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.
