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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
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
52 amazing places to try Tom Yum
Black Canyon @ Sunway Carnival Mall
Address: LG-65, Sunway Carnival Mall (New Wing), Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang, Malaysia
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Aor Thai Food
Address: 90, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)
Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Thai To Busan Auto-City BBQ Buffet
Address: Unit F0-02, Plot 3, Jalan Perusahaan, Auto-City, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Three Monkeys Steamboat Buffet
Address: No.21,3rd Floor, Jalan Juru Sentral, Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
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