Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types. 4 restaurants receive one MICHELIN Star and 32 establishments awarded Bib Gourmand.
3 restaurants receive the MICHELIN Guide Special Awards: Service award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 is pleased to present the very first selection of 97 restaurants in Malaysia. 4 restaurants are recognised with one MICHELIN Star for their high-quality cooking and 32 establishments receive a Bib Gourmand for offering good food at moderate prices.
Amongst the 97 restaurants listed, one MICHELIN Star is awarded to two restaurants in Kuala Lumpur: Dewakan, a restaurant presenting modern Malaysian dishes honouring provenance by using local and indigenous produce
and DC. By Darren Chin for French classics with emphasis on regional live seafood and local produce.
The two restaurants awarded one MICHELIN Star in Penang are: Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, serving Peranakan cuisine made from Chef Auntie Gaik’s secret recipes and quality produce and Au Jardin, for sophisticated European fare with subtle local twists and
“Our first selection in Malaysia highlights the diversity of cuisine on offer in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, reflecting the uniqueness of the country’s multi-ethnic culture in gastronomy.” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.