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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

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

52 amazing places to try Tom Yum

Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Address: 2A-01-03A & 05, Jln Penang, Georgetown, 10000 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Secret Recipe Jawi

Secret Recipe Jawi

Address: 18-GF, Jalan Gamelan Indah 1, Taman Gamelan Indah, Sungai Bakap, 14200 Sungai Jawi, Penang, Malaysia

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the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)

Address: 66, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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阳城泰式炭烧自助餐Sun Village Mookata buffet&Catering Buffet阳城泰式烧烤自助餐

阳城泰式炭烧自助餐Sun Village Mookata buffet&Catering Buffet阳城泰式烧烤自助餐

Address: 43, Pahang Rd, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Chob Kin Mookata

Chob Kin Mookata

Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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sabai sabai mookata

sabai sabai mookata

Address: 44, Lorong Mahsuri 10, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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