The Best Places in Malaysia
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Rank 132. Sushi Taka
Sushi
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Sushi Masa 68.544
- #132 Sushi Ori 68.544
- #132 Sushi Taka (this place) 68.544
- #132 Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) 68.544
- #132 Tenmasa 68.544
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Rank 132. Tanglin (Bukit Damansara)
Malaysian
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Sushi Ori 68.544
- #132 Sushi Taka 68.544
- #132 Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) (this place) 68.544
- #132 Tenmasa 68.544
- #132 Teochew Lao Er 68.544
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Rank 132. Tenmasa
Japanese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Sushi Taka 68.544
- #132 Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) 68.544
- #132 Tenmasa (this place) 68.544
- #132 Teochew Lao Er 68.544
- #132 The Brasserie 68.544
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Rank 132. Teochew Lao Er
Teochew
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Tanglin (Bukit Damansara) 68.544
- #132 Tenmasa 68.544
- #132 Teochew Lao Er (this place) 68.544
- #132 The Brasserie 68.544
- #132 The Pinn 68.544
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Rank 132. The Brasserie
Modern French
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Tenmasa 68.544
- #132 Teochew Lao Er 68.544
- #132 The Brasserie (this place) 68.544
- #132 The Pinn 68.544
- #132 Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle 68.544
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Rank 132. The Pinn
Malaysian
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Teochew Lao Er 68.544
- #132 The Brasserie 68.544
- #132 The Pinn (this place) 68.544
- #132 Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle 68.544
- #132 Ushi 68.544
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Rank 132. Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle
Cantonese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 The Brasserie 68.544
- #132 The Pinn 68.544
- #132 Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle (this place) 68.544
- #132 Ushi 68.544
- #132 Vantador 68.544
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Rank 132. Ushi
Japanese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 The Pinn 68.544
- #132 Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle 68.544
- #132 Ushi (this place) 68.544
- #132 Vantador 68.544
- #132 Wagyu Kappo Yoshida 68.544
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Rank 132. Vantador
Steakhouse
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle 68.544
- #132 Ushi 68.544
- #132 Vantador (this place) 68.544
- #132 Wagyu Kappo Yoshida 68.544
- #132 WhatSaeb Boat Noodles 68.544
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Rank 132. Wagyu Kappo Yoshida
Japanese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Ushi 68.544
- #132 Vantador 68.544
- #132 Wagyu Kappo Yoshida (this place) 68.544
- #132 WhatSaeb Boat Noodles 68.544
- #132 Yun House 68.544
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Rank 132. WhatSaeb Boat Noodles
Thai Noodle Shop
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Ushi 68.544
- #132 Vantador 68.544
- #132 Wagyu Kappo Yoshida 68.544
- #132 WhatSaeb Boat Noodles (this place) 68.544
- #132 Yun House 68.544
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Rank 132. Yun House
Cantonese
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
A Tie
There are 81 places with the exact same Score, so they share #132. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #132 Ushi 68.544
- #132 Vantador 68.544
- #132 Wagyu Kappo Yoshida 68.544
- #132 WhatSaeb Boat Noodles 68.544
- #132 Yun House (this place) 68.544
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Rank 213. Extraction-SS2
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #213. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #213 Extraction-SS2 (this place) 68.040
- #213 Monét In The City 68.040
- #213 Room 203 68.040
- #213 Sydny Coffee Bar @ Bandar Mahkota Cheras 68.040
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Rank 213. Monét In The City
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #213. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #213 Extraction-SS2 68.040
- #213 Monét In The City (this place) 68.040
- #213 Room 203 68.040
- #213 Sydny Coffee Bar @ Bandar Mahkota Cheras 68.040
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Rank 213. Room 203
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #213. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #213 Extraction-SS2 68.040
- #213 Monét In The City 68.040
- #213 Room 203 (this place) 68.040
- #213 Sydny Coffee Bar @ Bandar Mahkota Cheras 68.040
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Four places have the exact same Score, so they share #213. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #213 Extraction-SS2 68.040
- #213 Monét In The City 68.040
- #213 Room 203 68.040
- #213 Sydny Coffee Bar @ Bandar Mahkota Cheras (this place) 68.040
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Dusky leaf monkeys and monitor lizards wander the tropical gardens here without asking anyone's permission, which sets the tone nicely. This low-rise Anantara resort sits on the South China Sea at Desaru Coast, with rooms and villas looking out over lagoon and ocean. The multi-bedroom Residences come with a private chef, butler, and infinity pool. Eight dining options run from Malaysian cooking to private beach dinners under the stars.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #217. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #217 Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas (this place) 68.005
- #217 Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast 68.005
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The late Kerry Hill designed this beach resort on Malaysia's Desaru Coast, and his fingerprints are all over it: lush, layered, and at peace with its setting rather than imposing on it. Villas run toward the ultra-luxe end of the spectrum, and the Chenot spa and beach club are built for people who take their restoration seriously. Restaurants range from Mediterranean-Malaysian to an omakase counter, which covers most moods.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #217. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #217 Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas 68.005
- #217 Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast (this place) 68.005
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Rank 219. Transparent Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
Why #219, between #217 and #220
The places on either side also show 68. This one's exact Score is 67.8, the one above is 68.0 and the one below is 67.6, so it ranks between them. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #217 Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast 68.0
- #219 Transparent Coffee (this place) 67.8
- #220 Feeka Coffee Roasters 67.6
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
Why #220, not #219
Both places show 68. This one's exact Score is 67.6 and the one above is 67.8, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #219 Transparent Coffee 67.8
- #220 Feeka Coffee Roasters (this place) 67.6
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Rank 221. Proof Pizza
Neapolitan Pizzeria
A wood-fired Neapolitan pizza spot in Bangsar that opens early enough to sell breakfast pastries, which tells you something about how seriously the team takes dough. The crust is certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, so the light, blistered edge is a point of pride rather than a happy accident. Calzones, fresh egg pasta, and Italian desserts round out the menu. It ranked 50th on 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific.
The awards
- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #50 · 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific
- 50 Top Pizza #50 · 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific
Why #221, not #222
Both places show 67. This one's exact Score is 67.4 and the next is 66.8, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #221 Proof Pizza (this place) 67.4
- #222 8055 Coffee 66.8
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Rank 222. 8055 Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 8055 Coffee (this place) 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Putra Heights 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Roastery 66.765
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 8055 Coffee 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Putra Heights (this place) 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Roastery 66.765
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 8055 Coffee 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Putra Heights 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Roastery (this place) 66.765
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
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Rank 222. kita coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 Emery Coffee Putra Heights 66.765
- #222 Emery Coffee Roastery 66.765
- #222 kita coffee (this place) 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ DC Mall 66.765
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Rank 222. PULP Cafe Bangsar
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 Emery Coffee Roastery 66.765
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar (this place) 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ DC Mall 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ OUG 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ DC Mall (this place) 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ OUG 66.765
- #222 Toothless Coffee 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ DC Mall 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ OUG (this place) 66.765
- #222 Toothless Coffee 66.765
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Rank 222. Toothless Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Eight places have the exact same Score, so they share #222. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #222 kita coffee 66.765
- #222 PULP Cafe Bangsar 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ DC Mall 66.765
- #222 The Hub Coffee Roaster @ OUG 66.765
- #222 Toothless Coffee (this place) 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
Why #230, not #222
Both places show 67. This one's exact Score is 66.5 and the one above is 66.8, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #222 Toothless Coffee 66.8
- #230 103 Coffee - Chow Kit (this place) 66.5
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Tucked into a narrow bay in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, this Michelin-selected jungle-and-beach resort sits where dense rainforest meets soft sand, with coral reef just offshore. Villas are set back from the water for privacy and better views, ranging from one-bedroom beachfront retreats to three-bedroom hilltop suites, some with plunge pools. You reach it by ferry from Kota Kinabalu, which does a reasonable job of making you feel you've escaped somewhere.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa (this place) 65.605
- #231 Cameron Highlands Resort 65.605
- #231 Gayana Eco Resort 65.605
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
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Cool, misty air and stone fireplaces in the middle of Malaysia: the Cameron Highlands Resort is a colonial-style hill-country hotel sitting nearly a mile above sea level, a few hours north of Kuala Lumpur. Four-poster beds, timber floors, and beamed ceilings set the tone, and daily high tea keeps the mood resolutely British. The Spa Village leans local, with treatments built around tea and strawberries, which is either charming or on-the-nose depending on your tolerance for theming.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa 65.605
- #231 Cameron Highlands Resort (this place) 65.605
- #231 Gayana Eco Resort 65.605
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
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A twenty-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu drops you at this over-water eco resort of thatch-roofed villas perched on a small cape of Gaya Island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Room service arrives by raft, the spa runs caviar facials, and the on-site marine research center runs coral replanting dives, which neatly captures the whole vibe: barefoot but not cheap, remote but fully attended to. Monkeys and hornbills handle the ambient noise.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa 65.605
- #231 Cameron Highlands Resort 65.605
- #231 Gayana Eco Resort (this place) 65.605
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
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A 222-room hotel in the center of Kota Kinabalu, with rooms done in greens and blues that nod to the rainforest and sea outside your balcony window. The ON23 Sky Bar, one spiral staircase above the restaurant, does craft cocktails with Bornean ingredients while the sun drops over the islands. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and Jesselton Point pier are both a short walk, which makes the location as useful as it is pretty.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Cameron Highlands Resort 65.605
- #231 Gayana Eco Resort 65.605
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu (this place) 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
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Getting here involves a ferry to Tioman Island, then a sea taxi, then the acceptance that you're genuinely off the grid. JapaMala is an eco-resort of open-plan jungle chalets and Seacliff rooms on Malaysia's South China Sea coast, built to sit inside the landscape rather than clear it. Treetop villas skim the canopy, two restaurants perch on stilts or emerge from the trees, and the spa runs to cliffside hot tubs. Wi-fi exists, technically.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Gayana Eco Resort 65.605
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property (this place) 65.605
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca 65.605
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Six shophouses stitched into one family compound after the war, now a small boutique hotel tucked into Malacca's old quarter. The original spiral staircase survived the restoration, and each suite mixes colonial bones with Peranakan tilework and art deco woodwork, so no two rooms feel quite alike. Jonker Street's antique shops are steps away, and the family who actually grew up here still runs the place, which explains why it doesn't feel like a set.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu 65.605
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
- #231 Liu Men Melaka (this place) 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca 65.605
- #231 Temple Tree Resort Langkawi 65.605
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A boutique hotel in a UNESCO-listed city that somehow looks like it was transplanted from Brooklyn, clay bricks, exposed ductwork, and all. The rooms run larger than the local norm, dressed in a monochrome palette with bold wall murals and subway-tiled bathrooms. Downstairs, an all-day café pulls espresso and rotates through comfort food from wherever. Jonker Walk's night market is a short drive, and the historic monuments are closer still.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 JapaMala Resort – A Samadhi Retreats Property 65.605
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca (this place) 65.605
- #231 Temple Tree Resort Langkawi 65.605
- #231 The LUMA Hotel 65.605
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The owners dismantled a collection of antique Chinese, Malay, and colonial houses from their original sites and rebuilt them here, beam by beam. The result is a boutique resort that feels more like a small, eccentric neighborhood than a hotel. Heritage Houses range from multi-room splits to a self-contained unit, each mixing period architecture with contemporary interiors. No two are remotely alike, which is rather the point.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca 65.605
- #231 Temple Tree Resort Langkawi (this place) 65.605
- #231 The LUMA Hotel 65.605
- #231 The Majestic Malacca Hotel 65.605
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A former office block in central Kota Kinabalu, converted into a hotel whose name translates as "home" in Sama-Bajau. The lobby sets the tone with a spiral staircase in local Sabahan wood and a soundtrack curated by nearby musicians, while guest rooms go quieter, think curved wood panels, raffia headboards, and deep-green tiled bathrooms. An all-day coffee shop, a bar, and a rooftop Asian fusion terrace round things out for anyone not keen on rainforest lodges.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca 65.605
- #231 Temple Tree Resort Langkawi 65.605
- #231 The LUMA Hotel (this place) 65.605
- #231 The Majestic Malacca Hotel 65.605
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Clawfoot tubs, silk drapes, and polished teak floors in a colonial trader's mansion on the river, and that's before you've even found the Peranakan antiques tucked into the corners. The Majestic Malacca is a heritage hotel that wears its history lightly: afternoon tea in the salon, Kristang cooking in the dining room, and rooms that look out over the water. A place where the décor does all the talking, which is convenient because it has a lot to say.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #231. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #231 Liu Men Melaka 65.605
- #231 Rosa Malacca 65.605
- #231 Temple Tree Resort Langkawi 65.605
- #231 The LUMA Hotel 65.605
- #231 The Majestic Malacca Hotel (this place) 65.605
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Antipodean Cafe Bangsar (this place) 65.408
- #241 Calibrate Small Space 65.408
- #241 Code:Black Espresso 65.408
- #241 Collective 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Antipodean Cafe Bangsar 65.408
- #241 Calibrate Small Space (this place) 65.408
- #241 Code:Black Espresso 65.408
- #241 Collective 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Antipodean Cafe Bangsar 65.408
- #241 Calibrate Small Space 65.408
- #241 Code:Black Espresso (this place) 65.408
- #241 Collective 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
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Rank 241. Collective
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Calibrate Small Space 65.408
- #241 Code:Black Espresso 65.408
- #241 Collective (this place) 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
- #241 Degayo Coffee House 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Code:Black Espresso 65.408
- #241 Collective 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas (this place) 65.408
- #241 Degayo Coffee House 65.408
- #241 Emery Coffee Puchong Jaya 65.408
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Natural light through greenery and a quiet enough room to think straight make this coffee shop in KL Eco City a reliable escape from the mall-adjacent noise outside. The pour-over gets attention, and the pastries are freshly baked rather than just displayed. It leans minimalist without feeling cold, which draws the laptop crowd without becoming entirely theirs.
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Collective 65.408
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
- #241 Degayo Coffee House (this place) 65.408
- #241 Emery Coffee Puchong Jaya 65.408
- #241 Ghostbird Coffee Roastery 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Common Man Coffee Roasters Desa Sri Hartamas 65.408
- #241 Degayo Coffee House 65.408
- #241 Emery Coffee Puchong Jaya (this place) 65.408
- #241 Ghostbird Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 Ground Coffee Roasters 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Degayo Coffee House 65.408
- #241 Emery Coffee Puchong Jaya 65.408
- #241 Ghostbird Coffee Roastery (this place) 65.408
- #241 Ground Coffee Roasters 65.408
- #241 One Half Coffee Roastery 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Emery Coffee Puchong Jaya 65.408
- #241 Ghostbird Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 Ground Coffee Roasters (this place) 65.408
- #241 One Half Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Ghostbird Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 Ground Coffee Roasters 65.408
- #241 One Half Coffee Roastery (this place) 65.408
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 Ground Coffee Roasters 65.408
- #241 One Half Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG (this place) 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee 65.408
- #241 The Messengers by JWC 65.408
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Rank 241. Stellar Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 One Half Coffee Roastery 65.408
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee (this place) 65.408
- #241 The Messengers by JWC 65.408
- #241 VCR 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee 65.408
- #241 The Messengers by JWC (this place) 65.408
- #241 VCR 65.408
- #241 Yew Yew Coffee @Chinatown KL 65.408
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Rank 241. VCR
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee 65.408
- #241 The Messengers by JWC 65.408
- #241 VCR (this place) 65.408
- #241 Yew Yew Coffee @Chinatown KL 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Kuala Lumpur Coffee Guide for Travelers
A Tie
There are 15 places with the exact same Score, so they share #241. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #241 OPTIMIST COFFEE - BUKIT BINTANG 65.408
- #241 Stellar Coffee 65.408
- #241 The Messengers by JWC 65.408
- #241 VCR 65.408
- #241 Yew Yew Coffee @Chinatown KL (this place) 65.408
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Rank 256. Peep Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #256. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #256 Peep Coffee (this place) 63.021
- #256 Pucks Coffee 63.021
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #256. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #256 Peep Coffee 63.021
- #256 Pucks Coffee (this place) 63.021
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #258. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #258 Afloat Coffee Roaster (this place) 61.728
- #258 Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang 61.728
- #258 The Hub Coffee Roaster - Menara Exchange 106 TRX 61.728
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #258. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #258 Afloat Coffee Roaster 61.728
- #258 Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang (this place) 61.728
- #258 The Hub Coffee Roaster - Menara Exchange 106 TRX 61.728
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Kuala Lumpur
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #258. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #258 Afloat Coffee Roaster 61.728
- #258 Bean Brothers Bukit Bintang 61.728
- #258 The Hub Coffee Roaster - Menara Exchange 106 TRX (this place) 61.728