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Love tonkotsu ramen? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love tonkotsu ramen, order shoyu ramen next (82/100 flavor match), then udon and spaghetti carbonara. Tonkotsu ramen is rich and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.
Shoyu ramen: deeply savory noodle soup, like tonkotsu ramen, but lighter.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 5 out of 5
- Savory
- 5 out of 5
- Spicy
- 1 out of 5
- Tangy
- 0 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 1 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Japanese · noodle soup
6 dishes to try if you love tonkotsu ramen
- MATCHShoyu ramenDeeply savory noodle soup, like tonkotsu ramen, but lighter.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHUdonDeeply savory noodle soup, like tonkotsu ramen, but lighter.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHSpaghetti carbonaraRich, like tonkotsu ramen.Italian · pasta
- MATCHXiao long baoRich, like tonkotsu ramen.Chinese · dumpling
- MATCHFried riceRich, like tonkotsu ramen, but smokier.Chinese · rice dish
- MATCHJapanese curryRich, like tonkotsu ramen, but sweeter.Japanese · 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.
Tonkotsu ramen vs its closest matches
Tonkotsu ramen vs shoyu ramen
82/100 flavor match
Shoyu ramen is lighter (2 vs 5), milder (0 vs 1), tangier (1 vs 0) and fresher (2 vs 1) than tonkotsu ramen. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, smoke and crunch.
Tonkotsu ramen vs udon
82/100 flavor match
Udon is lighter (2 vs 5), less savory (4 vs 5), milder (0 vs 1) and tangier (1 vs 0) than tonkotsu ramen, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on sweetness and freshness.
Tonkotsu ramen vs spaghetti carbonara
74/100 flavor match
Spaghetti carbonara is milder (0 vs 1), less sweet (0 vs 1) and less herby (0 vs 1) than tonkotsu ramen. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, tang, 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 tonkotsu ramen
What it is
Tonkotsu ramen is wheat noodles in a creamy pork-bone broth simmered for hours, usually topped with chashu pork, a soft egg and scallions.
Ordering tip
Ask for the noodles firm (katame) if you eat slowly, and add a soft egg if it is not included.
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What dishes are similar to tonkotsu ramen?
If you like tonkotsu ramen, try shoyu ramen, udon and spaghetti carbonara. Shoyu ramen is the closest flavor match (82/100): deeply savory noodle soup, like tonkotsu ramen, but lighter.
What does tonkotsu ramen taste like?
Tonkotsu ramen is wheat noodles in a creamy pork-bone broth simmered for hours, usually topped with chashu pork, a soft egg and scallions. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory.
What should I order if I want something like tonkotsu ramen but different?
Try udon: deeply savory noodle soup, like tonkotsu ramen, but lighter. It scores 82/100 against tonkotsu ramen on flavor.
How is tonkotsu ramen different from shoyu ramen?
Shoyu ramen is lighter (2 vs 5), milder (0 vs 1), tangier (1 vs 0) and fresher (2 vs 1) than tonkotsu ramen. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as shoyu ramen vs tonkotsu ramen. Overall it scores 82/100 against tonkotsu ramen 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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