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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

Krua Thai Kitchen

Krua Thai Kitchen

Address: 19, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Chinchilla Mookata Machang Bubok

Chinchilla Mookata Machang Bubok

Address: 2781, Jln Kulim, Taman Remia, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, 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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Baby Q Steamboat Restaurant

Baby Q Steamboat Restaurant

Address: 40, Jalan Binjai, Taman Seri Rimbai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, 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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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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