4 modern european restaurants worth the trip across Malaysia, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Malaysia.
Au Jardin ★ 4.8 · Penang
george-town · The Warehouse@Hin Bus Depot, 125 Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town, Penang
Au Jardin holds a Michelin star in the 2026 guide, plating produce-led European tasting menus inside a corrugated warehouse at Penang's Hin Bus Depot.
Tip: Lunch runs the same kitchen at a lower price than dinner; book the counter seats to watch the plating up close.
Curios-City ★ 4.4 · Penang
george-town · 164A-B Lebuh Victoria, 10300 George Town, Penang
Curios-City hides an unsigned wabi-sabi dining room on Lebuh Victoria, pairing European technique with Malaysian twists across set menus in Penang.
Tip: There is no signage at all; look for the bare concrete frontage at 164 and book the seven-course set to see the range.
Feringgi Grill ★ 4.3 · Penang
batu-ferringhi · Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort, Batu Feringgi Beach, 11100 George Town, Penang
Feringgi Grill has run since 1973 at the Rasa Sayang resort, old-world trolley service and ocean views at the smartest table on Penang's beach strip.
Tip: Dress code is enforced: long trousers and covered shoes for men; ask for a window table at sunset.
La Vie ★ 4.1 · Penang
george-town · Le Dream Boutique Hotel, 139 Jalan Pintal Tali, 10100 George Town, Penang
La Vie serves Asian-inflected European dinners in the Le Dream Boutique Hotel on Rope Walk, a Michelin-listed Penang room without the ceremony.
Tip: The kataifi-wrapped tiger prawn is the plate the guide singles out; order it whatever else you choose.