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Love xiao long bao? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love xiao long bao, order udon next (89/100 flavor match), then nigiri sushi and shoyu ramen. Xiao long bao is deeply savory and rich, and these dishes share that profile.
Udon: deeply savory, like xiao long bao.
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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
6 dishes to try if you love xiao long bao
- MATCHUdonDeeply savory, like xiao long bao.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHNigiri sushiDeeply savory, like xiao long bao, but fresher.Japanese · raw dish
- MATCHShoyu ramenDeeply savory, like xiao long bao.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHTonkotsu ramenRich, like xiao long bao.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHGyozaRich dumpling, like xiao long bao, but crunchier and smokier.Japanese · dumpling
- MATCHJapanese curryRich, like xiao long bao, 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.
Xiao long bao vs its closest matches
Xiao long bao vs udon
89/100 flavor match
Udon is lighter (2 vs 3) than xiao long bao. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch.
Xiao long bao vs nigiri sushi
75/100 flavor match
Nigiri sushi is fresher (3 vs 1) and lighter (2 vs 3) than xiao long bao. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, smoke and crunch.
Xiao long bao vs shoyu ramen
75/100 flavor match
Shoyu ramen is lighter (2 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 4), fresher (2 vs 1) and smokier (1 vs 0) than xiao long bao, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on heat, tang and sweetness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
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.
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What dishes are similar to xiao long bao?
If you like xiao long bao, try udon, nigiri sushi and shoyu ramen. Udon is the closest flavor match (89/100): deeply savory, like xiao long bao.
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 nigiri sushi: deeply savory, like xiao long bao, but fresher. It scores 75/100 against xiao long bao on flavor.
How is xiao long bao different from udon?
Udon is lighter (2 vs 3) than xiao long bao. The two rate the same on savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as udon vs xiao long bao. Overall it scores 89/100 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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