The Best Food in Iloilo (CULINARY CITY OF THE PHILIPPINES!)

[@AL.N-music]

I'm Cebuano, but I actually think that Iloilo has the best cuisine in the Philippines. Sure Pampanga is named the culinary capital, but Iloilo has it better for me. Though I've only been there once, it's the food that I can never forget. I used to be very picky with food, Ilonggo cuisine opened up my palette and made me learn to explore. The plethora of flavour profiles is incomparable I think.

[@maeroseleen5004]

I agree with you❤😊

[@BebeSadje]

Totoo. As an ilongga, living in cebu for 8 yrs didnt change my ilonggo palate😂. It took me 2 mos pra mag adjust sa timpla ng mga food sa mga carenderia. In restos okay nmn kc standardized nmn ung timpla nila across all branches.

[@xeechet6290]

Ilonggo food is uncomplicated but the Ilonggo palette is very picky, hence they only want the best food.

[@AleenaAveco]

I agree

[@pikkumunki5491]

I think Cebu and Iloilo have good foods. ❤

[@christianfamini]

Grabe naman ung last few mins ni ate Lor, naiyak ako. Dama mo yung passion niya sa pagaasin and eagerness to revive the almost gone tradition. Biruin mo, willing siya to go places to share her knowledge and help the salt industry. Mabuhay po kayo and ang pamilya niyo, ate Lor! Nawa'y laging summer time!

[@BrownEyedStudio]

solid talga yung mga food documentary dito.. pwede nga tong pang netflix eh.. ganto yung tinatawag ng magandang content at magandang influencer...

[@cloudy2021]

true

[@gabrielgallego9590]

Agree

[@relaxingtheraphyasmr2233]

cuz erwan don't talk too much

[@zannalih]

True

[@Cheesekarl]

I'm Kapampangan and now living here in Iloilo. Namit foods sobra! Tumaba ako dito hahaha

[@Josh-jh6no]

parang masarap mag buro kasama yung dalupani hahaha

[@mikecampo1616]

Cabalen, We will be moving there from SF in Sept/Oct 2025!

[@joyceagarrado4365]

Laking pampanga ako, dito pinanganak. Both parents ko taga IloIlo. Totoo nga, masarap pag kain sa iloilo. Kahit mga luto ng parents ko masarap. Magaganda din mga dagat at maraming pasyalan. Malalambing sila kahit galit. So, IloIlo for me is da BEST!! 👌❤️

[@jtozuna]

That saltmaker is a freakin' HERO!! I love her and her family. Protect her at all cost.

[@hiko082673]

She should be features more in Newpapers and other Media TVs. She is the new generation of Philippines Heroes in this Gadget Era.

[@TheWestIsNext001]

😂😂😂

[@lucyintheskywithdi4monds]

Huhu best part ung asin! Hope that asindera is doing well. Pwede siya magconduct ng lecture and training. She's very articulate and engaging.

[@rubygracediones1715]

Showcasing the Asindera reminds the youth and the local government units to appreciate the beauty of the traditional way of making salt, and also to value the hardworking Filipinos. Kudos to your family, ma'am.

[@mallorcanovycrysteet.3753]

True✨

[@El.H0ncho]

Now i know why they were awarded the Gastronomy capital of the Philippines! Everything is just deliciously amazing! booking a boatride tomorrow and eat there since im sooo close! -Bacolodnon here ❤

[@hiko082673]

1:01:50 the Lady has a true Filipino heart! this should be the standard characteristics of Philippines Law makers. Instead of importing salt why continue the old practices of producing local salt as it promote more jobs to locals and Iloilo City economy. - Personal Opinion only

[@thissundaygirl]

The food guide in this episode is very knowledgeable. Chef Rafael is One of the food guides that really stands out for me.

[@erykahsumalinog6564]

Agreee 💯. Kudooos featr 🤍

[@janpolFriYES]

Author of the award winning FLAVORS OF ILOILO cookbook, too.

[@MitchMercado-r4q]

I’m from Negros Occidental, where Bacolod City is located. We are called Ilongga. I cooked ilonggo’s cuisine also here in Germany. And i’m Proud ilongga. Kahit saan man kami mapadpad na lugar sa mundo.. Di pa rin talaga mawawala ang taste natin sa pagkaing pinoy.. especially Ilonggo’s Cuisines. 😍

[@hajtomjones4077]

Kinahanlan ta mag himu sang mga kanta parti sa pag ka ilonggo na Indi lang sa Iloilo. Padayon ang maayo nga gin bilin sa aton sang mga ka tigulangan.

[@anonview]

Uploaded on the last day of Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival too! The day when the best of the city and province's cuisine are showcased alongside Ilonggo talent and revelry. Thank you for featuring our beloved hometown. ❤

[@gtrzvynz5076]

pumunta kami dyan ng friend ko sa iloilo dahil lng sa batchoy.. breakfast lunch dinner puro batchoy... at siopaw robertos... sarap ng batchoy.. iloilo lang tlga pg masarap na batchoy kahit saang bansa ka pumunta...

[@hayete0259]

Kahit sa mga maliit na batchoyan masarap tlga ang batchoy nila😁

[@maalat]

Ginamos is alamang?

[@hajtomjones4077]

​@@maalatIlonggo Ginamus looks and taste different. It is mostly if the grey or brown variant. The red one is rarely used.

[@Malditos99852]

Korek iba tlga batchoy ng Iloilo kaysa sa ibang lugar matabang puro sabaw

[@winterkai12]

Ano po ba recommended Batchoy place sa Iloilo? La Paz Batchoy?

[@lance0808]

One that mesmerizes me with Erwan and his contents is being different. Walang arte unlike other content creators. This one reached even the depths of the Iloilo food history. This needs to be featured and awarded by the city. FUN FOODIE FRIENDLY ILOILO ❤

[@alimama234]

Great respect for the Asindera…amazing Hopefully people can continue the salt making…authentic

[@elnarapsing2517]

congrats chef Tibong Jardeliza for promoting Ilonggo Causine. Proud Sagradista!!!!

[@reineerd]

The extensive effort of your team to showcase indigenous cuisines is greatly appreciated. It’s inspirational to preserve traditional practices and recognize the richness and diversity of our local cultures. ❤

[@deniserondina]

There’s not a lot of channels out here that dedicate this good of a research effort and have a good amount of willingness to try a lot of things off the beaten track. I appreciate this channel! Kudos

[@stingray9905]

how fascinating this woman na asindiera, very passionate on her work and wants to continue the legacy of the Phil. tradition from one generation to the next.Salut!

[@Wanderw]

I’m in Iloilo now visiting for the first time. Your vlog inspired me to come here

[@richardmarcial4741]

PEOPLE, , FOOD, CLEANLINESS AND OLD STRUCTURES...yan nagpapaganda sa iloilo

[@cloudy2021]

Thank You FEATR for featuring my HOMETOWN ILOILO. Thank You FEATR for featuring our different food in different places in the Philippines and the story itself. Kudos FEATR!.

[@pastense]

Wow, being Filipino American you think you know your Filipino food pretty well. I have Pangasinan and Ilocano roots, so I already know about the more “obscure” dishes. But this particular episode has kinda opened my eyes to a new scope in our cuisine. I’m headed to the motherland very soon and can’t wait to dive in!

[@featrmedia]

Enjoy your homecoming trip! Check out the rest of our videos for some itinerary ideas.

[@pastense]

@@featrmedia thx brother, subscribed na!

[@marymousy]

This content is perfect! will visit Iloilo this March! 😌

[@jamesdorano583]

Knowing more about our country through the dishes makes me proud …. Makes me more eager to be adventurous …. The Philippines has so much to offer for foreigners and locals ! 🤗

[@marielleaguirre7675]

1:03:00 very well versed si ma'am. Better than most of the graduates ng 4 yr course.

[@channellessvillaruz4110]

Proud Ilongga Here..Thank you kuys Erwhan for visiting..❤

[@forbiddenmystery09]

As someone who grew up in Miag ao and literally experienced this traditional way of making salt brings back memories of childhood. Part time taga dilig para pag uwi, may asin kang dala sa bahay. 😁

[@dhonricogerongco7292]

The burning passion of ateng ASINdera while narrating the process of budbud salt is very captivating. Very articulate and engaging 🤍! Galing!

[@onfourtris3301]

I've watched this before already. I'm not complaining though. Proud to be an Ilongga, my heart beats in Iloilo; UNESCO City of Gastronomy❤️ Thank you Featr for always featuring Iloilo delicacies and culture.

[@kevinj8236]

I saw this just in time for our trip to Iloilo in two weeks. It will be very helpful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@fralipolipi1960]

Im from manila. I visited iloilo always... Honestly the food is very good. The way it cooked and taste is heaven. 😮😮😮 My favorite is KBL, valenciana at inasal. Very delicious I tell you. This march I will visit iloilo again😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@VicfelCantor]

You should try native manok adobo and native manok linagpang

[@dindocatindig3332]

Ang linis ng palengke nila

[@carylannebeltran]

57:02 she's so passionate, dedicated to what she does. made me cry 🤍🤍

[@nerizzanacor7516]

I love how this show is so immerse in the culinary scene and how hard they work to explore every regions food traditions, always fun and educational to watch! Keep it up and excited for more to come!

[@bellaathena2719]

Truly Iloilo wasn't given by UNESCO as a city of gastronomy for no reason ...me like🤤 ,an ilongga here missing all these dishes...btw that "diwal" though is huge 😅...thanks guys for showcasing the ilonggo cuisine ❤

[@samsamchao5440]

Kala ko si Erwan si erwan pala. 😊 Punta nga dyan sa iloilo para matikman ang foods dyan. Sarap daw foods ng mga ilonggo.

[@legendsof567]

im so happy Featr exists. as an avid food vlog watcher, i always find it frustrating that i cant find local food vlogs that match the quality of those i watch from the US, Singapore, Thailand, etc. Thank you, Featr!!

[@ist0kwa]

GANDAAAAAAAA maraming probinsya pa sa susunod team FEATR!!!

[@claireandres4108]

Thank you FEATR for your advocacy to promote local food products .....your program educates us the culture that we have as filipinos & to support it...❤❤❤

[@edisadelapaz5751]

I am a Negrosanon and I really love Iloilo as well, the last minute of this documentary really touches my heart, I can really feel how the salt maker has a passion in making the Budbud, the traditional way of making salt.Kudos to this documentary.

[@itsmekayekai]

so timely with the Dinagyang Festival 💕💕 Yaaaas nami gid ya sa Iloilo! Hala Bira, Iloilo!!! sa tanan nga panahon ikaw ang palanggaon!! 💕💕

[@Vienne1921]

I ate the real version of Valenciano, kumoleto rekados..ung my greenpeas, atay ng baboy, bits of pork, red&green bellpepper, raisins (yes, my raisins daw orig na recipe),tapos boiled egg.. sarap ng combi ng salty sticky rice at sweetness ng raisins..basta ibang klase..ung dika titigil kumain..

[@docriztigbauan7596]

with hotdog pa minsan 😊. As an Ilongga really my favorite since when I was little. Masarap din pag mejo nabatok/crispy ang bottom ng pag luto ng valenciana.

[@Vienne1921]

@@docriztigbauan7596 ung tutong masarap nga (medyo sunog crunchy part) .. na-try ko ung bagong luto mainit pa, at ung malamig din same na masarap..

[@jjcadion]

Valenciana po not valenciano😊

[@Mikey27886]

Pata lilaga is the best soup ever 🍲❤❤🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️so super spicy 🔥🌹hindi ako ilonggo pero masarap po ❤❤❤

[@tamarahildegard1688]

What an amazing video. So touching watching the artisanal sea salt lady. I love her! What do Filipinos think of Iloilo? This seems like a hidden secret? Clean city, green, beautifully restored heritage sites, not so crowded, intriguing cuisine! Are there beautiful beaches? Hmmm, need to stop by when I visit the Philippines!

[@mizisjsjshd]

Responding pretty late, but I live a few hrs away from Iloilo, so I've been there a bunch. As a kid, I was always excited to go there. A lot of nice schools too (PSHS, WSVC, UP, CPU..) . Most of my peers want to study in Iloilo.

[@NelordJob]

I love the food in Iloilo the nice aroma and delicious taste, its mouth watering and i really love this food plus the beautiful scenery of the place and the kindness of the people' that's why i love and proud of this city of Iloilo 🇵🇭❤🫂

[@gracemara3]

Sana makapunta din ako ng ilo-ilo or kahit Bacolod. Super sarap kasi ng food ng mga ilonggo😂😂 yung mga nakasama ko dati sa trabaho ang sarap nila magluto. 😊😊

[@maricarnolasco7174]

This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever bumped into. I love how you guys focused on the traditions and cultures. I appreciate how you advocate for dying industries and promote social awareness in a subtle way without getting too political. Great channel!

[@ricmerilosjr3624]

I have Watched this before .. still a good watch.

[@Homegrown5K]

Thank you for showcasing our hometown. This was wonderfully made!

[@POWERperfectFIT]

Thanks!

[@bran4519]

Daming good foods sa Iloilo, batchoy with puso, yung kansi nila at chicken inasal napakasarap.

[@learuhimbaccus4137]

One of the best place where you can have everything you want when it comes to delicious foooood, proud Ilonga here especially estancia as the Alaska of Philippines for fresh seafoods

[@McJuneTagaBukid]

Estanciahanon spotted. 😊

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Filipino Cuisine is Second to none 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@featrmedia]

Definitely!

[@frankiefernandez9225]

@@featrmedia 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@frankiefernandez9225]

@@MathildaGwapa your cooking ?

[@harutoruru1876]

Thank you for appreciating our food being a Ilongga or born in iloilo the food is really til about a ilonggo

[@solwoodley3736]

Hi Erwan et al, was in Iloilo last March 2024, went to at least 3 of your featured eateries in this particular video, had an extraordinary yummy experiences at Breakthrough, Nora's and Beige. Had mango pizza in Guimaras, too. G'day from Aussieland 🇦🇺.

[@ЛарисаБерезникова]

The extensive effort of your team to showcase indigenous cuisines is greatly appreciated. It’s inspirational to preserve traditional practices and recognize the richness and diversity of our local cultures.😁😍

[@jmsa4132]

Planning our Iloilo tour next month then I landed in this video ❤ made my list of restaurant where to go, we are so excited. Thank you for the recos! Love the intro btw. We refuse to have vacation to other countries due we know our very own provinces here in the Philippines has a lot to offer and to show. ❤

[@bornonjuly7052]

Chef Tibong Jardeleza is already an institution in culinary an award winning chef not only local but national.

[@AeraChoi-o1j]

Stayed a week in iloilo for work, the grab food options there are overwhelming! Super enjoy mag-discover ng kainan kasi laging masarap legit hahah. There's a lot more good restos aside from those Erwan featured, esp the seafood!!

[@SamuelDormitorio]

It really is an honor for my home province to be recognized like this. It would however be even better if we started making documentaries using Tagalog or in this case Ilongo language...ka ilinit nga mga indi taga iloilo amo pa to naga kuwarta halin sa aton nga pagka Ilongo...

[@bellarosemontero1800]

I am an Ilonggo from Negros and the chicken barbecue of Iloilo looked delectable than Negros Chicken inasal. This documentary showcasing some of the flavourful and best of the Iloilo cuisine made me want to return to Iloilo and try the food fare in the eateries along Arevalo Street, Roberto's queen siopao (which I missed) and the seafood galore in that restaurant by the shore. Thank you, FEATR, for this interesting feature.

[@junmarkarendain9842]

I am from Iloilo and batchoy is one of my favorite foods here in Iloilo. I used to eat batchoy in Poypoy’s but this video excites me to try Decos as they they have tried and labeled it as the best batchoy among those❤️

[@dorothymheee]

Pinamalhan, namit! Mapaparami k ng kanin 😊

[@Shadelassy]

I have been around the world as an Ilonggo from Iloilo. Yet I always wanted to go back to my homeland , the City of Love of the Philippines . The past decade that I am back here, I have observed the changes and I have to say, Ilonggos are so flexible and adaptable . Despite the modernization happening around, we in the city of iloilo never stopped engaging with our culture and history. IN Iloilo, you can find tradition merging with modern lifestyle. We are so open to try new things and our palettes will always be looking forward to something new and evolving!

[@Lili-bloom-v3b]

❤❤iloilo is very diverse when it comes to cooking especially sa mga nanay in every home may mga sariling menu..May nanay's menu that what I like is Tambalang (dahon sang Gabe)with gata and tilapya , and forever fave is native chicken with ubad❤❤..

[@mitzrr]

thank you so much for featuring Iloilo and our cuisine. god bless

[@mallorcanovycrysteet.3753]

I was amazed with the asindera story that was rare. Thankk you po

[@mikeinvictus2233]

This episode is so good and so timely for me coz we have a convention there in May. Can’t wait to try them all. Thanks team!

[@featrmedia]

Have fun!

[@hard_core9248]

nkakatakam tuloy 🤣🤣🤣 ilang taon na akong di nkapunta ng iloilo.. kahiridlaw magpuli ba hehe

[@KuyaCraig]

WOW. I guess I’ll try to squeeze in Iloilo for my PH vacation! Just for the food! 😂

[@docriztigbauan7596]

Great idea

[@laterinlife3384]

I want these! Erwan, now I understand the James Beard under your belt. This! This is effing outstanding work! It's like finding heaven! Now, I need to go home. My FOMO is so high right now I may have to retire tomorrow.

[@kimiecone_11]

Burger plus Molo = my dad's favorite combo. From Bacolod here :)

[@aranjuezdavao]

I will be in Iloilo for the Dinagyang festival and will definitely try all the restaurants featured here. Thank you, Erwan! You're the best!

[@kalachuchi7060]

Liked..shared. thnx for featuring Iloilo cuisine. 😋

[@nengbokchannel9616]

Grabe kamiss mga foods 😋 originally from Neg. Occ halos pareho mga luto 😋

[@DormlifeyPH]

Proud ako kay Ate Lor!!! pagpatuloy nyo po yan!!! naisip ko din na sana eto nlng ginwa kong christmas giveaway last year!!! one way to help the asindero's. at tangkilikin ang sariling atin!

[@rowenaborbe4131]

This guy is really gives amazing culture report. must watch and learn.

[@karenwong6634]

Wow nkakatakam nman nito Lalo queen siopao ..siopao is my fave .bsta luto Pinoy tyak msarap tlga.. how iwish mkpunta din Ng Iloilo..

[@marcelomorguia109]

Nice to see and featuring Iloilo in this you tube channel ! 🎉😎🙏

[@dreaorbase]

Kudos also to the production and editing team this was really a solid documentary ❤

[@katemariepalabrica930]

I really admire how Erwan shows his interest and professionalism in this video. Thank you for featuring Iloilo's best cuisine. 🫶🏻

[@andrewcarter3368]

My family lived in Lapaz since the 1920's until now, there were a lot of batchoy makers according to my Lola, it's basically the go to food of drivers, market vendors, and almost everybody since it's soup based and easy to eat. It's basically a meat soup with noodles.

[@kendssoriano7127]

Looking forward to more content like this.

[@noelalmen]

Best part ung asin grabe an passion nya tp.produce salt the tradional way. Sana ganon din ang Government may passion sa pag tulong.

[@kassadin4364]

My hometown finally getting the recognition it deserves😅. I've had my share of food from other countries and i still prefer our food here in Iloilo. From my hometown of lapaz, birthplace of the lapaz batchoy, birada lang!

[@diannedomingo9731]

❤❤❤ proud ilonggo here Best food 😋

[@jamesrosales916]

grabihay mani uy, veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy amazing kaayo ang mga documentaries

[@swordfish7505]

As a Pure blooded born and raised in Iloilo and a self confessed batchoy enthusiast I have tasted all different kinds of lapaz batchoy.. but for me the best is Alicia's Batchoy.. the taste of the stock (sabaw) is heavenly.. the Noddles is fresh but I prefer bihon batchoy or sotanghon.. Alicia's Batchoy in tabuk suba jaro Iloilo city

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

So happy my Grandpa the late Pantalein Villegas taught us to eat good food! Hamonada, Aroz a la Valenciana, Torta(dessert) during fiestas and humba! Of course his home made ice cream and cakes❤

[@victoriasulquiano2695]

Proud here! Thank you for sharing ...nice!

[@gadenzo2729]

I wanted to visit Iloilo because of this vlog, mygosh.. 😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤

[@sheiloumarieogoy9391]

"ka gwapo sang bana ni Anne" hahahahah says one lady on the backdrop ahahah =)

[@hajtomjones4077]

Yeah definitely a highlight

[@evelyncsaba8412]

I need to visit the southern part of our country ❣️ Diwal look soo delicious…(and all their local eats)….thanks for sharing all these beautiful places & the amazing food each town/province/region has to offer….

[@zairafaye.s4988]

The best food show in the PH for sure. This is Netflix level!!!

[@macecilialegaspi4473]

Nakakatuwa sa Sir Erwan, Di siya maselan sa pagkain kahit may lahi siyang foreigner. ❤😊

[@martdi89]

Huhu chef Martin is such a cutie 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ttinio-jc1fw]

salamat, Erwan for the effort and joy of bringing -up the traditional aspects of cooking..ipagpatuloy mo lang ..

[@BebeSadje]

Ilonggo dishes are underrated. Been living in cebu for 8yrs and took me 2 months to get accustomed to the flavor of their food. Iba ung timpla ng food nila, not in a bad way but just doesnt taste like how we all expect it to taste. I tried their most raved lechon and didnt get why its so hyped. Its delicious, but they dont use tanglad but instead, spring onions. Restaurants serves good food. The usual kind of taste we're all used to, but in small eatries ir carenderia, expect the taste to be a bit different or odd but i woulndt say its bad at all. Its just tastes differrent.