The Michelin Guide announced the inclusion of more restaurants in Metro Manila including in the cities of Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Taguig and San Juan as well as Cebu, the Department of Tourism said Tuesday.
With their signature discretion and expertise, anonymous Michelin inspectors have meticulously explored the country’s major cities to uncover outstanding dining destinations that reflect the country’s rich culinary heritage and evolving gastronomy, the guide said.
“Our Michelin Inspectors have been following the Filipino culinary scene with great enthusiasm. The country’s deep-rooted food traditions, combined with a strong openness to global influences, make for a truly diverse and exciting dining culture,” said MICHELIN Guide international director Gwendal Poullennec.
“In Manila, we see young chefs redefining Filipino cuisine with fresh creativity, while Cebu, as a major tourism hub, offers a wide range of dining experiences with exceptional hospitality,” she said.
With 7,641 islands rich in flavors, traditions and innovation, the Philippines is a true gastronomic destination where heritage meets modernity.
The DOT said it expects Metro Manila’s vibrant food scene and Cebu’s culinary offerings to influence the global dining landscape, reflecting the country’s evolution as a dining destination.
The Michelin Guide is published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900.
It selects restaurants based on five criteria including quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, personality of cuisine and consistency both over time and through the menu as a whole.
It awards one to three stars to select restaurants that provide good quality food at a moderate price.