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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

Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Tom Yum

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

49 amazing places to try Tom Yum

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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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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Aor Thai Food
★ 4.6

Aor Thai Food

Address: 90, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Zi Wei Yuan Steamboat

Zi Wei Yuan Steamboat

Address: 6525, Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Bunga Raya, 13000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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The Top Siamloh Mookata

The Top Siamloh Mookata

Address: 1, Komtar Parking Lot, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Chob Kin Mookata

Chob Kin Mookata

Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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