The batchoy was originally concocted by Federico Guillergan, Sr in 1938 at the La Paz pubic market. It later became the most popular dish in Iloilo City. The batchoy may have originated from the La Paz district of Iloilo, but Cebuanos have welcomed it with open arms. Residents of the Queen City of the South have relished the taste of the batchoy for decades ever since one of the oldest batchoy places in Cebu opened its doors at Food Street.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
The following are some of the places where you can find this delectable noodle dish in Cebu
Carlo's Batchoy
Among long-time residents of Cebu, the batchoy is closely associated with Carlo’s Batchoy, which is one of the most popular batchoy places in the city. In fact, long time residents of Cebu would have fond memories of the place. It was where they would normally end up after a night out on Fridays. Some would even visit the place with their families on weekends.
Carlo's Batchoy
Among long-time residents of Cebu, the batchoy is closely associated with Carlo’s Batchoy, which is one of the most popular batchoy places in the city. In fact, long time residents of Cebu would have fond memories of the place. It was where they would normally end up after a night out on Fridays. Some would even visit the place with their families on weekends.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Carlo's Batchoy Facebook Page
Aside from the newly-renovated branch close to the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Carlo’s Batchoy already has a number of branches in metro Cebu. The other branches of Carlo’s Batchoy are located in Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Consolacion. The batchoy of Carlo’s Batchoy comes in a number of varieties, including the regular batchoy, super batchoy, special batchoy, spicy batchoy, and beef batchoy. The prices of the batchoy of Carlo’s Batchoy start at PHP59 for the regular batchoy with pandesal up to PHP89 for the Maria’s batchoy.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Carlo's Batchoy Facebook Page
Batchoyhouse328
Batchoyhouse328 may be new to the industry, but it is gradually becoming one of the go-to places for people craving for this popular Ilonggo dish. Located along M. Veloso Street, Guadalupe, Batchoyhouse328 is a hole-in-the-wall place that was established by the chef of Uncle Noodles and Chop-Chop Food Centre. The place has built a good following among food lovers in Cebu.
Batchoyhouse328 may be new to the industry, but it is gradually becoming one of the go-to places for people craving for this popular Ilonggo dish. Located along M. Veloso Street, Guadalupe, Batchoyhouse328 is a hole-in-the-wall place that was established by the chef of Uncle Noodles and Chop-Chop Food Centre. The place has built a good following among food lovers in Cebu.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
The batchoy at Batchoyhouse328 comes in two variants: regular and special. The main difference between the two is the egg on the special batchoy. Customers also have the option to add an extra egg, soup, noodles, bone marrow, or meat on their batchoy. The prices of the regular and special batchoy at Batchoyhouse328 are PHP 50 and PHP65, respectively.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
Row’s Batchoy House
Another hole-in-the-wall place selling batchoy in the Queen City of the South is Row’s Batchoy House. The place is managed by the sister of a well-known makeup artist in Cebu. They initially sold batchoy at the Lapu-Lapu public market, but the place was gutted by fire in 1992. She later decided to open Row’s at the ground floor of the house of her aunt. The eatery has a homey ambiance, which is highlighted by the decorations of the place.
Another hole-in-the-wall place selling batchoy in the Queen City of the South is Row’s Batchoy House. The place is managed by the sister of a well-known makeup artist in Cebu. They initially sold batchoy at the Lapu-Lapu public market, but the place was gutted by fire in 1992. She later decided to open Row’s at the ground floor of the house of her aunt. The eatery has a homey ambiance, which is highlighted by the decorations of the place.
Aside from the batchoy, Row’s Batchoy House also has a number of other items on their menu. These include the beef steak, pancit guisado, and barbecue, among others. The place is located along Ramos Street, right across the Ramos Public Market.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Row’s Batchoy House Facebook Page
Melton's Halo-Halo
While Melton’s Halo-Halo is more popular for their halo-halo, the menu of the place actually includes the batchoy. Melton’s Halo-Halo was established over two decades ago and continues to serve good food to customers all around the island of Cebu. The batchoy of the place is also one of the food items customers look for whenever they drop by.
While Melton’s Halo-Halo is more popular for their halo-halo, the menu of the place actually includes the batchoy. Melton’s Halo-Halo was established over two decades ago and continues to serve good food to customers all around the island of Cebu. The batchoy of the place is also one of the food items customers look for whenever they drop by.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Melton's Halo-Halo Facebook Page
The batchoy offered at Melton’s Halo-Halo is priced at PHP45. Aside from the batchoy and halo-halo, the menu of Melton's Halo-Halo also includes squid balls, ngohiong, squid rolls, pizza, and French fries, among others. Melton’s Halo-Halo has a number of branches in and around the island of Cebu.
Batchoy Houses in the City – image source: Melton's Halo-Halo Facebook Page
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