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Features 4 min.

Kueh 101: Your Guide to Enjoying Kueh in Malaysia and Singapore

Multi-varietal, overflowing with richness and sweetness, and always vibrantly coloured, Kuehs mirror the joie de vivre of both countries' local culinary culture. Here are some of the popular kueh that can be found in Malaysia and Singapore.

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 4 min.

Behind-the-Bib: Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari's Secrets to Success

Former engineer turned third-generation hawker and entrepreneur, Sumadi Sapari, tells us about keeping tradition alive through food, as well as business acumens that have turned Selamat Datang Warong Pak Sapari into a success beyond Adam Road Food Centre.

Dining In 3 min.

Penang's Auntie Gaik Lean Shares Her Secret Recipe for Nasi Ulam

Running her MICHELIN-Starred "Old School Eatery" with an iron fist in a velvet glove, 70-year-old Gaik Lean Beh shares with us the recipe for her sought-after nasi ulam.

Travel 2 min.

Hawker Guides: Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore

Check out our MICHELIN Guide inspectors’ top picks at the breezy two-storey Tiong Bahru Market. Delightful delicacies such as Hainanese chicken rice, Hokkien mee, and pig’s organ soup await.

Features 2 min.

Iconic Dishes: Love Letters and Other Sweet Snacks for Your Sweetheart

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and what better way to a loved one’s heart than to offer and share sweet treats.

Features 2 min.

The UAE’s Favourite Tea: Meet Karak Chai

Get to know the multicultural tea that found its home in the UAE.

Features 2 min.

Guilty Pleasures: Korean MICHELIN-starred Restaurant Chefs Talk About Their Love for Korean Fried Chicken

Korean fried chicken is well-loved by food lovers from all over the world. We asked chefs from MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Seoul to tell us why they love the popular K-food.

Dining Out 2 min.

3 Local Dishes Unique to Seoul and Where to Find Them

Discover the real taste of Seoul-style cuisine at these Michelin Bib-Gourmand restaurants.

Features 3 min.

The Coconut Club Shares the Secret to the Perfect Nasi Lemak

Executive chef Daniel Sia of newly Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant The Coconut Club spills the secret of their famed signature Nasi Lemak.

Features 1 min.

Cook with Three MICHELIN-starred Restaurant Chefs at the 2021 Singapore Food Festival

This year’s Singapore Food Festival, happening from 27 August to 12 September 2021, features virtual masterclasses that can be enjoyed by both local and international food lovers.

Features 2 min.

For Cuisine And Country: Thai Chefs Champion Locavorism In Chiang Mai

Thailand’s new wave of locavore chefs shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of food — the local farmers.

Dining Out 2 min.

Offal-ly Tasty: Bib Gourmand Hawkers In Singapore For Off-Cuts And Organs

Whether you crave pork, chicken or mutton, these Bib Gourmand establishments offer a whole range of offally delicious local dishes that prize off-cuts and organ meats.

Dining Out 1 min.

5 Must-Try Dishes At RWS Street Eats 2018

Dig into iconic South-east Asian hawker delights at Resorts World Sentosa’s festival celebrating street food.

Dining Out 2 min.

Breakfast Club: Our Top Picks for Teochew Kueh

No question about it, these treats are worth setting the alarm for.

Dining Out 2 min.

Breakfast Club: Nasi Lemak Worth Getting Up Early For

Yes, it's acceptable to be eating fried chicken and rice cooked with coconut milk for breakfast.

Features 2 min.

On The Michelin-Recommended List: Haig Road Putu Piring

Fourth-generation owner Aisha Hashim talks about the need to keep up with the times.

Features 2 min.

Jian Bo Shui Kueh: How One Hawker Stall Turned Into A Multi-Outlet Business

Third-generation owner Eric Ang talks about preserving the local snack for future generations to come.