Rarampa, A Piece of Manado in South Jakarta
Jessica Wood TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Among the diverse culture that thrive in Indonesian capitol city, Jakarta, Rarampa pops up in the southern part of the metropolitan. Rarampa is a restaurant located in South Jakarta that serves cuisine originating from Manado, North Sulawesi.
The typical spicy flavor of Manado culinary has never failed foodies. At Rarampa, the level of spiciness has been adjusted to match the taste buds of capitol society. Interestingly, there is live music that entertain guests, even invite the guest to sing on the stage.
In addition to the foods, Rarampa, which means spices in Manado indigenous language, also displays reconstruction of rare woven fabric called Tenun Bentengan. The woven fabric has been considered extinct for hundreds of years.
So if you are migrant from Manado who miss your hometown, or simply a curious mind wanting to get in touch with Manado culture, Rarampa is the right place to visit.
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