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You Have to Check Out This Collagen-Infused Beauty Hotpot

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Chin Ann Obiedo

<p>Maybe you’ve heard of hotpot but have you heard about <strong>beauty hotpot</strong>? Yes, it exists and it’s just in <strong>Mitsukoshi, BGC</strong>! Hotpot is a great healthy comfort food in itself but add collagen to the mix and it’s the perfect comfort food. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bijinnabeph/" target="_blank">Bijin Hotpot by Tsukada Nojo</a> is the place to be to get your Bijin Nabe or &#x27;beauty hotpot&#x27; fix. It’s the signature dish of Japanese restaurant group Tsukada Nojo that opened its first international branch in the Philippines in 2016.</p><div><br/></div><p>Bijin Nabe gets their collagen from the highly-prized <strong>Jidori chicken</strong>, which they note is “at par with Wagyu beef and kurobuta pork”. They extract the pure white protein from the Jidori then transform it into a pudding which is then melted in a pot to create the broth for the rich and flavorful hotpot. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_WnLrMsmwx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_WnLrMsmwx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div 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style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo (@bijinnabeph)</a></div></div></blockquote></div><div><br/></div><p>You are getting nothing less than premium from this restaurant as they import their soup regularly from Japan to the Philippines. Their Bijin Nabe farm is located in Miyazaki prefecture, known for raising the best native chicken in Japan. They have spent years perfecting the method of boiling and simmering the chicken bones and that stock is now known as the <strong>Golden Collagen Stock</strong>, a flavorful broth that is <strong>rich in collagen</strong>. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2d8172bc-0f30-4efc-862f-edd7304e4fc5_bijin nabe mitsukoshi.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Right off the bat, you can tell that this is not your usual hotpot– besides the collagen broth, the selection of meat that you can choose from is top-grade, meats like Japanese A5 Wagyu, Iberico Pork, and they even have specialty seafood.</p><div><br/></div><p>Before they put the collagen with the rest of your ingredients in your hotpot, their staff will offer you a sip of their rich soup so you can enjoy the collagen soup in its pure form. You can also opt to go for the DIY hotpot cooking route or you can also have their staff prepare the nabe for you. </p><div><br/></div><p>As for the soup, the melted collagen not only elevates the hotpot with its nutritional properties but also adds a noticeable richness and heartiness to the soup. The order might be a little pricier and is not unlimited like other hotpot spots but for the quality of the food, unique selection of ingredients, and excellent service, it’s money well spent! It’s the perfect pick-me-up, comfort food that’ll fill you right up!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/skincare/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fillers/39088" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everything You Need to Know About Fillers, According to an Expert</a></div><div><strong>How much is the collagen beauty hotpot?</strong></div><p>Their signature Golden Collagen Chicken Stock goes for Php 795 per portion (minimum order of one portion for every two pax) </p><div><br/></div><p>Together with your collagen, your set will include: Sunflower Sprout, Red Radish, Lettuce, Prawn, Tori Tsukune, Fresh Black Fungus, Zucchini, Deep Fried Tofu, Lady&#x27;s Finger, Baby Corn, Baby Sweet Potato Leaves, Enoki Mushrooms. But note that vegetables that are included may vary due to weather and seasonality. You have the option to order a double pot of collagen soup with two flavors in one pot. </p><div><br/></div><p>From there, you can choose from their Noodles or Zosui: Thin Tsuru-Tsuru Egg Noodles, Thick Mochi-Mochi Noodle, Rice Noodle, and Zosui. You will also get their curated basic spice set that consists of Soy Sauce, Yozu Pepper, Leek Oil, and Homemade Chili Oil when you order the Bijin Nabe. </p><div><br/></div><p>If you want to add more items to your beauty hotpot, some of their add ons include Baby Sweet Potato Leaves, Sunflower Sprouts, Cabbage, Enoki Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms, Zucchini, Mochi Pouch, Deep Fried Tofu, Silken Tofu, Seasoned Half-Boiled Egg, Fuwa-Fuwa Fish Cake and many more. Plus, you can order additional servings of the collagen soup in 250ml or 500ml servings.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e9a9dfd3-7017-4a12-95d6-26c6fe8bd589_collagen hotpot.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Bijin Nabe Mitsukoshi also has two new offerings on their menu if you’re looking for something more express but still hold the same quality: the Special Lunch Sets and Collagen Ramen!</p><div><br/></div><p>Visit Bijin Hotpot by Tsukada Nojo at 2/F S’Maison, Conrad, Manila, MOA, Pasay City, G/F Missouri Building, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, or at Mitsukoshi BGC, Taguig City.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/kiyosa-bgc-salon-review/39265" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This Salon in BGC Lets You Experience the Art of Japanese Beauty</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>