I came across this underrated spot serving local Indigenous cuisine, quietly tucked inside a shopping mall.

There’s surprisingly little information about it online, but during lunch hour and you’ll see plenty of regulars filling up the limited tables — always a good sign.

The staff greeted warmly, and I didn’t hesitate to order the full set. It came with an iced drink and a sides of their housemade hinava and bosou. Oh yeah!

The housemade hinava was fresh, tangy and nicely balanced, while the bosou brought that distinctive fermented savouriness that I really enjoy.

The set itself served with different textures and flavours — from crispy basung, fried chicken, vegetables of the day, pucuk ubi, losun alongside the linopot.

Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, with portions that were just right for lunch. I liked how the meal let you sample several traditional flavours in one plate.

There’s nothing overly polished or pretentious about the place. It’s just homely local food that served with a warm welcome and plenty of character.

They open from the time the mall starts operating and only run until late afternoon, so this is for a lunch stop.

Kthxbye.