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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

Krua Thai Kitchen

Krua Thai Kitchen

Address: 19, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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YT Mookata

YT Mookata

Address: LOT 12831, Jalan IKS Bukit Minyak, Jalan Bukit Minyak, Kampung Bukit Minyak, 14000 Bukit Mertarjam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Address: 2, Jalan Merbah 2, Taman Merbah, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Syok BBQ

Syok BBQ

Address: No 36 & 38, Jln Icon City, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Khao Kun Mookata Buffet Bayan Lepas

Khao Kun Mookata Buffet Bayan Lepas

Address: 24, Pesara Mahsuri 4, Taman Melati Jaya, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

PolkaDot Buffet, Steamboat & Grill

Address: Kampung Pelet, 14400 Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

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