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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
Khao Kun Mookata Buffet
Address: 89, Jalan P. Ramlee, Taman Free School, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road
Address: 2A-01-03A & 05, Jln Penang, Georgetown, 10000 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Fish Slice Bee Hoon
Address: 1-B, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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