Locals Told Me to Eat Here! 🇵🇭

I was stumbling around the central market in Iloilo here in the Philippines, looking to try La Paz Batchoy, a legendary local dish. I asked some friendly locals where to find the best Batchoy and they led me deep into the central market to find Popoy's, a local carinderia serving some of Iloilo's best food.
The dish consists of noodles, Pork meat, pork intestine, and pork liver, covered in a generous helping of chicharron (crispy pork skin.) The whole market adventure was a blast and the people here are some of the friendliest you will ever meet.

[@tatertravels]

at 7:49 I forgot to add the phone video over the top 😂😂 you weren't supposed to see that. Too late now lol

[@kabiebebe2332]

Put them on your youtube shorts

[@GABUTKU007]

😂😂😂😂

[@ArPhiLTV]

your probably the first foren guy to eat there

[@ramiroseva270]

your doing it the wrong way again nyahahaha. basically for a local (tourist) you must do the soup first! then attack the noodles and the meat.

[@renndelacruz]

Good call on not adding any soy sauce to the La Paz Batchoy. Your videos never fail to make me homesick, in a good way.

[@chesulit4641]

Thanks for featuring Popoy's Batchoy. I felt sorry it was too humid during your visit. I hope you had a wonderful time in our city. I was the one who took that pic of you and the lady in white. I hope you can visit Iloilo again someday.

[@tatertravels]

Thank you for the warm welcome! I'll certainly be back in Iloilo. Don't worry about the heat, I'll survive 😂✌

[@korn3701]

Can't remember what day, but I saw you eating that batchoy and recording it when I passed by. Hahaha really amazed to see this by chance.

[@vjabonador1067]

A bit of trivia: Popoy's is considered by Ilonggo foodies as a bit of a left field choice for tourists wanting to try batchoy since it's not from the "traditional" La Paz district that the dish is named after (the place where you ate in this video is their original location since 1978, though they have other branches in malls here in Iloilo), while the rest of the local "Big 4" batchoy restaurants do (namely, Ted's, Deco's and Netong's). Regardless of that, Popoy's was actually awarded as the best batchoy in Iloilo back in 2020 when the first Iloilo Batchoy Festival was held. So yes, you have made an excellent choice for your first batchoy experience. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pueyorivers3281]

So it's the Dark Horse of La Paz Batchoy, noice.

[@vjabonador1067]

@@pueyorivers3281 that's right, "dark horse", that's the expression I was looking for!

[@unknownself6315]

Auh. Ok... kaya po pala nagging Lapaz Batchoy ung tawag I've been there before in Iloilo Market

[@karlikot]

@@pueyorivers3281 I guess and believe that the dark horse would be Jasmine's Batchoy in Santa Barbara.

[@saturn1508]

"Updi na lang toh" Ilonggo accent is so silly and hilarious 😅😂

[@glowmindsstudio]

I’m a local sir but I live in London now. I have tried all the batchoys in Iloilo but Popoy’s will always be my favorite, without a doubt. Watching you eat batchoy brings back a lot of good memories of my hometown. Please enjoy Iloilo City. 😊

[@eriksalvador4722]

The way Tater dipped the rice cake in Batchoy soup says a lot. He's definitely Filipino at heart.

[@erlogeneroso6259]

One of my favorite batchoy yummy godbless

[@MpBabirey]

Good day brother, nice to be here, a new friend watching, great tour inside the wet and dry market,

[@jedvisaya7385]

When I visited Popoy’s in Iloilo. I also got lost while trying to find their stall. Amazingly, I sat exactly where you sat. The broth is in on salty side. But, the puto balances it out.

[@denzyr9569]

That was absolutely delicious, brother👌 Nice to see you walking around greeting friendly filipinos - waving at you, smiling at you and talking to you as well. Such a very good vibe🤗 Keep enjoying bro. Take care🙏

[@DarylPascual]

Very respectful. Very natural when interacting with the Filipino people. I hope you're enjoying your stay in the Philippines. Subscribed! 👍

[@alaskador7347]

I appreciate you being kind and good hearted man keep it up!

[@chocomishkaunico3868]

Thank you for discovering the variety of food and yummy delicacies our country has to offer..we appreciate you loving our food..thank you

[@mikeymeza116]

Popoy”s batchoy is one of the known and famous, especially for college students, if you want to try pancit molo-don’t get confuse of a pancit or noodles or lo-mein chinese noodles, pancit molo is a soup just like batchoy, you should go to The town of Molo, iloilo then you can ask the locals where is the best pancit molo its should be there somewhere. Your landmark will be the gothic church near the plaza . Hope this will help, also a advise you always take and drink bottled water. Aight take care stay safe, enjoy and have fun.😅

[@sarahbabygirlsalvador4829]

The hat looks good and great protection. Keep doing this type of vlog. It's wonderful to watch. I can see my beautiful country through your videos. Thank you.

[@roenloquinario7436]

Hi Tater! I just love watching your videos, the way you're so cool with the locals here in the Philippines is heartwarming to watch. Enjoy your stay in our country. :)

[@elijahcruz8060]

Wherever you are in the Philippines Tater, never hesitate to ask even in English, you can always be certain someone will muster up all the English words they know to try and help you!

[@Trolololitarian_RepubLICK]

the English words they've kept for years inside their piggy bank! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@sagittar3407]

​@@Trolololitarian_RepubLICK I got 15 English worda in my Piggy Bank.😅😅😅😅😅

[@Yohohohoh]

Ask a drunk one or make them drunk, im assure you they fluent in english 😂😂

[@Trolololitarian_RepubLICK]

mag-Filipino na ako, ubos na eh, punasan ko muna Nose bleed ko

[@markrivera8587]

Muster is right LOL

[@normanraymunde8721]

Thanks for visiting and represent the Philippines

[@mikecarmona_bakulaw]

Great Vlog! Your kindness blends you with the locals effortlessly. 😊

[@markrivera8587]

Picture picture hurry make more videos lol

[@Bfrrenn]

I like what your doing brother. Showing the nornal surroundings, culture, food and daily life here in the Philippines. Majority of us Filipinos are living in the lower and mid-class of society.

[@asianpopmedia]

I just subscribed to your channel. I want to say I appreciate your effort and time to search for an authentic restaurant offering batchoy. Being sweaty and tired, yet satisfied with the food is all worth it, I would say. Welcome to the Philippines and enjoy.

[@flipnox818]

Thank you for these videos Tater! I just left the Philippines a few weeks ago and you're making me miss it, can't wait to go back!

[@Power2Think]

Glad to see you enjoy our food! Can't wait to go back myself and get all the food I can't always get in the US.

[@mihyukie16]

Hello! I am happy that you are here in Iloilo. At the same time I am sorry if you are experiencing power outage now. Hoping to see you randomly here.

[@tatertravels]

ohhhh is everyone's power going out? I thought my hotel was just losing it lol

[@mihyukie16]

@@tatertravels the whole Panay Island (that includes Bacolod and Gumaras) is experiencing Power Outage until tomorrow. So just prepare. Expect that malls are going to be packed because we love AC 😁😅

[@m3speedking]

great talking with the locals - you already a celebrity there 😀

[@kategevido6847]

You're such a kind man too Tater... Hope you can explore Bacolod City too just an hour travel by a fast craft... A lot of smiley and friendly Ilonggos will be welcoming you there💐

[@alphertquiambao0725]

I went there 4yrs ago and tried that kind of food❤ And I'm gonna try it again 😊

[@MpBabirey]

Enjoy eating la paz bachoy, it looks yummy, brother

[@12creampuff]

The condiments here that you see in every dine in place is usually there for you to add if you think the food is lacking in something like saltiness, spice, etc.. others are there for you to dip the food in.. usually like vinegar, etc.. but if you think that everything is already good with the food, then you don't need to add anything else. For example, I usually like my La Paz Batchoy with calamansi. So it really depends on your tastes. 😁 Love your videos, by the way. I'd love to see you have a collaboration with "Kumander Daot" (KZbinr also)

[@Aicxx_]

you finally appeared in my youtube recommended, i always love watching your videos on tiktok keep it up man

[@gringbel]

Makes me wanna go home to my city after watching your video! Enjoy exploring our city!

[@mackfb6789]

What an experience eating there.. awesome and best wishes enjoy your stay with our country 😊

[@jesscasalla224]

just bumped to this video . thought id give it a try.. looks interesting .. hope you're having a great day or days so far. and take care..

[@bimbongromano1189]

La Paz batchoy will always be one of the best soup meal for me. I can always finish a couple of bowls 😂

[@kkurousagi]

I'm glad you actually dip those rice cakes on the soup since it honestly tastes much better. 😊 Thank you for visiting Iloilo! Watching this made me hungry and crave batchoy now lol

[@SkyleLitz]

Hopefully you'll be back in January for the Dinagyang Festival. One of the country's most successful and exciting festivals. I watch this Batchoy Vlog several times (perhaps more than 10x). I enjoy your camaraderie with the locals. The locals appreciate you for being so approachable and friendly. I'm so pleased you like the local version of Iloilo ramen.

[@starkimage_jrs7710]

Ok. What ever you're eating SOUNDS delicious. Lol😆 It's the way you're enjoying the food. And the sound of slurping. Making me hungry. Enjoy and Stay safe. (Canada)

[@budolbes1317]

New subscriber here. You’re doing great, young man😄😄

[@KimiHayashi]

Big thumbs up from this filipina! Enjoy the Philippines!

[@zeichen95]

Good of you exploring the Central Market as you try to locate the Batchoy section.

[@maureenbarrido8201]

Pancit molo is perfect when you tried it in a soup. Savory and tasty. I hope you have tried it too. Thank you for exploring our country, especially Iloilo. We appreciate it a lot. ❤️

[@MJaragon2000]

love your videos and your laugh! very entertaining even when your getting lost 😅! respect to you as you explore all in a very hot weather.

[@pcsixty6]

You can also dip the rice cake into the soup. For me Popoy’s is best batchoy in town

[@rafaelramirez4104]

Pilipino Style 😊

[@aqua_fuschia6178]

Hey, there. I like your content. You go to places where others fear to thread, if I may say...lol. You seem really friendly and down to earth. You'll fit right in with the folks down there. You've just earned one subscriber here!

[@thecarlob_007]

That is one of my all-time faves. I always crave that whenever I go back home to my province.

[@tatertravels]

I can see why, I really enjoyed it!

[@thecarlob_007]

@@tatertravels loved your buko pie boracay video…LOL. Now I’m gonna go check your Bacolod escapades. That’s my hometown BTW.

[@arjunarlante1816]

Wow nice eating batchoy 💝

[@floren879]

Great vid

[@sattcomm9533]

very polite man, I'm sure Filipino people will like you and your vlogs, I can imagine that you will have so many subscribers, please travel to our place in Pampanga and try our very own Sisig in Angeles City. Mabuhay ka Bro!

[@arjunarlante1816]

You can visit also festive walk mall Iloilo in Mandurriao.many food and nice view there

[@ByaherongBugrong]

I was born here in Iloilo but I never went to eat at Popoys. I will go to Popoy's because of you. 😂

[@adrianalao8660]

Wow I like that's 😋😋😋😁👍

[@ijuanguppy]

im always starving when i watch you eating..thankyou for choosing phillippines.

[@lechinification4753]

Love your vlogs❤

[@jonpolor]

you did it properly dipping the rice cake on the soup

[@Rtb198]

Wow Tater is here in Iloilo! Welcome! Hope you prepare yourself for on and off power outage this week. You have to go Guimaras too, the Island across Iloilo. The mango festival is starting this May. Enjoy the feast of sweetest mango in the region.

[@dannyso3624]

Watching you slurp down the noodles makes my mouth water

[@rizalynnbona7884]

Ooh woow batchoy 🤤🤤that’s so delicious batchoy in iloilo

[@elmira6672]

😮you took so long to find La Paz Batchoy. I admire you man . Enjoy your day and keep safe always.

[@bluntblunt2983]

Love this dude😁

[@danieljovacon8626]

I like mine without additional soy sauce and pepper. Just the natural taste.

[@jportega9404]

La Paz Batchoy is awesome anywhere in Phils and I like to get it even in Manila. If you can make it back to Luzon by mid-May, Pahiyas festival in Lucban town is arguably the most colorful festival and the food there is awesome as well! 👍

[@sarrahgracesuriaga738]

Youre sooo kind man...

[@haroldgarcia20]

I miss my city of love and the batchoy too!

[@stuartcraigan7287]

Good one 😊

[@christianmoralde2048]

dude you are soaked in sweat but quite enjoying the moment.. quite an experience

[@nlf17]

Thank you Sir for exploring our Humble country! You have such a charming personality! God bless you Sir!

[@tatertravels]

No, thank you! I appreciate you. God Bless

[@manuelagpawan1024]

😊

[@pinaymomrecipe809]

oh God! I’m salivating, I missed Iloilo Lapaz batchoy 😢

[@malemanjulpax2155]

For batchoy, We used to sip the soup first before eating everything else.

[@stephanielao9100]

namit Gd , Thank you for visiting ILoIlo

[@e.m.c1524]

Sending love ❤ new subscriber here❤

[@tatertravels]

❤

[@arjunlifesvlog4047]

Wow 38k VIEWS wow congrats and welcome to ILOILO City ❤️

[@susanbroadwell3752]

Love it 😍

[@fuzzywuzzy4606]

You should try the Molo soup next time. It's one of my most favorite comfort food especially during rainy days.

[@thecarlob_007]

Yes. Authentic Pancit Molo.

[@NurseArielPhysiotherapists]

I loooveee La Paz Batchoy❤❤

[@jaydiel2776]

panalo to..

[@ebersingsonstrokesurvivors7510]

I just knock your door done watching ..your video just pop up on my screen..and i love enyoy watching it.its Summer time in the Phillipines and its hot and humid..watching from Baguio locals favourite place vacation because its centralize cool here ..located 5 hours Bus drive north of Manila..hope you can add in your long bucket list..beautiful place next to Batanes island ..yah the place to visit ..take care and God Bless

[@paengsolo2047]

Welcome to our friendly country brother

[@lorelagutierrez4295]

Hello love ur videos new subcriber enjoy here in philippines god bless

[@gregorypeter9719]

Good find Tater. Keep vlogging!👍.

[@i.am.zosa.channel2660]

Nice locals ❤

[@akataforever11]

Keep it up new subs, here bro! 🇵🇭🔥👏

[@dpld1797]

Lami (bisaya)is spoken in the Eastern visayas regions, namit(ilonggo) is spoken in the Western visayas region. 🙂🇵🇭

[@billybiyahero]

Enjoy staying here in our country sir,,,,

[@diamonddv1028]

Dude, it's okay to eat with your spoon like everyone over here does. You can tell you're a real tourist because you are eating with a fork. Hahaha. Thank you for having an open mind. Most outsiders wouldn't dare go to the market to eat local food. I have gained so much weight since I moved here. Hahaha. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@ajrioga3747]

You found gem brother that's the best batchoy in Iloilo hat's down to Popoys.

[@MichaelAngeloLucman-wg7re]

Batchoy is the best soup for hang-over hehe😊😊😊

[@hisglory6124]

Tate, try out Roxas City, it's the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, your journey here will never be that complete without trying out their mouth and heart melting sea foods! It's always the catch of the day!

[@romzdawnjr6642]

Mmmmmm 🤤 yummy 😋

[@hisglory6124]

Tater, how I wish I can lead you to some amazing food trips here at Iloilo. Those foods that you tried are nothing compare to what we local Ilonggos "Iloilo" had been eaten here!❤❤

[@shredrick25]

I eat there once a month, it's always delicious. ♥️♥️♥️😋😋😋 .,.and. I'm drooling right now hahaha... I'm a new Subscriber. From Iloilo City. 🇵🇭

[@alexandertan4496]

Tater, la paz bachoy is pride food of iloilo city. Dont forget to put your hut. Its scorching outside. Great content 👍

[@edendelacruz1617]

Hi I’m you’re new subscriber from Ventura, California. It happened that I saw your video in KZbin. My relatives lived in Iloilo. Hope you can find a girlfriend or wife there in the Philippines. Thank you for visiting the Philippines. God bless.😍

[@hungryann8304]

New subscriber from Davao😇😇

[@pinaytravels2789]

Miss so much that soup

[@amaliahightower]

I would’ve given up looking for Popoy’s 😂 Tater you’re such a humble man 💙 Glad you liked batchoy. The one she gave you is puto (rice cake). You don’t need to be sorry for being sweaty. Filipinos understand that you’re not used to the humid weather. I appreciate that you’re here in the Philippines. Thank you so much. Btw everyone’s looking at you not to be rude. They don’t see white guy wondering around the market. Like you said you stick out 😂 You’re a foreigner and a white guy 😂 Take care 🙏

[@tatertravels]

Yeah I have a feeling I stick out more than most 😂😂 I just feel sorry for anyone wanting to take a picture with me when I'm soaked 😂

[@bhello99]

great foodie video tater!!!!

[@bhello99]

lapaz batchoy!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰👏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@nightwing4065]

So Popoy's Batchoy is inside the market?! It's definitely well hidden and the "extra" is only P80 ($1.44), very cheap. 😋👍

[@tatertravels]

Yeah, seriously hidden! I had no chance of finding it myself haha

[@junjunval9097]

Popoy's is like the hidden gem of batchoys in Iloilo. Whenever I go home for vacation, Popoy's is my go to batchoy place.

[@royabdon4737]

I’m glad you’re doing great walking around in the Philippines! If you ever need a ride and a history lesson or two in Manila, just hit me up. No strings attached.