Michelin Guide Philippines 2027: Which restaurants won stars and special awards this year?

Helm by Josh Boutwood

The Michelin Guide’s Two Star distinction recognises excellent cooking that is worth a detour. To receive Two Michelin Stars is to be recognised among the world’s finest dining destinations, a distinction that speaks to exceptional technique, remarkable consistency and clear culinary vision. This year, Helm by Josh Boutwood has retained its rank! It is the sole restaurant in the Philippines to earn Two Michelin Stars for 2027.

At Helm, chef Josh Boutwood pushes the boundaries of fine dining, delivering guests an experience that leaves diners with a lasting impression. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Ayala Triangle, the restaurant serves as a canvas for his bold ideas and refined principles, with each thematic tasting menu telling a story. What stays consistent with Boutwood?: Simplicity and the use of exceptional ingredients. From interpretations of global street food to a degustation inspired by a single ingredient (his strongest tasting menu to date), Boutwood’s work reflects boundless imagination and a mastery of his craft.

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Nine restaurants have earned one Michelin star in the 2027 selection.

The One Star distinction recognises restaurants offering high-quality cooking that is worth a stop. These restaurants have proven their skills and consistently impress their patrons and new guests alike.

Congratulations to the following restaurants:

Retained

1. Inatô
   
2. Celera 
3. Asador Alfonso
4. Linamnam
5. Kása Palma 
6. Hapag
7. Toyo Eatery
8. Gallery by Chele

New

1. Flow

Each restaurant brings its own distinct and delicious perspective to the table. From modern Filipino cuisine to sophisticated Spanish fare and bold, inventive Asian tasting menus, these restaurants continue to infuse our dining landscape with character and impeccable food.

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Beyond its restaurant distinctions, the Michelin Guide recognises individuals whose work contributes to the wider dining experience. This year’s special award recipients include the following:

Young Chef Award

Chef Francis Lacson, Digámo 

At Digámo in Marikina, chef Francis Lacson explores the evolution of Filipino cuisine through a playful, intelligent ten-course tasting menu. His approach is shaped by a life steeped in food, from growing up in a community of cooks in Capiz to travelling the seas as a seafarer. After surviving a hostage crisis, Lacson turned to food research and writing, drawing on his varied experiences to create a menu that is as thought-provoking as it is delicious.

Service Award

Clyde Joshua Zafra, Tito Boy (Pampanga)

Tito Boy in Pampanga is known for comforting Filipino food and homey, heartwarming service. "We make time for the people we love. That means cooking with heart, serving fresh food, piled high so they can be passed around and savoured by everyone," the team notes on their website. All of this is made possible with the leadership of Clyde Joshua Zafra, this year's award winner. 

Exceptional Cocktails Award

Ron Job Sanchez, Automat 

Automat is the more casual counterpart to Metiz, where chefs Stephan Duhesme and Arlo Gregorio offer an unpretentious and very playful take on Filipino cuisine. Behind the bar, mixologist Ron Job Sanchez brings equal parts curiosity and technical skill to a fermentation-focused cocktail programme. His drinks are inventive and full of character, catching the attention from the first sip, while the menu descriptions themselves are enough to tempt guests into ordering another. Unafraid to experiment, Sanchez is a talent worth watching. 

Opening of the Year Award

Frances Tariga, Tadhana

Filipino flavours are retold through chef Frances Tariga’s unabashed perspective at Tadhana. Here, Tariga presents a contemporary tasting menu shaped by her life experiences and global influences.

Returning from New York to the Philippines, she honours the country’s rich culinary heritage through an ingredient-led journey that celebrates regional traditions with bold modern influences.

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The Bib Gourmand distinction celebrates restaurants offering good-quality food at a more accessible price point. It recognises establishments where diners can enjoy satisfying, well-executed cooking without the formality or cost often associated with fine dining.

This year, 31 restaurants have earned Bib Gourmand recognition in the Philippines, highlighting the range of dining experiences available across Manila and Environs and Cebu.

The 2027 Bib Gourmand selections are:

Retained

1. Abaseria Deli and Cafe
2. Bolero
3. Brick Corner
4. Cabel
5. Coach
6. Em Hà Nội
7. Esmen
8. Kumba
9. La Pita
10. Lampara
11. Lasa
12. Los Tacos
13. Manam at The Triangle
14. Morning Sun Eatery
15. Palm Grill
16. Pila's Kitchen
17. Sarsa
18. Some Thai
19. Taquería Franco
20. The Pig and Palm
21. The Underbelly

NEW

1. Apag Marangle
2. Ato-Ah
3. Azela
4. Balay Dako
5. Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen
6. Butcher Boy
7. Chicken House Express
8. Kalipay!
9. Tatang’s Lechon
10. Tito Boy

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Michelin Selected Restaurants

The Michelin Selected distinction recognises restaurants that inspectors consider worthy of inclusion in the guide for the quality of their cooking. The 2027 Michelin Selected list features 86 restaurants, celebrating the colourful tapestry of cuisines and dining experiences across the Philippines.

As the Michelin Guide enters its second year in the Philippines, the latest selection offers another snapshot of a culinary community continuing to develop its identity. From restaurants exploring contemporary interpretations of Filipino cuisine to establishments drawing on traditions from around the world, this year’s recipients reflect the range of talent shaping the country’s dining landscape.

Congratulations to all the restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals recognised in the Michelin Guide Philippines 2027.

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