PenangTime.com: Food Guide
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
Loading map...
RESTAURANT GUIDE
52 amazing places to try Tom Yum
Little Thai Pot Mookata 1932 cafe
Address: 64 MK13, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)
Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
pipa tree house
Address: 1216, Jalan Besar Permatang Tinggi, Kampung Permatang Tinggi, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill
Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
View Details
Thai Sabai Mookata Restaurant
Address: 18, Tingkat Bawah, Medan Seri Impian 3, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Impian, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details
YT Mookata
Address: LOT 12831, Jalan IKS Bukit Minyak, Jalan Bukit Minyak, Kampung Bukit Minyak, 14000 Bukit Mertarjam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
View Details