St. Regis Mumbai Hosts Toyo Eatery Michelin Residency at By The Mekong

MUMBAI, June 23, 2026 — The St. Regis Mumbai welcomes Manila’s celebrated Michelin-Starred Toyo Eatery for an exclusive culinary residency at its signature restaurant By The Mekong starting this month.

The residency brings the Philippines’ acclaimed Toyo Eatery, known for its Michelin recognition and inventive Filipino cuisine, to the heart of India’s financial capital at The St. Regis Mumbai’s Penthouse on Level 37. This residency runs through July and highlights the restaurant’s emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and contemporary interpretations of Filipino flavours. 

Toyo Eatery Michelin Residency Brings Filipino Gastronomy to Mumbai

The Michelin-Starred Toyo Eatery chef team will curate a multi-course tasting menu exclusively for this residency, combining Filipino culinary heritage with refined presentation. Guests at By The Mekong can expect a rotating selection of dishes rooted in Filipino tradition while showcasing seasonal ingredients and sensory experiences.

Chef Jordy Navarra, lead at Toyo Eatery in Manila — one of the city’s foremost fine dining destinations recognised by the Michelin Guide — will oversee the curated menus for the residency. The collaboration celebrates cultural exchange and elevates Mumbai’s dining scene by introducing the Filipino chef’s distinct culinary voice. 

Why the Residency Matters to Mumbai’s Dining Landscape

Culinary residencies by Michelin-rated chefs create opportunities for food enthusiasts to explore globally respected cuisine without leaving the city. By showcasing Filipino gastronomy at St. Regis Mumbai, the event underscores the hotel’s commitment to world-class dining and diversifies its gastronomic offerings beyond local and regional flavours.

By The Mekong, known for its Asian fusion and elevated menu, provides the ideal setting for this residency with panoramic views of the city skyline and thoughtful attention to service. Visitors can savour inventive Filipino dishes while experiencing Mumbai’s dynamic hospitality scene. 

Background on Toyo Eatery’s Culinary Journey

Toyo Eatery, located in Manila’s Makati district, has earned acclaim for its fresh approach to traditional Filipino cuisine, including fermentation techniques and native ingredients that highlight the Philippines’ rich food culture. The restaurant’s Michelin recognition and accolades in Asia’s restaurant rankings position it as a notable ambassador of Philippine fine dining. 

Its inclusion in global culinary events and now this Mumbai residency highlights the growing interest in Filipino gastronomy among international audiences and further cements Toyo Eatery’s reputation as a leader in contemporary Asian cuisine.

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