Lola Helen in Marikina gets listed in Michelin-selected restaurants in the Philippines!

In the recent announcement, Lola Helen Panciteria in Marikina is included in the 2026 Michelin-selected restaurants.

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The website describes Lola Helen:

Noodle lovers! Don't miss this humble spot opened 20 years ago and known for Filipino-Chinese stir-fried noodles. Diners can choose from rice vermicelli, egg noodles, or a mix of both. With its moist, springy noodles and crispy pork, the aromatic bihon canton con litson deeply satisfies. Generous portions, fair prices, and a well-ventilated upstairs area – make it a constant favourite among locals.

Its name comes along with: 12/10, Abli, Aida's Chicken, Antonio's ATO-AH, Aurora, Automat, Aya, Benjarong, Blackbird, BUTCHER BOY, Cantabria By Chele Gonzalez, Canton Road, Carmelo's Steakhouse, Chie Chie's Pancit Batil Patung, China Blue, Cirkulo, COCO, Cru Steakhouse, Deo Gracias, DIP, El Poco Cantina (Malate), Ember, Enye By Chele Gonzalez, Esmeralda Kitchen, Fong Wei Wu, Fresca Trattoria, Ginza Nagaoka, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Goxo, House of Lechon, Jai, Juniper, Kamakura, Kei, Kodawari (Salcedo), Lantaw (Compostela), Locavore (Taguig), Lore, Lusso (Legazpi), Mamacita, Man Ho, Maya, Metiz, Mireio, MODAN, Now Now, Oak & Smoke, Offbeat, Old Manila, Origine, Osteria Antica, Pablo, Papillon, Pares Pares (N. Escario Street), People's Palace, Ramen Ron, Sala, Seva, Sialo, Socarrat, Spices, Steak & Frice, Summer Palace, Super Uncle Claypot, Tandem, Taupe, Terraza Martinez, The Test Kitchen, Txanton, Uma Nota, Umu and Yamazato.

Chicken and Mushroom Claypot Rice from Super Uncle Claypot

More local restaurants have been included in the list with recipients of 2-Michelin Stars for HELM and 1-Michelin Star for the following restaurants:

Gallery by Chele

Celera

Hapag

Inato

Kasa Palma

Linamnam

Toyo Eatery

Asador Alfonso

The Bib Gourmand list includes:

Abaseria Deli & Cafe

Bolero

Brick Corner

Cabel

Cochi

Cur8

Em Ha Noi

Esmen

Halong

Kumba

La Pita

Lampara

Lasa

Los Tacos

Manam at the Triangle

Morning Sun Eatery

Palm Grill (Diliman)

Pares Batchoy Food House

Pilya's Kitchen

Sarsa

SOME THAI

Taqueria France

The Pig & Palm

The Underbelly

Your Local

It's a Proud Marikeno moment for Lola Helen and I'm so happy that I've already dined to another 4: Benjarong (Dusit Thani Manila), Spices (Peninsula Manila), Super Uncle Claypot and Gallery by Chele. Congratulations to the list and let's set our feet to these Michelin-recognized restaurants.