Restoran Lembah Bernam is a local food in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia.
Restoran Lembah Bernam in Sekinchan offers a truly distinctive dining experience that combines rare exotic meats with traditional Malay cooking methods in a stunning natural setting. Located along Jalan Tali Air 9 in Pasir Panjang, this hidden gem sits amidst the iconic paddy fields that have made Sekinchan famous as Selangor's rice bowl. The restaurant has built its reputation over eight years by serving authentic Banjarese and Javanese-style dishes featuring meats rarely found in Malaysian restaurants, including deer, porcupine, mouse deer, rabbit, and wild jungle chicken, all prepared according to halal standards.
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Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price
Free entrance
Transport
Parking
Free parking
Exotic Malay Cuisine Specialist: One of Malaysia's rare restaurants specializing in exotic meats like deer, porcupine, mouse deer, rabbit, and wild jungle chicken prepared in authentic Banjarese and Javanese styles.
Picturesque Paddy Field Setting: Nestled in Sekinchan's sprawling paddy fields with panoramic views of lush greenery, offering an authentic rural Malaysian dining experience surrounded by nature.
Traditional Kampung-Style: Self-Service Features self-service buffet-style dining with home-cooked kampung cuisine including fresh river fish, giant prawns, and traditional Malay preparations like rendang and gulai.
Signature Rendang and Curry Specialties: Famous for richly spiced porcupine rendang and tender deer curry prepared using traditional recipes with complex spice profiles and aromatic ingredients.
Affordable Pricing with Generous Portions: Remarkably reasonable prices despite exotic ingredients, with meals for five people around RM120 and excellent portions that provide great value for money.
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Visit during weekday lunch hours (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) for less crowds and better dish availability. For scenic views, come during March-April or September-October when paddy fields are vibrant green, or late May-June and November-December for golden harvest views. Weekends are busy, so arrive at 11:00 AM opening time. Call ahead (017-285 8603) if you want exotic meats as quantities are limited.
The star dishes are rendang landak (porcupine rendang) with rich coconut sauce and kari rusa (deer curry) with subtly sweet venison. Other exotic options include mouse deer in coconut curry, rabbit in black pepper sauce, and spicy fried wild jungle chicken. Traditional favorites include fried river catfish, eel soup, giant river prawns, and various freshwater fish preparations, all served with ulam and sambal.
Yes, ample free parking is available adjacent to the restaurant with space for multiple vehicles including vans. The rural location means hassle-free parking even on busy weekends, though arriving early on Saturdays and Sundays is advisable. The unpaved surface can be muddy during rain, but parking is always convenient and close to the entrance.
The restaurant is 100-110km from KL, about 1.5-2 hours drive. Take PLUS Expressway north, exit at Bukit Beruntung, follow signs to Kuala Selangor, then continue on Federal Route 5 through Tanjung Karang to Sekinchan. Use GPS (Waze or Google Maps) to navigate to "Restoran Lembah Bernam, Jalan Tali Air 9" as it's deep in the paddy field area. No public transport available, so private vehicle is necessary.
The iconic Sekinchan Paddy Fields surround the restaurant with photo opportunities. Nearby attractions within 5-15 minutes include the Paddy Gallery and Processing Factory, Pantai Redang Beach for sunsets, N16 Bus Cafe, and Ah Ma House for traditional kuih. Fresh seafood restaurants line Sekinchan's main areas. Kuala Selangor (30 minutes away) offers firefly watching, Bukit Melawati, and Sky Mirror sandbar experiences.
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