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Love pad thai? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love pad thai, order nasi goreng next (72/100 flavor match), then pad see ew and drunken noodles. Pad thai is deeply savory, tangy and sweet, and these dishes share that profile.
Nasi goreng: sweet, like pad thai, but less tangy.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 1 out of 5
- Tangy
- 3 out of 5
- Sweet
- 3 out of 5
- Fresh
- 2 out of 5
- Smoky
- 2 out of 5
- Crunch
- 2 out of 5
Thai · noodle dish
6 dishes to try if you love pad thai
- MATCHNasi gorengSweet, like pad thai, but less tangy.Indonesian · rice dish
- MATCHPad see ewDeeply savory noodle dish, like pad thai, but less tangy.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHDrunken noodlesDeeply savory noodle dish, like pad thai, but spicier and less tangy.Thai · noodle dish
- MATCHShawarmaTangy, like pad thai, but less sweet.Middle Eastern · handheld
- MATCHGyroTangy, like pad thai, but less sweet.Greek · handheld
- MATCHTacos al pastorTangy and sweet, like pad thai, but spicier and smokier.Mexican · handheld
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.
Pad thai vs its closest matches
Pad thai vs nasi goreng
72/100 flavor match
Nasi goreng is less tangy (1 vs 3), richer (3 vs 2), spicier (2 vs 1) and less herby (1 vs 2) than pad thai, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness and crunch.
Pad thai vs pad see ew
70/100 flavor match
Pad see ew is less tangy (0 vs 3), richer (3 vs 2), milder (0 vs 1) and less sweet (2 vs 3) than pad thai, and differs on 3 more traits. The two rate the same on savoriness.
Pad thai vs drunken noodles
64/100 flavor match
Drunken noodles is spicier (4 vs 1), less tangy (1 vs 3), less sweet (1 vs 3) and richer (3 vs 2) than pad thai, and differs on 3 more traits. The two rate the same on savoriness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order pad thai
What it is
Pad thai is stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu or shrimp and bean sprouts in a sweet-sour tamarind sauce, finished with crushed peanuts and lime.
Ordering tip
Ask for the lime and chili flakes on the side so you can tune it at the table.
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What dishes are similar to pad thai?
If you like pad thai, try nasi goreng, pad see ew and drunken noodles. Nasi goreng is the closest flavor match (72/100): sweet, like pad thai, but less tangy.
What does pad thai taste like?
Pad thai is stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu or shrimp and bean sprouts in a sweet-sour tamarind sauce, finished with crushed peanuts and lime. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, tangy, sweet.
What should I order if I want something like pad thai but different?
Try pad see ew: deeply savory noodle dish, like pad thai, but less tangy. It scores 70/100 against pad thai on flavor.
How is pad thai different from nasi goreng?
Nasi goreng is less tangy (1 vs 3), richer (3 vs 2), spicier (2 vs 1) and less herby (1 vs 2) than pad thai, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as nasi goreng vs pad thai. Overall it scores 72/100 against pad thai 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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