re: What Is a Favorite Dish That You Once Viewed as Exotic and Strange?

Curry or Indian food in general. Thought I would never eat it then I tried it and didn't like the flavors and now I am absolutely addicted. I make a curry at home that is phenomenal and easy to make. Could eat it all week long.

Sushi - I used to only eat sushi if everything was cooked in it and I still felt queasy after eating it. Now I love it and eat some of the raw options, mainly tuna.

Medium rare steak - never thought of it as exotic but I was raised by parents who ate their steaks well done. I learned when I moved away from home to try steak cooked less well done and now I love it all. I still like a well done steak, though, even though I know I shouldn't. I can't help it. I prefer a medium cooked steak but if it comes out well done I don't need to send it back.