The name Rempapa comes from ‘rempah’, Malay for ‘spice paste’ -- the aromatic seasoning at the base of all Singaporean ethnic cuisines, and ‘papa’, in honour of Chef Damian D’Silva’s reputation as ‘the grandfather of heritage cuisine’. Rempapa is a new all-day-dining restaurant that showcases Singapore heritage food and extols its place in our national identity. Chef Damian introduces his new philosophy ‘Singapore New Heritage Cuisine’, in which recipes drawn from the soul of tradition are re-invented with elements of different ethnicities, to create flavour profiles that resonate with today’s diner.
Rempapa is not just a restaurant. It is the place where Chef Damian elevates Singapore heritage food to a status among the great cuisines of the world. And where ‘cultural sustainability’ is nurtured through engaging the next generation of diners and mentoring fresh talent, seeing them take pride in Singapore cuisine and driving it to the next level.
