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Travel 4 min.

Butterworth: The Other Side of Penang Worth a Food Adventure

George Town may be the go-to place in Penang, but have you visited Butterworth? Just a mere 20 minutes’ drive across the Penang Bridge, eight delectable MICHELIN-listed eateries are located here, just waiting to be explored.

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.

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.

People 3 min.

A Moment of Clarity with Au Jardin’s Kim Hock Su

Together with MICHELIN-starred Au Jardin's chef-proprietor, Kim Hock Su, we delve deep into the importance of taking a moment of comfort and tranquillity, without forgetting to enjoy the little things in life.

Travel 6 min.

2 Days In: Penang, Malaysia

Immerse yourself in this captivating island of cultural riches and culinary delights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.