Kuala Lumpur

For 78 years, Sek Yuen has balanced the tradition of reunion dinners, ritual dishes and family-first values at Lunar New Year.

With the reveal of the complete selection of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026, our Inspectors describe the three defining trends they observed that are shaping the culinary landscape of the two Malaysian cities.

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.

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors reveal their favourite dishes in the 2026 Kuala Lumpur and Penang selection, ranging from a faithful French classic to a beloved Malaysian hawker staple.

The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2026 celebrates Malaysia’s ever-evolving dining scene with 151 establishments: 2 new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, 58 Bib Gourmand picks and 84 MICHELIN Selected venues, reflecting a country where creativity, culture and craft continue to flourish.

This year’s Bib Gourmand selection welcomes five new additions: two from Kuala Lumpur and three from Penang, bringing the total to 58 value-for-money eateries across Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

At Kuala Lumpur’s MICHELIN Key hotels, storied heritage and sky-high luxury meet the city’s blend of tradition, modernity and ever-evolving cuisine.

Shaped by migration and memory, Hakka food blends humble ingredients with heritage, preserving a culture through bold, soulful dishes.

At Leen’s, Hide and Terra Dining, three chefs defy convention, trading law, finance and copywriting for kitchens, conviction and MICHELIN recognition.

From millennia-old Javanese sweet noodles to Jewish-inspired Indian pancakes, desserts here promise a delightful treat at any time of the day.

Rooted in centuries of culinary exchange, Malaysia’s seafood scene is a treasure trove of flavors. From fiery curries to tamarind-laced broths, these MICHELIN-recommended restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang are must-stops for any seafood lover.

Think great food needs booze to shine? Think again. These nine Malaysian restaurants are proving that non-alcoholic pairings can be just as complex, refined, and downright delicious — no buzz required.

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.

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.