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TOM YUM
Also known as: Tom Yam
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
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
Krua Thai Kitchen
Address: 19, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Mookata Buffet Bayan Lepas
Address: 24, Pesara Mahsuri 4, Taman Melati Jaya, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)
Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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