When talking about foodies, if you add the prefix "British", it is usually a negative association.
In addition, I personally think that it is understandable that ordinary tourists or people have their own preferred tastes and express unfriendly comments about other unfamiliar foods. But as a gourmet, if you are only willing to praise your own taste preferences, then his job is completely unqualified.
So, don’t pay any attention to what the so-called British gourmet said about hot pot.