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Love chicken teriyaki? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love chicken teriyaki, order bulgogi next (97/100 flavor match), then yakitori and Korean BBQ galbi. Chicken teriyaki is deeply savory, sweet and charred, and these dishes share that profile.
Bulgogi: sweet and charred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 4 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 3 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Japanese · grilled dish
6 dishes to try if you love chicken teriyaki
- MATCHBulgogiSweet and charred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki.Korean · grilled dish
- MATCHYakitoriCharred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki, but less sweet.Japanese · grilled dish
- MATCHKorean BBQ galbiSweet and charred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki, but richer.Korean · grilled dish
- MATCHPad see ewCharred, like chicken teriyaki, but less sweet.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHFried riceCharred, like chicken teriyaki, but less sweet.Chinese · rice dish
- MATCHNasi gorengSweet and charred, like chicken teriyaki, but spicier.Indonesian · rice 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.
Chicken teriyaki vs its closest matches
Chicken teriyaki vs bulgogi
97/100 flavor match
Bulgogi is richer (3 vs 2), spicier (1 vs 0) and softer (0 vs 1) than chicken teriyaki. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke.
Chicken teriyaki vs yakitori
91/100 flavor match
Yakitori is less sweet (2 vs 4) and smokier (5 vs 3) than chicken teriyaki. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, freshness and crunch.
Chicken teriyaki vs Korean BBQ galbi
90/100 flavor match
Korean BBQ galbi is richer (4 vs 2), smokier (5 vs 3), spicier (1 vs 0) and less sweet (3 vs 4) than chicken teriyaki. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, freshness 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 chicken teriyaki
What it is
Chicken teriyaki is chicken thigh grilled or pan-seared and glazed with a glossy soy, mirin and sugar sauce, served with rice.
Ordering tip
Thigh stays juicier than breast. Ask for extra sauce on the rice.
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What dishes are similar to chicken teriyaki?
If you like chicken teriyaki, try bulgogi, yakitori and Korean BBQ galbi. Bulgogi is the closest flavor match (97/100): sweet and charred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki.
What does chicken teriyaki taste like?
Chicken teriyaki is chicken thigh grilled or pan-seared and glazed with a glossy soy, mirin and sugar sauce, served with rice. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, sweet, charred.
What should I order if I want something like chicken teriyaki but different?
Try yakitori: charred grilled dish, like chicken teriyaki, but less sweet. It scores 91/100 against chicken teriyaki on flavor.
How is chicken teriyaki different from bulgogi?
Bulgogi is richer (3 vs 2), spicier (1 vs 0) and softer (0 vs 1) than chicken teriyaki. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as bulgogi vs chicken teriyaki. Overall it scores 97/100 against chicken teriyaki 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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