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Features 2 min.

Behind-the-Bib: Ah Hei in Kuala Lumpur Continues the Family Legacy of Bak Kut Teh

Carrying the torch into its 33rd year, this family-owned business is a testament to the resilience of tradition balanced with innovation.

People 4 min.

Meet Gai by Darren Chin’s Wan Zulkifeli, Winner of Malaysia’s MICHELIN Guide Service Award

From being a hotel steward to winning the MICHELIN Guide Service Award, Wan Zulkifeli has come a long way. He opens about how his experiences have shaped his approach to service and his sentiments about winning such a recognition.

Dining Out 3 min.

Behind the Bib: Experience Mughlai Cuisine at Kuala Lumpur's Roti by d’Tandoor

Newly recognised with a Bib Gourmand, Roti by d’Tandoor serves contemporary Northern Indian cuisine while staying true to tradition.

People 3 min.

Jwala’s Chef Ramesh Thangaraj Carves His Own Path as Malaysia's Opening of the Year Inaugural Winner

We find out how Jwala’s head chef, Ramesh Thangaraj, strikes the balance between cultural heritage and creativity.

Dining In 4 min.

Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Ee-Fu Noodles by Elegant Inn Kuala Lumpur

Ee-fu Noodles are an auspicious dish that's great for any upcoming occasion. MICHELIN Cantonese restaurant Elegant Inn in Kuala Lumpur shows us how to make the perfect plate.

Features 3 min.

Behind the Dish: Beta Kuala Lumpur's Kuih Loyang

MICHELIN-Starred Beta's Raymond Tham talks to us about the path to his culinary success and one of Beta's iconic dishes — the ever-changing Kuih Loyang.

Dining In 4 min.

Enjoy Mee Goreng Like a MICHELIN Chef

MICHELIN chefs in Malaysia tell us their favourite go-to places for fried noodles and how they add a personal touch to this quintessentially Malaysian dish.

Dining In 4 min.

How to Pair Malaysian Food with Wine

MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024's Sommelier Award winner, Cze Ying Yap of Hide, gives us the 101 on pairing wine with flavourful Malaysian dishes.

People 5 min.

Holiday Traditions of MICHELIN Chefs in Malaysia

The holiday season is in the air, and these MICHELIN restaurant chefs in Malaysia tell us about their holiday traditions and must-have dishes on the holiday dining table.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2024: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced

127 restaurants compose the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2024 selection with over 30 different cuisine types. For the first time, the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang recognises an “Opening of the Year” award. A restaurant is also promoted to One MICHELIN Star, and Malaysia sees its first two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant this year.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2024 Bib Gourmand Selection

14 new establishments — 5 in Kuala Lumpur and 9 in Penang — are awarded a Bib Gourmand recognition, making a total of 45 Bib Gourmand addresses in the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024.

Features 5 min.

A Crash Course on Malaysia's National Condiment: Sambal

Sambal is an omnipresent word in any talk about Malaysian cuisine: that delectable blend of chili paste that seems indispensable, either as a relish, a dip, or as part of the dish itself. Here are the main types of sambal found in Malaysia.

Dining Out 4 min.

October 2023: 7 New Restaurants are Added to the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang

There are seven new restaurants that join the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang selection this October, showcasing a diverse range of cuisines and a lot of local eats.

Dining Out 4 min.

5 Quintessential Malaysian Dishes and Where to Find Them in Kuala Lumpur and Penang

There is no better way to glimpse into the heart of a destination than by experiencing its local delights. Discover a selection of quintessentially Malaysian dishes the MICHELIN way.

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.

8 MICHELIN Restaurants in Malaysia that Offer a Vegetarian Experience

A handful of MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang are now paving the way for vegetarian tasting menus, in addition to the standard tasting menus. Here’s where to get them and what they serve.

Dining Out 4 min.

Have a Taste of Malay Heritage Dishes at These 3 MICHELIN Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Celebrate Malaysian heritage and discover which MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur serve these almost-forgotten Malay dishes.