Author Archives: PigOutManila

Dating by Michelin : Letting the guide choose the table—and rediscovering each other along the way. Now on our 24th stop at Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Los Tacos One Uptown BGC, I had an epiphany. Handsome Hubby and I are, quite literally, dating again three times a week! And this particular date unfolded beautifully overContinue reading “LOS TACOS”

Stop twenty-three on our curated Michelin itinerary, part of a larger pursuit to explore and experience all 108 establishments on our Philippine gastronomic map. Last Saturday, my husband and I returned to Mirèio (recently recognized as Michelin Selected restaurant) for brunch , once again accompanied by the sweeping views of the Makati skyline framed throughContinue reading “Mireio”

The name Benjarong comes from a traditional Thai porcelain style meaning “five colours,” once reserved for royal and ceremonial use because of its intricate, vibrant patterns. Days are moving fast now, measured not by calendars but by tables set and plates cleared. Michelin Selected Benjarong marks our 22nd stop on Project Michelin Philippines and ourContinue reading “Our Michelin-Selected BENJARONG experience”

Some bowls of ramen aren’t just meals—they’re invitations: to slow down, pay attention, and remember why you fell in love with food in the first place. At Ramen Ron, every bite demands that kind of devotion. On our map, Michelin Selected Ramen Ron occupies stop number 21: part of a twelve-month journey through 108 Michelin-recognizedContinue reading “21/108: Project Michelin Philippines continues with Ramen Ron”

Kickstarting 2026 the only way that makes sense… around a table, among friends and a room full of people who believe in Filipino food. Last night January 7 marked my first event of the year, the grand launch of Siklab’s flagship store at SMaison, Conrad. As Mr. Manuud, President of The Bistro Group, put it—thisContinue reading “Siklab of The Bistro Group opens its flagship store”

I had every opportunity to go to Vietnam back when the handsome hubs was crisscrossing Asia for a multinational confectionery giant. Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia on rotation, quarter after quarter. I told myself it made sense. Why chase heat and humidity when I already lived in the Philippines? Better, I reasoned, to save our money forContinue reading “Em Hanoi : Michelin Bib Gourmand”

Hit pause on the Michelin Philippines project for a ten-day Tokyo bender. Ramen slurped, 15,000 steps burned daily, yakiniku overindulged, omakase after omakase, konbini runs, grocery hauls. Then—blink—and we’re airborne again, jet-lagged, full, and locked back onto the mission, picking up right where we left off: chasing Michelin-recognized restaurants across the Philippines. No rest forContinue reading “20th Stop : 108 Project Michelin Philippines Journey”

Tokyo claims more Michelin stars and Michelin-recognized restaurants than any city in the world. In such a landscape, culinary excellence is not reserved for white tablecloths or hushed dining rooms—it often appears in the most unassuming spaces. Haru-chan, a Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen shop in Ginza, is one such place. With seating for no moreContinue reading “Ten Seats, One Perfect Bowl: A Michelin hunt bears fruit in Ginza”

Taking a brief respite from our Michelin quest, for a 10 day vacay with family in the Land of the Rising Sun It was only our second day in the Land of the Rising Sun, but the morning wasted no time reminding us that Japan runs on precision-and cold. We were up early, the kindContinue reading “Day 2: Chasing Fuji , Gotemba finds & a Marathon finish !”

Last Thursday, Nov 27, after a two-hour drive we arrived at Asador Alfonso, stiff from travel but buzzing with anticipation. Set on an impressive 9.4-hectare estate, the restaurant reveals itself slowly, almost theatrically, as you approach. Even from the driveway, the architecture announces itself with quiet confidence: clean modern lines, expansive glass panels, and boldContinue reading “Asador Alfonso : A Michelin Star Journey”