Lim Aik Chew

Lim Aik Chew

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4 critics 2 social

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Nibong Tebal

No pork served

$$ per person

Critics reviews

Kenhuntfood kenhuntfood.com Jul 2017

Though well-hidden at a secluded corner of Nibong Tebal, Lim Aik Chew is a long-unearthed hidden gem, the place is known through words of mouth and in recent years, the rise of social media.
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Bangsar Babe bangsarbabe.com 22 Aug 2011

My recent short trip to Penang allowed me to make a pitstop at Nibong Tebal, where a restaurant called Lim Aik Chew is reputed to serve the best fresh water prawn curry or kari udang galah. This restaurant is very popular among locals and tourists alike.
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Taufulou taufulou.com

Got to know that Lim Aik Chew is famous in this town for its fresh water prawn curry and over weekend its a crazy bunch. I am lucky that I was here on Friday very late lunch and crowd is decent enough.
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Timeout timeout.com

There are plenty of fine things to say about Lim Aik Chew but mostly about its famed prawn curry. The dish consists of thick, flavourful curry with fresh water prawns, which is so delicous that a loaf of bread comes as an option, just so…
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Ooi SB · Jun 2026

If you appreciate simple dishes executed flawlessly, this place is a must-visit. We left incredibly satisfied.<br>The Curry Prawn stands out for its thick, robust gravy.
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CHI KING LEE · Apr 2026

三味鱼好吃
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Kah Wai Lee · May 2026

Very big sized, fresh and tasty prawn
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Phuah Fritzie · Apr 2026

虾跟鱼的酱非常好吃，用餐结束后，还特地打包虾的咖哩酱，鱼的sambal酱，回家自己弄来吃🤣
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Nicole Kong · Apr 2026

Homecook taste.Old memory taste. Curry prawns is nice no coconut milk very fresh prawns. Fish is so tasty and fresh.Rempeyek must buy really good, so crispy. Very friendly staff and.boss.
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