Eat and drink your way to beautiful skin
Collagen is an essential protein that is responsible for repairing skin and strengthening hair and nails. As we age, collagen production slows and our skin slowly starts to sag.
To combat this issue, studies have found that by consistently consuming collagen, people have reported more elastic and radiant skin. Test the theory for yourself by visiting these 10 places that offer delicious dishes packed with the goodness of collagen.
1. Charcoal Thai
Move aside Mookata, Thai style collagen steamboat ($48.95) is the new trend making waves in Singapore. Each spoonful of soup is velvety rich and thick, seasoning the ingredients that go into the steamboat. We also love the three different types of chilli sauce Charcoal Thai offers as a dipping sauce for the ingredients.
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, Nex, #B1-30/31, Singapore 556083
2. Shirokiya
Shirokiya offers healthy dining options that help promote health and beauty from within. One of their specialties is the Bishoku Nabe, a hotpot that contains plenty of fresh hearty ingredients and collagen. All hotpots are currently 50% off at Shirokiya according to their Facebook page so head down quick to clinch the deal!
Address: Cuppage Road, #43&43A Cuppage Terrace Singapore 229463
3. Momiji Shabu Shabu
Unlike other steamboat restaurants, all of Momiji’s soup bases are made with collagen pudding made by simmering kampong chickens for 6 hours. There are seven different flavours you can choose from including Spicy Mala and Tom Yum soup if the usual chicken collagen taste is too bland for your palette.
Momiji also offers side dishes like Wagyu Beef and Kobe Pork Collar at a pocket-friendly price of $16.
Address: Shaw Plaza, 360 Balestier Road #04-01, Singapore 329783
4. Menya Takeichi
Tokyo’s number 1 chicken ramen chain is now open in Singapore! Each bowl of ramen is packed full of collagen after fresh chicken and chicken feet are stewed for hours to make the Paitan broth.
We also love that the ramen is topped with different types of chicken meat cooked in various styles like sous-vide. Read our full review for more recommendations!
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-313 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983.
5. Tokyo Sundubu
Located right next to Menya Takeichi is Tokyo Sundubu, the largest Sundubu restaurant chain in Japan. Both restaurants are part of Eat At Seven, a dining concept that features the best restaurant chains from Japan.
The Health and Beauty Sundubu ($24) comes with a portion of fish collagen that dissolves in your Sundubu, giving it a thicker and heartier consistency. We also recommend trying the Seafood Sundubu ($24) which is loaded with fresh seafood including crab, scallops and oysters flown in from Japan.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-312 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983.
6. Tsukada Nojo
Tsukada Nojo first popularised the collagen soup trend in Singapore with its Bijin Nabe Beauty Collagen Hotpot. Chock-full of seasonal vegetables that add a natural sweetness of the broth, Tsukada Nojo is still one of our favorite spots for a quick collagen boost.
We especially love the enthusiasm of the service staff who never fail to bring a smile to our face every visit.
Address: #03-81 Plaza Singapura Atrium@Orchard 68B Orchard Road SGP 238891
7. Beauty in the Pot
Part of the Paradise group of restaurants, Beauty in the Pot has quickly become one of the leading steamboat restaurants in Singapore. Known for their beauty collagen broth made from shark cartilage, the soup is thick, creamy and flavourful, even on its own.
The restaurant is open till 3am every day making it a much healthier supper choice than the usual roti prata.
Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, One KM #02-21/22, Singapore 436950
8. Shabu Sai
With six outlets around Singapore, Shabu Sai is one of the most accessible places to have a piping hot bowl of collagen soup. Shabu Sai is constantly creating new soup bases to entice your taste buds including a Cheddar Cheese Pot for the month of February!
Address: Orchard Central #08-09/10/11, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896
9. Tamaranbai
Tamaranbai was an unexpected find. The relatively new restaurant serves ramen in the day and turns into an izakaya at night. The collagen-rich Biton Nabe ($19.80) is only available at night made using the chef’s unique recipe. Wash it down with some sake or Japanese beer for an enjoyable night with friends.
Address: 17 Stanley Street, Singapore 068736
10. T.Akademi
Instead of bubble tea, slurp up pieces of collagen jelly when you order the Sakura Collagen Tea at T.Akademi. The Japanese inspired tea cafe uses ingredients like Hokkaido milk and green tea from Kyoto to create high-quality teas.
The quaint cafe also has a variety of cute cupcakes for sale that pair perfectly with your drink for a relaxing tea break.
Address: 22 Cross Street, China Square Central #01-63, Singapore 048421
by Nicole-Marie Ng
ADVERTISEMENTS