Restaurants
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
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4 min.
MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Asia With Compelling à la Carte Menus
When you’ve got neither the time nor the inclination for the full heft of a MICHELIN tasting menu, ordering à la carte can offer curated flavor and flexibility.
5 min.
A Dessert Lover's Guide to Kuala Lumpur and Penang
From millennia-old Javanese sweet noodles to Jewish-inspired Indian pancakes, desserts here promise a delightful treat at any time of the day.
6 min.
Navigate Penang Like a True Nyonya with Auntie Gaik Lean
From bustling hawker stalls to timeless Hainanese eateries, MICHELIN-Starred restaurant chef Auntie Gaik Lean shares her favourite spots that capture the heart — and flavours — of this vibrant Malaysian island.
4 min.
A Guide to Malaysia's Favourite Sauces
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.
3 min.
Inspectors Reveal All on the Charming Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery in Penang, Malaysia
We ask one of our MICHELIN Guide inspectors about their thoughts and notes on MICHELIN Starred Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery in Penang, Malaysia.
3 min.
Uncover Penang's Peranakan Culture in a Weekend
Possessing a certain joie de vivre and irresistible charm in their approach to life, the Peranakans are among Penang's first settlers; and today, vestiges of their grandeur from a bygone era can be seen everywhere in George Town. Here's where to go in Penang for a quick weekend immersion in Peranakan culture!
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.
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.
