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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

YT Mookata

YT Mookata

Address: LOT 12831, Jalan IKS Bukit Minyak, Jalan Bukit Minyak, Kampung Bukit Minyak, 14000 Bukit Mertarjam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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sabai sabai mookata

sabai sabai mookata

Address: 44, Lorong Mahsuri 10, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata (Raja Uda)

Khao Kun Mookata (Raja Uda)

Address: 4157, Jalan Kampung Paya, Taman Riang, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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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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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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Lucky Steamboat 红运秘制小火锅

Lucky Steamboat 红运秘制小火锅

Address: No.24, Ground Floor, Lorong Kampung Baru 1, Jalan Kampung Baru, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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