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Love General Tso’s chicken? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love General Tso’s chicken, order orange chicken next (97/100 flavor match), then Korean fried chicken and tonkatsu. General Tso’s chicken is sweet, rich and crunchy, and these dishes share that profile.

Orange chicken: rich and sweet fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken.

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Flavor profile

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

Chinese American · fried dish

6 dishes to try if you love general Tso’s chicken

  1. Orange chickenRich and sweet fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken.Chinese American · fried dish
  2. Korean fried chickenRich and sweet fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken.Korean · fried dish
  3. TonkatsuRich and crunchy fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken, but less sweet and milder.Japanese · fried dish
  4. Chicken parmesanRich and crunchy fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken, but less sweet and milder.Italian American · fried dish
  5. Japanese curryRich and sweet, like General Tso’s chicken, but softer.Japanese · curry
  6. Nashville hot chickenRich and crunchy fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken, but less sweet and spicier.American · fried 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.

General Tso’s chicken vs its closest matches

  • General Tso’s chicken vs orange chicken

    97/100 flavor match

    Orange chicken is lighter (3 vs 4), milder (1 vs 2) and tangier (3 vs 2) than General Tso’s chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch.

  • General Tso’s chicken vs Korean fried chicken

    92/100 flavor match

    Korean fried chicken is less sweet (3 vs 5), more savory (4 vs 3), spicier (3 vs 2) and less tangy (1 vs 2) than General Tso’s chicken, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, freshness and smoke.

  • General Tso’s chicken vs tonkatsu

    80/100 flavor match

    Tonkatsu is less sweet (2 vs 5), milder (0 vs 2), more savory (4 vs 3) and fresher (1 vs 0) than General Tso’s chicken, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, tang and smoke.

Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.

How to order general Tso’s chicken

What it is

General Tso’s chicken is crisp fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, tangy and mildly spicy sauce, usually served with steamed broccoli and rice.

Ordering tip

Ask for the sauce on the side if you are taking it to go, so the coating stays crisp.

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What dishes are similar to General Tso’s chicken?

If you like General Tso’s chicken, try orange chicken, Korean fried chicken and tonkatsu. Orange chicken is the closest flavor match (97/100): rich and sweet fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken.

What does General Tso’s chicken taste like?

General Tso’s chicken is crisp fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, tangy and mildly spicy sauce, usually served with steamed broccoli and rice. Its strongest traits: sweet, rich, crunchy.

What should I order if I want something like General Tso’s chicken but different?

Try Korean fried chicken: rich and sweet fried dish, like General Tso’s chicken. It scores 92/100 against General Tso’s chicken on flavor.

How is General Tso’s chicken different from orange chicken?

Orange chicken is lighter (3 vs 4), milder (1 vs 2) and tangier (3 vs 2) than General Tso’s chicken. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as orange chicken vs General Tso’s chicken. Overall it scores 97/100 against General Tso’s chicken 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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