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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

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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The Secret Tunnel
★ 4.8

The Secret Tunnel

Address: 60, Lebuhraya Gelugor, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khwam Laab Garden ( Secret Garden Mookata )

Khwam Laab Garden ( Secret Garden Mookata )

Address: 412, Jalan Bukit Dumbar, Bukit Dumbar, 11600 George Town, 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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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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PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

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