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Love poke bowl? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love poke bowl, order nigiri sushi next (79/100 flavor match), then pho and bibimbap. Poke bowl is deeply savory and herby, and these dishes share that profile.

Nigiri sushi: herby raw dish, like poke bowl, but softer.

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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
2 out of 5
Fresh
4 out of 5
Smoky
0 out of 5
Crunch
2 out of 5

Hawaiian · raw dish

6 dishes to try if you love poke bowl

  1. Nigiri sushiHerby raw dish, like poke bowl, but softer.Japanese · raw dish
  2. PhoHerby, like poke bowl.Vietnamese · noodle soup
  3. BibimbapHerby, like poke bowl, but spicier.Korean · rice dish
  4. CevicheHerby raw dish, like poke bowl, but tangier and spicier.Peruvian · raw dish
  5. Banh miHerby, like poke bowl, but crunchier.Vietnamese · handheld
  6. Spaghetti alle vongoleHerby, like poke bowl, but less sweet and softer.Italian · pasta

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.

Poke bowl vs its closest matches

  • Poke bowl vs nigiri sushi

    79/100 flavor match

    Nigiri sushi is softer (0 vs 2), milder (0 vs 1), less tangy (1 vs 2) and less sweet (1 vs 2) than poke bowl, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness and smoke.

  • Poke bowl vs pho

    74/100 flavor match

    Pho is less sweet (1 vs 2), fresher (5 vs 4) and softer (1 vs 2) than poke bowl. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang and smoke.

  • Poke bowl vs bibimbap

    69/100 flavor match

    Bibimbap is spicier (3 vs 1), less tangy (1 vs 2) and crunchier (3 vs 2) than poke bowl. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness, freshness 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 poke bowl

What it is

A poke bowl is cubes of raw fish, usually ahi tuna or salmon, marinated in soy and sesame and served over rice with toppings.

Ordering tip

Pick one sauce and a few toppings; overloading a bowl drowns the fish.

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What dishes are similar to poke bowl?

If you like poke bowl, try nigiri sushi, pho and bibimbap. Nigiri sushi is the closest flavor match (79/100): herby raw dish, like poke bowl, but softer.

What does poke bowl taste like?

A poke bowl is cubes of raw fish, usually ahi tuna or salmon, marinated in soy and sesame and served over rice with toppings. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, herby.

What should I order if I want something like poke bowl but different?

Try pho: herby, like poke bowl. It scores 74/100 against poke bowl on flavor.

How is poke bowl different from nigiri sushi?

Nigiri sushi is softer (0 vs 2), milder (0 vs 1), less tangy (1 vs 2) and less sweet (1 vs 2) than poke bowl, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as nigiri sushi vs poke bowl. Overall it scores 79/100 against poke bowl 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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