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Where Malaysia Shines: MICHELIN Guide 2026 Honours the Chefs Elevating Our Culinary Story


A MICHELIN Star is more than recognition — it’s mastery. It celebrates technique, consistency, creativity, and a dining experience that stays with you long after the final course. 1 MICHELIN Star

  • DC. by Darren Chin
  • Au Jardin
  • Beta
  • Chim by Chef Noom
  • Molina
  • Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery
  • Terra Dining (new)
  • Akar (new)

⭐⭐ 2 MICHELIN Stars

  • Dewakan

💙 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2026

This award celebrates generous, flavour-packed meals at accessible prices  the true heart of Malaysian food culture.

This year’s honourees include:

  • Bee Hwa Cafe (Penang)
  • Gulainya (Kuala Lumpur)
  • Awesome Char Koay Teow (Penang)
  • Sifu (Penang)
  • Lama (Kuala Lumpur)

These eateries prove that great food doesn’t need to be expensive  it just needs heart.

🍽️ MICHELIN Selected 2026

These rising stars impressed MICHELIN inspectors with creativity, concept and quality  restaurants on the path to future Stars.

Newly recognised in 2026:

  • Mémoire – Penang
  • Kazu – Kuala Lumpur
  • Blacklinen – Penang
  • Jie – Kuala Lumpur
  • DUAN (Lebuh Pantai) – Penang
  • Shu – Kuala Lumpur
  • Bidou – Kuala Lumpur
  • K – Kuala Lumpur
  • Kuki – Kuala Lumpur
  • Peninsula House – Penang
  • Sood by Chef Ton – Penang

These are the names to watch  the future of Malaysian dining is here.

🏅 MICHELIN Special Awards 2026

Celebrating the people shaping the nation’s culinary identity.

Service Award

  • Maverick Fung (K)

Young Chef Award

  • Chef Chin Hua Wong (Shu)

Opening of the Year Award

  • Bidou (Darren Teoh)

Their dedication proves that excellence is not just served on a plate  it’s built behind the scenes through passion and relentless pursuit of mastery.

🌿 MICHELIN Green Star 2026

Awarded to: Dewakan
For the second year, Dewakan continues to lead Malaysia’s sustainability movement through ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and environmental respect.

A reminder that the best cuisine nourishes both people and the planet.


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