Kuala Lumpur

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.

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.

Carrying the torch into its 33rd year, this family-owned business is a testament to the resilience of tradition balanced with innovation.

Newly recognised with a Bib Gourmand, Roti by d’Tandoor serves contemporary Northern Indian cuisine while staying true to tradition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to enjoy a MICHELIN restaurant meal at a pocket-friendly price.

Celebrate Malaysian heritage and discover which MICHELIN restaurants in Kuala Lumpur serve these almost-forgotten Malay dishes.

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!

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.

It only took one dish to transform Lai Foong Lala Noodles from a humble stall in a coffee shop to a full-fledged restaurant, recognised with a Bib Gourmand. The key to their success? Teamwork, consistency, and a willingness to pass ownership down to the next generation.

For the inaugural launch of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang, six chefs were invited to cook at the gala dinner, with a focus on Malaysian flavours.

Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types, along with three restaurants receiving the MICHELIN Special Awards: Service Award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award.