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.

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!

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.

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.

With Lunar New Year coming soon, let's trace the origins of seven auspicious eats that symbolise wealth, prosperity, and success in business.

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.

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.

Check out these collaborations and new menus from MICHELIN restaurants in Singapore — including a collaboration with Penang's Auntie Gaik Lean!