Iloilo: Culinary City of the Philippines

07/09/2026

31/08/2026

Chicken Inasal

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

24/08/2026

La Paz Batchoy

La Paz Batchoy stands among the Philippines’ most iconic noodle soups and is one of the country’s most celebrated culinary specialties. Originating in the historic La Paz district of Iloilo City, this quintessential Ilonggo dish features springy round egg noodles (miki) immersed in a rich, intensely savory pork-and-beef bone broth traditionally enriched with shrimp paste (ginamos). It is generously topped with tender pork, sliced liver, and other savory meats, as well as crushed pork cracklings (chicharon), and fragrant garlic, creating a deeply flavorful bowl layered with umami, richness, aroma, and texture.

Its reputation extends well beyond the Philippines. In 2024, TasteAtlas ranked La Paz Batchoy No. 1 on its list of the world’s best offal soups, placing this distinctly Ilonggo creation at the top of an international culinary ranking. The recognition reflects the dish’s distinctive character and helps bring global attention to a specialty that has long been deeply woven into Iloilo’s culinary identity.

Today, La Paz Batchoy remains one of the enduring expressions of Ilonggo cuisine. From its roots in La Paz to its growing international recognition, it has become a culinary emblem of Iloilo City and a proud representation of the Philippines’ rich and diverse food heritage.

08/08/2026

𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐖𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓

Some flavors satisfy a craving. Others carry a story.

Kansi does both.

A beloved Ilonggo specialty, Kansi is a hearty, deeply flavorful soup made with tender beef, rich marrow, unripe jackfruit, and the distinct sourness of batuan (Garcinia binucao). Its savory broth, balanced by a refreshing tang, creates a flavor that is unmistakably Ilonggo.

At Stella PH, this beloved regional favorite is served as part of a contemporary Filipino dining experience, alongside all-day breakfast, seafood, pizzas, pastas, and other familiar favorites.

Steaming, hearty, tangy, and full of character, Kansi is more than comfort food. It is a taste of Ilonggo tradition—warm, soulful, and deeply rooted in the culinary heritage of Iloilo.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

05/06/2026

Batchoy and p**o for late lunch 😋

01/06/2026

Roberto’s Siopao: Home of the Queen

Namit Gid!!! the best Siopao dito sa Iloilo 😋

01/06/2026

Kansi

Ito pala yung KANSI LAWAS. Grabii! Ang laki 😋😋