Tampa Bay’s culinary scene is constantly expanding — from new concepts to Michelin Guide additions, it has become a hub for foodies and fans of diverse culinary cultures. Of course, it’s the chefs in the kitchen who make it all possible, using ingredients like an artist’s palette to showcase colors and flavors that capture the taste buds and put their restaurants on the map. These are Tampa Bay’s top chefs of 2025.
Mike Morales
Culinary Director of Sunda New Asian
3648 Midtown Drive, Tampa | (813) 497-2900
In Mike Morales’s large Filipino family, food always brought everyone together. Culinary Director of Sunda New Asian, his signature dish is the Kamayan Feast—a family-style spread that’s been a menu staple since day one. Rooted in his childhood in the Philippines, the dish reflects the flavors he grew up with.
