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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

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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Fish Slice Bee Hoon
★ 3.4

Fish Slice Bee Hoon

Address: 1-B, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Aor Thai Food
★ 4.6

Aor Thai Food

Address: 90, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 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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Secret Recipe Jawi

Secret Recipe Jawi

Address: 18-GF, Jalan Gamelan Indah 1, Taman Gamelan Indah, Sungai Bakap, 14200 Sungai Jawi, Penang, 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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