The Philippines’ culinary landscape has entered a new era with the debut of its inaugural Michelin Guide on October 30. It is a move that has bestowed international prestige upon a handful of Manila’s restaurants while igniting a fervent debate among food lovers about representation and the future of Filipino fine dining.
The ceremony was held for the first time in the capital, at the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts. It recognised 108 establishments in total, awarding a combined 10 stars to nine restaurants, as well as 25 Bib Gourmands (for good value for money) and 74 “Michelin Selected” entries. It also presented three special awards.
