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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
Chob Kin Mookata
Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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Secret Recipe Jawi
Address: 18-GF, Jalan Gamelan Indah 1, Taman Gamelan Indah, Sungai Bakap, 14200 Sungai Jawi, Penang, Malaysia
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The Secret Tunnel
Address: 60, Lebuhraya Gelugor, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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