IPAs pair well with many types of food, including: Spicy meals, such as Indian food, Thai food, or Mexican food Grilled food like burgers, shrimp, or kebabs Deep-fried foods, including chicken, buffalo wings, or calamari Mango or citrus-flavored foods, such as key lime pie, mango lassi, or lemon chicken Salty cheeses like blue cheese, feta, or swiss cheese