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MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 5 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 celebrates Malaysia’s ever-evolving dining scene with 151 establishments: 2 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, 58 Bib Gourmand picks and 84 MICHELIN Selected venues, reflecting a country where creativity, culture and craft continue to flourish.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 Bib Gourmand Selection

This year’s Bib Gourmand selection welcomes five new additions: two from Kuala Lumpur and three from Penang, bringing the total to 58 value-for-money eateries across Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Travel 4 min.

A Taste of Malaysia: Exploring the Nation’s Diverse Regional Flavors

No visit to multicultural Malaysia is ever complete without savoring its phenomenally rich and diverse food culture.

Travel 4 min.

Darren Teoh Shows Us His Slice of Kuala Lumpur

Darren Teoh of two-MICHELIN-Starred and newly minted Green Star restaurant Dewakan shares his handpicked destinations for an unforgettable Kuala Lumpur adventure.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced

An amazing year for Malaysia: The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 unveils 143 addresses, including 56 Bib Gourmand establishments, 80 Selected spots, two new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, and the nation’s first-ever Green Star awardee.

Features 3 min.

The Art of the Claypot: History's First Recyclable Cookware

Claypot cooking in Malaysia and Singapore is a soulful, slow-burn art, where earthy claypots cradle fragrant rice, tender meats, and rich broths, allowing flavours to meld into something deeply comforting. The gentle heat from the clay intensifies the ingredients, creating a meal that's both humble and extraordinary, steeped in tradition and warmth.

Travel 3 min.

Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Malaysia

Love night markets? Hit up these spots in Malaysia for a memorable shopping and eating experience!

Travel 3 min.

Uncover Penang's Peranakan Culture in a Weekend

Possessing a certain joie de vivre and irresistible charm in their approach to life, the Peranakans are among Penang's first settlers; and today, vestiges of their grandeur from a bygone era can be seen everywhere in George Town. Here's where to go in Penang for a quick weekend immersion in Peranakan culture!

Travel 4 min.

A Solo Traveller's Guide to Kuala Lumpur

Solo travellers with an appetite for adventure can’t miss Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur — a bustling metropolis that’s part cultural hotspot, part foodie haven, just as long as you know where to look.

Features 2 min.

Rest and Dine in Kuala Lumpur: Check Out These Luxurious MICHELIN Guide Hotels with MICHELIN Restaurants

Eat well and rest well at these MICHELIN Guide hotels in Kuala Lumpur that are also home to MICHELIN restaurants.

Dining Out 5 min.

Iconic Dishes: A Guide to Rice Dishes in Malaysia and Where to Find Them

Malaysia's rich and diverse cultural heritage has manifested itself in many ways through the variety of its cuisine — particularly in the country's rice dishes that are a reflection of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian, and Nyonya influences. Let's makan!

Features 10 min.

Meet 7 Malaysians Who Lead MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants Around the World

Today we celebrate the success stories of Malaysians working abroad and flying the Jalur Gemilang flag high from London to Singapore.