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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 biryani. Chicken tikka masala is rich and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.
Butter chicken: rich curry, like chicken tikka masala.
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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
Indian · curry
6 dishes to try if you love chicken tikka masala
- MATCHButter chickenRich curry, like chicken tikka masala.Indian · curry
- MATCHMassaman curryRich curry, like chicken tikka masala, but less smoky.Thai · curry
- MATCHBiryaniRich, like chicken tikka masala.Indian · rice dish
- MATCHJapanese curryRich curry, like chicken tikka masala, but less smoky.Japanese · curry
- MATCHPalak paneerRich curry, like chicken tikka masala, but less sweet and fresher.Indian · curry
- MATCHBulgogiRich, like chicken tikka masala, but sweeter.Korean · grilled 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 tikka masala vs its closest matches
Chicken tikka masala vs butter chicken
95/100 flavor match
Butter chicken is richer (5 vs 4), milder (1 vs 2), less tangy (1 vs 2) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than chicken tikka masala, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, freshness and crunch.
Chicken tikka masala vs massaman curry
77/100 flavor match
Massaman curry is less smoky (0 vs 2), milder (1 vs 2), less tangy (1 vs 2) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than chicken tikka masala, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness and freshness.
Chicken tikka masala vs biryani
74/100 flavor match
Biryani is spicier (3 vs 2), less tangy (1 vs 2), less sweet (1 vs 2) and fresher (2 vs 1) than chicken tikka masala, 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 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.
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What dishes are similar to chicken tikka masala?
If you like chicken tikka masala, try butter chicken, massaman curry and biryani. 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 is chicken tikka masala different from butter chicken?
Butter chicken is richer (5 vs 4), milder (1 vs 2), less tangy (1 vs 2) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than chicken tikka masala, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, freshness and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as butter chicken vs chicken tikka masala. Overall it scores 95/100 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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