Many first timers would get this side order at Deco's mainly because they are curious what a pre-war pan de sal would look and taste like.
Then comes to your table a tiny yet compact pan de sal that looked like it has been squashed by hand then baked in the oven. It sells around 5pesos/3pcs. Check it out at any Deco's branch together with another famous bread, Pan de sal ni Pa-a.
Deco's batchoy served with pre war pan de sal (left) and pan de sal ni Pa-a c/o FOOD Magazine March 2008