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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

The Top Siamloh Mookata

The Top Siamloh Mookata

Address: 1, Komtar Parking Lot, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Secret Recipe Balik Pulau

Secret Recipe Balik Pulau

Address: No. 6, Ground Floor, Jalan Sungai Rusa, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

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pipa tree house

pipa tree house

Address: 1216, Jalan Besar Permatang Tinggi, Kampung Permatang Tinggi, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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

陽城泰式炭烧自助餐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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Khao Restaurant

Khao Restaurant

Address: 30, Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, Jalan Raja Uda, Kampung Baharu, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Little Thai Pot Mookata 1932 cafe

Little Thai Pot Mookata 1932 cafe

Address: 64 MK13, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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