Founded in 1962 by his mother, Julie Araullo Gamboa, Milky Way began as a beloved family-run restaurant and has since evolved into a cornerstone of Filipino culinary heritage. Today, the Gamboa family’s influence extends across several other esteemed establishments, including AzuThai, an award-winning Thai restaurant; Cirkulo, a destination for modern Spanish cuisine; and Tsukiji, a Japanese eatery.
“It allows me to cook 40 of my signature Cochinillo Asado: Spanish-style roast suckling pig on Christmas Eve, thanks to its consistent, non-stop cooking,“ Chef J. Gamboa explains.
The result? Perfectly roasted Cochinillo Asado, every time, with zero compromise on quality or flavour.
Milky Way Philippines proves that embracing technology doesn’t mean letting go of tradition. It means enhancing it, bringing the best of both worlds together for culinary excellence, every single time.
“It is important to know all the classical cooking styles and techniques, but you should also be ready to embrace all the new technology,“ says Chef J. Gamboa, co-owner of Milky Way Philippines.