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Love yakitori? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love yakitori, order Korean BBQ galbi next (97/100 flavor match), then chicken teriyaki and bulgogi. Yakitori is charred and deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.
Korean BBQ galbi: charred grilled dish, like yakitori, but richer.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 2 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 5 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Japanese · grilled dish
6 dishes to try if you love yakitori
- MATCHKorean BBQ galbiCharred grilled dish, like yakitori, but richer.Korean · grilled dish
- MATCHChicken teriyakiCharred grilled dish, like yakitori, but sweeter.Japanese · grilled dish
- MATCHBulgogiCharred grilled dish, like yakitori, but sweeter.Korean · grilled dish
- MATCHBeef chow funCharred, like yakitori.Chinese · noodle dish
- MATCHCarne asadaCharred grilled dish, like yakitori, but spicier and less sweet.Mexican · grilled dish
- MATCHFried riceCharred, like yakitori.Chinese · 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.
Yakitori vs its closest matches
Yakitori vs Korean BBQ galbi
97/100 flavor match
Korean BBQ galbi is richer (4 vs 2), spicier (1 vs 0) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than yakitori. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, freshness, smoke and crunch.
Yakitori vs chicken teriyaki
91/100 flavor match
Chicken teriyaki is sweeter (4 vs 2) and less smoky (3 vs 5) than yakitori. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, freshness and crunch.
Yakitori vs bulgogi
82/100 flavor match
Bulgogi is sweeter (4 vs 2), less smoky (3 vs 5), richer (3 vs 2) and spicier (1 vs 0) than yakitori, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang and freshness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order yakitori
What it is
Yakitori is chicken skewered by cut, from thigh and meatballs (tsukune) to skin and hearts, grilled over charcoal with salt (shio) or a sweet soy glaze (tare).
Ordering tip
Order a mix of shio and tare, and try tsukune with the raw egg yolk dip if offered.
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What dishes are similar to yakitori?
If you like yakitori, try Korean BBQ galbi, chicken teriyaki and bulgogi. Korean BBQ galbi is the closest flavor match (97/100): charred grilled dish, like yakitori, but richer.
What does yakitori taste like?
Yakitori is chicken skewered by cut, from thigh and meatballs (tsukune) to skin and hearts, grilled over charcoal with salt (shio) or a sweet soy glaze (tare). Its strongest traits: charred, deeply savory.
What should I order if I want something like yakitori but different?
Try chicken teriyaki: charred grilled dish, like yakitori, but sweeter. It scores 91/100 against yakitori on flavor.
How is yakitori different from Korean BBQ galbi?
Korean BBQ galbi is richer (4 vs 2), spicier (1 vs 0) and sweeter (3 vs 2) than yakitori. The two rate the same on savoriness, tang, freshness, smoke and crunch. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as Korean BBQ galbi vs yakitori. Overall it scores 97/100 against yakitori 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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