Where can you try the best Batchoy (Filipino noodle soup) in the Philippines? We went straight to its birthplace in Iloilo where we tried not just one, but FIVE popular restaurants that serve endless bowls of this local favorite.
What makes batchoy special? We can say that it’s the flavorful broth that is made from scratch, the combination of different toppings like the pork rind and egg which adds texture, or the bouncy miki noodles that gives you that satisfying bite that you’re looking for. The list goes on and on but let’s just get to this epic batchoy fest with Chef Martin to find which one is the best!
NOTE: This is a reuploaded video of our previous Batchoy video. We recognize the writing mistake we made and rectified the initial Voice Over. Thank you for the constructive critiscm 🙂
Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy
La Paz Public Market, Iloilo
FB page: Deco’s La Paz Batchoy
Netong’s La Paz Batchoy
La Paz Public Market, Iloilo City
Ted’s Oldtimer La Paz Batchoy (Since 1945)
La Paz Public Market, Iloilo City
FB page: Ted’s Oldtimer Lapaz Batchoy
Popoy’s Batchoy (Since 1978)
Robinsons Iloilo, De Leon St, Iloilo City
FB Page: Popoy’s Batchoy
Alicia’s Restaurant
Washington St., Jaro, Iloilo City
FB page: Pueblo de Alicia’s Restaurant Jaro
Mamaca Frozen Yogurt
Festival Walk Parade, Megaworld Iloilo
FB Page: Mamaca Frozen Yogurt
Resources:
Iloilo Today, “102 Years of Inggo’s La Paz Batchoy” by Nonoy Taclino (July 3, 2022)
F&B Report, “The story behind the La Paz batchoy offers up questions about authenticity and its limits” by Catherine Orda (June 18, 2018)
