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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

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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Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Address: 5838, Jalan Kampung Paya, Kampung Paya, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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sabai sabai mookata

sabai sabai mookata

Address: 44, Lorong Mahsuri 10, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata (Raja Uda)

Khao Kun Mookata (Raja Uda)

Address: 4157, Jalan Kampung Paya, Taman Riang, 12200 Butterworth, 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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The Chang Mookata & Thai Food

The Chang Mookata & Thai Food

Address: 12, Lorong Burma, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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