Have the Most Exotic Kapampangan Cuisine at This Restaurant in Clark

Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine got its name from the Aeta word “matam-ih” which translates to “delicious”. True enough, the restaurant serves only the tastiest Kapampangan dishes that can take you on a gastronomical ride. Situated in the heart of Clark Freeport Zone, Matam-ih is a fusion of both Kapampangan and Aeta culture, arts, and crafts which can be seen through interiors made of antique-style wood and steel. Upon entering, you will be welcomed by a life-sized carabao statue with a cart illuminated with LED lights called “Dugang”. The food attendants of the place are also trained members of the Aeta and Abelling tribe of the Capas, so you are sure to get authentic Kapampangan goodness when you visit!

The resto has various outdoor dining areas to choose from. It has an open main hall named after Apu Namalyari and six safari-type tents named after Capas town’s major Aeta Sitios. Matam-ih also has Sitio Kalangitan Cafe, an al fresco veranda on the second floor that overlooks the restaurant. Here, you’ll never run out of places to dine in.

Besides a warm ambiance and exquisitely good food, this exotic restaurant in Pampanga also offers recreational activities that guests can enjoy. One of these is the “adiu-adiu,” which involves a person using a primitive bow and arrow to hit the target called “sana,” a replica of a “balon” or wishing well.

Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine specializes in Kapampangan dishes that can genuinely tickle your tastebuds. One of the restaurant’s exotic seasonal dishes is the Adobong Camaro (PhP290), a dish that presents a strange twist to Pampanga’s famous delicacy. Instead of the usual chicken and pork as the main ingredients, the Adobong Camaro is made with pure rice crickets. Nothing like trying out an insect dish while in Pampanga! You’d be surprised that crickets aren’t the unique recipe on the menu. Other exotic food items you can get at this restaurant in Clark are frogs, snails, ducks, ostrich meat, and beetles can be found here. It’s a good day to be an adventurous eater when visiting Matam-ih! Their exotic dishes range from PhP235 to PhP520 per order.

Well-ventilated al fresco dining spots are essential in maintaining social distancing among diners. Matam-ih ensures that guests strictly observe social distancing by using all the outdoor areas in the place, such as the tents and open veranda. The restaurant provides that employees and customers strictly follow minimum public safety health standards, including wearing face masks, temperature screening upon entry, regular washing of hands, and strict disinfecting of facilities. Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine’s operating hours are from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily.

Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine is located at MA, Manuel A. Roxas Hwy, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga. For inquiries, please contact 0939 9892382 or 0939 9882382.

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