One Neighborhood, Three MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants: Where to Eat in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Away from the high-rise hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur’s city center, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail seems an unlikely place for world-class culinary achievement. But armed with three One-MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, the neighborhood’s star is on the ascendancy.
Dine with a View: The Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur Near the Petronas Twin Towers
No visit to Kuala Lumpur is complete without experiencing The Petronas Twin Towers, and what better way to take in the grandeur of the tallest twin towers in the world than enjoying a meal with an unforgettable view? Handpicked by our MICHELIN Guide inspectors, these restaurants combine culinary excellence with a view to match.
The Best Street Food in Penang
Known as one of Southeast Asia's best places for street food, Penang blossoms with culinary diversity, and with it comes an array of street food at pocket-friendly prices. If you're planning to do a street food crawl in Penang, here are some stalls to add to your bucket list.
The Best Peranakan Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Rich in history and flavor alike, Peranakan cuisine is rooted in one of Malaysia’s most distinctive cultural traditions, shaped by generations of Chinese settlers and local Malay influences. Discover the best places to experience its vibrant, aromatic flavors at MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Behind the Scenes: How Sek Yuen, Kuala Lumpur's Oldest Chinese Restaurant, Prepares for Lunar New Year
For 78 years, Sek Yuen has balanced the tradition of reunion dinners, ritual dishes and family-first values at Lunar New Year.
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Home to one of the world’s largest overseas Chinese communities, Malaysia offers a rich culinary heritage shaped by centuries of Chinese influence. From refined Cantonese fare to robust Teochew classics, discover the best Chinese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang through the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors’ recommendations.
Darren Teoh’s Bidou Honors French Culinary Heritage as UOB’s 2026 Opening of the Year Award Winner
Chef Darren Teoh pays homage to his French culinary roots with Bidou, the winner of the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award, presented by UOB Malaysia.
Feeding the Family: Inside the Ritual of Staff Meals at Dewakan
An inside look at the tradition of staff meals at Kuala Lumpur’s Two-MICHELIN-Starred Dewakan, and the care, sense of ritual and philosophy behind every meal.