Tsukada Nojo - Washington

Rich soup sourced from Japan (imported) Light organic meal Lots of vegggies Bijin Nabe is known for having wonderfully rich creamy collagen soup. This soup is the star of the show. Minimum order is one Set good for two people. Set contains a number of stuff, i took a picture of the set with the descriptions of what is included. Costs Php 795.00 plus tax. Since in my family we are all big eaters, we usually add a few more veggies meat. We are a big fan of this place. ^ ^

Did not disappoint with regards to the food. Everything tasted great and as advertised. However I ordered leg and breast bijin nabe and they gave me wing and thigh instead. No biggie and when they refused to replace it I let it go because the staff were friendly and it was probably an honest mistake but there was still that moment of disappointment. Nonetheless I will return soon for another round. :

I was never really fond of hotpot type of food service but since i love trying out new stuff, I gave Bijin Nabe a try. Loved their collagen broth, that’s what is keeping me coming back. The chicken served with the collagen broth was very tender and flavorful because of the broth. Vegetables were all freshly served. We also tried their chicken nanban and hainanese roast chicken and both have pretty decent taste, but not that outstanding. All in all i give them 3.5 to 4 since i love their collagen soup and they offer good service because the servers would instruct you on how to go about the hotpot and would prepare/cook and sometimes serve the food in the hotpot for you.

Thoroughly satisfying experience though I must admit we went in chilly and starving. My husband and I ordered one order of Bijin Nabe, a chicken nanban, two nikumakis and an egg pudding and we left full and happy. Bijin Nabe hotpot in chicken broth. This really hit the spot after 4 chilly hours in a room with blasting air conditioning. The broth is made from chicken bones, which are apparently stewed until the bones are dissolved. I didn't know that was possible but after tasting the broth, I believe it. And yes, the broth actually comes as hunks of white jelly like the picture on the menu. I have to admit, the first mouthful of just broth had too much of a chicken smell. But once all the veggies and such were added, I didn't notice and the broth tasted better and better. The minced chicken chunks were also exceptionally tender and flavorful. Tip if you're not impatient and wait for the server, they will peel the prawns for you. (Of course, in that case you don't get to suck the head unless you ask for it, if you like doing that. Also, if you choose to get rice with the hotpot (you can also do noodles , be sure to leave enough broth so that the servers can make you porridge at the end. The broth was so good we almost didn't leave enough for this step. A warning: if you bite into the okra right after fishing it out of the pot, boiling juice will squirt into your mouth and you WILL burn your tongue. Chicken Nanban Original fried chicken in creamy tartar like sauce. This was delicious. The chicken was so tender and juicy that at first I thought they had made it into some kind of meatball with other soft and juicy things. But no, it was actually just chunks of chicken. The sauce was slightly sweet and creamy, with corn and I think little bits of cheese. It tastes better than it sounds we were spooning it up and eating it straight. The side salad that came with the chicken was light and refreshing and a good counterbalance to all the richness. I do admit that I didn't really care for the taste of the oil that that was used to fry the chicken, but I still give this dish a high rating because the chicken itself was so succulent. Nikumaki Original balls of rice wrapped in bacon with a soy sauce glaze. Meh. Apparently this is very popular but I wouldn't get again. Note, maybe it's the angle of the photos on the menu but these were at least twice as big as they look in the photos think long ovals instead of circles. We were glad we only got 2 instead of the sampler, which I think has 4. The soy sauce glaze was good but the flavor of the bacon/glaze wasn't enough to balance out all the plain rice on the inside. (Possibly the balance of flavors would have been better if they were actually shaped the way they looked on the menu. Rich Egg Pudding Yum! This was like a creamy, dense creme brulee. Super smooth and not overly sweet, with a crisp crust of caramelized sugar. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Would go back especially if I'm feeling a tad under the weather and want some good broth.

Twas a busy evening when my wife and I decided to stopover and eat. Due to my in-laws influence, they've invited us to try this restaurant and told me that they serve collagen soup. Of course my taste bud can't turn down such invite so we enter, we saw, and we conquer! We've tried their Signature Golden Collagen Chicken Soup for php750 for 2 pax. When the orders arrived, I quickly turned my eyes on the collagen soup and scooped a spoonful. It's very tasty and creamy, on point! Price is expensive though, it's worth it for your first time but you need to think over if you want to go in the future. Hopefully they will add duck dishes soon!