Michelin Guide 2027: 10 Philippine restaurants earn Michelin Stars

The stars are shining once again on the Philippine culinary scene!

The Michelin Guide has unveiled its 2027 edition in the Philippines, recognizing the country's finest restaurants with its prestigious Michelin Stars.

At the Michelin Guide Ceremony: Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027, held Thursday night at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport World Resorts, 10 restaurants received the prestigious Michelin Stars.

Nine restaurants were awarded One Michelin Star, with Restaurant Flow as the lone new-comer to the list.

Meanwhile, Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood retained its Two Michelin Star distinction.

Here’s what the Michelin star rankings mean:

• One Michelin Star: High-quality cooking, worth a stop
• Two Michelin Stars: Excellent cooking, worth a detour
• Three Michelin Stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey

Here's the full list of Philippine restaurants that earned Michelin Stars for 2027.

One Michelin Star

• Gallery by Chele
• Toyo Eatery
• Hapag
• Kasa Palma
• Linamnam
• Asador Alfonso
• Celera
• Inato
• Flow

Two Michelin Stars

• Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood

Last year, only nine Philippine restaurants were awarded stars; eight were given One Michelin Star each and Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood became the only restaurant to receive Two Michelin Stars.

It is a distinction that Helm was able to retain for another year.

Meanwhile, here are the full lists of restaurants recognized in the Michelin Selection and the Bib Gourmand Awardees.

Michelin is a French tire company that introduced the Michelin Guide in 1900 to support the growth of automobile mobility.

Since its inception, the guide has remained true to its original mission of guiding international travelers and local food enthusiasts to the best restaurants, showcasing the world's culinary scenes, and promoting travel culture.

According to the Michelin Guide, its inspectors are full-time, anonymous professionals who dine out more than 250 times a year in nearly 60 destinations worldwide to discover the best of the culinary world.

The prestigious guide also emphasizes that its inspectors “always pay their bill to ensure an unbiased customer experience.” — LA, GMA News