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I ate at a restaurant in the Philippines helmed by a Michelin-starred chef who once worked for Gordon Ramsay. It was worth every penny.

Marielle DescalsotaSep 7, 2023, 07:01 IST

Author dining at Pig & Palm in Cebu.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I ate at The Pig & Palm, a restaurant in the Philippines owned by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton.
Atherton once worked with top chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White.

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The Pig & Palm is one of the fanciest restaurants in Cebu, an island-province in the Philippines.

The Pig & Palm in Cebu, Philippines.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

One of the best dishes I tried that night were the croquettes — these were an umami bomb that just melted in my mouth.

The croquettes were savory and had contrasting textures.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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The gnocchi was my favorite main, although the poached egg on top was unnecessary.

Pumpkin sauce was ladled over roasted gnocchi at the table.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

As I was dining in Cebu, a province known for its seafood, it felt appropriate to order the sea bass.

The sea bass went perfectly with the tangy ragù.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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Dessert is what I look forward to the most when eating out, and Pig & Palm didn't disappoint. My first of two desserts was the lemon posset.

The posset was zesty and sweet, with some crunch from the shortbread.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The staff generously sent over a platter of desserts on the house. The one that caught my eye resembled a hyperrealistic take on a banana.

The banana lookalike — with coffee and fruity flavors — was fun to eat.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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Overall, Atherton's Pig & Palm exceeded all my expectations. His Cebu offshoot is a testament to his Michelin-starred celebrity chef reputation.

The Pig & Palm provided a near-perfect dining experience.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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