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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.
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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
6 dishes to try if you love larb
- MATCHTom yumSpicy and tangy, like larb, but softer.Thai · soup
- MATCHCevicheSpicy and tangy, like larb.Peruvian · raw dish
- MATCHBanh miTangy and herby, like larb, but milder and crunchier.Vietnamese · handheld
- MATCHFish tacosTangy and herby, like larb, but milder.Mexican · handheld
- MATCHPhoHerby, like larb, but milder and less tangy.Vietnamese · noodle soup
- MATCHPad kra paoSpicy and herby, like larb, but less tangy and richer.Thai · rice 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.
Larb vs its closest matches
Larb vs tom yum
80/100 flavor match
Tom yum is softer (0 vs 2), less savory (3 vs 4), less herby (4 vs 5) and less smoky (0 vs 1) than larb. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Larb vs ceviche
77/100 flavor match
Ceviche is less savory (3 vs 4), milder (3 vs 4) and less smoky (0 vs 1) than larb. The two rate the same on richness, tang, sweetness, freshness and crunch.
Larb vs banh mi
70/100 flavor match
Banh mi is milder (2 vs 4), less tangy (3 vs 5), crunchier (4 vs 2) and richer (2 vs 1) than larb. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, 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 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.
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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 is larb different from tom yum?
Tom yum is softer (0 vs 2), less savory (3 vs 4), less herby (4 vs 5) and less smoky (0 vs 1) than larb. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as tom yum vs larb. Overall it scores 80/100 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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