Toyo Eatery

Josephene Mendoza★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

Had a wonderful kamayan experience. A beautiful tribute to Filipino heritage, local farmers, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Eating with our hands made the tasting menu feel even more thoughtful and communal. The take-home bottle of their housemade lambanog, Dalisay, was such a lovely finishing touch.

Mark Jaypee Gonzales★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

Toyo Eatery is one of those “fine dining” places where you actually leave full. The portions are generous, the dishes are deeply creative, and everything feels thoughtful. I also felt educated about ingredients all over the Philippines, that even I, as a Filipino haven't been exposed to. The kilaw tuna was my absolute favorite—and easily one of the most memorable dishes I’ve had. As a Bicolano who grew up loving coconut milk and spice, that single bite genuinely transported me back to my province. I’m not sure if that was the intention, but the flavors carried that sense of familiarity and comfort so naturally. The desserts were also impressive, with the leche flan ice cream standing out. They let you taste it before and after adding the asin tibuok, turning it into a full experience. We were amazed at how the addition of one ingredient completely transformed the dessert, almost like magic. What truly sets Toyo Eatery apart, though, is the hospitality. The service is off the roof and they match your energy. It felt like visiting the household of a long-time friend. Huge shoutout to our servers, especially Miguel. They make you feel like you’re part of the barkada—warm, approachable, and genuinely excited to share what they do. I never felt shy asking questions, and they were generous not just with information, but with stories and even souvenirs. They match your energy and make you feel welcome from start to finish. This was a truly memorable dining experience, and one that absolutely deserves its Michelin star.

Pauline De Leon★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

Finally made it to Toyo, a place I’ve had on my list for years. What I love most is how unpretentious it is; there’s no need to “elevate” Filipino food here. Instead, they build their own language around it. Every dish feels rooted in the land and the people behind it: the farmers, the producers, the makers. It’s thoughtful, confident, and deeply Filipino in a way that doesn’t have to prove anything. Shoutout to the chefs and our server Tupi/Christopher who was highly knowledgeable about every single dish and ingredient.

Jon del Rosario★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

Their food is bound for perfection. I love how detailed they are with the story behind every course. The garden salad was my bias since it caught me off-guard with all the flavors and ingredients. All in all, everything is scrumptious 👌🏼✨💯

Matthew Santos★★★★★★★★★★5.09 months ago

We had an excellent meal at Toyo Eatery. I booked exactly when dinner spots opened up 3 weeks in advance. The 22 dishes over 8 courses came out at an excellent pace and our dinner was over in a little over 2 hours. Most of the dishes were excellent and there were many more hits than misses. For example, the lumpia starter with 18 vegetables was wonderful, the blue crab was great, the mains were a very interesting take on familiar dishes. But, the okra soup was a little lacking. Service was informal but personable. The look of the restaurant was modern and has a lovely open kitchen. However, the music was a little loud at times. I really hope this restaurant gets recognition when the Michelin Guide comes to the Philippines next year. It is definitely on par, if not better than some one-starred restaurants we've tried.