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TOM YUM
Also known as: Tom Yam
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
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
Fish Slice Bee Hoon
Address: 1-B, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Daily Fish BW Raja Uda
Address: 7117, Lorong Ceri 7, Taman Aman Jaya, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Mookata (Raja Uda)
Address: 4157, Jalan Kampung Paya, Taman Riang, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)
Address: 5838, Jalan Kampung Paya, Kampung Paya, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill
Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
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