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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
Chob Kin Mookata
Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill
Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
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the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)
Address: 66, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Three Monkeys Steamboat Buffet
Address: No.21,3rd Floor, Jalan Juru Sentral, Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
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Kaozy
Address: 206, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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The Secret Tunnel
Address: 60, Lebuhraya Gelugor, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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