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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

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.

Good to know

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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