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Love xiao long bao? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love xiao long bao, order nigiri sushi next (75/100 flavor match), then shoyu ramen and tonkotsu ramen. Xiao long bao is deeply savory and rich, and these dishes share that profile.

Nigiri sushi: deeply savory, like xiao long bao, but fresher.

Flavor profile

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

Chinese · dumpling

How to order xiao long bao

What it is

Xiao long bao are thin-skinned soup dumplings filled with pork and a savory broth that melts while they steam.

Ordering tip

Lift one onto a spoon, nibble a small hole, sip the soup, then eat the rest with a little black vinegar and ginger.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to xiao long bao?

If you like xiao long bao, try nigiri sushi, shoyu ramen and tonkotsu ramen. Nigiri sushi is the closest flavor match (75/100): deeply savory, like xiao long bao, but fresher.

What does xiao long bao taste like?

Xiao long bao are thin-skinned soup dumplings filled with pork and a savory broth that melts while they steam. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, rich.

What should I order if I want something like xiao long bao but different?

Try shoyu ramen: deeply savory, like xiao long bao. It scores 75/100 against xiao long bao 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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