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Love tom yum? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love tom yum, order larb next (80/100 flavor match), then ceviche and momos. Tom yum is tangy, spicy and herby, and these dishes share that profile.

Larb: spicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier.

Flavor profile

Rich
1 out of 5
Savory
3 out of 5
Spicy
4 out of 5
Tangy
5 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Fresh
4 out of 5
Smoky
0 out of 5
Crunch
0 out of 5

Thai · soup

How to order tom yum

What it is

Tom yum is a hot and sour Thai soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, chili and lime juice, usually made with shrimp (tom yum goong).

Ordering tip

The clear version is lighter and sharper; the creamy version (nam khon) adds evaporated milk and is milder.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to tom yum?

If you like tom yum, try larb, ceviche and momos. Larb is the closest flavor match (80/100): spicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier.

What does tom yum taste like?

Tom yum is a hot and sour Thai soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, chili and lime juice, usually made with shrimp (tom yum goong). Its strongest traits: tangy, spicy, herby.

What should I order if I want something like tom yum but different?

Try ceviche: spicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier. It scores 71/100 against tom yum 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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