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Love massaman curry? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love massaman curry, order Japanese curry next (97/100 flavor match), then butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Massaman curry is rich, deeply savory and sweet, and these dishes share that profile.

Japanese curry: rich and sweet curry, like massaman curry.

Flavor profile

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

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How to order massaman curry

What it is

Massaman curry is a mild Thai coconut curry with potatoes, peanuts and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, usually with beef or chicken.

Ordering tip

It is milder and sweeter than green or red curry. Order jasmine rice to soak up the sauce.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to massaman curry?

If you like massaman curry, try Japanese curry, butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Japanese curry is the closest flavor match (97/100): rich and sweet curry, like massaman curry.

What does massaman curry taste like?

Massaman curry is a mild Thai coconut curry with potatoes, peanuts and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, usually with beef or chicken. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, sweet.

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

Try butter chicken: rich and sweet curry, like massaman curry. It scores 91/100 against massaman 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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