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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

52 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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Wakau Grill and Steamboat Buffet 哇烤碳烤火锅自助

Wakau Grill and Steamboat Buffet 哇烤碳烤火锅自助

Address: Havana Mart (The Zen), 01-02-17, Jln Bayan Mutiara 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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Prik Ki Nu
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Prik Ki Nu

Address: 29a, Jln Trengganu, Taman Kampar, 10460 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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Thai To Busan Auto-City BBQ Buffet

Thai To Busan Auto-City BBQ Buffet

Address: Unit F0-02, Plot 3, Jalan Perusahaan, Auto-City, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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