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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
Secret Recipe Balik Pulau
Address: No. 6, Ground Floor, Jalan Sungai Rusa, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
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pipa tree house
Address: 1216, Jalan Besar Permatang Tinggi, Kampung Permatang Tinggi, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Krua Thai Kitchen
Address: 19, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Chob Kin Mookata
Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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Lucky Steamboat 红运秘制小火锅
Address: No.24, Ground Floor, Lorong Kampung Baru 1, Jalan Kampung Baru, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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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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