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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

้ซ˜ๅ‡ๅœฐๆ‘Š็ซ้”… Khao Kun Street Hotpot Buffet (Bayan Lepas)

้ซ˜ๅ‡ๅœฐๆ‘Š็ซ้”… Khao Kun Street Hotpot Buffet (Bayan Lepas)

Address: 153Q, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Taman Melati Jaya, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Rim Tha Non Mookata

Rim Tha Non Mookata

Address: 212, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10500 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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The Secret Tunnel
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The Secret Tunnel

Address: 60, Lebuhraya Gelugor, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Bambu Small Plates Extreme Thai ( The Upper House Hotel )

Address: VERVEA, 4th floor, Aspen Vision City, 22A, Jalan Vervea 10, Bandar Cassia, 14110 Simpang Ampat, 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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the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Karpal Singh Branch)

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Karpal Singh Branch)

Address: No 8,Ground Floor,Lebuh Sungai Pinang 5,Persiaran Karpal Singh 2 Georgetown, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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