How to reply when she asks about the strangest food you've tried
Respond to her food question on Hinge with a story that entertains and moves the conversation forward naturally.
She's opened with a playful question, which means she wants to be entertained and learn something about you. This is a green light. She could have messaged nothing or asked something generic, so she's already invested.
A good reply here does two things. First, it answers her question with a real story that's actually interesting or funny, not a cop-out. Second, it shows you're the kind of person who has experiences worth talking about. You're not trying too hard, but you're also not boring.
Most people either go too safe with it or too hard. "I tried escargot once" versus a three-paragraph food memoir. You want the middle ground where the story is brief, memorable, and leaves room for her to jump in.
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She's testing if you're interesting
This opener isn't random. Food questions are low-stakes conversation, but they work because they let someone show personality. If you answer with something bland, she learns you're either boring or uncomfortable sharing. If you go weird just to be different, she learns you're trying too hard to impress.
What she really wants to know is whether you have a life that generates stories. People who travel, try things, or do stuff have answers to this. People who don't, or who are afraid to seem uncool, give safe answers. She's reading your reply as a preview of what hanging out with you would actually be like.
Answer first, then flip it back to her
Your move is to give a brief answer that's actually true and actually a bit odd, then ask what hers is. Don't overthink what qualifies as strange. It could be a thing you ate while traveling, something you tried on a dare, something your family made that other people think is weird, or even something you regret eating.
Specificity matters here. "Haggis in Scotland" beats "weird foreign food." One shows you were there and remember it. The other shows you're reading a script. Keep your answer to one or two sentences max, then ask. Make her feel like you're curious about her answer, not just waiting for your turn to talk.
Send it within a few hours, not days
Respond while the conversation feels live. If she messages you on a Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday evening is your window. Waiting three days kills momentum and signals you're not that interested.
If she doesn't reply within 24 hours after you answer and ask back, don't send a follow-up text. Either she got busy, lost interest, or the conversation didn't land the way you hoped. Move on. If she does reply, keep the back-and-forth going for two or three exchanges before suggesting a call or meet up. Food is an easy topic to ride for a bit, so use it to build some rapport first.
Why these replies fail
“Probably sushi! It looked weird at first but I actually really like it now”
Sushi isn't strange and this answer signals you play it safe. It also doesn't invite her to share.
“I once ate a cricket protein bar and it was honestly pretty good, tastes like chocolate? Have you ever tried bugs? That would be crazy lol”
This is over-explained and the follow-up question sounds forced, like you're trying to be adventurous rather than just living your life.
“Haha I'm actually pretty picky so I stick to normal stuff. What about you?”
You didn't answer her question, just bounced it back. This makes her do all the work and suggests you're either boring or deflecting.
Common mistakes
- Playing it safe with a mild answer like sushi or Indian food when the question asks for strange
- Writing a long, detailed story instead of a short hook that invites her to respond
- Asking the question back without answering first, making her do all the work
- Self-deprecating jokes about your picky eating instead of sharing an actual experience
- Ending with no question, leaving her nothing to grab onto for a reply
Questions people ask
- What if I haven't actually tried anything that strange?
- Think harder. Have you eaten something while traveling that people at home thought was weird. Something your grandparents cooked. A regional dish you only had once. You don't need something extreme. Something slightly outside the ordinary that has a small story attached is enough.
- Should I ask her a follow-up question after telling my story?
- Yes. Ask her the same question back or ask what the story is. Make it easy for her to respond. "So what's yours." works fine. The point is to keep the ball in play, not to end your message with a period.
- How long should my answer be?
- One or two sentences for your story, max. Think text length, not email. You want her reading time measured in seconds, not minutes. Short answers also feel more confident because you're not explaining or justifying yourself.
- What if she doesn't reply after I answer?
- Don't send a follow-up message. Give it 24 hours and move on. One-sided conversations go nowhere on Hinge. If she comes back later, great. If not, she's told you everything you need to know by her silence.
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