With the conclusion of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024 contemporary Malaysian Dewakan is crowned 2 stars while Beta Kuala Lumpur appears as the only new star awarded in this years list. This year sees 4 one stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, 77 Michelin Selected and 4 Special Awards. Here’s the complete breakdown of all the data you need.
“As we unveil the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang, it is a testament to the gastronomic adventures that await everyone in these two remarkable cities. From traditional heritage dishes to contemporary interpretations, the culinary landscape continues to evolve, providing a true reflection of the diverse culinary artistry in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It is also delightful to learn that many young talents are joining the culinary industry, devoting their time and energy to serve great food that is dedicated in showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of Malaysian ingredients and cuisine.” — Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.
Michelin Stars
This year saw one Two Michelin Star going to Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur, while Au Jardin and Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery retains their One Michelin Star respectively in Penang, while DC Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur retains their One Star, with Beta Kuala Lumpur being the only new star.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Michelin Bib Gourmands are restaurants know for their high quality cooking as well as their affordable pricing. For the Bib Gourmands, there are a total of 45 Bib Gourmands with 5 new in Kuala Lumpur and 8 new in Penang.
New Michelin Bib Gourmands in Kuala Lumpur include Hor Poh Cuisine (Hakkanese), Jalan Ipoh Claypot Chicken Rice (Street Food), Roti by d’Tandoor (Indian), Sek Yuen (Cantonese) and Sri Nirwana Maju (Indian) (promoted).
New Michelin Bib Gourmand in Penang include Bibik’s Kitchen (Peranakan) (promoted); BM Cathay Pancake (Street Food), Ghee Lian (Street Food), Hot Bowl White Curry Mee (Noodles), My Own Café (Street Food), Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow (Street Food), Siam Road Char Koay Teow (Street Food) and Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak (Street Food).
Michelin Selected
Michelin Selected restaurants are restaurants that show potential of either being promoted to a Michelin Star (for the highest quality of cooking and tends to be fine dining or fine casual) or to a Bib Gourmand (for affordable dining). This year sees a total of 77 Michelin Selected with 16 new from Kuala Lumpur and 20 new from Penang, with the majority of new Selected of the Kuala Lumpur restaurants leaning fine dining and fine casual while majority of Penang ones leaning street and casual dining. As it’s a mixed list, these restaurants are not meant to be seen on the same level but are in a pool that will be looked at again next year for promotion.
New Michelin Select in Kuala Lumpur include Bōl (Asian Contemporary), Café Café (French), Entier (French Contemporary), Frangipaani (Indian), Jwala (Indian), Ling Long (Innovative), Malai (Thai), Marini’s on 57 (Italian), Nadodi (Innovative), Seed (Innovative), Shanghai Restaurant (Shanghainese), Sushi Masa (Sushi), Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) (Malaysian), Tenmasa (Tempura), Teochew Lao Er (Teochew) and Wagyu Kappo Yoshida (Japanese).
New Michelin Select in Penang include 888 Hokkien Mee (Lebuh Presgrave) (Street Food), Air Itam Duck Rice (Street Food), Ceki (Peranakan), Fook Cheow Cafe (Noodles), Il Bacaro (Italian), Jawi House (Indian), Lit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice (Street Food), Kebaya Dining Room (Peranakan), Kota Dine & Coffee (Peranakan), La Vie (European Contemporary), Lao San Tong Bah Kut Teh (Malaysian), Misai Mee Jawa (Butterworth) (Street Food), Penang Famous Samosa (Street Food), Pitt Street Koay Teow Soup (Noodles), Richard Rivalee (Peranakan), Sambal (Asian Contemporary), The Pinn (Small Eats), Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle (Noodles), WhatSaeb Boat Noodles (Thai) and Woodlands (Vegetarian).
Michelin Special Awards
This year saw the addition of a new award, the Michelin Opening Of The Year Award which went to head chef Ramesh Thangaraj from Jwala Kuala Lumpur. This year, the Michelin Sommelier Award went to sommelier Yap Cze Ying of Hide Kuala Lumpur, Michelin Service Award going to restaurant manager Wan Mohd Zulkifeli of Gai by Darren Chin and the Michelin Young Chef Award going to chef patron Owner Johnson Wong Jia Liang from Gēn Penang.
Observations On Removed Restaurants
There are also 5 restaurants that have notably been removed from the Michelin Guide Malaysia, which we believe can happen for a multitude of reasons. Open House (Malaysian) has closed down while Sushi Kazu (Sushi) has moved to a new location. As for Anjo (European Contemporary), Cava (Spanish) and Theeni Pandarams (Indian), we do not have specific information if there has been any changes that would cause such a change.
For Michelin Guide Malaysia related, see Michelin Guide Malaysia.
For the complete list of awards, see below.
*New ones are in bold.
KUALA LUMPUR
Two Michelin Stars (Kuala Lumpur)
Dewakan (Malaysian Contemporary)
One Michelin Star (Kuala Lumpur)
Beta (Malaysian Contemporary)
DC by Darren Chin (French Contemporary)
Michelin Bib Gourmand (Kuala Lumpur)
Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh (Malaysian)
Aliyaa (Sri Lankan)
Anak Baba (Malaysian & Peranakan)
Congkak (Bukit Bintang) (Malaysian)
Dancing Fish (Malaysian & Indian)
De. Wan 1958 (Malaysian)
Hai Kah Lang (Seafood)
Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice (Pudu) (Cantonese)
Hing Kee Bakuteh (Jalan Kepong) (Malaysian)
Hor Poh Cuisine (Hakkanese)
Jalan Ipoh Claypot Chicken Rice (Street Food)
Lai Fong Lala Noodles (Noodles)
Nam Heong Chicken Rice (Malaysian)
Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng (Jalan Kelang Lama) (Malaysian)
Restoran Pik Wah (Cantonese)
Roti by d’Tandoor (Indian)
Sao Nam (Vietnamese)
Sek Yuen (Cantonese)
Sri Nirwana Maju (Indian) (promoted)
Wong Mei Kee (Street Food)
Michelin Selected (Kuala Lumpur)
Akâr (Malaysian Contemporary)
Bōl (Asian Contemporary)
Bref by Darren Chin (French Contemporary)
Café Café (French)
Cilantro (French Contemporary)
Dominic (French Contemporary)
Eat and Cook (Malaysian Contemporary)
Elegant Inn (Cantonese)
Ember (Asian Contemporary)
Entier (French Contemporary)
Flour (Innovative)
Frangipaani (Indian)
Gai by Darren Chin (Thai)
Hide (Innovative)
Jwala (Indian)
Kayra (Indian)
La Suisse (European)
Li Yen (Cantonese)
Limapulo (Peranakan)
Ling Long (Innovative)
Malai (Thai)
Marble 8 (Steakhouse)
Marini’s on 57 (Italian)
Nadodi (Innovative)
Passage Thru India (Indian)
Playte (European Contemporary)
Qureshi (Indian)
Seed (Innovative)
Shanghai Restaurant (Shanghainese)
Skillet (European Contemporary)
Soleil (European Contemporary)
Sushi Masa (Sushi)
Sushi Ori (Sushi)
Sushi Taka (Sushi)
Tamarind Hill (Thai & Burmese)
Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) (Malaysian)
Tenmasa (Tempura)
Teochew Lao Er (Teochew)
The Brasserie (French Contemporary)
Ushi (Japanese)
Vantador (Steakhouse)
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida (Japanese)
Yun House (Cantonese)
PENANG
One Michelin Star (Penang)
Au Jardin (European Contemporary)
Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery (Peranakan)
Michelin Bib Gourmand (Penang)
Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng (Street Food)
Bibik’s Kitchen (Peranakan)
BM Cathay Pancake (Street Food)
Bridge Street Prawn Noodle (Noodles)
Communal Table by Gēn (Malaysian)
Duck Blood Curry Mee (Street Food)
Ghee Lian (Street Food)
Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee (Street Food)
Hot Bowl White Curry Mee (Noodles)
Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine (Peranakan)
Ming Qing Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow (Noodles)
Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay (Small Eats)
My Own Café (Street Food)
Neighbourwood (European Contemporary)
Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow (Street Food)
Penang Road Famous Laksa (Street Food)
Rasa Rasa (Peranakan)
Sardaarji (Indian)
Siam Road Char Koay Teow (Street Food)
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak (Street Food)
Taman Bukit Curry Mee (Street Food)
Teksen (Cantonese)
Thara (Thai)|
Tho Yuen (Cantonese)
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa (Street Food)
Michelin Selected (Penang)
888 Hokkien Mee (Lebuh Presgrave) (Street Food)
Air Itam Duck Rice (Street Food)
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee (Street Food)
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang (Street Food)
Bali Hai Seafood Market (Seafood)
Bao Teck Tea House (Dim Sum)
Bee See Heong (Malaysian)
Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani (Indian)
BM Yam Rice (Teochew)
Ceki (Peranakan)
Chao Xuan (Teochew)
Curios-City (Innovative)
Fatty Loh Chicken Rice (Street Food)
Feringgi Grill (European Contemporary)
Flower Mulan (Peranakan)
Fook Cheow Cafe (Noodles)
Gēn (Innovative)
Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice (Street Food)
Il Bacaro (Italian)
Jawi House (Indian)
Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice (Street Food)
Kebaya Dining Room (Peranakan)
Kota Dine & Coffee (Peranakan)
La Vie (European Contemporary)
Lao San Tong Bah Kut Teh (Malaysian)
Misai Mee Jawa (Butterworth) (Street Food)
Penang Famous Samosa (Street Food)
Pitt Street Koay Teow Soup (Noodles)
Richard Rivalee (Peranakan)
Sambal (Asian Contemporary)
The Pinn (Small Eats)
Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle (Noodles)
WhatSaeb Boat Noodles (Thai)
Woodlands (Vegetarian)
Michelin Special Awards
Michelin Sommelier Award: Yap Cze Ying, Hide Kuala Lumpur
Michelin Service Award: Wan Mohd Zulkifeli, Gai by Darren Chin
Michelin Opening Of The Year: Ramesh Thangaraj from Jwala Kuala Lumpur
Michelin Young Chef Award: Johnson Wong Jia Liang from Gēn Penang
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