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A special feature on healthy foods for the start of the new year
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The New Year holidays are a time when we are surrounded by many delicious foods and our lives tend to become irregular. While it is fun, it can also leave us feeling more tired than we might imagine.
This time, we've picked out some items from various stores in COREDO Muromachi that will help soothe your tired body. Why not aim for healthy days in both body and mind as you start the new year? -
A gentle pho dish with plenty of vegetables and soy milk soup
When you think of healthy meals, the first thing that comes to mind is tanitacafe on B1 of COREDO Muromachi 2. This concept cafe, run by Tanita, a comprehensive health company, focuses on health and deliciousness.
< tanitacafe > Soy milk cream pho with plump shrimp and cod roe, served with sticky barley rice and two types of vegetable deli, 1,716 yen (tax included)
tanitacafe offers a lineup of seven original pho dishes. The most recommended dish this winter is the new "Plump Shrimp and Spicy Spicy Pollack Roe Soy Milk Cream Pho."
This healthy-looking pho is made with a mild soy milk soup flavored with Japanese dashi and topped with plenty of vegetables. Including the two side dishes (purple cabbage coleslaw and carrot rapée), it's a substantial dish that provides half (175g) of the recommended daily vegetable intake.
The vegetables on top of the soup are five kinds: sunny lettuce, mizuna, baby leaves, salad spinach, and bean sprouts. When you dip them in the soup and eat them while shabu-shabu, the vegetables soften a little while retaining their freshness, allowing you to eat a lot!
The texture is varied, with the plumpness of the shrimp and the crunchiness of the bean sprouts, and with toppings such as mentaiko, cilantro, and bonito flakes, you can enjoy a variety of flavors depending on where you eat it.
To finish off the meal, pour the soup over rice mixed with spiced glutinous barley to create a "soy sauce-like" dish. The crunchy texture of the rice is enjoyable, and it's healthy yet satisfying.
It is available during lunch time (11:00-15:00) and dinner time (17:00-19:30). Please note that it cannot be ordered during cafe time! -
Fill up on fresh salads!
If you've eaten too much over the New Year holidays and want to enjoy a guilt-free meal, head to CRISP SALAD WORKS CRISP SALAD WORKS B1 of COREDO Muromachi Terrace. This custom salad specialty shop will fill you up with delicious salads.
The standard menu has around 20 items, but you can also order your own original salad by combining five bases, around 30 toppings, and over 10 dressings.
<CRISP SALAD WORKS> Wahoo Sesame Chicken ¥1,394 (tax included)
This time I ordered "Wahoo Sesame Chicken".
New this winter is the "Wahoo Sesame Dressing," a soy sauce-based dressing with a Japanese flavor that has a strong umami flavor yet a refreshing finish compared to regular sesame dressings.
The mellow, fragrant, and rich flavor is an exquisite match with the juicy chicken, rich cheddar cheese, and crunch of the croutons.
The salad is chopped into small pieces and lightly mixed with dressing, making it easy to scoop up with a spoon and eat like a bowl.
The vegetables are fresh and crunchy, and there's plenty of chicken in it, so you'll be satisfied with just the salad!
By the way, you can change up to two toppings of the same price, so please try customizing your order. -
Improve your intestinal environment with the power of Awa Bancha
85, located on the first floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace, proposes a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle based on the concept of "fermented living."
The foods they sell are all good for your body, with no artificial additives, organic products, and fermented foods!
We also carry miscellaneous goods, and select items made from natural materials, ethical items that contribute to environmental conservation, and timeless items that can be used for a long time.
<85 [Hachigo]> HOLO TEA Brown Rice Blend 20 packets: 1,512 yen (tax included) 3 packets: 648 yen (tax included)
One product I came across at 85 [Hachigo] was a blended tea made with Awa Bancha, a unique lactic acid bacteria-fermented tea from Tokushima Prefecture. Rich in lactic acid bacteria, this healthy tea helps regulate the intestinal environment.
However, Awa Bancha can be quite sour on its own, making it difficult to drink. This "HOLO TEA Brown Rice Blend" is a blend of brown rice and Job's tears, resulting in a fragrant, light, and easy-to-drink flavor.
Other flavors in the lineup include "Black Bean Blend," "Organic Rooibos," and "Black Sesame Blend," but the "Brown Rice Blend" is perfect for when you've eaten too much or want to adjust your diet!
It has a refreshing taste and is easy to drink, so it's not a burden to drink on a daily basis. Why not take this opportunity to start taking care of your intestines on an ongoing basis? -
Refresh your body and mind during bath time!
If your skin isn't in the best condition due to overeating and an unhealthy lifestyle, why not reevaluate your bath time?
Located on the second floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace, Ahara YUAN is a Taiwanese herbal care brand. Its founder, Yuan, began making soaps using his knowledge of Chinese medicine after suffering from atopic dermatitis.
<Ahara YUAN> Top: Mugwort Soap 2,530 yen (tax included) Bottom: Shell Ginger Soap 2,750 yen (tax included)
The herbal soaps are carefully handcrafted one by one using seasonal herbs picked according to a unique recipe, and are made with the addition of high-quality oils and shea butter.There are currently 17 varieties in the lineup, including one for the scalp, and the other 16 varieties can be chosen to suit different skin types and can be used on both the face and body.
The most popular product in winter is the Gettou Soap, which leaves your skin feeling moisturized even after washing. It moisturizes and firmes dry skin, leading to soft skin.
Mugwort soap is popular among men. It has a unique, addictive scent and is effective in preventing unpleasant odors. It thoroughly removes dirt from pores and prevents rough skin.
<YUAN> Left: Herbal Bath Salt Shuho (40g x 2) 1,430 yen (tax included) Right: Mugwort Bath Salt (15g) 1,430 yen (tax included)
In addition to soap, we also recommend bath salts and bath additives, which will warm your body.
Joho has a floral scent of lavender and orange peel. Mugwort has a smoky, deep, herbal scent reminiscent of a medicinal bath. Please choose the scent you like.
It comes in a nonwoven fabric pack, so you can first place it next to your pillow and use it as a scented sachet, and then add it to your bath, so you can enjoy it twice! -
"Healing" your body from the inside and outside
Our final recommendation is Yojo Shishu, located on the second floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace in Eslite Spectrum Nihonbashi. As the name suggests, this is a market where you can choose self-care items that are suited to each individual.
It has been about a year since it opened, and thanks to its stock of products that are rarely seen in other stores, it has become a popular area loved by many repeat customers.
<Jian> Tea Syrup (200cc) 1,987 yen each (tax included)
Jian's tea syrup is a new and innovative item that allows you to casually incorporate Chinese herbal medicine into your daily routine.
Under the supervision of a Chinese herbalist and an international Chinese medicine nutritionist, domestic tea leaves, spices, and herbs are carefully selected and flavors are blended according to five constitutions. By checking your type using the five elements diagnostic chart, you can choose the one that suits you best from the five flavors.
The best way to drink it is straight, but it's also delicious with soda. It also pairs well with tea, so it's delicious in a green tea highball.
<Cacao> Cacao balls 2,700 yen each (tax included)
"Cacao Dama" from Cacaomono, a cacao specialty store based in Kobe, uses whole fermented cacao beans (raw cacao beans) that have been carefully processed at low temperatures for a long time. By not adding heat, the cacao's natural enzymes, polyphenols, magnesium, iron, zinc and other nutrients remain intact, and the production of caffeine is also reduced.
Made with high-quality couverture chocolate from France and Belgium, and coated with cocoa powder and coconut powder, there is no compromise on taste.
It's perfect for tea time, and also as a snack to go with whiskey or other alcoholic drinks.
Ayur Master Rejuve Cream (0.7g x 30 packets) 13,200 yen (tax included)
For skin affected by New Year's fatigue or winter dryness, we recommend Rejuve Cream, a popular product from Ayur Master, a brand specializing in anti-aging care.
It soothes skin damage sustained during the day and supports cell turnover.
The individual packaging eliminates the risk of oxidation and deterioration, making it convenient for travel. This special cream is effective even when used once every few days, and is a favorite among our staff.
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