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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

The Chang Mookata & Thai Food

The Chang Mookata & Thai Food

Address: 12, Lorong Burma, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Little Thai Pot Mookata 1932 cafe

Little Thai Pot Mookata 1932 cafe

Address: 64 MK13, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet Raja Uda (Lalapot)

Address: 5838, Jalan Kampung Paya, Kampung Paya, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Wakau Grill and Steamboat Buffet 哇烤碳烤火锅自助

Wakau Grill and Steamboat Buffet 哇烤碳烤火锅自助

Address: Havana Mart (The Zen), 01-02-17, Jln Bayan Mutiara 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, 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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Chob Kin Mookata

Chob Kin Mookata

Address: E-22, 1, Lorong Bayan Indah 2, Bay Avenue, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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