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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 (Nibong Tebal)

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, 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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Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Yu Village 渔家庄 Penang Road

Address: 2A-01-03A & 05, Jln Penang, Georgetown, 10000 George Town, Penang, 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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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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pipa tree house

pipa tree house

Address: 1216, Jalan Besar Permatang Tinggi, Kampung Permatang Tinggi, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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