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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

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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小小老板泰式火锅 Tao Kai Noi Noi Mookata

小小老板泰式火锅 Tao Kai Noi Noi Mookata

Address: NO 5, Lorong Alma Jaya 1/2, TAMAN SRI ROZHAN, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Three Monkeys Steamboat Buffet

Three Monkeys Steamboat Buffet

Address: No.21,3rd Floor, Jalan Juru Sentral, Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

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Thaitanic BBQ & Steamboat

Thaitanic BBQ & Steamboat

Address: 1-1-43A, Elit Avenue, Lintang Mayang Pasir 3, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata Buffet Bayan Lepas

Khao Kun Mookata Buffet Bayan Lepas

Address: 24, Pesara Mahsuri 4, Taman Melati Jaya, 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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