Grup Wisatawan Portugal: Seafood Arum Pala Tak Kalah Enaknya dengan Seafood Portugal
oleh Dirk Sandarupa
BARRU — Kekayaan cita rasa seafood Kabupaten Barru kembali memperoleh apresiasi dari wisatawan mancanegara. Kali ini, rombongan wisatawan asal Portugal menikmati sajian laut khas Arum Pala Resto & Hotel di Palanro, Kabupaten Barru, Sulawesi Selatan.
Rombongan tersebut mencicipi beragam hidangan laut yang disajikan dengan bahan-bahan segar dan racikan bumbu khas Arum Pala. Seusai bersantap, mereka menyampaikan kesan positif dan mengatakan bahwa seafood Arum Pala tidak kalah lezat dibandingkan seafood di Portugal—negara yang juga terkenal dengan kekayaan kuliner hasil lautnya.
Apresiasi tersebut menjadi kebanggaan tersendiri bagi Arum Pala. Meskipun Indonesia dan Portugal memiliki tradisi kuliner yang berbeda, keduanya sama-sama memiliki kedekatan yang kuat dengan laut. Kesamaan inilah yang menjadikan pengalaman kuliner para wisatawan Portugal di Arum Pala terasa semakin istimewa.
Katrina Patabang selaku pemilik Arum Pala Resto & Hotel menyampaikan rasa terima kasih atas kunjungan dan apresiasi dari rombongan tersebut. Menurutnya, Arum Pala senantiasa berupaya menjaga kualitas bahan, cita rasa, kebersihan, dan pelayanan agar setiap tamu memperoleh pengalaman bersantap yang berkesan.
Sementara itu, Dr. Dirk Sandarupa, M. Hum., MCE menilai kunjungan wisatawan internasional memberikan dampak positif bagi promosi gastronomi dan pariwisata Kabupaten Barru.
“Apresiasi dari wisatawan Portugal menunjukkan bahwa seafood lokal Barru memiliki kualitas dan cita rasa yang mampu bersaing secara internasional. Kuliner bukan sekadar makanan, tetapi juga menjadi media untuk memperkenalkan identitas, keramahan, dan kekayaan bahari daerah,” ujarnya.
Kunjungan tersebut semakin memperkuat posisi Arum Pala sebagai salah satu tempat persinggahan kuliner bagi wisatawan domestik maupun internasional yang melakukan perjalanan melintasi Kabupaten Barru. Melalui sajian seafood lokal, Arum Pala terus memperkenalkan potensi bahari dan keramahan Sulawesi Selatan kepada dunia.
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Portuguese Group Says Arum Pala’s Seafood Is Just as Delicious as Portugal’s
by Dirk Sandarupa
BARRU — The rich seafood flavors of Barru Regency have once again received appreciation from international visitors. This time, a group of Portuguese tourists enjoyed a selection of local seafood dishes at Arum Pala Resto & Hotel in Palanro, Barru Regency, South Sulawesi.
The group sampled various seafood dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and Arum Pala’s distinctive blend of seasonings. After their meal, the visitors shared their positive impressions, saying that Arum Pala’s seafood was just as delicious as the seafood in Portugal—a country also renowned for its rich maritime culinary tradition.
Their appreciation was a special source of pride for Arum Pala. Although Indonesia and Portugal have different culinary traditions, both countries share a strong connection with the sea. This common maritime heritage made the Portuguese visitors’ dining experience at Arum Pala even more meaningful.
Katrina Patabang, owner of Arum Pala Resto & Hotel, expressed her gratitude for the group’s visit and appreciation. She explained that Arum Pala continually strives to maintain the quality of its ingredients, flavors, cleanliness, and service so that every guest can enjoy a memorable dining experience.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dirk Sandarupa, M. Hum., MCE stated that visits from international tourists contribute positively to the promotion of Barru’s gastronomy and tourism.
“The appreciation expressed by the Portuguese visitors demonstrates that Barru’s local seafood has the quality and flavor to compete internationally. Culinary experiences are not merely about food; they also serve as a medium for introducing the identity, hospitality, and maritime richness of a destination,” he said.
The visit further strengthens Arum Pala’s position as a culinary stopover for domestic and international tourists traveling through Barru Regency. Through its locally sourced seafood dishes, Arum Pala continues to introduce the maritime potential and warm hospitality of South Sulawesi to the world.
