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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.

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

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.

Good to know

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 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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