The Ultimate Inasal Experience: Grilled Chicken and Barbecue Tour of Bacolod

🍗Bacolod is famous for its inasal, a delectable version of grilled chicken marinated in a blend of calamansi, chicken oil, and spices.

🔥Filipinos have mastered the art of grilling, keeping the fire low and infusing the meat with smoky flavors without overcooking it.

🌶️The inasal experience is incomplete without dipping the chicken in a combination of soy sauce, coconut vinegar, calamansi, and chilies.

🥩China Rose offers delicious pork barbecue with its special basting sauce, attracting locals and visitors alike.

🔥Local barbecue spots like China Rose provide an authentic experience, serving mouth-watering grilled meats in a humble setting.

What makes Bacolod inasal unique?

—Bacolod inasal is unique because of its delicious marinade made with calamansi, chicken oil, and spices, which infuses the grilled chicken with exceptional flavors.

What is the secret to juicy grilled chicken?

—The secret to juicy grilled chicken lies in basting it throughout the cooking process. The continuous brushing of sauce, oils, and vinegar keeps the chicken moist and full of flavor.

What other dishes should I try in Bacolod?

—Apart from inasal and barbecue, Bacolod offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes like chicken inasal pizza, kansi (a rich beef soup), and piaya (a sweet delicacy filled with muscovado sugar).

Do I need to use gloves when eating inasal?

—Using your hands to eat inasal is the authentic way to enjoy it. However, disposable plastic gloves are often provided to keep your hands clean from the chicken oil and sauces.

Where can I find the best barbecue in Bacolod?

—China Rose is one of the must-visit places for delicious pork barbecue in Bacolod. Located in a humble garage, it attracts locals and visitors with its mouth-watering barbecue flavors.

00:00Join Mark Wiens in Bacolod, the Great Food City of the Philippines, for a tantalizing tour of the city's famous inasal and barbecue scene.

04:32Experience the authentic flavors of Bacolod's grilled inasal, which is marinated in a blend of calamansi, chicken oil, and spices. The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of smoky flavors.

09:19Indulge in the unique rice procedure of inasal, where the rice is mixed with chicken oil, garlic, and salt, resulting in a flavorful and slightly sticky rice dish.

12:48Savor the succulent parts of the inasal, including the chicken breast, gizzard, and the signature 'butt' that is packed with flavor and textures.

16:05Next, discover China Rose, a humble garage-turned-restaurant that serves mouth-watering pork barbecue, attracting locals and visitors alike.

16:58Immerse yourself in the smoky atmosphere of China Rose's kitchen and witness the grilling process of their delicious barbecue.

17:30Taste the pork barbecue and experience its bouncy texture, juicy flavors, and the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness.

19:00Wrap up the tour by exploring more of Bacolod's vibrant food scene, offering dishes like chicken inasal pizza, kansi, and piaya.