Toyo Eatery

Manila

Filipino restaurant that has consistently risen through the ranks by putting people and the planet first

Having debuted at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants as the One To Watch Award winner in 2018, Toyo Eatery has continued its rise, joining the list in 2019 at No.43 while consistently holding onto the title of The Best Restaurant in the Philippines for five years, and winning the prestigious Sustainable Restaurant Award in 2023.

Ranked No.24 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Toyo Eatery – named after the Tagalog word for ‘soy sauce’ – is helmed by husband-and-wife team Jordy and May Navarra. The restaurant emphasises Filipino heritage and food culture which is a deeply personal hospitality experience akin to dining in the couple’s own home.

At Toyo Eatery, each guest is warmly immersed in Filipino food culture, whether you are there to enjoy a tasting menu of reimagined cuisine, or the kamayan sharing plates eaten by hand off banana leaves. Genuine hospitality is also evident in the personal touches from Jordy and May, from the seamless integration of interiors, floral and vegetable displays and wall art to local craftsmanship and, of course, in the way they educate diners about their food.

Toyo Eatery is a deep dive into the culinary culture of the Philippines. Its vegetable-forward menu and mindful use of local ingredients, service ware, art, furniture and design celebrate all things Filipino, loud and proud. Heritage elements are reimagined in a showcase of bold flavours through fermentation and preservation that are apparent in signature dishes such as Bahay Kubo, an 18-vegetable salad inspired by a beloved Tagalog folk song; a creative twist on pork barbecue featuring three cuts of pork; and Tortang Talong, where banana ketchup takes the spotlight, paired with an aubergine omelette. Every meal offers a deeply personal and enlightening dive into the country’s rich gastronomic and artisanal landscape.

Chef Jordy honed his skills at The Fat Duck in the UK – ranked The World’s Best Restaurant in 2005 – and Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, and brings his heritage and culture to Toyo Eatery. Since opening the restaurant in 2016 with his wife May, they have championed minimising their carbon footprint, sourcing locally and fostering relationships with farmers and artisans, while maintaining an approachable fine-dining atmosphere.

Read more about Toyo Eatery, winners of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025, as part of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025.

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