I believe to each, his own. we all have our own individual likes and dislikes, and taste. Each culture/country have their own special way of preparing their foods. Food that is well prepared and seasoned the right way, will taste good.
Have you ever tasted something that you don't like, or care too much for, and after tasting it you concluded that it was not bad? I think it's a matter of preference. We tend to like and enjoy the foods we grew up on, and they always seem to be the most enjoyable and comforting foods. I am mixed with 3 different nationality. I love all the different dishes but my favourite is what my mother cooked when i was growing up. I grew up eating extremely spicy food. If food is not spicy it will not taste good to me. When I cook for my friends I have to prepare the foods less spicy so they can eat and enjoy it.