Congratulations to the Michelin Star winners – but what we’re really happy about are the Bib Gourmand Award winners

Congratulations to our Michelin Star winners – but what we’re really excited about is… Bib Gourmand Award Winners. These are the humble heroes of the dining scene — the restaurants that prove that good food doesn’t have to come with white tablecloths or exorbitant price tags.

the Bib gourmandfirst introduced by Michelin in 1997, honors restaurants that provide the service Excellent food at reasonable prices. It’s a recognition of flavour, consistency and heart, not luxury or exclusivity. These are the places where locals eat every week – neighborhood favorites, carinderia-style bistros, noodle shops, and family-run gems that serve up memorable meals without spending a lot of money.

How are Bib Gourmand Award winners selected?

Michelin inspectors dine incognito and evaluate each restaurant for quality, technique, character and overall experience. For Bib Gourmand, affordability is key – every dish must not only be delicious, but also good value. It is a reminder that culinary excellence exists in everyday life, and that the love and skill behind the dish are more important than the preparation.

Why is this important?

For Michelin as an organization, Bib Gourmand makes the guide more comprehensive. He understands that great food isn’t just about fine dining. For diners and travelers, it offers something even more exciting – a curated list of Authentic, accessible places worth discovering.

For award recipients, it can be life-changing. Bib Gourmand’s gesture brings global visibility, boosts tourism, and encourages local chefs to take pride in their roots. For a food-loving country like the Philippines, it’s also an invitation to celebrate what we already know: that flavor lives on in simplicity, history, and community.

A treasure trove of flavor waiting to be set

It’s amazing that the Philippines – with 7,641 islands, give or take depending on high or low tide – It is only now starting to attract the attention of Michelin. From the spice trails of Mindanao and Visayan seafood to the crops of the Luzon mountains and the creative cuisines of Metro Manila, the country is a true haven A melting pot of flavor and culture.

Of course, no competition comes without debate or critics. But this recognition points us in a good direction — one in which we finally celebrate what Filipino diners have always known: Great food doesn’t have to be fancy, it has to be real and honest.

Michelin Guide — Bib Gourmand Winners (2026) — with locations/addresses

Manila and its environs (19)

• Bolero — Ground Floor, Verve Residences Tower 2, High Street South, 26–27 Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Michelin guide
• Brick corner — 151 Forbeswood Heights, Forbestown Road, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Michelin guide
• Capel — 1153 JB Laurel Corner Aguado Street, San Miguel, Manila. Michelin guide
• Kochi — Unit 1, Ground Floor, Verve Residences Tower 2, 27th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Michelin guide
• Im Ha Noi — GF, F1 Hotel, 32nd Street, Corner Lane A, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (BGC). Michelin guide
• Halong — U-105, First Midland Condominium, 109 Gamboa, Makati. Michelin guide
• Compa – 92 Aguirre Street, BF Homes, Parañaque. Michelin guide
• No beta – 5652 Don Pedro, Poblacion, Makati. Michelin guide
• Lambara — 2F, 5883 Enriquez Street, Poblacion, Makati. Michelin guide
• Los tacos — UGF, One Uptown Residences, 36th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Michelin guide
• Dream – triangle – Arcade Restaurant, Ayala Triangle Arcade, Makati. Michelin guide
• Shams Al Sabah Restaurant – 120 JP Rizal, Project 4, Quezon City. Michelin guide
• Palm Grill (Diliman) — 179 Tomas Morato Street, Diliman, Quezon City. Michelin guide
• Belia Kitchen — Kiosk 11, The Grid — Food Market, Power Plant Mall (Rockwell), Makati. Michelin guide
• Sarsa – 109 Rada, Legazpi Village, Makati. Michelin guide
• Some Thai – 195 Tomas Morato (Scout Street Fuentebella), Quezon City. Michelin guide
• Taqueria Franco — 130 LPL Center, LP Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati. Michelin guide
• Belly — The Alley at Cariven, Cariveen Plaza, 2316 Don Chino Roces Ave., ext., Makati. Michelin guide
• Your local — 106 Esteban, Legazpi Village, Makati. Michelin guide
  

Cebu (6)

20. Abaceria Deli and Cafe — 32 President Quirino Street, Villa Aurora Subdivision, Casambagan, Cebu City. Michelin guide
21. CUR8 — Banilad City Center, Governor M. Cuenco Street, Banilad, Cebu City. Michelin guide
22. Two names — 10 F. Ralos Street, Basil, Cebu City. Michelin guide
23. Lhasa — Near Roosevelt Road, Busay, Cebu (Busay District). Michelin guide
24. Paris Batchoy Food House — 12 C. Rodriguez Street, Cebu City. Michelin guide
25. Pig and palm — Ground Floor, MSY Tower, Pescadores Road, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City. Michelin guide

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