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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

49 amazing places to try Tom Yum

Thai Sabai Mookata Restaurant

Thai Sabai Mookata Restaurant

Address: 18, Tingkat Bawah, Medan Seri Impian 3, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, 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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Tha Thai Mookata

Tha Thai Mookata

Address: 91, Tingkat Kurau 4, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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高升地摊火锅 Khao Kun Street Hotpot Buffet (Bayan Lepas)

高升地摊火锅 Khao Kun Street Hotpot Buffet (Bayan Lepas)

Address: 153Q, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Taman Melati Jaya, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Kaozy

Kaozy

Address: 206, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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