Unwritten Chapters of Sake Stories at bai Hotel Cebu
bai Hotels • 20 August 2026
Ume Japanese Cuisine invites guests to experience Sake Stories, an exclusive six-course pairing dinner with a Kikizakeshi or Sake Master. Designed as an immersive narrative, the evening celebrates the seamless harmony between traditional Japanese culinary arts and time-honored brewing techniques.
Instead of a traditional menu layout, guests will journey through a story told across six distinct chapters—each dish meticulously crafted to showcase Japan’s rich terroir and complemented by rare, hand-selected sakes.
Highlights of the Evening
- Oceanic Elegance & Heritage Brewing
Early chapters transport diners with a vibrant Scallop, Akami Tuna & Avocado Tartare, combining sweet Hokkaido scallop, premium tuna, and avocado finished with a touch of wasabi mayonnaise. This dish is paired with Kuroushi Junmai Ginjo Omachi, a sake celebrated for its rich, heirloom-rice structure that lifts the fresh seafood effortlessly. - Centuries of Tradition
The mid-menu narrative pays homage to classic Kyoto techniques with Saikyo Miso White Fish, slowly grilled until lightly caramelized to unlock a buttery texture and signature sweetness. To match its rich umami, the course is paired with Schichida Junmai Yamahai Umakuchi, a traditionally brewed sake with complex, deep-set flavor notes. - The Pinnacle of Craft
The experience builds to a luxurious climax in Chapter V, showcasing Premium A5 Japanese Wagyu Striploin served alongside silky potato purée and seasonal vegetables to highlight authentic Japanese marbling. This showstopping course is paired with the extraordinary Izumibashi Dragonfly White Junmai Kimoto, aged for two years to deliver the robust depth required to stand up to authentic Wagyu.
The journey begins with an unpaired course featuring silky Kani Chawanmushi & a Miso Cream Cheese Tartlet, weaves through comfort classics like Tempura Soba paired with
Chiyomusubi Junmai Tokubetsu 55, and concludes with a serene Black Sesame & Soy Panna Cotta—leaving the full multi-sensory experience a delightful story to uncover at the table.
Reserve your slot for Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Php 3,288 nett per person by calling bai Hotel Cebu at (032) 888 2500 or drop by our F&B reservation booth in the hotel lobby.
Seating for this one-night-only event is strictly limited to ensure an intimate dining experience.
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ABOUT bai Hotel Cebu. Located in Mandaue City, just minutes from Cebu City and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, bai Hotel Cebu is a contemporary hotel in Cebu known for modern accommodations, diverse dining experiences, and leisure amenities including a pool. As a well-connected Mandaue City hotel, bai Hotel Cebu continues to be a preferred choice among Cebu hotels for travelers seeking comfort, accessibility, and distinctly bai service.
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bai Hotel Cebu is once again proving why it sits at the top of Philippine hospitality. The ultra-modern property has officially been nominated for Philippines' Leading Business Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026.
