Bai: A Taste Of Dumaguete - Phoenix

I've tried Bai's Sinugbang Manok twice between years far apart and I could taste the improvement. I actually enjoyed its sauce and it comes with free, simple soup. I just wish the chicken was bigger. Buko Shake was really good! It tasted milky, wasn't too sweet, and pretty worth it considering the price and quantity. It was messy and overflowing but I do appreciate getting the most I possibly can.

I've tried Bai's Sinugbang Manok twice between years far apart and I could taste the improvement. I actually enjoyed its sauce and it comes with free, simple soup. I just wish the chicken was bigger.

Although this type of dish is generally pricey, their P165 Salpicao Rice Topping is fairly priced delicious with all that Garlic!

I ran into this small place I believe some months ago while my siblings and I are looking for a place to eat in for dinner. Funny thing is that I though the sign was referring to the salon beside it. Yes people, I was that hungry. I thought people from Dumaguete have very good makeup and hairstyling skills that they put up a salon to share their gift (Seriously Nicole, it says TASTE OF DUMAGUETE on the signboard). Okay maybe it was not that funny. Meh. Bai is located five steps behind that salon. You would see this very cute, white door that leads you to the tiny restaurant with green-painted walls with black decors. If you're not familiar with food from Dumaguete, the staff are always pleased to describe each one for you. Do try their Sinugbang Manok if you're tired of Mang Inasal but still want to have some chicken. Other must-tries are their Humba and Lechon de Carajay.

The only reason I went in here was because it was right next door to Rap 's Steaks and Cakes, and the latter was filled to capacity. I really had my mind set on Rap 's Porterhouse Steak, but I had no choice but to relinquish that dream, because when Rap 's gets full, they don 't empty out until a couple of hours later. Fortunately, an old man by the door saw that I was about to cry and told me there was another place to eat close by. So, like a wizened spirit guide, he led me down an alley behind a salon, to small door with the word 'BAI ' on it. Like a hungry puppy, I followed, and it was amazing. Bai 's selection consisted of classic Filipino favorites with a Dumaguete twist, and they had choices for merienda, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Their signature dish is the Bai Sinugbang Manok, which they made with their own home-made sauce, and served with unlimited soup and rice, for only Php125.xx. Bang for your buck, definitely.