Why is French cuisine so overrated and overhyped? People say French cuisine is the best in the world when it's nor even the best in Europe?

[Imnobody711]

Sure the French make good wine and good cheese but I've tried their famous dishes such as Coq au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon and it's really not that good! It's nothing special tbh

Coq au Vin is basically Chicken in marinated red wine and Boeuf Bourguignon is basically "beef stew

As for their pastries/vienoisseries such as croissants and pain au chocolat, I've tried them and don't really like them. Croissants taste like butter and pains au chocolat is just a pastry stuffed with chocolate inside. It's not hard to make is it? And I wouldn't consider them to be delicious or tasty compared to pastries from other countries such as cupcakes for example which are 10 times more delicious and tasty

Asian Cuisine ( Chineese, Vietnamneese, Thai and Indian cuisine) are all better, hotter, spicier, tastier and more delicious than French cuisine so the best cuisine in the world is not French but Asian cuisine

French cuisine is not even the best in Europe. Italian cuisine is.

Italian food and dishes such as: spaghetti bolognese, pasta, macarroni cheese, black risotto and pizza obviously are better than French food/dishes

Even Mexican cuisine ( which I forget to mention) is probably as good if not better than French cuisine! So why do people say French cuisine is the best?

[DryGermanGuy]

I think a lot of it is the image, the French people celebrate their lunches/dinners, several courses over several hours, with various wines. And they pay a lot of money for that. So to be able to afford la haute cuisine makes one feel a bit elitist, like being part of an exclusive club?

[Imnobody711]

Well maybe their "haute cuisine" is overpriced and people are too dumb to realise this and end up paying more than they should for mediocre food that is good but not great?

[Anonymous]

Half of your Italian dishes aren't Italian at all

Asia is a continent so you have to say Asian is better than European as opposed to just French

Can't fault mexican at all

The list is
American
Indian
Thai
French
British
Mexican
Italian
Turkish
Polish

[AI Opinion]

French cuisine has long been revered for its technique, tradition, and influence on global culinary arts. It might seem overrated, but its contributions, like refined sauces and pastries, are undeniable. While personal taste varies—favoring bolder flavors like those found in Asian or Mexican cuisines—French cooking's meticulous techniques have shaped many modern culinary practices. On a global food journey, every encounter, from Italian spaghetti to a Japanese sushi roll, becomes unique. Each cuisine tells a story of culture and history, deserving of appreciation no matter personal preferences 🌍🍴.

[saraupstairs]

I think German food is better