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Jaro Branch of Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy

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Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy brings your favorite batchoy near you with the opening of our third branch at Robinsons Jaro.  Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy Jaro branch is a far cry from the old batchoyan in La Paz Public Market ( History of Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy ). It is not your typical batchoyan as this one is a fusion of Asian and Ilonggo, a first of its kind in Iloilo. Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy Jaro Branch Designed Ramen house style, at the center of the room is an open kitchen with a counter where the guests can eat their meals. The resto is a vibrant blend of brown, orange, yellow and blue tones, instantly brightening up one’s mood upon entering. “We are revolutionizing the look of a batchoyan in Iloilo to make it more exciting to our guests. Given the fact that Iloilo is very progressive, Ilonggos today are more modern and many tourists are visiting our city. We have created a look that has an inviting ambience that people from all walks of lif...

History of Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy

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The father of all batchoys is Federico “Deco” Guillergan, Sr. The history of batchoy dates back to the years before the second World War broke out. It was Deco, a butcher who worked at the La Paz market, who gave birth to what is now known as La paz Batchoy, which is named after the district in Iloilo City where it originates. Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy in Robinsons Place Jaro During that time there were a  lot of Chinese businessman in the city. That gave him the idea to concoct this clear noodle (meke) soup.  The modern day batchoy has undergone several modifications. The first batchoy was made of meke (native noodles) submerged into a hot clear soup of boiled bone marrow, meats, guinamos (local shrimp paste) and topped with garlic.  Eventually, pork innards and sliced liver were added.  Dinuguan and Siopao by Deco's Original La Paz Batchoy. Available in all our branches - Robinsons Place Iloilo, Robinsons Place Jaro and Valeria. The last inn...