The winners of the 1st Inquirer Lifestyle Food Awards
Beyond fleeting trends and viral sensations lies the true heart of gastronomy: unwavering dedication to craft, innovation that ignites the palate, and the pursuit of culinary perfection. This year, we’ve embarked on a journey to unearth the extraordinary, to celebrate the visionaries who push boundaries and redefine delicious.
For the inaugural Inquirer Lifestyle Food Awards, we tapped two distinct voices to recognize the pinnacles of culinary achievement. First, the discerning eyes of our F&B industry jurors, whose seasoned palates and rigorous evaluation have identified the true masters of their craft. Second, the vibrant chorus of you, our dear readers, whose overwhelming participation has chosen the establishments that have captured the hearts (and stomachs) of our community.
We hope that these awards will further ignite the passion of the F&B community to pursue even greater heights in their craft, enriching the dining experience for all.
Here are the winners of the 1st Inquirer Lifestyle Food Awards:
AWARDEES
F&B Industry
Don Baldosano
2025 New Generation Chef
By Sonja
2025 Best Bakery
JP Anglo
2025 Most Influential Filipino Cuisine Ambassador
Jordy Navarra
2025 Most Impactful Chef
Hapag + Aya
2025 Best New Restaurant
Aya
2025 Best Bar
Antonio’s
2025 Best Regional Restaurant
lai
2025 Best Tasting Menu
Inato
2025 Best Interior Design
Hapag x Serai
2025 Most Memorable Collab
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill PH
Special Award for 2025 Best New Restaurant
Readers’ Choice
KFC Philippines
2025 Favorite Fast Food Restaurant
Vikings Philippines
2025 Favorite Buffet Restaurant
Manam
2025 Favorite Filipino Restaurant
Cibo
2025 Favorite Italian Restaurant
No. 8 China House
2025 Favorite Chinese Restaurant
Kazunori
2025 Favorite Japanese Restaurant
Samgyupsalamat
2025 Favorite Korean Restaurant
Melo’s
2025 Favorite Steakhouse
Starbucks Philippines
2025 Favorite Coffee Shop
Shake Shack
2025 Favorite Burger Place
Greenwich Pizza Philippines
2025 Favorite Pizza Place
Flaky Co.
2025 Favorite Bakery
Bizu Patisserie
2025 Favorite Dessert Place
