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Love carne asada? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love carne asada, order yakitori next (75/100 flavor match), then Korean BBQ galbi and smoked brisket. Carne asada is charred, deeply savory and rich, and these dishes share that profile.

Yakitori: charred grilled dish, like carne asada, but milder and sweeter.

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Flavor profile

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

Mexican · grilled dish

Carne asada vs its closest matches

  • Carne asada vs yakitori

    75/100 flavor match

    Yakitori is milder (0 vs 2), sweeter (2 vs 0), lighter (2 vs 3) and less tangy (1 vs 2) than carne asada, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, smoke and crunch.

  • Carne asada vs Korean BBQ galbi

    74/100 flavor match

    Korean BBQ galbi is sweeter (3 vs 0), richer (4 vs 3), milder (1 vs 2) and less tangy (1 vs 2) than carne asada, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, smoke and crunch.

  • Carne asada vs smoked brisket

    70/100 flavor match

    Smoked brisket is richer (5 vs 3), less tangy (0 vs 2), less herby (0 vs 2) and more savory (5 vs 4) than carne asada, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on smoke and crunch.

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

How to order carne asada

What it is

Carne asada is citrus-marinated beef, usually skirt or flank steak, grilled hot over fire and sliced for tacos, burritos or plates.

Ordering tip

Order it as tacos to taste the meat, or as a plate with grilled onions and a roasted jalapeño.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to carne asada?

If you like carne asada, try yakitori, Korean BBQ galbi and smoked brisket. Yakitori is the closest flavor match (75/100): charred grilled dish, like carne asada, but milder and sweeter.

What does carne asada taste like?

Carne asada is citrus-marinated beef, usually skirt or flank steak, grilled hot over fire and sliced for tacos, burritos or plates. Its strongest traits: charred, deeply savory, rich.

What should I order if I want something like carne asada but different?

Try Korean BBQ galbi: rich and charred grilled dish, like carne asada, but sweeter. It scores 74/100 against carne asada on flavor.

How is carne asada different from yakitori?

Yakitori is milder (0 vs 2), sweeter (2 vs 0), lighter (2 vs 3) and less tangy (1 vs 2) than carne asada, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as yakitori vs carne asada. Overall it scores 75/100 against carne asada 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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