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Love nigiri sushi? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love nigiri sushi, order udon next (80/100 flavor match), then poke bowl and shoyu ramen. Nigiri sushi is deeply savory and herby, and these dishes share that profile.
Udon: deeply savory, like nigiri sushi, but less herby.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 3 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 0 out of 5
Japanese · raw dish
6 dishes to try if you love nigiri sushi
- MATCHUdonDeeply savory, like nigiri sushi, but less herby.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHPoke bowlHerby raw dish, like nigiri sushi, but crunchier.Hawaiian · raw dish
- MATCHShoyu ramenDeeply savory, like nigiri sushi.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHXiao long baoDeeply savory, like nigiri sushi, but less herby.Chinese · dumpling
- MATCHPhoHerby, like nigiri sushi.Vietnamese · noodle soup
- MATCHPalak paneerHerby, like nigiri sushi, but richer.Indian · curry
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.
Nigiri sushi vs its closest matches
Nigiri sushi vs udon
80/100 flavor match
Udon is less herby (1 vs 3) than nigiri sushi. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, smoke and crunch.
Nigiri sushi vs poke bowl
79/100 flavor match
Poke bowl is crunchier (2 vs 0), spicier (1 vs 0), tangier (2 vs 1) and sweeter (2 vs 1) than nigiri sushi, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness and smoke.
Nigiri sushi vs shoyu ramen
78/100 flavor match
Shoyu ramen is more savory (5 vs 4), less herby (2 vs 3), smokier (1 vs 0) and crunchier (1 vs 0) than nigiri sushi. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order nigiri sushi
What it is
Nigiri sushi is a slice of fish or seafood pressed onto a small mound of seasoned rice, brushed with soy or eaten as the chef serves it.
Ordering tip
Eat each piece in one bite, fish side down on the tongue, and go light on the soy.
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What dishes are similar to nigiri sushi?
If you like nigiri sushi, try udon, poke bowl and shoyu ramen. Udon is the closest flavor match (80/100): deeply savory, like nigiri sushi, but less herby.
What does nigiri sushi taste like?
Nigiri sushi is a slice of fish or seafood pressed onto a small mound of seasoned rice, brushed with soy or eaten as the chef serves it. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, herby.
What should I order if I want something like nigiri sushi but different?
Try poke bowl: herby raw dish, like nigiri sushi, but crunchier. It scores 79/100 against nigiri sushi on flavor.
How is nigiri sushi different from udon?
Udon is less herby (1 vs 3) than nigiri sushi. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as udon vs nigiri sushi. Overall it scores 80/100 against nigiri sushi 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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