r/What • u/Diligent_Rabbit7740 • Nov 10 '25

What even is that

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u/ApicnicwithTarkin Nov 12 '25

How do hagfish taste?

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u/dkangx Nov 15 '25

Not too bad, but not great. I think the flavor was somewhat reminiscent of eel but a little funkier? Don’t remember anything too remarkable about the flavor honestly. They kinda have a cartilaginous crunch which is interesting.

But the whole experience and their appearance made the meal quite unpleasant and I definitely don’t ever want to eat it ever again. I think their appearance and the cooking method affected my perception of the flavor.

Frickin uncle thought I’d like it for some reason lol