Metiz
Philippines
Metiz explores Filipino cooking at Karrivin Plaza in Makati, led by chef Stephan Duhesme. Local ingredients and traditional recipes form the basis of a contemporary approach, with fermentation, drying and pickling used to develop depth and preserve connections to older food practices. Vegetables and seafood have a substantial role in the kitchen's work. Its documented repertoire includes sourdough lumpia with fermented carrots and beef offal, ensaymada with Malagos cheese and Batangas honey, and tuna with fermented tomato and tamarillo. The restaurant's seasonal approach means these ideas evolve with produce. Counter dining offers a close view of the kitchen, within a setting focused on the food's Filipino origins.