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Malaysia has 9 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 10 stars — led by Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysian among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

9
Starred Restaurants
10
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
1
Green Stars

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Regions & Cities

Cuisine of Malaysia

What The Country Cooks

Malaysian cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous flavors, characterized by its aromatic spices, rich coconut milk, and a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. It reflects Malaysia's diverse cultural heritage and historical trade influences, offering a kaleidoscope of flavors from slow-cooked curries to fresh seafood and piquant sambal.

Local Ingredients
Belacanshrimp pasteCoconut milkLemongrassBird’s-eye chiliGalangal
Popular Dishes
Nasi LemakChar Kway TeowRendang
Local Specialties
Sambalspicy chili pastePandan leavesaromatic leafPetaistinky beanKerisiktoasted grated coconutDaun KesumVietnamese coriander

New in the 2026 Guide

Promotions and first-time stars for Malaysia

First-Time Stars (2)

★
Akar
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian, Contemporary
★
Terra Dining
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian, Contemporary

Top Cities by Stars

Outside the capital

2
George Town

Every Starred Table in Malaysia

9 in total