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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

Black Canyon @ Sunway Carnival Mall

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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Thai In Cafe & Kitchen

Thai In Cafe & Kitchen

Address: 2248, Jalan Dato Keramat, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Address: VERVEA, 4th floor, Aspen Vision City, 22A, Jalan Vervea 10, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia

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Rim Tha Non Mookata

Rim Tha Non Mookata

Address: 212, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10500 George Town, 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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Khun De (Signature @ Gurney Paragon)

Khun De (Signature @ Gurney Paragon)

Address: 163D-2-34, Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

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