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Love chicken tikka masala? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love chicken tikka masala, order butter chicken next (95/100 flavor match), then massaman curry and Japanese curry. Chicken tikka masala is rich and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.

Butter chicken: rich curry, like chicken tikka masala.

Flavor profile

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

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How to order chicken tikka masala

What it is

Chicken tikka masala is tandoor-grilled chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, eaten with naan or rice.

Ordering tip

Pair it with garlic naan and something sharper, like a dal or a raita.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to chicken tikka masala?

If you like chicken tikka masala, try butter chicken, massaman curry and Japanese curry. Butter chicken is the closest flavor match (95/100): rich curry, like chicken tikka masala.

What does chicken tikka masala taste like?

Chicken tikka masala is tandoor-grilled chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, eaten with naan or rice. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory.

What should I order if I want something like chicken tikka masala but different?

Try massaman curry: rich curry, like chicken tikka masala, but less smoky. It scores 77/100 against chicken tikka masala 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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