Best Tom Yam in Penang

One might overlook the tom yam served at Khee Hiang as it is inconspicuously called Siam Soup. Simmered in clay pots and bubbling with the aroma of herbs and spices, choose from fish, shrimp or cuttlefish with bee hoon, koay teow, rice or noodles. The Claypot Peppermint Shrimp is as intriguing as it sounds with fresh mint leaves thrown into the pot for an explosion of tastes.

Lye Lee Restaurant is more well-known for its minced pork porridge or bee hoon, but hidden in their menu is a seafood tom yam dish. Served with either noodles or bee hoon, this tom yam dish is packed with fresh seafood such as large prawns, fish and meat balls. With a deliciously rich, spicy and aromatic broth, the tom yam clearly packs a punch for those seeking something more thrilling than a bowl of porridge or bee hoon.

Thai style tom yam brings a different flavour to the table of local tom yam in Penang. With a light, clear broth as opposed to the thick red ones we are accustomed to, it has a more tangy flavour brimming with the earthly aroma of herbs and spices. Bangkok Tomyam is one place that serves authentic Thai tom yam. Make your selection from generous portions of chicken, vegetables, seafood  or mix them all to
be simmered in your tom yam, served with either rice or bee hoon.

Tom yam may not come to mind at a yong tau fu restaurant, but this restaurant at The One Terrace in Bayan Baru serves a spectacular spicy tom yam that can go with your favourite yong tau fu ingredients. From stuffed mushrooms to tofu and meat, choices are plentiful. For carbs, choose from noodles, bee hoon, tang hoon, fragrant shitake rice, or even plain rice to go with your delicious tom yam.