I like to try places too, but it is strange in Finland. There hasn't been a strong dining out culture in Finland for long (a couple decades) so when people have gone out, they generally order something they know they will like, rather than experiment. Men especially will commonly get a pepper steak, because it is hard to screw it up and the meat doesn't have to be great quality, as the pepper masks the flavor. I find it strange how big a difference in culture there can be i this regard, and it spills into other areas of risk assessment also.