Where to Eat Batchoy in Iloilo?

Batchoy sounds Iloilo. This could already be the very first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the word. The local soup is made from noodles, special broth and topped with pork cracklings, pork liver, various meat, and fried garlic.

History would trace back to La Paz and there are endless articles debating who was the first, who was the original, who is the best. Take this post a guide to help you decide which to head next when Batchoy cravings hit you.

Here are some of the best places where you can get batchoy in Iloilo:

1. Ted’s La Paz Batchoy

Ted’s La Paz Batchoy is a place that is quite familiar in the ears of Ilonggo. Ted’s in one of the institutions when it comes to batchoy service. Every bowl looks like a celebration – complete in ingredients and seasonings.

Also read: Ted’s Oldtimer Lapaz Batchoy: Flavor in Every Spoon of Its Soup

2. Netong’s La Paz Batchoy

Netong’s La Paz Batchoy is another name in batchoy industry that rings a bell. It has maintained its old setup at La Paz market, same old setup, and same old taste. Netong’s La Paz Batchoy also has its version of an upscale branch. You can also taste the same bowl at their branch at The Atria Park District.

Also read: Netong’s Original Special la Paz Batchoy: Savory Bowl

3. Deco’s La Paz Batchoy

Deco’s La Paz Batchoy is where you can enjoy your batchoy in a clean, convenient, and vibrant environment. Deco’s is revolutionizing the look of a batchoyan in Iloilo for an over-all batchoy experience.

Also read: Deco’s the Father of All Batchoys

4. Toto’s La Paz Batchoy

Toto’s Batchoy has a taste and quality can compete with popular batchoy houses. It has a branch in Citadines (Amigo Hotel) downtown area and very accessible to people whenever they crave for some warm soup.

Read also: Toto Batchoy: Warm Hearty Soup

5. Batchoyan ni Jasmin (Sta. Barbara)

Batchoyan ni Jasmin draws people from different towns and provinces in its location to have a taste of their batchoy version. If you want to come to this place, come early, there are really a lot of people coming from different places and you might not able to have some.

Read also: Batchoyan NI Jasmin: Piping Hot and Bursting with Flavor

6. Lola Di’s Inayan (Barotac Nuevo)

Lola Di’s Inayan is another good place to have some batchoy. Their batchoy has a twist – they serve this with ginamos (shrimp paste) on the side.

Read also: Lola Di Batchoyan: Certainly Bring Fond Memories of Iloilo to Mind

7. Purit’s Batchoy (Oton)

Purit’s Batchoy is something you should not miss. While this can be your another soup and it has a taste that you will love. Check their schedule because the last time I went, they open around 1:00 P.M.

Aside from these places, there are countless batchoyan around the city and the province. It is a favorite merienda especially paired with puto, pandesal or pan de leche. Batchoy prices can start for as low as P20 up to P100++ per serving.

While it is important for the owners and heirs to retain the “original”, “first-ever”, “most delicious” and other titles, what is important for us buyers is to have something comforting for the day that is actually valuable for our hard-earned money.