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Love pho? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love pho, order poke bowl next (74/100 flavor match), then banh mi and spaghetti alle vongole. Pho is herby and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.
Poke bowl: herby, like pho.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 1 out of 5
- Tangy
- 2 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 5 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Vietnamese · noodle soup
6 dishes to try if you love pho
- MATCHPoke bowlHerby, like pho.Hawaiian · raw dish
- MATCHBanh miHerby, like pho, but crunchier.Vietnamese · handheld
- MATCHSpaghetti alle vongoleHerby, like pho.Italian · pasta
- MATCHShoyu ramenDeeply savory noodle soup, like pho, but less herby.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHNigiri sushiHerby, like pho.Japanese · raw dish
- MATCHKhao soiDeeply savory noodle soup, like pho, but less herby and richer.Thai · noodle soup
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.
Pho vs its closest matches
Pho vs poke bowl
74/100 flavor match
Poke bowl is sweeter (2 vs 1), less herby (4 vs 5) and crunchier (2 vs 1) than pho. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang and smoke.
Pho vs banh mi
72/100 flavor match
Banh mi is crunchier (4 vs 1), spicier (2 vs 1), tangier (3 vs 2) and smokier (1 vs 0) than pho. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness and freshness.
Pho vs spaghetti alle vongole
71/100 flavor match
Spaghetti alle vongole is tangier (3 vs 2), less sweet (0 vs 1), less herby (4 vs 5) and softer (0 vs 1) than pho. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat 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 pho
What it is
Pho is a Vietnamese beef broth scented with star anise, cinnamon and charred onion, poured over rice noodles and thin-sliced beef, with herbs and lime on the side.
Ordering tip
Order pho tai for rare beef that cooks in the broth, and taste the broth before adding hoisin or sriracha.
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What dishes are similar to pho?
If you like pho, try poke bowl, banh mi and spaghetti alle vongole. Poke bowl is the closest flavor match (74/100): herby, like pho.
What does pho taste like?
Pho is a Vietnamese beef broth scented with star anise, cinnamon and charred onion, poured over rice noodles and thin-sliced beef, with herbs and lime on the side. Its strongest traits: herby, deeply savory.
What should I order if I want something like pho but different?
Try banh mi: herby, like pho, but crunchier. It scores 72/100 against pho on flavor.
How is pho different from poke bowl?
Poke bowl is sweeter (2 vs 1), less herby (4 vs 5) and crunchier (2 vs 1) than pho. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as poke bowl vs pho. Overall it scores 74/100 against pho 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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