The chefs and restaurants recognized in the Philippines’ first Michelin Guide
Helm by Josh Boutwood receives two stars, leading 107 other restaurants that made it to the Philippines’ inaugural Michelin Guide
The names that made their mark in the Philippines’ inaugural Michelin Guide
108 restaurants from Metro Manila, its adjacent provinces, and the island province of Cebu in the Visayas region made it to the Philippines’ first-ever Michelin Guide, revealed on October 30 at an unveiling ceremony held at the Marriott Manila Hotel.
Helm by Josh Boutwood takes the distinct honor of receiving two stars from the prestigious guide; meanwhile, the following eight establishments got one star: Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inatô, Kasa Palma, Linamnam, and Toyo Eatery.
25 restaurants were given the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes those who offer high-quality, delicious food at a reasonable price. 74 establishments round out the Philippine guide as part of the ‘Michelin Selected’ list, which notes restaurants chosen by Michelin inspectors for great dining experiences, but have yet to meet the level of the Bib Gourmand or the star.
Vetter by anonymous inspectors who toured the country over the past few months, the guide comprises restaurants from the country’s fine dining scene, hole-in-the-wall establishments, cafés, and more, showcasing a wide range that encapsulates the Philippines’ diverse culinary scene.
Here is the full list:
Two Stars
- Helm by Josh Boutwood
One Star
- Asador Alfonso
- Celera
- Gallery by Chele
- Hapag
- Inatô
- Kasa Palma
- Linamnam
- Toyo Eatery
Bib Gourmand
- Abaseria Deli & Cafe
- Bolero
- Brck Corner
- Cabel
- COCHI
- CUR8
- Em Hà Nôi
- Esmen
- Hálong
- Kumba
- La Pita
- Lampara
- Lasa
- Los Tacos
- Manam at the Triangle
- Morning Sun Eatery
- Palm Grill (Diliman)
- Pares Batchoy Food House
- Pilya’s Kitchen
- Sarsa
- SOME THAI
- Tacquería Franco
- The Pig & Palm
- The Underbelly
- Your Local
Michelin Selected
- 12/10
- Abli
- Aida’s Chicken
- Antonio’s
- ATO-AH
- Aurora
- Automat
- Ayà
- Benjarong
- Blackbird
- Butcher Boy
- Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez
- Canton Road
- Carmelo’s Steakhouse
- Chie Chie’s Pancit Batil Patung
- China Blue
- Cirkulo
- COCO
- Cru Steakhouse
- Deo Gracias
- DIP
- El Poco Cantina
- Ember
- Enye by Chele Gonzales
- Esmeralda Kitchen
- Fung Wei Wu
- Fresca Trattoria
- Ginza NAgaoka
- Gordon Ramsay Bar Grill
- Goxo
- Iai
- Juniper
- Kamakura
- Kei
- Kodawari (Salcedo)
- Lantaw (Compostela)
- Locavore (Taguig)
- Lola Helen
- Lore
- Lusso (Legazpi)
- Mamacita
- Man Ho
- Maya
- Metiz
- Mirèio
- Mōdan
- Now Now
- Oak& Smoke
- Offbeat
- Old Manila
- Origine
- Osteria Antica
- Pablo
- Papillon
- Pares Pares (N. Escario Street)
- People’s Palace
- Ramen Ron
- Sala
- Seva
- Sialo
- Socarrat
- Spices
- Steak & Frice
- Summer Palace
- Super Uncle Claypot
- Tandem
- Taupe
- Terraza Martinez
- The Test Kitchen
- Txanton
- Uma Nota
- Umu
- Yamazato
Other distinctions
Special awards were also handed to restaurants and individuals who are setting the standard in the Philippine culinary industry. The list includes Gallery by Chele, which got the Green Star Award for their sustainable practices; Don Patrick Baldosano of Linamnam, who won the Young Chef Award; Erin Recto of Hapag, who got the Michelin Service Award; and Benjamin Leal from Uma Nota, recognized with the Exceptional Cocktails Award.
To learn more about the Michelin Guide, visit guide.michelin.com or follow their updates on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook.
Photo courtesy Helm by Josh Boutwood (Instagram)
