The love of Japanese cuisine has grown in the past few years, with an influx of Japanese restaurants seen around Manila. This rise in popularity means that Filipinos now have more choices, thus making quality and authenticity the new names of the game.
Speaking of which, a popular Japanese restauranthas arrived in the Philippines, ready to give the Philippine palate an experience never before seen beyond Japan and Singapore.
A first of its kind in Manila, Bijin Nabeby Tsukada Nojo is a unique Japanese farm-to-table concept restaurant that is popular in the region for its signature Beauty Collagen Hot Pot, also known as Bijin Nabe.
The brandis the brainchild of the Tsukada Nojo (Japanese for “Tsukada Farm”) a pioneering private farm from the Miyazaki Prefecturein Kyushu, Japan which is acclaimed for its high quality poultry raising methods.
With its bona fide background, Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo guarantees a new kind of authentic Japanese culinary experience.
And it all begins with the broth.
Just like its overseas counterparts, the Philippine branch of Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo uses the Golden Collagen Stock – a rich,exquisite broth that is specially concocted for the famous Beauty Collagen Hot Pot. To ensure quality, the broth is imported directly from the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan, which is home to the Jidorichicken.
Considered as the “kobe beef of chicken”, Jidori is a special breed of chicken that’s meatier and more sinewy, making them tastier and richer in collagen. They are grown in the only privately owned free range farm in Japan, under constant care and with a closely watched diet. To produce the famous broth, they undergo a delicate,18-hours tewing process until the essence of the bones and meat are completely dissolved into the stock.
The result? A delicately milky chicken broth that makes a delicious and enjoyable dish when combined with the freshest vegetables, seafood, and chicken. To add unique dimensions to the flavor the soup, Bijin Nabe is best paired with a selection of four condiments: the light soy sauce that is Shoyu, the flavourful Leek Oil, the zesty spice of Yuzukosho, and the aromatic chili layu sauce.
Another thing that sets Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo apart from ordinary dining fare is the very personal dining experience that comes with it. The restaurant’s passionate service staff treat every bowl as a piece of art, giving it ceremonial respect that’s usually reserved for the most exquisite of Japanese cuisine. As such, they are well-trained and poised to guide diners, all in the effort to make the Bijin Nabe experience as authentic as can be.
To know more about the Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo, visit the official website at http://bijinnabe.ph.