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Dining In 3 min.

Famous Sri Lankan Restaurant Aliyaa Kuala Lumpur Shares the Secret to Making Crab Curry

Curries have been a staple in Sri Lankan cuisine for centuries. Among the many curry offerings, Jaffna-style Crab Curry stands out as a true gem. Here, MICHELIN-selected Aliyaa in Kuala Lumpur reveals the secrets in making this dish at the comfort of home — and how to enjoy the leftover gravy!

Features 5 min.

How MICHELIN Restaurants in Malaysia Use Technology to Provide Better Customer Experiences

5 MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang share with us how technology has become an indispensable tool for their day-to-day operations. Here's what they have to say.

Dining Out 4 min.

Defining Bak Kut Teh According to Kuala Lumpur's Bib Gourmand Restaurants

Majority of Malaysians begin each day with a heart-warming meal, typically with a noodle or rice dish. One of them is Bak Kut Teh, a staple in Malaysian cuisine.

Features 1 min.

What Penang MICHELIN Restaurant Chefs Love the Most About Their City

We asked four MICHELIN restaurant chefs in Penang what they love the most about their culture-rich city.

Features 5 min.

3 Different Types of Peranakans and Their Cuisines

Penang’s Peranakan cuisines — both Nyonya as well as Jawi Peranakan — are some of the earliest examples of cooking where different culinary cultures meet. They start influencing and counter-influencing each other until they’re all so braided, one simply can’t extricate the strands. Get to know more about the different Peranakans and their respective culinary styles.

Features 2 min.

New in Food: Restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang Come Together This June and Celebrate Special Menus

This June 2023, MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang celebrate their culinary and cultural diversities with an array of special menus and dishes.

News & Views 1 min.

Have You Downloaded the MICHELIN Guide App Yet?

The MICHELIN Guide app is free and puts the world’s best restaurants and hotels right in your pocket — and allows you to book them, too!

Dining Out 4 min.

Wong Mei Kee: The Roast Meat Maestro on Staying Focused and Mastering Your Craft

Open for only three hours during lunch-time, Wong Mei Kee offers seemingly simple yet extraordinarily memorable roasted meats. Here's the secret behind the restaurant's success.

News & Views 4 min.

New in Food: Spring Menus in Kuala Lumpur's MICHELIN Restaurants

April is off to a delicious start with these spring menu launches from MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Here’s what’s new!

Dining Out 3 min.

The Perfect Assam Laksa According to Penang's Bib Gourmand Restaurants

Enjoyed any time of the day, here’s why Assam Laksa is a mainstay and an indispensable part of Penang’s rich culinary offerings.

Dining Out 4 min.

5 MICHELIN Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur That Serve Ramadan Menus

From delectable buffet spreads to local favourites, prepare to buka puasa (break the fast) and feast with family and friends after Ramadan at these MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. Don't forget to make a reservation!

People 3 min.

Dewakan’s Darren Teoh on the Process of Creating a Dish

One-MICHELIN-starred Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur has no signature dishes. Chef-patron Darren Teoh believes that the creation of a dish is an ongoing process, comparing it to a constant dance with stages of arrival and departure.

Dining Out 3 min.

Lai Foong Lala Noodles' Secret to Success: Patience, Hard Work, and the Next Generation

It only took one dish to transform Lai Foong Lala Noodles from a humble stall in a coffee shop to a full-fledged restaurant, recognised with a Bib Gourmand. The key to their success? Teamwork, consistency, and a willingness to pass ownership down to the next generation.

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 4 min.

6 Local Malaysian Flavours Highlighted in the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang Star Revelation Gala Dinner

For the inaugural launch of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang, six chefs were invited to cook at the gala dinner, with a focus on Malaysian flavours.

People 1 min.

Get to Know Penang’s Famous Auntie Gaik Lean and Her MICHELIN-Starred Old School Eatery

Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery makes history as one of the four MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Malaysia. She shares the importance of her Peranakan heritage and gives us an exclusive look into her kitchen.

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.