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Love Thai green curry? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love Thai green curry, order curry laksa next (77/100 flavor match), then massaman curry and pad kra pao. Thai green curry is rich, spicy and herby, and these dishes share that profile.

Curry laksa: rich and spicy, like Thai green curry, but less herby.

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Flavor profile

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

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Thai green curry vs its closest matches

  • Thai green curry vs curry laksa

    77/100 flavor match

    Curry laksa is less herby (2 vs 4), more savory (4 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1) and less sweet (1 vs 2) than Thai green curry. The two rate the same on richness, heat, smoke and crunch.

  • Thai green curry vs massaman curry

    69/100 flavor match

    Massaman curry is milder (1 vs 4), less herby (1 vs 4), more savory (4 vs 3) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than Thai green curry. The two rate the same on richness, tang, smoke and crunch.

  • Thai green curry vs pad kra pao

    67/100 flavor match

    Pad kra pao is smokier (3 vs 0), lighter (3 vs 4), more savory (4 vs 3) and spicier (5 vs 4) than Thai green curry, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on freshness 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 thai green curry

What it is

Thai green curry is a coconut curry built on fresh green chilies, lemongrass and Thai basil, usually with chicken, eggplant and bamboo shoots.

Ordering tip

Green curry is often the hottest of the Thai curries. Ask for mild the first time.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to Thai green curry?

If you like Thai green curry, try curry laksa, massaman curry and pad kra pao. Curry laksa is the closest flavor match (77/100): rich and spicy, like Thai green curry, but less herby.

What does Thai green curry taste like?

Thai green curry is a coconut curry built on fresh green chilies, lemongrass and Thai basil, usually with chicken, eggplant and bamboo shoots. Its strongest traits: rich, spicy, herby.

What should I order if I want something like Thai green curry but different?

Try massaman curry: rich curry, like Thai green curry, but milder and less herby. It scores 69/100 against Thai green curry on flavor.

How is Thai green curry different from curry laksa?

Curry laksa is less herby (2 vs 4), more savory (4 vs 3), tangier (2 vs 1) and less sweet (1 vs 2) than Thai green curry. The two rate the same on richness, heat, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as curry laksa vs Thai green curry. Overall it scores 77/100 against Thai green curry 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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