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The wait is over: Michelin Guide 2026 celebrates Filipino culinary excellence
Manila Bulletin
|November 1, 2025
The night was filled with excitement as the Michelin Guide officially unveiled its first-ever Philippine edition, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs and Cebu 2026, on Oct. 30 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts.
The historic event gathered culinary VIPS, diplomats, members of the media, and special guests to celebrate a new chapter in the country's food and tourism landscape.
The inaugural edition features 108 dining establishments across Manila, its surrounding areas, and Cebu, with one restaurant earning two Michelin Stars, eight restaurants receiving one Michelin Star, and 25 awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for offering good food at moderate prices. In addition, 74 restaurants were recognized as Michelin Selected for their overall quality and consistency. Gallery by Chele also joins the Michelin Green Star community for its commitment to mindful and sustainable gastronomy.
Helm leads the list
Chef Josh Boutwood's Helm received two Michelin Stars for its modern tasting menu rooted in local ingredients and culinary precision. The restaurant's eight-course experience, designed for just ten guests, reflects Boutwood's halfFilipino heritage and global influences, blending creativity with respect for seasonality.
Eight other restaurants earned one Michelin Star for their outstanding cooking: Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inatô, Kasa Palma, Linamnam, and Toyo Eatery. These selections highlight the diversity of Filipino and international flavors, from refined dining to contemporary interpretations of local dishes.
Bib Gourmand and Green Star
This story is from the November 1, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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