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Love nasi goreng? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love nasi goreng, order fried rice next (75/100 flavor match), then pad see ew and pad thai. Nasi goreng is deeply savory, rich and sweet, and these dishes share that profile.
Fried rice: rich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but milder and less sweet.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 3 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 2 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 3 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 3 out of 5
- Crunch
- 2 out of 5
Indonesian · rice dish
6 dishes to try if you love nasi goreng
- MATCHFried riceRich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but milder and less sweet.Chinese · rice dish
- MATCHPad see ewRich and charred, like nasi goreng, but milder.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHPad thaiSweet, like nasi goreng, but tangier.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHBiryaniRich rice dish, like nasi goreng, but less sweet and less smoky.Indian · rice dish
- MATCHPad kra paoRich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but spicier and fresher.Thai · rice dish
- MATCHBulgogiRich and sweet, like nasi goreng, but softer.Korean · grilled 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.
Nasi goreng vs its closest matches
Nasi goreng vs fried rice
75/100 flavor match
Fried rice is milder (0 vs 2), less sweet (1 vs 3), less tangy (0 vs 1) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke.
Nasi goreng vs pad see ew
75/100 flavor match
Pad see ew is milder (0 vs 2), less tangy (0 vs 1), less sweet (2 vs 3) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke.
Nasi goreng vs pad thai
72/100 flavor match
Pad thai is tangier (3 vs 1), lighter (2 vs 3), milder (1 vs 2) and fresher (2 vs 1) than nasi goreng, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness 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 nasi goreng
What it is
Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shallots, garlic and chili, often topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers.
Ordering tip
Break the fried egg over the rice, and add sambal if you want more heat.
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What dishes are similar to nasi goreng?
If you like nasi goreng, try fried rice, pad see ew and pad thai. Fried rice is the closest flavor match (75/100): rich and charred rice dish, like nasi goreng, but milder and less sweet.
What does nasi goreng taste like?
Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), shallots, garlic and chili, often topped with a fried egg and prawn crackers. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, rich, sweet.
What should I order if I want something like nasi goreng but different?
Try pad see ew: rich and charred, like nasi goreng, but milder. It scores 75/100 against nasi goreng on flavor.
How is nasi goreng different from fried rice?
Fried rice is milder (0 vs 2), less sweet (1 vs 3), less tangy (0 vs 1) and softer (1 vs 2) than nasi goreng. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as fried rice vs nasi goreng. Overall it scores 75/100 against nasi goreng 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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