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Love biryani? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love biryani, order curry laksa next (75/100 flavor match), then pad kra pao and chicken tikka masala. Biryani is rich, deeply savory and spicy, and these dishes share that profile.
Curry laksa: rich and spicy, like biryani.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 4 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 3 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 2 out of 5
- Smoky
- 1 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Indian · rice dish
6 dishes to try if you love biryani
- 75MATCHCurry laksaRich and spicy, like biryani.Malaysian · noodle soup
- 75MATCHPad kra paoRich and spicy rice dish, like biryani, but fresher and smokier.Thai · rice dish
- 74MATCHChicken tikka masalaRich, like biryani.Indian · curry
- 71MATCHDan dan noodlesRich and spicy, like biryani.Chinese · noodle dish
- 70MATCHMomosSpicy, like biryani, but lighter.Nepali · dumpling
- 70MATCHPalak paneerRich, like biryani, but milder.Indian · curry
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Biryani vs its closest matches
Biryani vs curry laksa
75/100 flavor match
Curry laksa is spicier (4 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1) and less smoky (0 vs 1) than biryani. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness, freshness and crunch.
Biryani vs pad kra pao
75/100 flavor match
Pad kra pao is spicier (5 vs 3), fresher (4 vs 2), smokier (3 vs 1) and lighter (3 vs 4) than biryani, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness and crunch.
Biryani vs chicken tikka masala
74/100 flavor match
Chicken tikka masala is milder (2 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1), sweeter (2 vs 1) and less herby (1 vs 2) than biryani, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on richness and savoriness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order biryani
What it is
Biryani is basmati rice layered and steamed with marinated chicken, goat or vegetables, whole spices, saffron and fried onions.
Ordering tip
Order raita on the side to cool the spice, and dig to the bottom of the dish where the rice has absorbed the most flavor.
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Good to know
What dishes are similar to biryani?
If you like biryani, try curry laksa, pad kra pao and chicken tikka masala. Curry laksa is the closest flavor match (75/100): rich and spicy, like biryani.
What does biryani taste like?
Biryani is basmati rice layered and steamed with marinated chicken, goat or vegetables, whole spices, saffron and fried onions. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, spicy.
What should I order if I want something like biryani but different?
Try pad kra pao: rich and spicy rice dish, like biryani, but fresher and smokier. It scores 75/100 against biryani on flavor.
How is biryani different from curry laksa?
Curry laksa is spicier (4 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1) and less smoky (0 vs 1) than biryani. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness, freshness and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as curry laksa vs biryani. Overall it scores 75/100 against biryani on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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