French food is overrated too. Too many heavy sauces. Italian though? In Italy? I've never looked at American or anywhere else's take on Italian food the same way ever since.

Simpler, tastier, fresher... sadly, I forgot about my time(s) in China. Can't say that I like their food either for the most part. Some of it ain't even safe - case in point, gutter oil... ew. This was pointed out to me in 1999 or so.

Hadn't been to Finland yet, but I'm just not a fan of fish-mostly type of diet. Spent 3 years in Japan - had an encounter with fish flavored candy. Yeah. Was not prepared for that.

All... my opinions. Still have to say that American "cuisine" is at the bottom.