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Love bulgogi? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love bulgogi, order chicken teriyaki next (97/100 flavor match), then Korean BBQ galbi and yakitori. Bulgogi is deeply savory, sweet and rich, and these dishes share that profile.

Chicken teriyaki: sweet and charred grilled dish, like bulgogi.

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Flavor profile

Rich
3 out of 5
Savory
4 out of 5
Spicy
1 out of 5
Tangy
1 out of 5
Sweet
4 out of 5
Fresh
1 out of 5
Smoky
3 out of 5
Crunch
0 out of 5

Korean · grilled dish

6 dishes to try if you love bulgogi

  1. Chicken teriyakiSweet and charred grilled dish, like bulgogi.Japanese · grilled dish
  2. Korean BBQ galbiRich and sweet grilled dish, like bulgogi, but smokier.Korean · grilled dish
  3. YakitoriCharred grilled dish, like bulgogi, but less sweet.Japanese · grilled dish
  4. Nasi gorengRich and sweet, like bulgogi, but crunchier.Indonesian · rice dish
  5. Fried riceRich and charred, like bulgogi, but less sweet.Chinese · rice dish
  6. Pad see ewRich and charred, like bulgogi, but less sweet.Thai · noodle dish

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.

Bulgogi vs its closest matches

  • Bulgogi vs chicken teriyaki

    97/100 flavor match

    Chicken teriyaki is lighter (2 vs 3), milder (0 vs 1) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than bulgogi. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke.

  • Bulgogi vs Korean BBQ galbi

    95/100 flavor match

    Korean BBQ galbi is smokier (5 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), less sweet (3 vs 4) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than bulgogi. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang and freshness.

  • Bulgogi vs yakitori

    82/100 flavor match

    Yakitori is less sweet (2 vs 4), smokier (5 vs 3), lighter (2 vs 3) and milder (0 vs 1) than bulgogi, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang and freshness.

Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.

How to order bulgogi

What it is

Bulgogi is thin-sliced beef in a sweet soy-garlic marinade, cooked quickly on a grill or skillet and served with rice.

Ordering tip

Bulgogi is the gentlest start to Korean food: sweet, savory, and not spicy.

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What dishes are similar to bulgogi?

If you like bulgogi, try chicken teriyaki, Korean BBQ galbi and yakitori. Chicken teriyaki is the closest flavor match (97/100): sweet and charred grilled dish, like bulgogi.

What does bulgogi taste like?

Bulgogi is thin-sliced beef in a sweet soy-garlic marinade, cooked quickly on a grill or skillet and served with rice. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, sweet, rich.

What should I order if I want something like bulgogi but different?

Try Korean BBQ galbi: rich and sweet grilled dish, like bulgogi, but smokier. It scores 95/100 against bulgogi on flavor.

How is bulgogi different from chicken teriyaki?

Chicken teriyaki is lighter (2 vs 3), milder (0 vs 1) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than bulgogi. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as chicken teriyaki vs bulgogi. Overall it scores 97/100 against bulgogi 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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