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| - I can't believe it took me as long as it did to give this place a try. One of my health-conscious coworkers frequents Bae Bae's on days he allows himself the treat of going out to eat for lunch, and I am very strict with myself about packing my lunch. I decided it was time to treat myself, too, and we went to Bae Bae's on a sunny Friday afternoon.
We walked in and got right in line. I love the cute terrariums and the bar you can sit at in the front of the restaurant. Places that are well-lit with natural lighting have a warm, comfortable feel about them and you get lots of natural light here.
Ordering here is super simple and you start with a choice of protein. You can choose from beef, pork belly, Korean fried chicken (KFC), and crispy tofu. Next, you choose two sides. Your first choice is between rice, salad greens or glass noodles, and the next choice is between tempura veggies, seaweed salad, or kimchi. You can get some sides of Kim Bob (almost like sushi but with any protein choice and veggies rolled up in rice and seaweed) or a daily special as an extra if you'd prefer that. One of my favorite things about the menu is that it's organic! This is a great place to go if you want something that tastes good, is good for you, and is affordable.
I'm always one to opt for chicken over beef and pork, but I like tofu, too. This time I decided on the KFC because my friend recommended it, and the pictures I've seen made it look incredible. For my sides I got the glass noodles and seaweed salad, which are two of my favorite things. You get a small side salad no matter what, so I still got my serving of veggies in! The chicken was perfectly crispy, and each box comes with two HUGE chicken strips with wasabi honey sauce. I'm a self-proclaimed condiment fanatic, and the honey wasabi was uniquely delicious in all the right ways.
Portion size here was also part of my decision to give Bae Bae's five stars as the box I got for about $12 was enough for me to get 2 solid meals out of it. I got a box exactly like the one I got to bring home to my boyfriend and he also loved everything about it. Needless to say, we'll be coming back to Bae Bae's, and the convenient downtown location makes this place a great choice for lunch or dinner.
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