1. Manila, The Philippines
Shake off any preconceptions of Filipino food and book your ticket to one of the most dynamic culinary capitals right now. Thrillingly, there is a generation of chefs who are simultaneously redefining and rediscovering the pillars of the country’s culinary identity, channeling their curiosity and creativity into a vibrant dining scene.
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Must go: Toyo Eatery, a modern Filipino restaurant helmed by chef Jordy Navarra, who has worked in the kitchens of Bo Innovation in Hong Kong and Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in Bray. Fun fact: T.Dining contributor Mina Park did a collaboration dinner with Navarra in March 2017.