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Love larb? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love larb, order tom yum next (80/100 flavor match), then ceviche and banh mi. Larb is tangy, herby and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.

Tom yum: spicy and tangy, like larb, but softer.

Flavor profile

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

Thai · shared plate

How to order larb

What it is

Larb is a Lao and Thai minced-meat salad dressed with lime, fish sauce, chili and toasted rice powder, with lots of fresh mint and cilantro.

Ordering tip

Eat it with sticky rice and raw cabbage or lettuce to scoop.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to larb?

If you like larb, try tom yum, ceviche and banh mi. Tom yum is the closest flavor match (80/100): spicy and tangy, like larb, but softer.

What does larb taste like?

Larb is a Lao and Thai minced-meat salad dressed with lime, fish sauce, chili and toasted rice powder, with lots of fresh mint and cilantro. Its strongest traits: tangy, herby, deeply savory.

What should I order if I want something like larb but different?

Try ceviche: spicy and tangy, like larb. It scores 77/100 against larb 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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