Utama Prawning in Petaling Jaya
Living in the city can be overwhelming, so it’s no wonder that many of us are seeking out a chill pastime that doesn’t involve heading to a crowded mall or cafe. A laidback activity that lets you spend quality time with friends and indulge in a good meal at the same time is prawning.
Over at Utama Prawning, you can catch your own seafood and relish them after prawning. The prawning centre is conveniently located just a stone’s throw from 1 Utama Shopping Mall, and is just next to an urban farm where you can try your hand at harvesting fresh vegetables.
Prawning spot with freshwater and tiger prawns
Image credit: Utama Prawning via Facebook
Utama Prawning is part of Utama Farm, formerly known as Fresh Growcer and previously located on the rooftop of 1 Utama. They now have an expansive 1.6-acre space just next to the mall, which hosts a variety of family-friendly activities including prawning, farming, and dining.Â
To catch your own prawns and eat them too, you’ll want to check out the prawning centre here that has two sheltered ponds. Visitors can try fishing for giant freshwater prawns or tiger prawns in either ponds, and enjoy them at a farm-to-table steamboat restaurant also situated within the farm.
Image credit: @utamafarm.bu via Instagram
Fishing rods are provided, but you’ll need to purchase baits – small worms (RM15) and large sea worms (RM25) are available. Depending on what seafood you plan to have after prawning, you can opt for prawning sessions to catch udang harimau (from RM35/hour) or udang galah (from RM78 for 2 hours).
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Once you’ve gathered your bait and fishing rod at the cashier, take a seat next to a pond, cast your rod, and fish for as many prawns as you can within the hour.Â
AÂ steamboat restaurant to enjoy your freshly caught seafood
Image credit: Utama Prawning via Facebook
After catching your prawns, make your way to the restaurant to have your freshly caught prawns grilled so you don’t have to wait until you get home to cook and savour them.
Image credit: Utama Prawning via Facebook
For those who prefer boiled prawns, opt to enjoy an outdoor steamboat priced at RM45.80/adult and RM38.80/child. The steamboat set comes with a delectable assortment of ring roll, crispy fuchok, fishballs, cocktail sausages, and vegetables freshly plucked from the in-house farm.Â
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Diners can select their preferred soup flavours with options such as tom yum and tomato, or savour both in the same pot.
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An urban farm with tours & organic vegetables
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After you’re done prawning, you can head to Urban Farm. It’s an urban farm, with an innovative aquaponic concept. For an affordable fee of RM25/pax, patrons can embark on a delightful farm tour and also harvest pesticide-free vegetables.
Image credit: @utamaprawning via Instagram
During the tour, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and explore the plethora of lovely house plants such as the Golden Pothos and Peace Lily – also available for purchase.
Go prawning at Utama Prawning in Petaling Jaya
Image credit: @utamaprawning via Instagram
While city life can often be hectic, there are plenty of laidback things to do with friends and the fam. So if you’re looking for a chill weekend activity, consider visiting this hidden gem in PJ, where you’ll get the chance to catch prawns and savour them on the spot.
Address: Persiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 12pm-1am, Daily
Contact: 011-5137 4407 | Utama Prawning’s Facebook | InstagramÂ
Cover image adapted from: Utama Prawning via Facebook