KETTLE'S FIRESIDE is HOTTER than your Girlfriend.

 DON'T GET MAD! I was only kidding! Of course a gf is a gf but if it would be food, you would be drooling over FIRESIDE.

Upgrading the menu from the usual flare, Chef Chiloy is a genius. Rather than going with the "norm" of his KETTLE (click here and here), he stood up and raised the bar with FIRESIDE. A little familiar but they made changes to elevate the dishes.

FIRESIDE opened up early this year and has never looked back. They remade favorites and brought out the best from different dishes they have.  Almost a remake or a take two but with a better outcome. 

The place in itself is simple and direct. It is the food that would make you want to go there.

You could start with this. SWEET CORN CAPPUCCINO (129Php)

Popcorn salt. A crowd favorite. Frothy and soothing.

Salads were also on the menu but you know me. I tend to skip those.

GRILLED CHOP HOUSE SALAD. (189/389 Php)

Greens, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, roasted chicken breast, feta , honey lemon dressing and a lot more greens... Uhm.. yeah too healthy for me.

ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD (299Php)

For the Asian Shrimp lover. This salad is. A lot of greens, with rice noodles, toasted peanuts , lime fish sauce dressing.

FIRESIDE STEAK SALAD (469Php)

A salad that a meat lover would order.

Not because of the greens but because of the US TOP BLADE STEAK. 

The onion and zucchini strings are also incredible good to munch on. You could leave the greens to your healthy living friends.

Don't worry from here on out, no more veggies please! So here are the appetizers. 

HOT CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP (279Php)

Crab fat and nacho chips. A must if you are into artichoke dips but I would suggest you go for other appetizers on the menu. To try something different.

I am not really into chicken wings but my brother would love this. 

SWEET, SPICY & SALTY WINGS. (3pcs 249/ 5pcs/409Php)

Served with sweet potato hay. These crispy and sweet chickens are really good.

For pica pica , FIRESIDE has a lot of things to offer.

My favorite would be this MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE (359Php)

I couldn't stop getting the freaking mascarpone. It was so good. I even used it as a dip for

the TRUFFLED POTATO CHIPS (199Php)

This was super duper huge! I liked the simplicity of it. A better use of chips compared to the "picnic-like" strips at KETTLE in my honest opinion.

They also have some more interesting stuff for the healthy buffs. CUE in other guys.

SALMONE GRAVLAX TARTAR. (349Php)

baguette chips, cilantro and peppercoulis

Another is the GRILLED HALIBUT. (399Php)

Although not really an appetizer, I placed this here because for me, you only need a few and not too much to taste the flavors. (LOL!!!! and it is too healthy for me)

BACON vinaigrette, quinoa veggie salad

 NOW FOR THE BIG BOYS.

What the chef is known for, the big guns. I liked the way they served these dishes as they are huge in quantity and the quality is incredible.

You got to ready your appetite for this!

DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP!!! (519Php)

This is one huge dish! Good for 3-4 people I tell you!!! The meat is cut perfectly and it is moist inside and out. I love it!

Honey cider brined, grilled apples, peppercorn mustard cream sauce. grilled veggies.

If pork chop isn't your fancy, they have this APRICOT-CHIPOTLE GLAZED RIBS. (899Php)

Slow roasted baby back ribs. Humongously huge! Pardong but it was just so huge. Two guys can't even finish this.

KETTLE being known for their buttermilk chicken, they made it even better through this BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS. 24 hour brined. cajun ritz breading, home style gravy, cornbread donuts. (489Php)

 For the price, this dish is worth it. I love the chicken alongside with its sides. Although it lacks that kick to make it standout, the dips make up for it.

The cornbread donuts are the best! So it's a good thing you could order more of these. Ang sarap nito!

Although you won't really know unless you tried it. I suggest you get the AUSTRALIAN LAMB RIBS. (719Php)

This is sooooo good. The lamb was perfectly cooked. It was so soft and tender. Plus, the minty dip isn't overpowering. It complimented the dish well unlike other establishments that source their dips from somewhere else.

Another crowd favorite would be the 50/50 MEATLOAF. (389Php)

Why 50-50? It is made with 1/2 ground bacon and the rest with ground angus beef. BBQ sauce is perfect with it and the garlic mashed potato is just love!

I love how the desserts in FIRESIDE is the perfect way to end the meal.

You could start with HOME MADE DOUGHNUTS. (239Php)

It might be plain for some but the sauces on the side is perfect. Salted Caramel, Chocolate, and Raspberry Sauce. It is a good thing that you could put your own sauce to mix and match. I prefer it this way rather than sauces being pre-mixed with the dessert dishes.

A cake is always a perfect way to end a meal. When eating in FIRESIDE by KETTLE, you ought to know that the road to get to that cake is a joyful journey.

Moist and perfect with the shavings this COCONUT CHECKERED CAKE (259/slice) is a great treat for the end of your meal.

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FIRESIDE by KETTLE is a notch above KETTLE. Most of the dishes are adventurous and yet they have those old favorites up their sleeves. Yes they have a long way to go but with just a month of operations, they are getting there. Budget per person is around 600Php per person. Would really go back for the lamb, cornbread doughnuts, and the meatloaf. For a simple snack, I liked their appetizers especially the mascarpone.

FIRESIDE by KETTLE
3rd Floor SM Mega Fashion Hall
Besides Linguini Fini
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: was invited to this event. Thank you very much Chef Chiloy for having us. Wrote this based on my experience and opinions.