Think great food needs booze to shine? Think again. These nine Malaysian restaurants are proving that non-alcoholic pairings can be just as complex, refined, and downright delicious — no buzz required.
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.
An amazing year for Malaysia: The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 unveils 143 addresses, including 56 Bib Gourmand establishments, 80 Selected spots, two new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, and the nation’s first-ever Green Star awardee.
The Malay nasi lemak is defined by its own trinity of rice, fresh coconut milk, and the indispensable sambal belachan. We visit two MICHELIN nasi lemak spots in Penang and unearth the history behind this quintessential Malay dish.
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!
Visitors flock to Penang for two reasons: its vibrant street food scene and its rich history, which has earned its recognition from UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A feast for the senses, here is a guide for history buffs who would like to take a trip to this delightful city.
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.
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.
The inspectors of the MICHELIN Guide are in the field to spot the best restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang will be unveiled in December 2022.
