Clearly some foods taste different to different people. Somebody said parsnips taste like soap. To me, they have a pleasant, nutty flavor.

I used to hate Brussel sprouts till a friend told me to cut them in half, saute them till tender, and sprinkle with lime juice.

Cilantro is a notable case. To me, cilantro has a pleasant, cool taste; to my husband it is bitter. There is even a website on the topic, Ihatecilantro.com

The DH fancies that he has a superior palate to mine, but he thinks that food which is burning my mouth and lips is merely "a little spicy".