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Love spaghetti alle vongole? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love spaghetti alle vongole, order pho next (71/100 flavor match), then nigiri sushi and momos. Spaghetti alle vongole is deeply savory, herby and tangy, and these dishes share that profile.

Pho: herby, like spaghetti alle vongole.

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

Italian · pasta

6 dishes to try if you love spaghetti alle vongole

  1. PhoHerby, like spaghetti alle vongole.Vietnamese · noodle soup
  2. Nigiri sushiHerby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but less tangy.Japanese · raw dish
  3. MomosHerby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but spicier.Nepali · dumpling
  4. GyroTangy and herby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but smokier.Greek · handheld
  5. LasagnaTangy pasta, like spaghetti alle vongole, but richer and less herby.Italian American · pasta
  6. Poke bowlHerby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but sweeter and crunchier.Hawaiian · raw 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.

Spaghetti alle vongole vs its closest matches

  • Spaghetti alle vongole vs pho

    71/100 flavor match

    Pho is less tangy (2 vs 3), sweeter (1 vs 0), fresher (5 vs 4) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than spaghetti alle vongole. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat and smoke.

  • Spaghetti alle vongole vs nigiri sushi

    64/100 flavor match

    Nigiri sushi is less tangy (1 vs 3), milder (0 vs 1), sweeter (1 vs 0) and less herby (3 vs 4) than spaghetti alle vongole. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, smoke and crunch.

  • Spaghetti alle vongole vs momos

    63/100 flavor match

    Momos is spicier (3 vs 1), less tangy (2 vs 3), less herby (3 vs 4) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than spaghetti alle vongole. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, sweetness 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 spaghetti alle vongole

What it is

Spaghetti alle vongole is pasta with clams, garlic, white wine, chili flakes and parsley, in a light briny sauce.

Ordering tip

Order it where seafood is a focus; the clams should taste of the sea, not of grit.

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Good to know

What dishes are similar to spaghetti alle vongole?

If you like spaghetti alle vongole, try pho, nigiri sushi and momos. Pho is the closest flavor match (71/100): herby, like spaghetti alle vongole.

What does spaghetti alle vongole taste like?

Spaghetti alle vongole is pasta with clams, garlic, white wine, chili flakes and parsley, in a light briny sauce. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, herby, tangy.

What should I order if I want something like spaghetti alle vongole but different?

Try nigiri sushi: herby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but less tangy. It scores 64/100 against spaghetti alle vongole on flavor.

How is spaghetti alle vongole different from pho?

Pho is less tangy (2 vs 3), sweeter (1 vs 0), fresher (5 vs 4) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than spaghetti alle vongole. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as pho vs spaghetti alle vongole. Overall it scores 71/100 against spaghetti alle vongole 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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