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Dining In 3 min.

Bib Gourmand Hai Kah Lang Shares Their Iconic Fish Soup's Secret Recipe

Fish noodle soup is a much-loved staple across Southeast Asia, and Bib Gourmand restaurant Hai Kah Lang (Taman Cheras) generously shares their recipe for the perfect clear fish broth.

People 4 min.

The Legacy of Chef Wan: An Illustrious Career Rooted in Love, Passion, and Resilience

In this MICHELIN Guide exclusive, we sit down with the one and only Chef Wan, Malaysia’s culinary icon about his illustrious career, life journey, and why prioritising authenticity is important.

Travel 4 min.

A Solo Traveller's Guide to Kuala Lumpur

Solo travellers with an appetite for adventure can’t miss Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur — a bustling metropolis that’s part cultural hotspot, part foodie haven, just as long as you know where to look.

People 4 min.

Eat & Cook on Why Local Malaysian Produce has the Potential of Going Global

Malaysia is renowned for its rich biodiversity, yet many indigenous ingredients remain obscure outside of its community. Co-founders of MICHELIN Selected Eat and Cook, Lee Zhe Xi and Soh Yong Zhi, belong to a growing number of next-generation Malaysian chefs who draw inspiration from the country's rich terroir.

Features 3 min.

Iconic Dishes: Recipes to Celebrate Ramadan With

The holiest event in the Muslim calendar, Muslims the world over would practise abstinence from any food or drink from dawn till dusk. The breaking of the fast at the end of each day is a time for family and friends to gather and break their fast together. Here are some dishes that they celebrate with, and where to find them in Malaysia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.