Lim Aik Chew, Nibong Tebal Sungai Acheh Best Fresh Water Prawn
Nibong Tebal is a small town which located just next to Parit Buntar (Perak State Border Town). Everyone just know that they are famous for crab porridge which to me it is just overrated. Put that aside, there are a hidden gem which lies within this town.
You should checkout Lim Aik Chew’s fresh water prawn restaurant which located next to the river. You can either drive straight in to the shop via the main road or via the Malay village.
Pedestrian and Motorcycle Crossing from the Village Side
While at the center of the bridge, the view of the river
The bridge view from the restaurant side.
We choose to park at the village side as parking is a problem here. Most of the parking lots were occupied by the residents. This is just like a normal village housing area turn into a restaurant.
Old deco
Old Clock ….. not moving anymore
This shop may look old and run down but their food is better than some nicely decorated restaurants. This restaurant is famous for their fresh water prawn and fish.
All the fresh water prawns were still alive
The owner of this restaurant bought the fresh water prawn from walk in fisherman who came back in the afternoon. It is just walking distance to where all the boats were parked. The boss will judge base on the size and pay the fisherman on the spot. Then the prawn were transferred to the aquarium in the kitchen.
See all got plenty of roe in the head ….. My cholesterol level is at its peak when I visit them
Just look at the size of those prawns … so huge!
The price tag change daily as the price for the prawns vary. Fresh water prawn is cheaper than sea water type
Mixture of fresh water prawns
Prawn Roe
The kitchen is very clean and hygiene is at a comfortable level here. The cook wear a clean apron and hat to take care the cleanliness.
The lady boss do the cooking
The prawns were deep fried before cook in curry sauce
Prawn marinated ready to be steam
Steam prawn with ginger and garlics plus tomatoes
High fiber roti benggali for curry prawn dip
Curry Prawn In This Sauce
Steam dunno what fish ….. but it does taste good and fresh
Deep fried Kembong Fish with house special sauce and bird eye chili
Place: Lim Aik Chew Nibong Tebal Best Fresh Water Prawn
GPS Coordinate : N5 09.048 E100 27.738
Location: Near the Tanjung Berembang Police Post
Location Map :
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Direction :
Exit at Sungai Bakap/Nibong Tebal toll plaza, turn left and travel towards the town. Go up the steel bridge. Go straight all the way until the end of the malay village where you will see the first picture location.
Address: 436 Tanjong Berembang, 14310 Nibong Tebal,
Contact No : 04 5932957 / 016 5904912 (Mr Lim)
Business Hour : Lunch time only …..
Food Type: Seafood
Price: Price subject to change depending on market price
Environment Cleanliness Vote : 3/5
Food Votes : 5/5
Halal : PORK FREE
Comment/Remark:
Make sure you call up to check the fresh water prawn availability before you go.
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wow, didn’t know of this plc. will def check it out when i am in the area! cheers.
I am sure you will like it. Even boolicious they all went there already.
the steamed prawns look super good…should i make it at home haha….since nibong tebal is too far for me
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Fresh water prawn must wild one only taste good ….. like your free running village chicken XD
oh, so sea water prawns are more expensive in comparison to their river counterparts? okay, got it.
but changing price on daily basis? haha … how cool.
to imagine one day at RM40 per kg, and the next day RM70!
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Live in river is cheaper than open sea XD
“Old Clock ….. not moving anymore”
That just cracked me up for some reason. Hehe. And it’s true – some of these dilapidated restaurants fare much better in their cooking than their fancier rivals. 🙂
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This is the best hidden gem in Nibong Tebal 😀
I gotta find a day to look for this place… It looks damn good la!!!
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I miss this place too!
Wah the prawn heads look bigger than the prawn bodies. LOL!
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Tai Tau Har!
Been a while since my last visit to this place. Miss the curry prawn and the sugar cane juice.
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Same here 😀
I love the environment! Hmm….you make me hungry now….
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Me too …. looking back at the pictures make me drool
wah.. so yummy la.. but I seldom eat prawn one la.. ‘liao shi!’
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Wasted …
Wah, you really good in finding makan place leh…
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If not how to become food blogger? 😛
Hmmm… it sounded like I should plan more field trips soon. I can even smell the prawns from here now. LOL! Anyway, I have not been there for years. NT is a great place to hunt for fresh seafood. I missed going there now.
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Yea man 😀
fresh water prawns u mentioned! nibong tebal is definitely an area that we r not familiar with ;P
But since they are good, bet they r worth going the extra miles for 😉
Miri’s fresh water prawns aren’t bad too 🙂
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The price diff after add up the air ticket price 😀
Hello,
I was there before during I was in USM but never dig it out.
Does any body know how to go there?
I just know “Zhang Kee” restaurant for its famous crab porridge.
From there, how can I go?
Go till the end from the main town road. Or look at the direction in my blog in the last page.
wahh cannot tahan lah looking at it. yumm!!!
Hungry oledi while writing this …. =.=||
Wow I juust love their curry, just AWESOME! 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more!
wow, the curry one does look AWESOME! Bookmarking this!
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Thank for coming, hope you all really enjoy it! Come again!
Just went there this afternoon. The curry prawn are as good as the pictures show, but i would say the 3 flavoured fish is a must have.
The prawns just tasty and fresh!
Saye dh try makan d kedai ni..terbaekk. Kari giling bro.