Pop Talk: Michelin-starred restaurants in Manila

When it comes to food, it doesn't have to be just delicious but it also has to live up to its hype.

That's why in the culinary world restaurants are aiming for the coveted Michelin Star --- the creme de la creme of culinary accolades.

A Michelin star is a rating system developed in the 1900s to show French drivers where local amenities such as restaurants and mechanics were. The star system was then introduced years later in 1926 and 1933 thus leading to the conception of the Michelin Guide.

According to the Guide, one star signifies “a very good restaurant,” two stars are “excellent cooking that is worth a detour,” and three stars mean “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.”

There are about 137 restaurants with 3 Michelin stars based on the 2019 Michelin Guide.

Currently, Japan holds the record of 29 restaurants with 3 Michelin stars in their belt.

Unfortunately, with the coronavirus pandemic, it seems like traveling to these countries will have to wait. Luckily, some of these restaurants have found their way to our shores making it easier for us to try.

Here are three Michelin-starred restaurants that are Pop Talk approved:

Hawker Chan

From the humble store from Singapore, Hawker Chan is now one of the fastest-growing Michelin-starred restaurants across the globe.

The stall was first opened by chef Chan Hong Meng in Singapore's Chinatown in 2009 and earned its first Michelin Star eight years later with its signature Soya Chicken Rice.

You can try Hawker Chan in the Mall of Asia Complex, SM North EDSA, and Glorietta 3.

Tsuta

According to Tsuta Global President Bryan Chua, Tsuta is the world's first ramen house to be given the Michelin star distinction in Japan.

Tsuta was able to receive its first star in 2015 and has continued to do so up to this day.

A must-try is the restaurant's very own Shoyu Ramen.Miso Ramen, and lastly their Teriyaki Chicken Ramen.

You can try these at Tsuta Ramen in Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City.

FOO'D by Davide Oldani

Located at the ground floor of Shangri-La at the Fort, FOO'D by Davide Oldani gives you the taste of Italy without ever leaving the country.

Chef Davide Oldani got his first Michelin Star for his restaurant D'O located in Cornaredo, Italy in 2003.

If you're scared of the price, fret not because you can enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal for PhP800.

Try FOO'D by Davide Oldani at Shangri-La at the Fort in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.

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