Originally Posted by
JBord
That's very interesting, and good point about Turkey as well. Maybe it's just within my circle of acquaintances, but the people I know who like food would mostly say, Italy, France, AND Spain. San Sebastian alone should put Spain in every conversation. I also really enjoy the food in Portugal and Hungary, but I might be one of the weirdos

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I'd be more likely to put Spanish food in the overrated rather than underrated category. Turkish food I'd put in the underrated category. Weirdly, for the last 25 odd years, the best restaurant in Canberra has been
Ottoman – a Turkish fine dining place. The food is so good. Sadly, I think they closed last year.