Kuala Lumpur

Chef-proprietor Aidan Low of MICHELIN-Selected restaurant Akar in Kuala Lumpur unearths a host of native Malaysian gems, inviting diners to marvel at uncommon ingredients of the country's indigenous culinary landscape.

From fiery sambals to sweet coconut palm elixirs, Malaysia’s sauces are the soul of its cuisine — each one a flavour-packed journey through the country’s rich, multicultural dining traditions.

As the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang marks its third year, Malaysia’s culinary scene continues to thrive. With new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, more Bib Gourmand additions, and the debut of a Green Star, our Inspectors break down this year’s selection and highlight trends shaping the future of Malaysian dining.

Head Chef Guillaume Depoortere of newly minted MICHELIN-Starred Molina masterfully blends bold, simple flavours with a produce-driven philosophy — all while building a team in a new country.

How to cook the perfect steak, you ask? It's all about finding the right balance between the best ingredients and the right techniques. Let MICHELIN steakhouse Vantador in Kuala Lumpur show you how.

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

We caught up with one of our MICHELIN Guide inspectors to get the inside scoop on the newly minted MICHELIN Starred restaurant Molina in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — here’s what they had to say.

Feast your eyes on the complete MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 selection, showcasing every Starred address, Bib Gourmand establishment, and Selected restaurant. Newly awarded spots are italicised.

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.

Fish noodle soup is a much-loved staple across Southeast Asia, and Bib Gourmand restaurant Hai Kah Lang (Taman Cheras) generously shares their recipe for the perfect clear fish broth.

From reflecting on a day’s work to deciding on a career, we dive into the power of momentary reflection with Raymond Tham of MICHELIN-Starred Beta.

In this MICHELIN Guide exclusive, we sit down with the one and only Chef Wan, Malaysia’s culinary icon about his illustrious career, life journey, and why prioritising authenticity is important.

In honour of Malaysia's National Day, we asked 10 of the country's top chefs what their favourite local dishes are and where to find them.

Curated dinner events and affordable tasting menus by MICHELIN restaurant chefs in Kuala Lumpur & Penang await.

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.

Malaysia is renowned for its rich biodiversity, yet many indigenous ingredients remain obscure outside of its community. Co-founders of MICHELIN Selected Eat and Cook, Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi, belong to a growing number of next-generation Malaysian chefs who draw inspiration from the country's rich terroir.

Learn why these restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are heralding Malaysia's rise as a global culinary destination.

The holiest event in the Muslim calendar, Muslims the world over would practise abstinence from any food or drink from dawn till dusk. The breaking of the fast at the end of each day is a time for family and friends to gather and break their fast together. Here are some dishes that they celebrate with, and where to find them in Malaysia.