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.

There is no better way to glimpse into the heart of a destination than by experiencing its local delights. Discover a selection of quintessentially Malaysian dishes the MICHELIN way.

Immerse yourself in this captivating island of cultural riches and culinary delights.

Penang’s Peranakan cuisines — both Nyonya as well as Jawi Peranakan — are some of the earliest examples of cooking where different culinary cultures meet. They start influencing and counter-influencing each other until they’re all so braided, one simply can’t extricate the strands. Get to know more about the different Peranakans and their respective culinary styles.