular restaurant! read more

Bone Kettle - Drunken soba noodles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

WOW o WOW! It has been at least 5 or 6 years since my first visit to Bone Kettle, and boy am I glad to have come back. Booked a Saturday night 7 PM reservation with my lady, a one on one date for dinner. We had actually come over from another spot where we had drinks and an appetizer, so this was supposed to be the main entree restaurant. Vibes were perfect, drinks were great, food amazing. Huge southeastern fusion flavors from indonesia, malaysia, and filipino culture, blended perfectly with a hint of western culture. Here's everything we ordered: Bone Marrow (8.5/10): two half-bone marrows with toasted baguette and delicious fresh salad. Recommend saving some bone marrow to include in the Nasi Goreng Fried rice! Nasi Goreng (10/10): Indonesian fried rice, VERY good. Added the garlic wagyu ribeye cap, and added the bonemarrow from our appetizer. Definitely recommend. Chicken Wings (10/10): Fried citrus-brined chicken wings with thai chilis. Perfectly cooked, juicy, delicious. Highly recommend. For drinks, we had the Yujueans Elixir (their version of an old-fashioned, with whiskey barrel infused sake), Passionfruit Mojito, and the Sunburn. The presentation of the drinks were really nice. The taste were just OK. For dessert, we had the pandan and ube crinkle cookies, with a scoop of ube ice cream. This was honestly SO delicious, although I might be a sucker for crinkle cut cookies. Highly recommend, but it appears to be a seasonal dessert. For Parking, I just parked in the structure on green street and walked over. Would I come back again? ABSOLUTELY. I think this has bumped up to one of my favorite spots in Pasadena, and would highly recommend it to friends and family. read more

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