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I love their food esp. the fried catfish. The staff was great (local people). They also a nice place, very welcoming. You may try to dine in their sec…
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Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine
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A must-try when you are in Clark.Burst of flavors that will make tou come back for more.Home cooked goodness that's perfect for hungry the whole famil…
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Pampanga cuisine is highighed in this place. Exotic and gamey meats are available here. Eating here will give you an insight of the local taste buds. …
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MATAM-IH offers authentic Kapampangan cuisine in a fascinating ambiance of an elegant, classy and modern rendering of our indigenous peoples culture, arts and crafts and our Hispanic tradition, with the convenience of high-tech gadgetry. It promises an exciting dining experience not available anywhere else, where the old and the new world meet with stunning impact. MATAM-IH is an Aeta dialect meaning delicious. Their well-trained food attendants are genuine members of the Aeta and Abelling indigenous people of Capas, where the largest concentration of the Tribe are found. They are also known as Kulots with their distinctive curly tresses, eyelashes and golden brown skin. During the day, MATAM-IH presents our Hispanic heritage and indigenous arts and crafts in the form of antique-style wood and steel furniture and decor. At night, the struggle between the old world and the new in terms of decor, lighting and effect seems to abate with no sides winning, but with the same breath-taking effect. The old and the new simply, magically co-exist. The main hall was named after Apu Namalyari who was believed to dwell in Mt. Pinatubo. It is the biggest hall which prides in its unique bird cage chandelier and a giant fish trap called Balisasa, an olden crude but effective fishermens implement. To the sides are six safari-type tents named after the major Aeta Sitios of Capas town namely Sitio Manabayukan, Sitio Taliktik, Sitio Yeyang, Sitio Manibukyot, Sitio Tarukan, and Sitio Pilien. There is also a summer veranda which is called the Sitio Kalangitan Cafe which is a cozy hide-away over-looking the entire restaurant and beyond. There are also side recreational amenities like the Adiu-Adiu (another Aeta appreciative expression) where one can try out the primitive bow and arrow to hit the target, Sana which is a replica of the traditional balon or wishing well and Dugang (a Kapampangan term which means wheel of a carabao cart) where you can find an instant answer to any particular question that one can think of.Details
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6 Reviews on “Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine”
I love their food esp. the fried catfish. The staff was great (local people). They also a nice place, very welcoming. You may try to dine in their second deck area. Its recommended.
A must-try when you are in Clark.Burst of flavors that will make tou come back for more.Home cooked goodness that’s perfect for hungry the whole family
Pampanga cuisine is highighed in this place. Exotic and gamey meats are available here. Eating here will give you an insight of the local taste buds. Recommended
We are seated a nice outdoor table. The food is good, and the place is awesome. Atmosphere is very relaxing.
I will surely come back in this place, great food and great value for money..also service was a great factor
Had our late lunch here greeted and welcomed by some aetas as their servers. The food was great, my daughter and colleagues liked the native chicken and tortang talong:) they also serve exotic dishes like snails, crocodile, etc.