Favorite Horses Of Emperor Daigo And Japanese Nobles Present In Jakarta

Warabimochi Kamakura Outlet at Central Park Jakarta. (VOI/AFI)

JAKARTA - This horse has a long history, has been a favorite of Japanese emperors and aristocrats in the past, until it went viral in Singapore and is now present in Indonesia. His name, warabimochi.

Made from Warabiko or fern root flour with a typical recipe for Kamakura, Warabimochi has a unique texture that is chewy and lumers in the mouth.

To enjoy it, warabimochi is served with a sprinkling of kinako (serai soybean standung) and doused with a kurromitsu (black sugar cone) made from Japanese black sugar cane.

One of the famous warabimochi outlets in Japan is Warabimochi Kamakura. From Japan, this snack went viral in neighboring countries, Singapore, before being present in the country.

"Our Owner is interested because warabimochi itself is delicious and unique, not yet in Indonesia, and actually healthy, so for parents it is safe because gluten-free, the ingredients are natural, making us try to bring it to Indonesia," said Mei from Warabimochi Kamakura Indonesia, on the sidelines of his first grand opening outlet in Indonesia, which is at Central Park Mall, Jakarta, Thursday, April 17.

He further explained, to maintain the authenticity of the taste, main raw materials such as warabiko flour, kinako and kurromitsu were imported directly from Japan. Likewise with the matcha and its hojicha.

"Indeed, there are many in Indonesia (matcha and hojicha), but we have not found the same thing as the original Japanese. We must refer to the principal by presenting the best," he said.

"But if we can find other materials locally, we use local. And coffee, we are more proud to use Indonesian coffee," added Mei, saying the coffee used came from Lampung.

For now, Warabimochi Kamakura Indonesia offers original warabimochi or can use the vanila ice cream topping. May said, apart from gluten-free, the menu here is also vegan friendly and halal.

As for the drinks, there are Warabimochi drinks with the choice of mik/yogurt guidance, matcha, coffee milk and tenku no hojicha. In addition, there are also drinks such as matcha, hojicha, coffee, matchamen, hojicha juju and coffee cute.

Warabimochi Kamakura Indonesia in its statement said, warabimochi is a traditional Japanese snack from the Heian Age (794-1185) and is known as the favorite of Emperor Daigo. During the Kamakura era (1185-1333), this dish became an exclusive meal for aristocrats and members of the Japanese imperial family.

Success in Japan, apart from Indonesia, Warabimochi is present in several countries, such as Singapore, Australia, and the United States (Los Angeles).

In Lion Country, Warabimochi Kamakura was present in February last year at One Holland Village, quoted from CNA.

His viral fatigue made buyers in Singapore willing to queue for hours to enjoy this snack, the second outlet Warabimochi Kamakura opened at the Orchard Taste in April of the same year, as reported by Prestige.

In Indonesia alone, Warabimochi Kamakura plans to be present at two major malls in the capital, as well as in other big cities.