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Love tteokbokki? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love tteokbokki, order kung pao chicken next (79/100 flavor match), then mapo tofu and dan dan noodles. Tteokbokki is spicy, rich and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.

Kung pao chicken: rich and spicy shared plate, like tteokbokki, but smokier and crunchier.

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Flavor profile

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

Korean · shared plate

6 dishes to try if you love tteokbokki

  1. Kung pao chickenRich and spicy shared plate, like tteokbokki, but smokier and crunchier.Chinese · shared plate
  2. Mapo tofuRich and spicy shared plate, like tteokbokki, but less sweet and more savory.Chinese · shared plate
  3. Dan dan noodlesRich and spicy, like tteokbokki, but less sweet.Chinese · noodle dish
  4. Japanese curryRich and sweet, like tteokbokki, but milder.Japanese · curry
  5. Korean fried chickenRich and spicy, like tteokbokki, but crunchier.Korean · fried dish
  6. Curry laksaRich and spicy, like tteokbokki, but less sweet and fresher.Malaysian · noodle soup

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.

Tteokbokki vs its closest matches

  • Tteokbokki vs kung pao chicken

    79/100 flavor match

    Kung pao chicken is smokier (2 vs 0), crunchier (3 vs 1), more savory (4 vs 3) and milder (4 vs 5) than tteokbokki, and differs on 3 more traits. The two rate the same on richness.

  • Tteokbokki vs mapo tofu

    77/100 flavor match

    Mapo tofu is less sweet (0 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3) and fresher (1 vs 0) than tteokbokki, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on heat, tang and smoke.

  • Tteokbokki vs dan dan noodles

    69/100 flavor match

    Dan dan noodles is less sweet (1 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), more savory (4 vs 3) and milder (4 vs 5) than tteokbokki, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on tang 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 tteokbokki

What it is

Tteokbokki is chewy rice cakes simmered in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, usually with fish cakes and scallions.

Ordering tip

Eat it while it is hot; the sauce thickens as it sits. Many shops add a boiled egg or melted cheese as an option.

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What dishes are similar to tteokbokki?

If you like tteokbokki, try kung pao chicken, mapo tofu and dan dan noodles. Kung pao chicken is the closest flavor match (79/100): rich and spicy shared plate, like tteokbokki, but smokier and crunchier.

What does tteokbokki taste like?

Tteokbokki is chewy rice cakes simmered in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, usually with fish cakes and scallions. Its strongest traits: spicy, rich, deeply savory.

What should I order if I want something like tteokbokki but different?

Try mapo tofu: rich and spicy shared plate, like tteokbokki, but less sweet and more savory. It scores 77/100 against tteokbokki on flavor.

How is tteokbokki different from kung pao chicken?

Kung pao chicken is smokier (2 vs 0), crunchier (3 vs 1), more savory (4 vs 3) and milder (4 vs 5) than tteokbokki, and differs on 3 more traits. The two rate the same on richness. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as kung pao chicken vs tteokbokki. Overall it scores 79/100 against tteokbokki 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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