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Michelin Guide names 127 restaurants in Philippines 2027 selection

Ten Michelin-starred spots highlight the evolving culinary landscape in the Philippines.

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Mateo Dela Cruz

October 29, 20263 min read6 views
Michelin Guide names 127 restaurants in Philippines 2027 selection
Gabriel 'Gato' Ong and Chef Kevin Jonathan Uy celebrate Flow's first Michelin Star at the Manila Marriott Hotel.
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The Michelin Guide has recognized 127 restaurants in its latest selection for Manila, Environs, and Cebu for 2027. This year's list includes 10 Michelin-starred establishments, 31 Bib Gourmand restaurants, and 86 Michelin Selected venues.

Celebrating Culinary Excellence

The 2027 selection highlights the continued growth of the Philippine dining scene, with established restaurants retaining their distinctions and new establishments gaining recognition for their cooking.

Michelin Guide
  • 10 Michelin-starred restaurants
  • 31 Bib Gourmand winners
  • 86 Michelin Selected establishments

The announcement took place on Thursday at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel, coinciding with the centenary celebration of the Michelin Star. Helm maintained its prestigious Two Michelin Stars, while Flow was awarded its first One Michelin Star.

Flow joins eight other restaurants that retained their One Michelin Star status: Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inatô, Kása Palma, Linamnam, and Toyo Eatery.

The Bib Gourmand category, which honors restaurants offering quality meals at reasonable prices, welcomed 10 newcomers, including Apag Marangle and Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen. Returning establishments include Bolero and Sarsa.

In addition, the Michelin Selected category recognized 86 restaurants, with 18 new entries such as Abé and Haliya. This broad selection underscores the vibrant and diverse culinary offerings available in the Philippines.

Special awards were presented during the ceremony to highlight individual achievements in the culinary field. Frances Tariga from Tadhanà received the Michelin Opening of the Year Award, while Ron Job Sanchez of Automat was honored for Exceptional Cocktails.

This year's selection reflects the Philippines' rapidly evolving food scene, with a mix of traditional and innovative dining experiences. As local chefs gain recognition, the country further establishes itself as a significant player in the global culinary landscape.