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Love kimchi jjigae? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love kimchi jjigae, order mapo tofu next (78/100 flavor match), then curry laksa and dan dan noodles. Kimchi jjigae is deeply savory, spicy and rich, and these dishes share that profile.
Mapo tofu: rich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae, but less tangy.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 3 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 4 out of 5
- Tangy
- 3 out of 5
- Sweet
- 0 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 0 out of 5
Korean · soup
6 dishes to try if you love kimchi jjigae
- 78MATCHMapo tofuRich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae, but less tangy.Chinese · shared plate
- 69MATCHCurry laksaRich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae.Malaysian · noodle soup
- 69MATCHDan dan noodlesRich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae, but less tangy and crunchier.Chinese · noodle dish
- 62MATCHTom yumSpicy and tangy soup, like kimchi jjigae, but fresher and lighter.Thai · soup
- 61MATCHMomosSpicy, like kimchi jjigae, but fresher.Nepali · dumpling
- 56MATCHKung pao chickenRich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae, but crunchier and sweeter.Chinese · shared plate
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.
Kimchi jjigae vs its closest matches
Kimchi jjigae vs mapo tofu
78/100 flavor match
Mapo tofu is less tangy (1 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 4) and spicier (5 vs 4) than kimchi jjigae. The two rate the same on sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch.
Kimchi jjigae vs curry laksa
69/100 flavor match
Curry laksa is richer (4 vs 3), less tangy (2 vs 3), sweeter (1 vs 0) and fresher (2 vs 1) than kimchi jjigae, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat and smoke.
Kimchi jjigae vs dan dan noodles
69/100 flavor match
Dan dan noodles is less tangy (1 vs 3), crunchier (2 vs 0), richer (4 vs 3) and sweeter (1 vs 0) than kimchi jjigae. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, freshness 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 kimchi jjigae
What it is
Kimchi jjigae is a Korean stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork or tofu, onion and scallion in a red, tangy, spicy broth.
Ordering tip
Spoon the broth over steamed rice. Older, more sour kimchi makes a deeper stew.
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What dishes are similar to kimchi jjigae?
If you like kimchi jjigae, try mapo tofu, curry laksa and dan dan noodles. Mapo tofu is the closest flavor match (78/100): rich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae, but less tangy.
What does kimchi jjigae taste like?
Kimchi jjigae is a Korean stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork or tofu, onion and scallion in a red, tangy, spicy broth. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, spicy, rich.
What should I order if I want something like kimchi jjigae but different?
Try curry laksa: rich and spicy, like kimchi jjigae. It scores 69/100 against kimchi jjigae on flavor.
How is kimchi jjigae different from mapo tofu?
Mapo tofu is less tangy (1 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 4) and spicier (5 vs 4) than kimchi jjigae. The two rate the same on sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as mapo tofu vs kimchi jjigae. Overall it scores 78/100 against kimchi jjigae 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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