Kettle is a pretty easy place to come grab some good pub food. It's a bit dressed up but still pretty casual and the menu is pretty eclectic. Everything from chicken and waffles to Filipino staples with a twist (lamb adobo) to some lighter fare like sandwiches and salads. Wife and I split a grilled cheese and baked Brie on this last meal they were both great portions to not feel overly stuffed after lunch. It's a good place to go but I don't think anything is going to blow your mind food wise; that said the food is good but it lacks that one big differentiator. I'd give it an extra half star if I could and it's one of the better mall restaurants but it doesn't quite own its corner the way Corazon does downstairs. Do try the matcha waffle and nori chicken. Interesting little take on a southern classic that seems to be popular here right now as everyone seems to have a variant of some sort. read more

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Why should you eat here? One dish: Kettle's Buttermilk Chicken! Make sure you order that then get another dish to go with it. Trust me. One of the best fried chicken you will eat in Manila! On to the Buttermilk Chicken! The breading was wonderful with hints of spice to give it a slight kick. I love how they used boneless chicken to make eating effortless. The gravy and honey even enhances the flavor of the dish and makes you want to eat even more! Also, they serve the chicken with Cornbread. So good! My most favorite dish (apart from the Buttermilk Chicken) is the Baked Brie with Cranberry sauce. The Brie is enveloped in filo pastry. So, when it arrives at you table, eat it immediately! The filo is very crisp and the Brie is gooey. The rich Brie flavor was perfect with the tang of the cranberry sauce. If you don't want the Chicken or the Brie, try their Reuben Sandwich! They don't scrimp on the meat and, yes, they serve it with dill pickles! The servings here are HUGE! So, it's the best place to have a family get together or dinner with friends! :) read more

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When I finally passed by this place without a long waiting line, I did not miss the chance to try out their Buttermilk Fried Chicken everyone was raving about. True enough, as I walked to my seat, I noticed that almost every table had a plate of this high-end fad. I got excited and told myself "It must be THAT good". At first, I thought that it was quite pricey for a dish but when it arrived, I noticed that the serving was good for sharing between 2-3 people. So if you split the price, it won't be that heavy on the pocket. The chicken was served with country gravy and cajun honey with a few slices of honey-glazed cornbread on the side. I tried taking a bite of the chicken without anything and it just tasted like any ordinary fastfood chicken. I was already on the verge of calling it overrated; but when I tried dipping it to the gravy and the honey, it made all the difference. The chicken became tastier, with the right combination of sweet and a little sour, each bite was divine. Even the cornbread complements the play of tastes in my mouth as I consume this heavenly combo. read more

Kettle - Buttermilk Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

My friend has been raving about this buttermilk fried chicken from kettle everyday of my life since she tasted it. Curious and hungry, I waited for that day to finally have a taste of it. When I saw their menu it was kinda pricey but still I want to taste it to know what the hype is all about. My order came and marveled! That's a big serving for one! I tasted it and it's really good I couldn't help the Asian in me and asked for a cup of rice although there's a corn bread to match the chicken already. I'm glad that my money did not go to waste. Try ordering their clam chowder and potato strips too! read more

Kettle - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

I love Kettle! It's a go-to restaurant of mine when I'm in the Shangri-La mall in fact. I think I've tried about half its menu. It's one of those classic places that you can't go wrong with. The service and prices are decent, the quality of the food is consistent; plus it serves comfort food! Maybe it's just me but I have a real soft spot for comfort food restaurants because I feel there's a great lack of them here. I always - without fail - get the Truffle Gorgonzola pasta, the Mac and Four Cheese, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken with corn muffins. They're personal must-haves. If you're going to be dining with a larger party, here are some other dishes I recommend: Baked Brie, Kettle House Salad, Grilled Cheese, Reuben, and Corned Beef Hash. Now that I think about it, I've never had dessert there. I suppose I was always too full to. Tip: It would be better to come in a little early or book a table because it isn't unusual to be wait-listed. read more

Kettle - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

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If it's just one of those days when you feel like you need to stuff your face (and arteries) with some good ol' fat filled comfort food, then this is totally the place to do it. On a diet? Got issues with cholesterol and unsaturated fat? Find some place else, because Kettle ain't for you. The food isn't the cheapest, but most of it comes in serving sizes good enough to share. And if you're eating at Kettle, it's either you go big or go home. You absolutely have to start with their pork and potato strips. It's a towering pile of shoestring potatoes and crispy pork bits seasoned with some basil and whatever other magic they have in the kitchen. (Warning: It can sometimes feel a bit like you're playing Jenga while figuring out how to eat it.) Move on to their Southern fried chicken and you'll find the juicy meat covered in golden brown, crunchy goodness. It's good enough to eat without gravy, which they do provide, along with some spiced honey and corn muffins. (Best part: It's boneless!) Those are the stand outs for me, but they also have steak (served with bone marrow), some sandwiches and pasta. Remember, at Kettle, go big or go home. read more

I had a date when I visited Kettle. Yay me for not eating alone like I usually would. I actually like the floor-to-ceiling glass panels and the bistro feel inside. They package the area as a comfort food place, after all. The restaurant, though, is famous for their Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Friends and food bloggers recommended it so I gave that dish a try. It comes with country gravy and Cajun honey, and some honey-glazed cornbread on the side. I love the cornbread. Their chicken was remarkable, but I wasn't expecting the cornbread to be that good. And they have cakes! Yay? I got their Checkered Cake for Php 209 and loved how it looked like. Not a huge fan of the frosting but the cake has this dryness that is quite nice for me. They also offer an Australian lamb adobo dish that I will definitely try on my next visit. read more

Kettle - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

My family always waited in line to get to eat in Kettle until we give up and find another place because of our growling stomachs. One time, we got lucky, and we were able to get a table without waiting so long. However, I was really disappointed. The food was not worth the wait at all. Well, maybe some food items we ordered were great such as the Kettle House Salad, but the supposed star of the restaurant which is the Buttermilk Fried Chicken was not as delicious as I had expected it to be. Jollibee Fried Chicken tasted 10 times better. I thought I was the only one who felt that way, but it turns out that my entire family agrees. The location and ambiance is great, the waiters are friendly and attentive, but the food was just so-so but pricey. Overrated. I would definitely not go back anytime soon. read more

I really enjoyed Kettle's Buttermilk Fried Chicken and their Truffle Gorgonzola Pasta when I ate in their Shangri-la branch this month. The fried chicken is good for 3-4 pax and is served with gravy and cornbread. What I love about the chicken is that it is so tender and there are absolutely no bones! You don't have to worry about taking a solid bite and then accidentally and painfully biting a bone mixed in with the meat. I also love dark meat so I like how tasty their chicken is. I also enjoyed their Truffle Gorgonzola Pasta. Being a pasta and cheese lover though, one serving I think is enough for just one person. It is very creamt and heavy though, so others may opt to share it or order another dish to complement it. The chef was very hands on and I give him plus points for approaching our table to check if we enjoyed our meal. read more

Kettle - Truffle Gorgonzola Pasta - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

I heard so many great reviews about this place. When I went there to see for myself, it didn't really do anything for me. We ordered the Pork and Potato Strips as our appetizer. It was not so bad - a tad too salty, but generally very promising. I thought it was a herald for better things to come. Unfortunately not. We had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken next and the Angus Roast Beef Hash. The chicken was much better than the roast beef. It wasn't anything very special though. It was okay in the sense that it wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly soft which I'd expect the effect of buttermilk on meat would be. The Angus roast beef hash was more questionable. I expected a big portion of beef to hash ratio which would be skewed in favor of beef, but that was not to be the case. I had blips of meat and blips of potato with salty lukewarm gravy. Great. Overall, I seem to be the only person unimpressed with this place. I'd say go try. Odds are you'll like it. read more

I absolutely love comfort food! Who doesn't, right? For me, Kettle's menu is just pure Southern comfort. I always go here solely for the Clam Chowder. They're very generous with the seafood in it. They even place it in a bread bowl! It could be a meal in itself. It's rare to find really good chowder here and I'm glad Kettle finally made one. Recently, their Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Caesar Salad stole my heart! It's just feel good food at its best. The chicken is cooked just right and is moist when you dig into it. They did a good job soaking it in buttermilk for hours. There's just no fried chicken like it. I personally think it's also a good place for groups of people to eat lunch or dinner. Every time I eat here with my family, we always have a good time and we leave with happy tummies! read more

Kettle - Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl - American Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

When in need of comfort food, I make a beeline towards Kettle, the home of delicious, fuss-free food in the city. Each time I visit the restaurant, I make sure to go at the earliest time possible (just before the lunch or dinner rush) since there's usually a bit of a wait to get seated. Once I get seated, I don't even have to look at the menu since I already know what to order by heart - the Pork and Potato Strips and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. At Php 399, the Pork and Potato Strips are incredibly worth it. Once served, it certainly is a thing of beauty. Imagine a mound of shoestring potatoes, fried to a delicious crisp, served with small chunks of crispy pork belly and topped off with a sprinkle of crunchy green herbs. I can snack on it forever! The Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Php 519) is without a doubt, the crowd favorite. Made to sit overnight in their homemade buttermilk batter, the generous chunks of chicken is served fried to a crisp and served with some gravy and honey on the side. The dish also comes with delicious, sweet cornbread, which are stars in themselves as well. Since the portions are huge, sharing is recommended! read more

So much food and it soo good. Careful with what you order. Some meals our big enough for 2. I got the brisket sandwich and the pork and potato sticks to start. You have a family to feed and you want them to. Walk away full. Here is the place read more

Management needs to pay more attention to hiring and training staff so they can properly service patrons. Food is good but incompetent waitresses kill the experience. read more

It's a tiny bit embarrassing how many times I've eaten at Kettle. I start to feel nervous when the waiters recognize me for being there, yet again, to get my Buttermilk Fried Chicken fix but then I say to myself that they should be thankful for my loyal patronage lol! The food is just sooo good and comforting (as comfort food should be) and I can't get enough of it! I've made friends and family who were disbelieving of my hype fall in love with all that Kettle has to offer. Aside from their best selling fried chicken and its amazing gravy and honey dipping combo, you won't regret trying their Mac & Four Cheese and Truffle Gorgonzola pastas- super rich and super cheesy. I can also attest to the absolute yummy-ness of their U.S. Angus Short Ribs. For healthier (but still as comfort food-y) options, try their Miso Glazed Salmon with cold soba noodles and the Kettle House Salad (looove the toffee walnuts on top!) read more

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Kettle is fantastic. Since it opened it quickly became one of my favorites. I love everything they serve at Kettle, they may have a relatively short menu but it just makes them focus on every dish better and boy are they good. Kettle has amazing soup offerings. I love their onion soup, and pumpkin soup. They make them on the lighter side so you don't get stuffed immediately just from the soup which leave room for appetizers! They have simple salads which are tasty and fresh, they also have killer calamari and gambas and their most famous appetizer... potatoes and pork. Basically think of it as fancy picnik with deep fried pork cubes and mayo ketchup soy sauce goodness. This stuff is ADDICTING. You will find yourself not being able to stop!!! Their mains are divine. Go there for lunch and have a sandwich and you will leave happy. A+ sandwich place (which is rare to find). They have a few pastas which are heart and yum. But their most famous main is their Buttermilk Fried Chicken with cornbread. I tried this the first time we went to Kettle and I fell in love. This is by far the best fried chicken I've ever had. Although really regardless of what you order, you will love it! read more

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The food was really good and the portions are just right. We had the miso salmon, onion soup, mango banana smoothie, and chorizo penne. The wines by the glass are good and decently priced. The staff was very friendly. I would totally recommend this place and will definitely be back. read more

Kettle is a huge crowd-favorite. I remember that I had to go back to Kettle over three times before I was actually able to eat there. So many people just want a piece of Kettle! It's crazy popular, and I guess rightfully so. Kettle has that Southern charm and you know what the South is quite known for? Southern comfort food. That means lots of carbs, fried food, and corn bread. But of course Kettle isn't just as simple as that because it adds thoughtful thinking and cooking with that Southern charm. That's why they're able to churn out their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, which is just worth the hype. The skin is perfectly crisp like a stellar fried chicken, the meat was juicy, and gloriously boneless. The Pork and Potato strips were also another favorite, and I could understand why! The serving was actually pretty big, so it was worth it. It also didn't taste unhealthy as what you would think. The potatoes were crisp, the pork juicy. For that moment, I really did feel like I was in the good ol' south because I was feeling pretty comfortable in Kettle. read more