{"id":37600,"date":"2025-11-03T14:23:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=37600"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:23:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:23:45","slug":"the-inaugural-michelin-guide-manila-and-environs-cebu-2026-reveals-1-two-stars-8-one-star-25-bib-gourmands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=37600","title":{"rendered":"The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Manila And Environs &amp; Cebu 2026 Reveals 1 Two Stars, 8 One Star &amp; 25 Bib Gourmands"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>     The first-ever edition for the Philippines spans Manila, surrounding regions, and Cebu features 108 restaurants in total: 1 Two Stars, 8 One Star, 25 Bib Gourmand, and 74 MICHELIN Selected        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> MANILA, PHILIPPINES &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 3 November 2025 \u2013<b> <\/b>Michelin proudly unveiled the  <b>first-ever restaurant selection for the Philippines<\/b> with the launch of the  <b>MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs &amp; Cebu 2026<\/b>, celebrated on  <b>Thursday,<\/b>  <b>October 30, 2025<\/b>, at the  <b>Manila Marriott Hotel<\/b>, within the prestigious  <b>Newport World Resorts<\/b>. <\/p>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" align=\"center\">   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/695032\/MGC-PH-26-MICHELIN-Stars.jpg\" alt=\"MGC PH 26 - MICHELIN Stars\" width=\"100%\" \/> <\/figure>\n<p> The  <b>2026 edition marks a historic milestone<\/b>, spotlighting the Philippines&#8217; vibrant gastronomic identity and elevating its place on the global culinary map. The selection includes a total of  <b>108 establishments<\/b>, with  <b>Manila and Environs<\/b> represented by  <b>90 restaurants<\/b>, and  <b>Cebu<\/b> by  <b>18<\/b>, reflecting both metropolitan sophistication and regional soul. <\/p>\n<p> <i>&#8220;We are honored to present the first edition of the MICHELIN Guide in the Philippines,&#8221;<\/i> said  <b>Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide<\/b>.  <i>&#8220;This selection pays tribute to a new generation of Filipino chefs, and international chefs who have embraced the Philippines, drawing inspiration from local heritage, bold flavors, and heartfelt hospitality. Whether it&#8217;s fine dining or street-side eateries, our inspectors were truly impressed by the culinary authenticity and creativity found across the country.&#8221;<\/i> <\/p>\n<p> <u>In this inaugural selection,    <b>9 restaurants are awarded MICHELIN Stars:<\/b><\/u> <\/p>\n<p> <b>1 restaurant<\/b> achieves the rare distinction of  <b>Two MICHELIN Stars<\/b> with its debut, recognizing its  <b>excellent cooking that&#8217;s worth a detour!<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> <b>Helm (Manila): <\/b>A modern restaurant fusing the chef&#8217;s British-Filipino heritage with Spanish techniques, known for creative precision. <\/p>\n<p> <b>8 restaurants<\/b> receive  <b>One MICHELIN:<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Asador Alfonso \u2013 <\/b>Spanish-inspired dishes with rustic elegance.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Celera \u2013 <\/b>Contemporary Asian fusion with global flair.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Gallery by Chele \u2013 <\/b>Celebrated for its sustainability ethos.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Hapag \u2013 <\/b>Elevating local ingredients with a refined hand.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Inat\u00f4 \u2013 <\/b>Intimate counter dining with sculptural detail.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Kasa Palma \u2013 <\/b>Wood-fired global flavors with French technique.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Linamnam \u2013 <\/b>10-seat fine dining inside a former childhood bedroom.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Toyo Eatery \u2013 <\/b>Modern Filipino rooted in everyday soul.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> These restaurants represent a variety of culinary styles, from refined interpretations of traditional Filipino fare to boundary-pushing fusion menus \u2014 all guided by precision, consistency, and a deep respect for ingredients. <\/p>\n<p> <b><u>The Green Star Community: Showcasing Dedication to Mindful Gastronomy<\/u><\/b> <\/p>\n<p> The MICHELIN Green Star editorially highlights restaurants that, among the MICHELIN Guide selection, have inspired and impressed Inspectors with their committed vision for the future of gastronomy. <\/p>\n<p> This year,  <b>Gallery By Chele<\/b> has newly captured the Inspectors&#8217; attention for their inspiring visions. <\/p>\n<p> <b><u>Bib Gourmand: Quality at Great Value<\/u><\/b> <\/p>\n<p> The  <b>Bib Gourmand<\/b> selection features  <b>25 restaurants<\/b> \u2014  <b>19 in Manila and Environs<\/b> and  <b>6 in Cebu<\/b> \u2014 applauded for offering  <b>good food at moderate prices<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p> <b>Highlights Include:<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Bolero <\/b>\u2013 Spanish-Mediterranean fare built for sharing.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Cabel <\/b>\u2013 Pan-Philippine dishes with a southern tilt.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Lampara <\/b>\u2013 French-Filipino plates in a relaxed setting.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>COCHI <\/b>\u2013 Located on a corner of BGC, this restaurant brings typical Filipino flavours into a modern setting.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Pilya&#8217;s Kitchen <\/b>\u2013<b> <\/b>Signature ribbon noodles at a food market counter.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>The Underbelly<\/b> \u2013 Bold Japanese-inspired ramen by a young chef.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>In Cebu <\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>The Pig &amp; Palm<\/b> \u2013 Pork-led small plates in a stylish space.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Esmen<\/b> \u2013 60-year-old eatery known for traditional      <i>linarang<\/i>.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Abaseria Deli &amp; Caf\u00e9<\/b> \u2013 From export office to comfort food hotspot.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>MICHELIN Guide Special Awards<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> <b>Three special awards<\/b> honor individuals behind the scenes: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Young Chef Award<\/b>:      <i>Chef Don Patrick Baldosano<\/i> (Linamnam), for reinventing Filipino cuisine with techniques like fermentation and aging.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Service Award<\/b>:      <i>Mrs. Erin Recto<\/i> (Hapag), who balances her role as Sommelier and Operations Director with heartfelt hospitality.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Exceptional Cocktail Award<\/b>:      <i>Mr. Benjamin Leal<\/i> (Uma Nota), recognized for culturally rich, inventive drinks blending Japanese, Brazilian, and Southeast Asian inspirations.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>    <br \/>   MICHELIN Selected Restaurants<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> Beyond the MICHELIN Star and Bib,  <b>74 establishments<\/b> (62 in Manila &amp; Environs, 12 in Cebu) are named  <b>MICHELIN Selected<\/b> for quality, consistency, and character \u2014 showcasing everything from local flavors to global influences. <\/p>\n<p> <i>&#8220;The enthusiasm and dedication we&#8217;ve witnessed from chefs and restaurateurs here is truly inspiring,&#8221;<\/i> added Mr. Poullennec.  <i>&#8220;We look forward to continuing our exploration and sharing the Philippines&#8217; culinary stories with the world.&#8221;<\/i> <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fo\/1r8quatrw2jyqvcz57z66\/AAUnIAkc8deNnpQTbqPWZ54?rlkey=ilq1f9aflhcqmflk27auy9h2e&amp;st=19gwy97c&amp;dl=0\"><b>CLICK HERE<\/b><\/a><b> to download images and content from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Manila and Environs &amp; Cebu.<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/423642\/118699\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     The first-ever edition for the Philippines spans Manila, surrounding regions, and Cebu features 108 restaurants in total: 1 Two Stars, 8 One Star, 25 Bib Gourmand, and 74 MICHELIN Selected        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> MANILA, PHILIPPINES &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 3 November 2025 \u2013<b> <\/b>Michelin proudly unveiled the  <b>first-ever restaurant selection for the Philippines<\/b> with the launch of the  <b>MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs &amp; Cebu 2026<\/b>, celebrated on  <b>Thursday,<\/b>  <b>October 30, 2025<\/b>, at the  <b>Manila Marriott Hotel<\/b>, within the prestigious  <b>Newport World Resorts<\/b>. <\/p>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" align=\"center\">   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/695032\/MGC-PH-26-MICHELIN-Stars.jpg\" alt=\"MGC PH 26 - MICHELIN Stars\" width=\"100%\" \/> <\/figure>\n<p> The  <b>2026 edition marks a historic milestone<\/b>, spotlighting the Philippines&#8217; vibrant gastronomic identity and elevating its place on the global culinary map. The selection includes a total of  <b>108 establishments<\/b>, with  <b>Manila and Environs<\/b> represented by  <b>90 restaurants<\/b>, and  <b>Cebu<\/b> by  <b>18<\/b>, reflecting both metropolitan sophistication and regional soul. <\/p>\n<p> <i>&#8220;We are honored to present the first edition of the MICHELIN Guide in the Philippines,&#8221;<\/i> said  <b>Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide<\/b>.  <i>&#8220;This selection pays tribute to a new generation of Filipino chefs, and international chefs who have embraced the Philippines, drawing inspiration from local heritage, bold flavors, and heartfelt hospitality. Whether it&#8217;s fine dining or street-side eateries, our inspectors were truly impressed by the culinary authenticity and creativity found across the country.&#8221;<\/i> <\/p>\n<p> <u>In this inaugural selection,    <b>9 restaurants are awarded MICHELIN Stars:<\/b><\/u> <\/p>\n<p> <b>1 restaurant<\/b> achieves the rare distinction of  <b>Two MICHELIN Stars<\/b> with its debut, recognizing its  <b>excellent cooking that&#8217;s worth a detour!<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> <b>Helm (Manila): <\/b>A modern restaurant fusing the chef&#8217;s British-Filipino heritage with Spanish techniques, known for creative precision. <\/p>\n<p> <b>8 restaurants<\/b> receive  <b>One MICHELIN:<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Asador Alfonso \u2013 <\/b>Spanish-inspired dishes with rustic elegance.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Celera \u2013 <\/b>Contemporary Asian fusion with global flair.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Gallery by Chele \u2013 <\/b>Celebrated for its sustainability ethos.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Hapag \u2013 <\/b>Elevating local ingredients with a refined hand.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Inat\u00f4 \u2013 <\/b>Intimate counter dining with sculptural detail.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Kasa Palma \u2013 <\/b>Wood-fired global flavors with French technique.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Linamnam \u2013 <\/b>10-seat fine dining inside a former childhood bedroom.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Toyo Eatery \u2013 <\/b>Modern Filipino rooted in everyday soul.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> These restaurants represent a variety of culinary styles, from refined interpretations of traditional Filipino fare to boundary-pushing fusion menus \u2014 all guided by precision, consistency, and a deep respect for ingredients. <\/p>\n<p> <b><u>The Green Star Community: Showcasing Dedication to Mindful Gastronomy<\/u><\/b> <\/p>\n<p> The MICHELIN Green Star editorially highlights restaurants that, among the MICHELIN Guide selection, have inspired and impressed Inspectors with their committed vision for the future of gastronomy. <\/p>\n<p> This year,  <b>Gallery By Chele<\/b> has newly captured the Inspectors&#8217; attention for their inspiring visions. <\/p>\n<p> <b><u>Bib Gourmand: Quality at Great Value<\/u><\/b> <\/p>\n<p> The  <b>Bib Gourmand<\/b> selection features  <b>25 restaurants<\/b> \u2014  <b>19 in Manila and Environs<\/b> and  <b>6 in Cebu<\/b> \u2014 applauded for offering  <b>good food at moderate prices<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p> <b>Highlights Include:<\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Bolero <\/b>\u2013 Spanish-Mediterranean fare built for sharing.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Cabel <\/b>\u2013 Pan-Philippine dishes with a southern tilt.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Lampara <\/b>\u2013 French-Filipino plates in a relaxed setting.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>COCHI <\/b>\u2013 Located on a corner of BGC, this restaurant brings typical Filipino flavours into a modern setting.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Pilya&#8217;s Kitchen <\/b>\u2013<b> <\/b>Signature ribbon noodles at a food market counter.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>The Underbelly<\/b> \u2013 Bold Japanese-inspired ramen by a young chef.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>In Cebu <\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>The Pig &amp; Palm<\/b> \u2013 Pork-led small plates in a stylish space.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Esmen<\/b> \u2013 60-year-old eatery known for traditional      <i>linarang<\/i>.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Abaseria Deli &amp; Caf\u00e9<\/b> \u2013 From export office to comfort food hotspot.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>MICHELIN Guide Special Awards<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> <b>Three special awards<\/b> honor individuals behind the scenes: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <b>Young Chef Award<\/b>:      <i>Chef Don Patrick Baldosano<\/i> (Linamnam), for reinventing Filipino cuisine with techniques like fermentation and aging.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Service Award<\/b>:      <i>Mrs. Erin Recto<\/i> (Hapag), who balances her role as Sommelier and Operations Director with heartfelt hospitality.   <\/li>\n<li>     <b>Exceptional Cocktail Award<\/b>:      <i>Mr. Benjamin Leal<\/i> (Uma Nota), recognized for culturally rich, inventive drinks blending Japanese, Brazilian, and Southeast Asian inspirations.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b>    <br \/>   MICHELIN Selected Restaurants<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> Beyond the MICHELIN Star and Bib,  <b>74 establishments<\/b> (62 in Manila &amp; 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