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TOM YUM

Also known as: Tom Yam

Tom Yum
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The Story

A hot and sour Thai soup widely adopted in Malaysia, served with seafood or chicken.

Flavor Profile

Sour, spicy, savory, and aromatic with distinct notes of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.

Key Ingredients

Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, chili paste (nam prik pao), fish sauce, prawns/chicken, mushrooms.

Did You Know?

Can be Red" (with chili paste/milk) or "Clear". Usually eaten with white rice or noodles."

Average Price

RM Oct-25

Per serving

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WHERE TO FIND IT

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Tom Yum

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

52 amazing places to try Tom Yum

Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet PG (Lalapot)

Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet PG (Lalapot)

Address: 94, Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Prik Ki Nu
★ 4.4

Prik Ki Nu

Address: 29a, Jln Trengganu, Taman Kampar, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Syok BBQ

Syok BBQ

Address: No 36 & 38, Jln Icon City, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khun De (Signature @ Gurney Paragon)

Khun De (Signature @ Gurney Paragon)

Address: 163D-2-34, Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Karpal Singh Branch)

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Karpal Singh Branch)

Address: No 8,Ground Floor,Lebuh Sungai Pinang 5,Persiaran Karpal Singh 2 Georgetown, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Thaitanic BBQ & Steamboat

Thaitanic BBQ & Steamboat

Address: 1-1-43A, Elit Avenue, Lintang Mayang Pasir 3, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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