Dewakan awarded with MICHELIN Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 has unveiled its highly anticipated list of the MICHELIN Starred, Bib Gourmand, and MICHELIN Selected restaurants, honoring 143 restaurants across Malaysia’s dynamic culinary landscape. This third edition highlights the country’s finest gastronomic experiences and introduces new award categories emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and culinary excellence.
“As we reveal the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025, we are truly impressed by the remarkable progress of Malaysia’s culinary landscape. It’s inspiring to see two new restaurants earn one MICHELIN Star, and the addition of 12 new Bib Gourmand establishments showcases the rich diversity of local flavors. From preserving cherished family recipes to embracing sustainability with our first MICHELIN Green Star restaurant, these establishments reflect the heart and soul of Malaysia’s culinary heritage.” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.
Dewakan, the celebrated contemporary Malaysian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, has made history by being the first restaurant in Malaysia to receive the prestigious MICHELIN Green Star for its commitment to sustainability, while also retaining two MICHELIN Stars for its outstanding cuisine. Chef Darren Teoh Min Guo leads Dewakan’s efforts to source local ingredients, especially some unique local produce, and makes the best use of them to promote local Malaysian flavors, setting a great example. Taking a nose-to-tail approach to ensure every part of the ingredients is utilized and reducing waste by fermenting food scraps into homemade sauces, Dewakan exemplifies how fine dining and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Group Photo of All Award Receipients + CF Capital
The 2025 edition also celebrates the addition of two new restaurants to the prestigious one MICHELIN Star category: Chim by Chef Noom, offering innovative contemporary Thai cuisine that serves Thai dishes rooted in tradition but with creative twists and stylish plating; and Molina, recognized for innovative dishes that are a delectable amalgam of French techniques, Nordic sensibility, and Asian twists. These two restaurants join a select group of 6 MICHELIN-starred restaurants, including Au Jardin, Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, Beta, and DC. by Darren Chin.
The third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 continues to highlight exceptional value with its Bib Gourmand category, which recognizes 56 restaurants for offering high-quality, affordable dining. This year, 12 new entrants include the Cantonese restaurant Foong Lian and the Peranakan establishment Winn’s Cafe, both showcasing Malaysia’s local culinary gems. Notably, BM Yam Rice has been upgraded from the MICHELIN Selected category to the Bib Gourmand list, honoring its consistent quality and the rich, flavorful broth served with savory yam rice that has made it a beloved dining spot in Penang.
The list of the 12 new Bib Gourmand establishments:
- Coast by Kayra,
- Foong Lian,
- Leen’s,
- MTR 1924,
- Sin Kiew Yee Shin Kee Beef Noodles.
- BM Yam Rice,
- Laksalicious,
- Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng,
- Ravi’s Famous Apom Manis,
- Serabai Istimewa,
- Super Star Koay Teow Soup,
- Winn’s Cafe.
Group Photo of All Bib Gourmands
This year’s MICHELIN Selected list features 80 establishments, including 10 newcomers offering diverse culinary experiences, from street food to fine dining. Notable new additions in Kuala Lumpur are Atelier Binchotan, Bar Kar, Potager, and Terra Dining, while Penang welcomes Christoph’s, Jaloux, and Lucky Hole. This year’s new entries showcase the exciting future of Malaysia’s dining scene, bringing unique perspectives to the nation and blending tradition with innovation.
List of the special awards and their dedicated, skillful, and passionate winners:
- Mr. Azmi Ahmad Kamal of Chim by Chef Noom – 2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award
- Mr. Han Lai from Terra Dining – 2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award
- Mr. Waymann Cheong from Lucky Hole – 2025 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
- Mr. Guillaume Depoortere, the head chef of Molina – 2025 MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 reflects Malaysia’s vibrant and dynamic culinary landscape. With two new MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, an unprecedented MICHELIN Green Star recognition, and a wide range of new Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Selected establishments, this year’s guide celebrates the diversity and creativity that define the country’s cuisine. From street food stalls to contemporary fine dining, Kuala Lumpur and Penang continue to offer an unmatched culinary journey.
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