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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

Bangkok Garden BBQ

Bangkok Garden BBQ

Address: 7, Karpal Singh Dr, 11600 George Town, Penang, 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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Tha Thai Mookata

Tha Thai Mookata

Address: 91, Tingkat Kurau 4, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Secret Recipe Jawi

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 pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)

Address: 66, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Krua Thai Kitchen

Krua Thai Kitchen

Address: 19, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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