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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

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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Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Address: VERVEA, 4th floor, Aspen Vision City, 22A, Jalan Vervea 10, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Address: 5838, Jalan Kampung Paya, Kampung Paya, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Black Canyon @ Sunway Carnival Mall

Black Canyon @ Sunway Carnival Mall

Address: LG-65, Sunway Carnival Mall (New Wing), Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang, Malaysia

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Kim Thai Steamboat

Kim Thai Steamboat

Address: 860, kg cross street,, Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia

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