Michelin Guide names 127 restaurants in Philippines 2027 selection
Oct 29, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Michelin Guide recognized 127 restaurants in its Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 selection, including 10 Michelin-starred establishments, 31 Bib Gourmand restaurants and 86 Michelin Selected restaurants.
The selection was unveiled Thursday at the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 ceremony at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Michelin Star.
Helm retained its Two Michelin Stars, while Flow earned its first One Michelin Star, joining eight restaurants that retained their one-star distinctions.
The eight restaurants that retained One Michelin Star are Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inatô, Kása Palma, Linamnam and Toyo Eatery. Flow completes the nine restaurants in the one-star category.
The 31 Bib Gourmand restaurants, recognized for offering good-quality cooking at moderate prices, include 10 new additions: Apag Marangle, ATO-AH, Azela, Balay Dako, Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen, BUTCHER BOY, C.H.E. Bacolod Chicken House Express, Kalipay!, Tatang’s Lechon and Tito Boy.
They join returning Bib Gourmand restaurants Abaseria Deli & Cafe, Bolero, Brick Corner, Cabel, Cochi, Em Hà Nội, Esmen, Kumba, La Pita, Lampara, Lasa, Los Tacos, Manam at the Triangle, Morning Sun Eatery, Palm Grill, Pilya’s Kitchen, Sarsa, Some Thai, Taquería Franco, The Pig & Palm and The Underbelly.
Meanwhile, 86 restaurants earned Michelin Selected recognition, including 18 new additions: Abé, Bombvinos Bodega, Cyria’s Kandingan, Digámo, Elaia by Cyma, Haliya, Idalia, Kokeek’s Manokan, Kong, Kumedor, Liyab, Makanai, Marjo’s Pochero, Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy, Oyster Bay, Playa, Souq and Tadhanà.
The new additions join returning Michelin Selected establishments 12/10, Abli, Aida’s Chicken, Antonio’s, Aurora, Automat, Ayà, Benjarong, Blackbird, 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 Gonzalez, Fong Wei Wu, Fresca Trattoria, Ginza Nagaoka, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Goxo, Hálong, House of Lechon, Iai, Juniper, Kamakura, Kei, Kodawari, Locavore, Lola Helen, Lore, Mamacita, Man Ho, Maya, Metiz, Now Now, Oak & Smoke, Offbeat, Old Manila, Origine, Osteria Antica, Pablo, Papillon, People’s Palace, Ramen Ron, Sala, Seva, Sialo, Socarrat, Steak & Frice, Summer Palace, Super Uncle Claypot, Tandem, Taupe, Terraza Martinez, The Test Kitchen, Txanton, Uma Nota, Umu, Yamazato and Your Local.
The ceremony also recognized four culinary professionals through special awards. Frances Tariga of Tadhanà received the Michelin Opening of the Year Award, while Ron Job Sanchez of Automat won the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award.
Francis Lacson of Digámo was named recipient of the Michelin Young Chef Award, and Clyde Joshua Zafra of Tito Boy received the Michelin Service Award.
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.
