Two Philippine restaurants have secured spots in the 51-100 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
In the list released by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants on Thursday, Makati's Toyo Eatery landed at No. 71, while Celera, also in Makati City, made its debut at No. 100.
Toyo Eatery, run by husband-and-wife team Jordy and May Navarra, “prioritises Filipino produce and people, fostering long-term relationships with local farmers and artisans. ‘Toyo,’ the Filipino word for ‘soy sauce,’ presents local ingredients in modern ways, playing with fermentation and preservation techniques to create a bold palate of flavours," The World’s 50 Best said on its website.
It also noted the restaurant's serves unique offerings of a Kamayan menu, where guests are encouraged to eat with their hands from a feast laid out on banana leaves, and a tasting menu.
Toyo Eatery has been a staple of the list, landing at the 42nd spot in 2023, before rising to 24th in 2024 and then returning to 42nd in 2025.
Meanwhile, the year-old Celera, led by chef-owners Nicco Santos and Quenee Vilar, marks its debut on the list, just a few short months after winning a one star rating from the Michelin Guide.
According to Asia's 50 Best, Celera offers “contemporary Asian cuisine that takes influence from across the continent and beyond. ‘Celera’ means ‘appetite’ in Malay, so make sure to come hungry.”
Toyo Eatery is located in Karrivin Plaza on Pasong Tamo Extension, while Celera is at Commune, at Barangay San Antonio, Makati.
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— LA, GMA Integrated News