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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
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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Thaitanic BBQ & Steamboat
Address: 1-1-43A, Elit Avenue, Lintang Mayang Pasir 3, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Steamboat Buffet PG (Lalapot)
Address: 94, Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Khao Kun Mookata Buffet
Address: 89, Jalan P. Ramlee, Taman Free School, 10460 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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