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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
BIJIN NABE by TSUKADA NOJO in MANILA: Time for Something Healthy


Sometimes more than just taste, food must also be full of nutrition and good for our health too. At BIJIN NABE in S MAISON, they aim to provide collagen filled hotpot that is perfect for our skin and digestive system.
Located on the 2nd floor of S MAISON MALL / CONRAD HOTEL in Pasay, BIJIN NABE by TSUKADA NOJO is a well known brand from Japan and Singapore.
More than just hotpot, they also offer delicious side dishes that accompany the collagen filled soup.
 One could start with the FRIED EGGPLANT. These babies are their healthy version of fries. Almost like potatoes, you won't distinguish between the two texture wise. Very nice way to start the meal.
Cooked to perfection, the CHICKEN NANBAN is a dish that originated from MIYAZAKI. Partnered with homemade tar tar sauce, it wasn't overwhelming and goes well with plain rice. You won't feel that rancid oil flavor here.

Another crowd favorite would be the NIKUMAKI ONIGIRI. These are rice balls wrapped with pork and baked with a special soy sauce. Some would like it with cheese on top but having some Yuzu-Mayo also works.

The main dish of this restaurant though would be the GOLDEN COLLAGEN CHICKEN SOUP. Imported from overseas, a pot is good for one to two persons. Made from Jidori Chicken that is stewed for 18 hours, the broth is both light and healthy.After trying out the broth in its simplest form, the staff would assist the guests by adding more toppings and meat into the hot pot. By putting in different organic vegetables, seafood, and meat, the flavors are absorb and it becomes a bit sweeter.

If it becomes a little too overwhelming or repetitive, you are given different sauces like the yuzu kosho to give everything more depth.
Patrons are also asked for your preference with what type of noodles will be added. You could pick from three choices, egg noodles, thick ones and rice noodles.

Granted that 750Php is a bit too much for two persons, you may want to go in a group so that you could try other dishes as well.
The soup may not be for everybody but the side dishes and other items on the menu are definitely must try when visiting BIJIN NABE by TSUKADA NOJO.



BIJIN NABE by TSUKADA NOJO
2nd Floor S MAISON MALL,
Conrad Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila
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Disclaimer:Visited on my own. Paid for my meal. Wrote this based on my experience.
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Monday, October 31, 2016
SIAM THAI: A Thai Hotpot Sports Bar in Kapitolyo


One wouldn't expect to find a hotpot place in the middle of Kapitolyo more so if it's Thai themed. SIAM THAI is the exception. It is a Sports Bar, Hot Pot, BBQ place rolled into one.
Located in the PIONEER CENTER SUPERMART, SIAM THAI has a couple of floors just for their patrons. Granted that the first floor can only accommodate a table or two, the second is where all the action happens. Once you get there, you are greeted by the friendly staff and is escorted to your table. You might want to be seated at the alfresco section since it will remind you of a garden setup. It is filled with HDTV playing different sports channels. Hence, it is perfectly fine to get an ice cold bucket of beer to go with your meal. The fact that they have an impressive line up of alcohol makes the distinction that it is indeed a sports bar. If one can't get over the humidity, they also have an air conditioned room to set you up into full foodie mode. 
The restaurant prides itself in offering THAI BBQ HOTPOT. A bronze shabu shabu pot with bbq space is brought to your table as you order a set or get an unlimited version. Priced at only 599Php, the "buffet" version is a wonderful way to get the most out of the meal as you can refill and ask for fresh ingredients to cook.
First timers need not worry as the staff will help you create wonderful dishes to the best of their ability.
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Admittedly, you might wonder why the soup doesn't taste as much as you would like. Apparently, there is a trick to this. Since you will be bbqing the meat, all the juices and extra flavor would drip down to the soup. Wait a little and you will be able to taste different flavors based on what you cooked.
Aside from that, diners are given a choice of sauces to mix and match. They could go for the sweet, sweet and spicy, and the spiciest one. The staff would suggest you try the mild sauce first so that you get to appreciate the flavors and not burn your tongue.

Browsing through the menu, one would be able to see a lot of ala carte dishes that are perfect for beer matches and can even be a meal unto itself. Since this is a Thai restaurant, a couple of their best sellers would be the PAD THAI and the POMELO SALAD. The Pad Thai is a crowd favorite. The nuts add a different texture to the noodle. It has a sweet taste that they might want to tone down though. The POMELO SALAD hands down is amazing. The ripeness of the the fruit coupled with the coconut milk makes it a joy to eat. The play on the flavor and texture is perfect.
Another dish that came highly recommended was the PANDAN CHICKEN. The fillet was wrapped in pandan leaves. They are then deep fried to create a moist and tender dish.
Dining with a few friends could give you a bit of advantage in terms of being able to try a lot. You might want to get a platter for the hotpot and bbq. Then, partner it with a couple of ala carte dishes.
SIAM THAI in KAPITOLYO is a perfect place to visit during sports event as you get to drink, eat and enjoy an amazing game.

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SIAM THAI BBQ and SPORTS BAR
Pioneer Center Supermart,
Pioneer Street, Kapitolyo,
Pasig City, Metro Manila

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. I was invited here by friends. Dined and paid for my meal.
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