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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 kimchi jjigae. Tom yum is tangy, spicy and herby, and these dishes share that profile.
Larb: spicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier.
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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
6 dishes to try if you love tom yum
- MATCHLarbSpicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier.Thai · shared plate
- MATCHCevicheSpicy and tangy, like tom yum, but crunchier.Peruvian · raw dish
- MATCHKimchi jjigaeSpicy and tangy soup, like tom yum, but less herby and richer.Korean · soup
- MATCHMomosSpicy and herby, like tom yum, but less tangy.Nepali · dumpling
- MATCHSpaghetti alle vongoleTangy and herby, like tom yum, but milder.Italian · pasta
- MATCHPad kra paoSpicy and herby, like tom yum, but less tangy and smokier.Thai · rice 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.
Tom yum vs its closest matches
Tom yum vs larb
80/100 flavor match
Larb is crunchier (2 vs 0), more savory (4 vs 3), fresher (5 vs 4) and smokier (1 vs 0) than tom yum. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Tom yum vs ceviche
71/100 flavor match
Ceviche is crunchier (2 vs 0), milder (3 vs 4) and fresher (5 vs 4) than tom yum. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, tang, sweetness and smoke.
Tom yum vs kimchi jjigae
62/100 flavor match
Kimchi jjigae is less herby (1 vs 4), richer (3 vs 1), less tangy (3 vs 5) and more savory (4 vs 3) than tom yum, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on heat, smoke and crunch.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
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.
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What dishes are similar to tom yum?
If you like tom yum, try larb, ceviche and kimchi jjigae. 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 is tom yum different from larb?
Larb is crunchier (2 vs 0), more savory (4 vs 3), fresher (5 vs 4) and smokier (1 vs 0) than tom yum. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as larb vs tom yum. Overall it scores 80/100 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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