Tom Yum Soup in Vancouver, WA
Hot-and-sour Thai broth with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, and shrimp. Bright, herbal, and aromatic.
Also written tom yum goong, tom yum gung and hot and sour Thai soup. These are the same dish — the menu lists it as Tom Yum Soup.
312 W 8th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 · Facing Esther Short Park
- Mon – Thu11:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Fri & Sat11:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Sun11:00 am – 9:00 pm
What Tom Yum Soup is
Tom yum is a hot-and-sour soup from Thailand built on aromatics rather than stock alone. Lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves are simmered to release their oils, then lime juice and chili are added toward the end so the sourness and heat stay bright.
The aromatics are traditionally left in the bowl. They are there to flavour the broth rather than to be eaten, which is why a bowl of tom yum often arrives with whole stalks and leaves still in it.
On the Tiger's Garden menu: Lemongrass, lime, chili, mushroom, shrimp. See Tom Yum Soup on the menu.
Tom Yum Soup, answered
- What is in Tom Yum soup at Tiger's Garden?
- A hot-and-sour Thai broth with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms and shrimp.
- What is the difference between tom yum and tom kha?
- Both are Thai soups built on the same aromatics. Tiger's Garden lists Tom Yum as a hot-and-sour broth, and lists Tom Kha separately on the same menu section.
- Where can I get Tom Yum soup near Esther Short Park?
- Tiger's Garden is at 312 W 8th St, facing Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA. Call (360) 693-9585 or order online.
- Is Tom Yum soup made with coconut milk?
- No. Tom Yum is a clear hot-and-sour broth. Coconut milk is the defining ingredient of Tom Kha, which Tiger's Garden lists as a separate soup.