• La Paz Batchoy

  Dec 22

  Probably one of the most easily-identifiable signature foods of Iloilo City is Batchoy. Batchoy is a soup with egg noodles, freshly chopped spring onions, pork offal, chopped garlic, black pepper, chicaron, and in some instances, fresh egg.

  Batchoy originally originated in the District of La Paz in Iloilo City. Many would say that the best and original La Paz Batchoy originated at the eateries near the La Paz Public Market.

  

  But with all the success developments and progress, many restaurants now offer La Paz Batchoy anywhere. There are even instant La Paz Batchoy now available. But one of the most successful brand of La Paz Batchoy is Ted’s.

  Ted’s Old Timer La Paz Batchoy started in Iloilo. With its huge success it opened braches in several areas across Iloilo and later on, opened its doors in various parts of the country.

  When I was still living in Bacolod City, I would normally go to Robinson’s Place in Mandalagan to satisfy my Batchoy cravings. No need to cross the Guimaras Strait for this delight. Batchoy is perfect with puto.

  Ted’s have also branches here in Metro Manila. This is a welcome news for all Ilonggos and batchoy lovers. I normally get my Batchoy fix at the SM Mall of Asia.

  The photo above was taken when I had my quick merienda a few weeks back during my road trip to Roxas City.

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12 Responses to “La Paz Batchoy”

1. Prepys’ Homepage » Blog Archive » La Paz Batchoy said on December 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 pm

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2. 

   dyanie said on December 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm

   ay may egg? bakit yung napuntahan namin sa iloilo na Ted’s walang egg?

3. 

   Chef said on December 22nd, 2008 at 10:05 pm

   normally it doesnt have an egg. you need to request it from the staff for fresh egg. tell them to drop it raw into the bowl. Extra charges applies.

4. 

   fufutoto said on January 6th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

   History of Ted’s (From http://www.tedslapazbatchoy.com)

   Ten Pesos (Php 10.00) in 1945 of Teodorico “Ted” Lepura started in business concept that outlived him and became the pride of Iloilo – the famous TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY. This humble beginning of the business was not deterrent to its growth but became its cutting edge.

   Ted Lepura started making batchoy in the 1930′s as a teenager. During those times he worked odd jobs just to make ends meet. The son of a poor peasant, he worked with different chinese merchants where he discovered his culinary potential. With a working knowledge on making La Paz Batchoy from his work with a Chinese Merchant, he started to innovate and adjust the dish. That simple innovation was the basis of what became of the Lapaz Batchoy that we know today. Back then, Ted became a peddler of just about anything including his Lapaz Batchoy which he noticed is gaining loyal patrons. That response gave him an idea. So after the war, in 1945 and with his savings of Php 10.00, he opened his first 5×5 small stall in the public market of La Paz , Iloilo . The first stall was simply made of nipa and bamboo and husband and wife team did all the work with assistance of their children.

   The only product served by TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY at the time was the “original” La Paz Batchoy. It was sold for Php 0.20 centavos in 1945. The food was served in bowls exactly one would have in its present branches. The only difference is that they now come with various sizes. To meet customer’s demand for variety, they developed other batchoy products. In the late 60′s new products were added such as miswa batchoy, bihon batchoy and sotanghon batchoy. Innovation brought forth by TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY have set the standards in the distinct La Paz Batchoy. All the family’s effort has now bear fruit and TED’S OLD TIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY is a name to contend with and has been recognized. Among Teodoro’s children only Adelfa (now Adelfa Lepura Borro) took part in the business. Adelfa was trained as cook, as well as in all aspects of the restaurant operations. She is responsible for the innovations in the business and has primarily been responsible for the growth of TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY. Under her watchful eyes, the company has slowly but surely gained market acceptance.

   Because of her initiative, TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY was able to expand in different places of Iloilo as well as in the cities of Roxas (Gaisano City), Bacolod (Robinson’s Place), and Las Pinas (SM City Southmall).

   Now Still with Mrs. Adelfa Borro’s commitment, TED’S OLDTIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY, embarks on a more aggressive expansion route – thru Franchising. Franchisee can bank on her support as she has been born to TED’S and TED’S is the life she breathes. Truly a worthy daughter who transformed a PhP 10.00 investment to what is now.

5. 

   Junnjun M said on May 7th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

   Before when I was still a kid I really don’t like batchoy. I said what is it, why are there a lot of like foreign objects in the food. But now I got to love it and love it even more…Hehehe. I’m craving for it everytime.

6. 

   Living in Iloilo said on June 21st, 2009 at 1:03 pm

   I love authentic Batchoy from Iloilo!

   Indeed, Iloilo is known for its good food, beautiful places and friendly people. Oh, well I miss Living in Iloilo

7. 

   jebronx said on March 7th, 2010 at 4:37 am

   Not all batchoy taste the same.Not so many perfected the authentic taste of Lapaz Batchoy. Food stalls like Decos or Teds managed to attached their names to the delicious soup. And whoever perfected his recipe hewas surely a rich man now. But mind you mister, not every batchoy served by every stall taste delicious. You may find it tasty from your favorite stall but salty or oily from their respective branch.
   The reason of course is….ingredients.
   And of course the preparation.
   Sorry to tell but only men can prepare delicious batchoy.If you want a tasty Lapaz Batchoy do not try from stalls prepared by women cook, no matter how Ilongga they are, it surely not the taste you want from it. That is not only from my own observation but as well from many batchoy critics around the town. And nobody got a clue why.
   Anyway here’s the final tip; if you want a delicious batchoy at home, you need to add “Betsin Pating” as your final ingredient.
   Remember, there is no original lapaz batchoy. Just some people perfected what others have awfully started.
   Pssst, caldo pa gani day!!!

8. 

   xtrolonggo said on March 21st, 2010 at 11:46 pm

   Jebronx my friend, I have to disagree with your POV. The one who made the standard or the barometer of the dish and the head of Iloilo’s most popular batchoy chain is a woman cook. But, I have to agree with you about the origin of the dish, I think it is a blasphemy that somebody should take or claim credit of being the inventor of the dish.

9. 

   Marie said on April 14th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

   My dad’s fave La Paz Batchoy, I love it too

10. 

    grace said on July 16th, 2010 at 2:26 am

    i miss 2 eat lapaz bachoy…. ummmm yummy.soo now i know there is a branch in manila, sm mall of asia. im coming………… but next in my vacation,see you soon…..

11. 

    Samantha Thomas said on July 20th, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Franchising business is good but some franchise needs some cold hard capital to start with.*~’

12. 

    Peter Val V. Mendoza said on September 1st, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Hi!

    It’s nice to know that there are a lot of non Illonggos who crave for the deliciouslylusiously La Paz Batchoy! I’m a Kapampangan-Bulakeno put together but for me the taste of La Paz Batchoy is heavenly. I had the opportunity to stay in Janiuay, Illoilo for two years and walah, I fell in love with Illonggo food.

    Back here in Manila I longed for Batchoy, but seldom do I have the opportunity to find eating places who serve the ORIGINAL tasting batchoy. The first sip of the stock I would definitely know if it is the real thing or a pretender. When I find that it is a poor imitation, I would definitely give my unsolicited comment to the owner of the place or the one who served me the dish. Alam na alam ko ang lasa ng Batchoy!

    Unfortunately today, I seldom partake of the delectable soup due to my arthritis. alam ny naman lamang loob na masarap yan. But at times I really can’t help It. It is great to know that I could enjoy the dish now at MOA and at a gasoline station near MOA who serves the real thing! See you there all Batchoy lovers. Talagang hindi ko matitiis na tikman or better lantakan ang the REAL THING. Chow!

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