Is There a Filipino With Michelin Star?

The Philippines is known for its unique and flavorful cuisine. Its variety of dishes, which are influenced by a range of cultures, have made Filipino food a favorite around the world. But despite the widespread popularity of Filipino cuisine, there has yet to be a Filipino chef who has been awarded a Michelin star.

The Michelin Guide is a prestigious guidebook that rates restaurants from all over the world. It awards stars to restaurants with exceptional cuisine and service and is considered to be one of the most important awards in the culinary world. To date, no Filipino chefs have been awarded this honor.

There have been some Filipinos who have come close, such as Gaita Fores who was awarded two stars in the 2019 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. However, she was not awarded a Michelin star due to being excluded from their selection process. There has also been speculation that local chefs such as Claude Tayag and JP Anglo may be able to achieve this accolade due to their sophisticated cooking styles and innovative techniques.

Despite these efforts, it seems that achieving a Michelin star is still an elusive goal for Filipino chefs. The reasons for this can vary from lack of knowledge about the selection process, lack of access to resources needed for creating top-notch dishes or simply not meeting the high standards required for this award.

Ultimately, it will take a concerted effort from both local chefs and gastronomic experts in order to make Filipino cuisine more visible on an international level and give local chefs more opportunities to compete for recognition like Michelin stars. Only then can Filipinos realize their dreams of being acknowledged among the most talented chefs in the world.

Conclusion: Despite its growing popularity around the world, there is still no Filipino chef who has been awarded with a Michelin star yet. While some have come close, it will take a concerted effort from both local chefs and gastronomic experts in order to make Filipino cuisine more visible on an international level and give local chefs more opportunities to compete for recognition like Michelin stars in order for one to be finally achieved by a Filipino chef.