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Love drunken noodles? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love drunken noodles, order pad kra pao next (87/100 flavor match), then dan dan noodles and curry laksa. Drunken noodles is deeply savory, spicy and rich, and these dishes share that profile.
Pad kra pao: rich and spicy, like drunken noodles.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 3 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 4 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 3 out of 5
- Smoky
- 3 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Thai · noodle dish
6 dishes to try if you love drunken noodles
- MATCHPad kra paoRich and spicy, like drunken noodles.Thai · rice dish
- MATCHDan dan noodlesRich and spicy noodle dish, like drunken noodles, but less smoky and less herby.Chinese · noodle dish
- MATCHCurry laksaRich and spicy, like drunken noodles, but less smoky.Malaysian · noodle soup
- MATCHBiryaniRich and spicy, like drunken noodles, but less smoky.Indian · rice dish
- MATCHPad see ewRich and charred noodle dish, like drunken noodles, but milder and less herby.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHThai green curryRich and spicy, like drunken noodles, but less smoky.Thai · curry
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.
Drunken noodles vs its closest matches
Drunken noodles vs pad kra pao
87/100 flavor match
Pad kra pao is spicier (5 vs 4), tangier (2 vs 1) and fresher (4 vs 3) than drunken noodles. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness, smoke and crunch.
Drunken noodles vs dan dan noodles
69/100 flavor match
Dan dan noodles is less smoky (0 vs 3), less herby (1 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3) and crunchier (2 vs 1) than drunken noodles. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Drunken noodles vs curry laksa
68/100 flavor match
Curry laksa is less smoky (0 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1) and less herby (2 vs 3) than drunken noodles. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, sweetness 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 drunken noodles
What it is
Drunken noodles (pad kee mao) are wide rice noodles stir-fried with chilies, garlic, holy basil and vegetables. Think pad see ew with heat and basil.
Ordering tip
This is one of the spicier Thai noodle dishes, so order medium the first time.
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What dishes are similar to drunken noodles?
If you like drunken noodles, try pad kra pao, dan dan noodles and curry laksa. Pad kra pao is the closest flavor match (87/100): rich and spicy, like drunken noodles.
What does drunken noodles taste like?
Drunken noodles (pad kee mao) are wide rice noodles stir-fried with chilies, garlic, holy basil and vegetables. Think pad see ew with heat and basil. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, spicy, rich.
What should I order if I want something like drunken noodles but different?
Try dan dan noodles: rich and spicy noodle dish, like drunken noodles, but less smoky and less herby. It scores 69/100 against drunken noodles on flavor.
How is drunken noodles different from pad kra pao?
Pad kra pao is spicier (5 vs 4), tangier (2 vs 1) and fresher (4 vs 3) than drunken noodles. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as pad kra pao vs drunken noodles. Overall it scores 87/100 against drunken noodles 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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