Locals Told Me to Eat Here! 🇵🇭 

at 7:49 I forgot to add the phone video over the top 😂😂 you weren't supposed to see that. Too late now lol

Thanks for featuring Popoy's Batchoy. I felt sorry it was too humid during your visit. I hope you had a wonderful time in our city. I was the one who took that pic of you and the lady in white. I hope you can visit Iloilo again someday.

A bit of trivia: Popoy's is considered by Ilonggo foodies as a bit of a left field choice for tourists wanting to try batchoy since it's not from the "traditional" La Paz district that the dish is named after (the place where you ate in this video is their original location since 1978, though they have other branches in malls here in Iloilo), while the rest of the local "Big 4" batchoy restaurants do (namely, Ted's, Deco's and Netong's). Regardless of that, Popoy's was actually awarded as the best batchoy in Iloilo back in 2020 when the first Iloilo Batchoy Festival was held. So yes, you have made an excellent choice for your first batchoy experience. Glad you enjoyed it!

Wherever you are in the Philippines Tater, never hesitate to ask even in English, you can always be certain someone will muster up all the English words they know to try and help you!

The way Tater dipped the rice cake in Batchoy soup says a lot. He's definitely Filipino at heart.

"Updi na lang toh" Ilonggo accent is so silly and hilarious 😅😂

Can't remember what day, but I saw you eating that batchoy and recording it when I passed by. Hahaha really amazed to see this by chance.

Enjoy eating la paz bachoy, it looks yummy, brother

When I visited Popoy’s in Iloilo. I also got lost while trying to find their stall. Amazingly, I sat exactly where you sat. The broth is in on salty side. But, the puto balances it out.

I would’ve given up looking for Popoy’s 😂 Tater you’re such a humble man 💙 Glad you liked batchoy. The one she gave you is puto (rice cake). You don’t need to be sorry for being sweaty. Filipinos understand that you’re not used to the humid weather. I appreciate that you’re here in the Philippines. Thank you so much. Btw everyone’s looking at you not to be rude. They don’t see white guy wondering around the market. Like you said you stick out 😂 You’re a foreigner and a white guy 😂 Take care 🙏

Taters are you still in Iloilo? I suggest visit Guimaras during their Mango Festival this month of May .you can "eat all you can" and find a new experience..ask from your friends you meet on iloilo city.

Popoy”s batchoy is one of the known and famous, especially for college students, if you want to try pancit molo-don’t get confuse of a pancit or noodles or lo-mein chinese noodles, pancit molo is a soup just like batchoy, you should go to The town of Molo, iloilo then you can ask the locals where is the best pancit molo its should be there somewhere. Your landmark will be the gothic church near the plaza . Hope this will help, also a advise you always take and drink bottled water. Aight take care stay safe, enjoy and have fun.😅

1:03 ate said "just walk away" obviously not what she meant but it was funny we scrambled our English sometimes hahahaha

One of my favorite batchoy yummy godbless

So Popoy's Batchoy is inside the market?! It's definitely well hidden and the "extra" is only P80 ($1.44), very cheap. 😋👍

The condiments here that you see in every dine in place is usually there for you to add if you think the food is lacking in something like saltiness, spice, etc.. others are there for you to dip the food in.. usually like vinegar, etc.. but if you think that everything is already good with the food, then you don't need to add anything else. For example, I usually like my La Paz Batchoy with calamansi. So it really depends on your tastes. 😁 Love your videos, by the way. I'd love to see you have a collaboration with "Kumander Daot" (RU-vidr also)

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Rock on tater!!!!! continue what youre doing.. ❤️❤️❤️

you did it properly dipping the rice cake on the soup

ILO ILO LA PAS BATCHOY NUMBER ONE AND CEBU CITY SHIRT PRETTY GOOD

"I FEEL HUNGRY THE WAY YOU EAT BATCHOY ' CAUSE ITS REALLY DELICIOUS ""

That was absolutely delicious, brother👌 Nice to see you walking around greeting friendly filipinos - waving at you, smiling at you and talking to you as well. Such a very good vibe🤗 Keep enjoying bro. Take care🙏

Lami (bisaya)is spoken in the Eastern visayas regions, namit(ilonggo) is spoken in the Western visayas region. 🙂🇵🇭

I’m a local sir but I live in London now. I have tried all the batchoys in Iloilo but Popoy’s will always be my favorite, without a doubt. Watching you eat batchoy brings back a lot of good memories of my hometown. Please enjoy Iloilo City. 😊

Good day brother, nice to be here, a new friend watching, great tour inside the wet and dry market,

You can also dip the rice cake into the soup. For me Popoy’s is best batchoy in town

Very respectful. Very natural when interacting with the Filipino people. I hope you're enjoying your stay in the Philippines. Subscribed! 👍

You found gem brother that's the best batchoy in Iloilo hat's down to Popoys.

You can visit also festive walk mall Iloilo in Mandurriao.many food and nice view there

The Iloilo Central Market really needs to speed up in its reconstruction. I think Iloilo would be better if the govt carefully consider sustainable planning for aesthetically pleasing and clean sidewalks and drainage. I kind of find the the pathway repulsive.

When you dipped the puto you made it right! Keep up man

Try to visit guimaras island for best mango they're offering eat all you can mango for cheaper price of Php 150 for their up coming Festival.

I like mine without additional soy sauce and pepper. Just the natural taste.

I was born here in Iloilo but I never went to eat at Popoys. I will go to Popoy's because of you. 😂

Try Roberto's Siopao 😊

Hello! I am happy that you are here in Iloilo. At the same time I am sorry if you are experiencing power outage now. Hoping to see you randomly here.

Sending love ❤ new subscriber here❤

Make sure you always have water with you, Tater! It's been scorching hot in the PH lately 🌞

La Paz batchoy will always be one of the best soup meal for me. I can always finish a couple of bowls 😂

oh God! I’m salivating, I missed Iloilo Lapaz batchoy 😢

You're sweating. Maybe you could try eating in an air-conditioned eatery so that you feel comfortable. That's the marketplace. No aircon. The philippines is a tropical country so you'll a bit humid.

Hopefully you'll be back in January for the Dinagyang Festival. One of the country's most successful and exciting festivals. I watch this Batchoy Vlog several times (perhaps more than 10x). I enjoy your camaraderie with the locals. The locals appreciate you for being so approachable and friendly. I'm so pleased you like the local version of Iloilo ramen.

La Paz Batchoy is awesome anywhere in Phils and I like to get it even in Manila. If you can make it back to Luzon by mid-May, Pahiyas festival in Lucban town is arguably the most colorful festival and the food there is awesome as well! 👍

Ok. What ever you're eating SOUNDS delicious. Lol😆 It's the way you're enjoying the food. And the sound of slurping. Making me hungry. Enjoy and Stay safe. (Canada)

Wow Tater is here in Iloilo! Welcome! Hope you prepare yourself for on and off power outage this week. You have to go Guimaras too, the Island across Iloilo. The mango festival is starting this May. Enjoy the feast of sweetest mango in the region.

You should try the Molo soup next time. It's one of my most favorite comfort food especially during rainy days.

You paid $2 dollars for a one of the Best Noodle Soup in the Philippines, totally worth it.

Hi I’m you’re new subscriber from Ventura, California. It happened that I saw your video in RU-vid. My relatives lived in Iloilo. Hope you can find a girlfriend or wife there in the Philippines. Thank you for visiting the Philippines. God bless.😍

New subscriber here. You’re doing great, young man😄😄

if you're not this sweaty and wearing and jacket you're not Ilonggo, or is it just me? :P

Those lumpia/egg roll wrappers made the traditional way are amazing. My relatives that are ilongo or cebuano speak better English than Tagalog. Don’t be shy haha

I visit Iolilo almost every year (parents are originally from there) but have never eaten at Popoy's! Everyone recommends or goes to Netong's or Ted's so you're a real trailblazer to shoot a video there. :) The Iloilo Central Market is about to undergo a serious renovation/modernization soon which is why parts of it look kind of abandoned or not well-maintained at the moment.

I am from iloilo city but just a word of advice whether in Philippines or other countries, always sight your bag and not leave it in your chair.

just bumped to this video . thought id give it a try.. looks interesting .. hope you're having a great day or days so far. and take care..

you know you should went to Guimaras and taste the Mango Pizza. you will love it.

Watching you slurp down the noodles makes my mouth water

Lami - bisaya Namit - ilonggo/hiligaynon Masarap - Tagalog

namit Gd , Thank you for visiting ILoIlo

I like what your doing brother. Showing the nornal surroundings, culture, food and daily life here in the Philippines. Majority of us Filipinos are living in the lower and mid-class of society.

What an experience eating there.. awesome and best wishes enjoy your stay with our country 😊

dude you are soaked in sweat but quite enjoying the moment.. quite an experience

10:51 She is Prettttyyy 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰😘

Enjoy staying here in our country sir,,,,

Batchoy and puto? Ahhh perfect combo

Next time you visit iloilo, try going to guimaras island it is just 15 mins away via boat.

Batchoy is the best soup for hang-over hehe😊😊😊

Try to visit tatoys restaurant in villa arevalo Iloilo City so delicious food there

Dude, it's okay to eat with your spoon like everyone over here does. You can tell you're a real tourist because you are eating with a fork. Hahaha. Thank you for having an open mind. Most outsiders wouldn't dare go to the market to eat local food. I have gained so much weight since I moved here. Hahaha. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

great talking with the locals - you already a celebrity there 😀

Have you try the STEAMBUN at ROBERTO'S? I hope you'll try it so delicious 😊

Thanks for visiting and represent the Philippines

New viewer from California hope you like philippimes

Tate, try out Roxas City, it's the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, your journey here will never be that complete without trying out their mouth and heart melting sea foods! It's always the catch of the day!

Watching from North BC, Canada. 😊👍

Pancit molo is perfect when you tried it in a soup. Savory and tasty. I hope you have tried it too. Thank you for exploring our country, especially Iloilo. We appreciate it a lot. ❤️

Where else in the world does a random tourist just walk around and be totally at ease with the locals? 😅

New subscriber from Davao😇😇

Thank you for discovering the variety of food and yummy delicacies our country has to offer..we appreciate you loving our food..thank you

You will Fall asleep with good food. It is the way.

Tater, la paz bachoy is pride food of iloilo city. Dont forget to put your hut. Its scorching outside. Great content 👍

I went there 4yrs ago and tried that kind of food❤ And I'm gonna try it again 😊

Glad to see you enjoy our food! Can't wait to go back myself and get all the food I can't always get in the US.

A Friendly reminder when someone aske to have a picture with you don't leave your gadgets as much as possible some passerby just grab them and walked away take them with you always

For batchoy, We used to sip the soup first before eating everything else.

Big thumbs up from this filipina! Enjoy the Philippines!

love u jacob,, back to indonesia pls

Now im craving for batchoy😢

Castle chateu is one good hotels with pool, also hotel 21...

I miss my city of love and the batchoy too!

7:38 Sad to say, the owner or manager was too camera shy to answer your queries.

Welcome to our friendly country brother

Wow I like that's 😋😋😋😁👍

La paz bachoy sure taste good

You're such a kind man too Tater... Hope you can explore Bacolod City too just an hour travel by a fast craft... A lot of smiley and friendly Ilonggos will be welcoming you there💐

The hat looks good and great protection. Keep doing this type of vlog. It's wonderful to watch. I can see my beautiful country through your videos. Thank you.

TRY TO VISIT FESTIVE WALK ILOILO

The rice cake is called PUTO

I loooveee La Paz Batchoy❤❤

you already know a wide variety of words form different phlippine languages and you pronounce them perfectly, didnt mean to compare you to other foreign travel vloggers in the philippines but you have more personality than most of them lol

That is one of my all-time faves. I always crave that whenever I go back home to my province.

I miss iloilo. ❤