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Kettle Black Kitchen (Madison): Only the Butter Biscuit Is Worth the Hype—Everything Else Feels Like a Ripoff 😤 I’m usually pretty forgiving with restaurants… but Kettle Black Kitchen crossed the line. The only saving grace? The Butter Biscuit in Pic 2—everything else was either bland, overpriced, or both. Here’s why I left frustrated (and why that high Google rating might be misleading): 🌟 The Only Win: Butter Biscuit (Worth Its Price Tag!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let’s start with the good—this biscuit is incredible. Flaky, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth soft, it’s the kind of baked good that makes you pause mid-bite. Unlike every other dish here, it actually lives up to (and exceeds) what you pay for it. If I ever go back, it’ll be just for this. ❌ The Letdowns: Overpriced, Bland, and Disappointing Every other item missed the mark—hard. And the worst part? The prices don’t match the quality at all: Duck Fried Rice: The flavor itself was fine (a hint of Asian influence, which was nice), but it was nowhere near worth the price they charge. I felt ripped off paying that much for something that tasted like a decent takeout 炒饭 but with a fancy name 😠. Salad & Brisket: Both were shockingly bland. The brisket had no smoky depth, no juicy seasoning—just plain meat. The salad? Limp greens with zero flavor, like it was thrown together last minute. No effort, no taste. 🤔 Why the High Google Rating? My Theory Here’s the thing: It mixes Asian flavors with American-style presentation. I think that novelty hits different for non-Asian diners—they see it as “unique.” But for someone who grew up with real Asian food? It’s just a watered-down, overpriced version of dishes we know and love. The hype feels unearned. 📌 Final Verdict: Skip It (Or Just Grab a Biscuit) Kettle Black Kitchen isn’t worth your time or money—unless you’re craving that butter biscuit. Save yourself the frustration (and the cash) and head to a spot that delivers on both flavor and value. This one’s a hard pass for me. #food #InternationalStudentEats #StudentFoodHunt #BeautifulMeals #FoodDiary #Madison #MadisonFoodHunt #MadisonLife #MadisonFood