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Ghee Lian Green Tomyam

MICHELIN
92% Sifumeter
4 critics · 9 social
4.5 Google Stars 280 reviews
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Lot 39, Kompleks Medan Renong, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Penang
+60 12-450 8595

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Critics reviews

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    Genevievefields genevievefields.com · 23 Jun 2024

    I have no idea how this “green tomyam” got a Michelin nod. Perhaps compared to typical Malaysian food it’s unique, but as far as Thai green tom yam soups go, this is beyond basic.

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    Penang Foodie penangfoodie.com · 29 Feb 2024

    Green Tom Yam. Recently awarded with Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, Ghee Lian Green Tom Yam is the first and only Green Tom Yam in Penang that

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    Foodie foodie.asia

    Ghee Lian Green TomYam is the FIRST Green TomYam in Penang! The soup is sour with a hint of lime yet sweet & spicy at the same time

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    Pnxuzc pnxuzc.life · 7 days ago

    Ghee Lian Green Tomyam | Penang-Local. PENANG One & Only GREEN TOMYAM , I have Heard of Green Curry But Never Heard of Green Tom Yam. ... Review

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Google reviews

4.5 · 280 on Google

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    Ken Wong · Apr 2026

    Despite its Michelin-recommended status, the experience at Green Tomyam (義蓮鱼头米粉) was underwhelming, as the signature dish failed to meet personal palate expectations.

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    Wong Jennifer · Apr 2026

    Located inside the hawker stalls MBPP padang Kota Lama. Come here to try the famous and recommended Green Tomyam Fish Noodles. The maggi noodle is Nuuna brand I saw.

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    Felita Gutana · Feb 2026

    We had another dinner at this place yesterday night. It’s located on the food court right on the Esplanade. I almost skipped this place on our trip because the weather in Malaysia was scorching hot, and I skipped all the attractions nearby.

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    Spark ling · Apr 2026

    My family like to eat their green tomyam but i cant eat spicy. I choose their fried mee hoon with fish but it still taste nice👍 the mee full with wok hei taste. Worth to try. The only things is very hot and easily sweat.

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    mymay may · Mar 2026

    Green tomyam is unique....those who like sweet and sour spicy should try it....located in the food court of Medan Padang Old Town...with a view of the sea.

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    Mocha Lim · Apr 2026

    The best and must try Green Tomyam in town. Strongly Recommended.

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    steven cheong · Mar 2026

    Green Tom Yan meehon must try ( little spicy) Places a bit hot.

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Ghee Lian Green Tomyam

Tom yam & mee sotong

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