Michelin Guide 2027: 18 new Selected entries, 2 Bib Gourmand upgrades, 1 new One Michelin Star

The Michelin Guide has unveiled its 2027 edition in the Philippines, welcoming new restaurants and recognizing establishments that have earned higher distinctions.

At the Michelin Guide Ceremony: Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027, held Thursday night at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport World Resorts, the prestigious guide recognized a total of 127 establishments.

Among the honorees, 18 restaurants made their debut in the Michelin Selected category.

• Abé
• Bombvinos Bodega
• Cyria's Kandingan
• Digàmo
• Elaia by Cyma
• Haliya
• Idalia
• Kokeek's Manokan
• Kong
• Kumedor
• Liyab
• Makanai
• Marjo's Pochero
• Mila's Tokwa't Baboy
• Oyster Bay
• Playa
• Souq
• Tadhana

Meanwhile, the Bib Gourmand category welcomed eight first-time entries, while two restaurants were promoted from Michelin Selected.

• Apag Marangle
• Azela
• Balay Dako
• Bawai's Vietnamese Kitchen
• C.H.E. Bacolod Chicken House
• Kalipay
• Tatang's Lechon
• Tito Boy

Joining them are Ato-Ah and Butcher Boy, both of which were previously recognized as Michelin Selected restaurants before earning the Bib Gourmand distinction in the 2027 edition.

Rounding out the new honorees is Flow, which made its Michelin Guide debut with One Michelin Star.

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.” —JCB, GMA News