Final yr, the Michelin Information had debuted in Malaysia, giving recognition to meals locations in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
On November 17, 2023, the Information has launched its second Malaysian version. Listed below are all of the eating places named by the Michelin Information Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024, together with Michelin Starred, Bib Gourmand, and Chosen institutions.
A brand new forged of Michelin Chosen eateries
Michelin Chosen institutions are those that Michelin recognises have potential, however have but to make the lower for the Bib Gourmand title or a Star.
With 25 new names becoming a member of this listing for 2024, there may be now a complete of 77 Michelin Chosen eating places in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
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Fourteen new Bib Gourmand names
To not be considered just a few comfort prize, the Bib Gourmand is a coveted award given to eating places that serve good meals at average costs.
New entries for the native Bib Gourmand listing have been introduced final week, which you’ll examine right here.
Altogether, there are actually 45 Bib Gourmand eating places in Malaysia.
Some particular classes
Other than the Michelin Chosen, Bib Gourmand, and Starred eating places, there have been additionally 4 particular awards handed out throughout the Michelin Information Ceremony 2024.
The Opening of the Yr Award went to Ramesh Thangaraj, government chef of Jwala.
Wan Mohd Zulkifeli, the restaurant supervisor at Gai by Darren Chin was awarded the Service Award for his front-of-house professionalism.
The Sommelier Award was claimed by Yap Cze Ying, the sommelier at Cover Kuala Lumpur.
Lastly, the Younger Chef Award went to Johnson Wong Jia Liang of Gēn.
One restaurant joins the Michelin Starred membership, three retained
Positioned on Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Beta is the one new title to hitch Malaysia’s forged of one-Michelin Star eating places this yr. It was a Michelin Chosen restaurant in 2023.
Helmed by Chef Raymond Tham, Beta options dishes that champion Malaysian flavours and heritage.
For all of the foodies who’re certain to flock to this newly Starred restaurant, Michelin recommends heading to the lounge first for a spherical of cocktails and appetisers, earlier than sampling the principle programs.
Beta apart, three names retained their Michelin Stars. This contains Kuala Lumpur’s DC. by Darren Chin, and Penang’s Au Jardin and Auntie Gaik Lean’s Outdated Faculty Eatery.
With that, Malaysia is now house to 4 one-Michelin Starred eating places—two in Kuala Lumpur, two in Penang.
Malaysia’s first two-Michelin Starred restaurant
Maybe some of the thrilling information of the day is Dewakan’s promotion from having one Michelin Star to turning into Malaysia’s very first restaurant with two Michelin Stars.
Positioned in Kuala Lumpur Metropolis Centre, Dewakan, of which Darren Teoh is the chef-patron, is a effective eating restaurant that serves trendy Malaysian delicacies.
We want to congratulate all of the eating places, cooks, and groups celebrated by the Michelin Information Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024.
As we witness extra names getting their well-deserved recognition from the Michelin Information, we hope Malaysia continues to determine itself on the world map as a gastronomical vacation spot for foodies in all places.
Be taught extra concerning the Michelin Information right here.
Learn different articles we’ve written about F&B companies right here.
