The Michelin Guide Returns To Shake Up The Culinary Industry

With two new One-Star restaurants joining the fold, The Michelin Guide reminds us once again that Malaysia’s dining scene isn’t just growing but glowing.

The most anticipated culinary roll call of the year has arrived, and once again, the Michelin Guide 2026 swoops into Kuala Lumpur and Penang with all the subtlety of a chef slamming a copper pan—loud, confident, and ready to reshape the dining landscape.

Unveiled at the ever-glamorous Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, this fourth installment of the guide welcomes two shiny new One-Star restaurants, celebrates a renewed wave of Bib Gourmand winners, and reaffirms the brilliance of Malaysia’s established favourites.

Newcomers

Two restaurants stepped into the spotlight this year, each bringing a fresh take on Malaysian flavours and contemporary finesse.

1. Akar – Malaysian & Contemporary cuisine
2. Terra Dining – Malaysian & Contemporary cuisine

Both join the One-Star family, adding new flavour to an already exciting constellation of talent.

One Star

Malaysia’s star-studded roster continues to shine, with returning favourites holding their ground, prooving that consistency is, indeed, delicious.

1. Akar, serving Malaysian and Contemporary cuisine
2. Terra Dining, serving Malaysian and Contemporary cuisine
3. Beta, serving Malaysian flavours
4. Chim by Chef Noom, serving Thai Contemporary
5. DC. by Darren Chin, serving French Contemporary
6. Molina, serving avant-garde European cuisine

Two stars

1. Dewakan

Still in a league of its own, Dewakan once again proves why it remains Malaysia’s culinary north star.

The Green Star

Championing sustainability with style, heart, and unshakeable purpose: Dewakan retains its Green Star alongside its Two-Star status, reinforcing Chef Darren Teoh’s commitment to ethical, thoughtful gastronomy.

Michelin Selected (new)

The Guide also spotlighted a fresh batch of notable restaurants, promising, polished, and ready to climb.

• Bidou
• Blacklinen
• Du-An (Lebuh Pantai)
• Jie
• 圭K
• Kazu
• Kuki
• Mémoire
• Peninsula House
• Shu KL
• Sood by Chef Ton

Bib Gourmand (new)

Proof that great food doesn’t need a white tablecloth—or a white-gloved bill.

1. Awesome Char Kuey Teow
2. Bee Hwa Cafe
3. Gulainya
4. Lama
5. Sifu

As the applause settles and the chefs step off stage, the Michelin Guide 2026 leaves behind a reminder of the passion, precision, and pure heart that fuel Malaysia’s kitchens. Whether you’re dining high or eating humble, great food brings us together. And this year, Malaysia served it beautifully.

Michelin Guide Malaysia