A Quiet Corner of Devotion
Northwest Santa Rosa deserved vibrant, soulful Vietnamese cooking — and Kettles became exactly what the neighborhood didn't know it was missing.
Kettles Vietnamese Bistro | Our Story
A New Vision on West Steele
The team behind Boathouse Sushi transformed the old Panda Buffet space on West Steele Lane — rebuilding it down to the wooden archway you walk through on arrival.
The Menu Goes Deeper
Pho is the anchor, but shaken beef with filet mignon, combination stirfry, and golden bánh xèo reveal what this kitchen is really after.
A Room Worth Lingering In
Orange walls, wooden lattice screens, and wide-spaced tables absorb a full dining room's energy — guests consistently note how calm it feels, even on a packed Friday.
Rooted in Sonoma County
A short walk from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Kettles feels genuinely rooted — local ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a patio wrapped in banana leaves and string lights.
The Neighborhood Noticed
TripAdvisor's #1 Vietnamese in Santa Rosa, featured in the Press Democrat and Sonoma Magazine — built one bowl of pho at a time.
Why We Do It?
We are a team of 2 brothers and a sister. Our interest in pure
food dates back to our time of growing up, as children, eating
quality meals prepared with love from our mother's kitchen.
Now as adults, we are still enjoying mom's cooking in addition the meals that come directly from our own, Kettles' kitchen. The great sense of care for the food we source and serve is our way of saying thanks to mother and to those who push us to find healthier ingredients to prepare our dishes.
