The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024 has arrived, amassing a total of 127 restaurants, with 66 based in Kuala Lumpur and 61 based in Penang! Here's the complete list of the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang, including the first and only two MICHELIN Stars restaurant in Malaysia, newly awarded one MICHELIN Star restaurant, Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Selected establishments.
Malaysia's very first two MICHELIN Starred restaurant
Dewakan has won the highly-esteemed award of two MICHELIN Stars that indicate the restaurant offers excellent cooking that is worth a detour to visit while travelling. It is a huge achievement and no easy feat to be promoted to two MICHELIN Stars from one MICHELIN Star last year. Chef Darren Teoh's personality and talent shines through each meticulously crafted dish and conveys inspiration.
Photo Source: The MICHELIN Guide, Dewakan
4 One MICHELIN Starred Restaurants
A new one MICHELIN Star restaurant has been born added this year, Beta KL, alongside DC. Restaurant by Darren Chin, Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery and Restaurant au Jardin which retain one MICHELIN Star from the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023.
Photo Source: The MICHELIN Guide
45 Establishments awarded Bib Gourmand distinction
On the 8th of November, the MICHELIN Guide unveilled firstly a cluster of pocket-friendly culinary gems. The Bib Gourmand selection features restaurants that meet three important criterias: quality food, meticulous preparation and affordable prices. It became a crowd-favourite award for being the most ‘down-to-earth’ and approachable to most income groups. This award is a testament that good food doesn’t necessarily come with a hefty price tag.
Introducing 14 newly added establishments (N), with 5 in Kuala Lumpur, and 9 in Penang, bringing the total to 45 restaurants and establishments recognized with the Bib Gourmand award in the second edition. There are 20 based in Kuala Lumpur and 25 in Penang, featuring a diverse range of cuisines.
Photo Source: MICHELIN Guide Asia
Here’s the list of Bib Gourmand 2024 awarded, value-for-money establishments!
Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh |
Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng (N) |
Aliyaa |
Bibik’s Kitchen (N) |
Anak Baba |
BM Cathay Pancake (N) |
Congkak (Bukit Bintang) |
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle |
Dancing Fish |
Communal Table by Gēn |
De.Wan 1958 |
Duck Blood Curry Mee |
Hai Kah Lang |
Ghee Lian (N) |
Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice (Pudu) |
Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee |
Hing Kee Bakuteh (Jalan Kepong) |
Hot Bowl White Curry Mee (N) |
Hor Poh Cuisine (N) |
Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine |
Jalan Ipoh Claypot Chicken Rice (N) |
Ming Qing Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow |
Lai Fong Lala Noodles |
Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay |
Nam Heong Chicken Rice |
My Own Café (N) |
Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng (Jalan Kelang Lama) |
Neighbourwood |
Restoran Pik Wah |
Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow (N) |
Roti by d’Tandoor (N) |
Penang Road Famous Laksa |
Sao Nam |
Rasa Rasa |
Sek Yuen (N) |
Sardaarji |
Sri Nirwana Maju (N) |
Siam Road Char Koay Teow (N) |
Wong Mei Kee |
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak (N) |
Taman Bukit Curry Mee |
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Teksen |
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Thara |
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Tho Yuen |
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Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa |
77 MICHELIN Selected restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Introducing 25 newly added establishments (N), with 16 in Kuala Lumpur, and 9 in Penang, bringing the total to 77 restaurants and establishments recognized as a MICHELIN Selected restaurant. There are 43 based in Kuala Lumpur and 34 in Penang, identified by the MICHELIN inspectors as noteworthy dining destinations that offer quality cuisine, ambience, and service.
Akâr |
888 Hokkien Mee (Lebuh Presgrave) (N) |
Bōl (N) | Air Itam Duck Rice (N) |
Bref by Darren Chin |
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee |
Café Café (N) |
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang |
Cilantro |
Bali Hai Seafood Market |
Dominic |
Bao Teck Tea House |
Eat and Cook |
Bee See Heong |
Elegant Inn |
Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani |
Ember |
BM Yam Rice |
Entier (N) |
Ceki (N) |
Flour |
Chao Xuan |
Frangipaani (N) |
Curios-City |
Gai by Darren Chin |
Fatty Loh Chicken Rice |
Hide |
Feringgi Grill |
Jwala (N) |
Flower Mulan |
Kayra |
Fook Cheow Cafe (N) |
La Suisse |
Gēn |
Li Yen |
Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice |
Limapulo |
Il Bacaro |
Ling Long (N) |
Jawi House |
Malai (N) | Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice (N) |
Marble 8 |
Kebaya Dining Room |
Marini's on 57 (N) |
Kota Dine & Coffee |
Nadodi (N) |
La Vie |
Passage Thru India |
Lao San Tong Bah Kut Teh |
Playte |
Misai Mee Jawa (Butterworth) |
Qureshi |
Penang Famous Samosa (N) |
Seed (N) |
Pitt Street Koay Teow Soup |
Shanghai Restaurant (N) | Richard Rivalee (N) |
Skillet |
Sambal (N) |
Soleil |
The Pinn (N) |
Sushi Masa (N) |
Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle |
Sushi Ori |
WhatSaeb Boat Noodles |
Sushi Taka |
Woodlands |
Tamarind Hill |
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Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) (N) |
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Tenmasa (N) |
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Teochew Lao Er (N) |
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The Brasserie |
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Ushi |
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Vantador |
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Wagyu Kappo Yoshida (N) |
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Yun House |
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