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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

Bangkok Garden BBQ

Bangkok Garden BBQ

Address: 7, Karpal Singh Dr, 11600 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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Thai To Busan Auto-City BBQ Buffet

Thai To Busan Auto-City BBQ Buffet

Address: Unit F0-02, Plot 3, Jalan Perusahaan, Auto-City, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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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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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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Khao Kun Mookata Buffet

Khao Kun Mookata Buffet

Address: 89, Jalan P. Ramlee, Taman Free School, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Address: 2A-01-03A & 05, Jln Penang, Georgetown, 10000 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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