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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

Tha Thai Mookata

Tha Thai Mookata

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

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The Top Siamloh Mookata

The Top Siamloh Mookata

Address: 1, Komtar Parking Lot, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 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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Krua Thai Kitchen

Krua Thai Kitchen

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