Deco’s, the home of the original La Paz batchoy, has upgraded the look of its Valeria branch in Iloilo City to give better dining experience to its costumers.

The newly renovated branch at La Salette Building boasts an eat-and-watch concept wherein customers can see their batchoy being prepared at the counter.

Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy Valeria was reopened on Tuesday, Dec. 17. 

This is Deco’s second branch that features a Ramen house-style design with a touch of Ilonggo culture and heritage. The other one is Deco’s in Robinsons Place Jaro.

Its walls depict Ilonggo culture and heritage, making the Valeria branch not just a great dining location but also perfect for picture taking for both locals and tourists.

SB Magalona Alliance (SBMA), the licensed operator of Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy, is revolutionizing the look of a batchoyan in Iloilo to make it more exciting and safe for guests.

Despite the modernization, Marichel Magalona, chief executive officer of SBMA, said Deco’s Origina La Paz Batchoy continues to prepare the old-time favorite Ilonggo soup dish the traditional way.

“We continue to prepare our soup the same way it was done when it was created by Federico Guillergan Sr. before the 2nd World War broke out. This is how Ilonggos love their batchoy, and to this day we continue to please their palate,” sje said.

Deco’s offerings include Special Batchoy, Super Batchoy, and Extra Batchoy. One may choose among egg noodles, miswa and bihon. The ingredients include a hot clear soup of boiled bone marrow, meat (pork or beef), liver, guinamos (local shrimp paste), chicharon and garlic.

It also serves Diniguan, Siopao, Siomai, Pandesal and Puto.

Touted as “The Father of All Batchoys”, Deco’s currently has three branches. It first branch is in Robinson’s Place Iloilo.

Batchoy was created by Federico, “Deco” Guillergan, Sr. before the second World War broke out. 

Deco was a butcher who worked at the La Paz market. The presence of Chinese businessmen in the city gave Deco the idea to concoct this clear noodle (meke) soup.IMT