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Why it ranks
Contemporary Filipino restaurant in Banawa named after the Cebuano word for joy, awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Order this: Shrimp in crab-fat paste; kare-kare with crispy pork belly
Best for: Cebu visitors who want updated Filipino classics in a polished, green-filled room.
Good to know: Residential Banawa location rather than a mall; reserve for larger groups.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Filipino |
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| Price | ₱₱ |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 2.7/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 13.8/25 |
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| Unverified details | −5 | Some details are not yet independently verified |
| Evidence points | 21/100 | #1 in Modern Filipino, Manam at the Triangle, has 63 points |
| Score | 68 | 60 + 39 × (21 ÷ 63)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
109 R. Duterte Street, Banawa, Cebu City, Cebu · +63 994 085 8088 (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- guide.michelin.com/en/ph/restaurants — Michelin Guide Philippines list shows Kalipay! as Bib Gourmand, Filipino, ₱₱, Cebu
- guide.michelin.com/en/central-visayas/cebu-city_2340421/restaurant/kal — Michelin restaurant page: address, phone, website, dishes
Links
FAQ
Where is Kalipay!?
Kalipay! is at 109 R. Duterte Street, Banawa, Cebu City, Cebu.
What should I order at Kalipay!?
Shrimp in crab-fat paste; kare-kare with crispy pork belly.
How is Kalipay! ranked?
Kalipay! has a category score of 68 (21 evidence points) and ranks #11 for modern filipino in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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