In our country, Thai cuisine is quite ingrained in Malaysians. Undoubtedly, most restaurants in our country often serve popular Thai dishes such as tom yam and so on. Sweat on these 9 spicy tomyam in KL for Thai food lovers!
All restaurants are PORK- & LARD-FREE.
1. Amarin
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Amarin is one of those ‘atas’ Thai restaurants that leave both a mark on their food as well as customer service. Be prepared to be wowed away by their spicy tomyam in KL that has customers coming back for more. Besides that, do try their other Thai staples such as Pandan Chicken and Red Curry.
Address: S045, Level 2, Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2938 3187
2. Baan26 Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar
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Having been here for 10 years, Baan26 welcomes locals and tourists who love authentic Thai dishes and those who are looking for good, healthy food. Maintaining an authentic taste is the key to filling the stomachs of true Thai food connoisseurs. Some of the ingredients used in the cooking are imported from Thailand to ensure a consistent authentic taste. Baan26 provides a variety of dishes from soups, salads, fried rice, noodles, and meat dishes. What makes Baan 26 special from other Thai restaurants is that here they serve Mieng Kam, an appetizer that’s hard to find in other Thai restaurants.
When stopping by here, the must-order is of course the spicy tomyam! Cooked with fresh large shrimp, thick fish slices, chicken, and straw mushroom in a soup simmered with natural spices, the tom yam is served hot on mini burners. Sipping the spicy soup is satisfying!
Address: 26, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6019-222 0026
3. Rayong Thai
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At Rayong Thai, the type of food served is akin to Thai street food. If you’re looking for a spicy tomyam soup bordering on fiery, this is the place to be. Their seafood tom yam is filled with squid, prawns, fish and more, having a balanced sourness and fragrance.
If you need a full meal along with your tomyam, order their set meals which include a drink and dessert.
Address: 19, Plaza Danau 2, Jalan 3/109 F, Taman Danau Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6016-203 5686
4. Ekkamai
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Ekkamai may be one of the newer kids on the block for Thai food, but it surely serves up a storm, especially its super spicy tomyam! Order their Seafood Tomyam which has been given many thumbs up!
Another Thai classic that you should try is their fluffy Crab Omelette. Pair the omelette and tomyam with rice and you have a winner!
Address: Plaza Batai, 8, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2011 1029
5. Busaba Heavenly Thai
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Busaba which means flower in Thai actually signifies the beautiful outlook of this classy restaurant along with the flourish this restaurant gives to its food. If you’re looking for one dish meals, don’t forget to order their tomyam soup and a plate of rice to savor the tanginess and spiciness of this Thai delicacy!
Address: F15, 1st Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-2093 7708
6. Ahroy Thai Cuisine
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The Thai food served by Ahroy Thai Cuisine is really the best. Among the most popular manu here is of course their Tomyam which is very tasty and not forgetting the pineapple fried rice served inside the pineapple itself. In addition, there are also other Thai dishes such as kangkung belacan, mango glutinous rice and Thai cendol.
You might doubt their halal status because the majority of their customers are Chinese, but don’t worry because they have a halal certificate from JAKIM. The halal logo is also displayed in front of the shop.
Address: 46 & 48, Jalan Manis 1, Taman Bukit Segar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-9133 2330
7. Thai Tuk Tuk
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Definitely, the most popular item on the menu is tomyam and mango glutinous rice in this shop. Other menus that are often ordered by customers are also tomyam fried rice and pineapple fried rice.
This shop gets a lot of positive reviews from customers who enjoy all the dishes here.
Address: A1-G2-9, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +603-6201 0212
8. La Moon Thai
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With a chef from Erawan, Thailand heading the kitchen, rest assured you’ll be dining on authentic Thai food with robust Thai flavors. Male sure you reserve a place otherwise you’ll be sorely disappointed. This is due to the popularity of La Moon Thai.
The Seafood Tomyam soup here is the star of the show with two versions, thick or clear. They even allow you to choose your spiciness level so if you’re a chili lover you can even opt for the hottest!
Address: The Greens @ TTDI, Unit No.2-1,Greens Terrace, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-289 5575
9. Streat Thai
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Streat Thai is a casual and relaxed restaurant, featuring separate stalls or counters that provide a variety of authentic Thai food. You have the experience of dining on real and authentic Thai food dishes as found on the streets of Thailand.
Each special menu is prepared by a separate chef specially brought from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pattaya, Nakhon Ratchasima, Bangkok and Hat Yai. There are a lot of dishes to choose from. Just say what type of Thai food you want, everything is available from appetizers, and main dishes to desserts and various types of special Thai drinks.
The most popular dishes are som tum, pad thai, pad krapow, BBQ, tomyam, and Thai milk tea.
Address: Nexus Bangsar South, Unit G-3, Level G, Nexus, 7, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6012-718 0128
These 9 super spicy tomyams have us sweating already! Which one is your choice?
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Written by Kartini Kannan
