Southeast Asian cuisine takes on influences from Chinese and Indian cuisines. Many dishes, for instance, incorporate all of the basic flavor profiles (sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami/savory) in any single bite, and include highly aromatic herbs and spices. Ingredients and characteristics will vary by the region. However, many meals are meant to be shared family-style, with rice, pork and citrusy flavors at the forefront, and making use of fish sauce in place of soy sauce.