Marvin Agustin ecstatic as restaurant earns Michelin Bib Gourmand award
Marvin Agustin has nothing but gratitude as one of his restaurants was recognized by the Michelin Guide Philippines and given the Bib Gourmand award.
The actor-businessman’s Cochi was among the several restaurants that received the recognition on Thursday, Oct. 30. The award is given to “best value for money restaurants that offer a three course meal at a reasonable price.”
“Cochi has been awarded Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide Philippines 2026—and this honor belongs to every person who has poured their heart into this home we built,” Agustin said via his Instagram page also on Thursday.
Agustin thanked his restaurant staff and credited their skills and hard work for earning them the award.
“To our guests—thank you for believing in us, for celebrating with us, for coming home to Cochi again and again,” he stated.
“This is not the destination. This is a reminder to keep cooking with soul,” he added. “Tuloy lang. Mahal namin kayo.”
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In a separate post, Agustin underscored how the recognition is a dream come true for him.
“From being a mascot to receiving a Michelin Bib Gourmand — life has shown me that dreams do come true,” he said, looking back at the job he had prior to becoming an actor and a restaurant owner.
“There were moments I almost gave up. But I learned that in your toughest times, that’s when you need to hold on tighter,” he stressed.
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Aside from the Bib Gourmand awardees, the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines ceremony also awarded Michelin stars to nine restaurants, namely Helm, Asador Alfonso, Celera, Gallery by Chele, Hapag, Inato, Kasa Palma, Linamnam and Toyo Eatery. /ra
