The scale
Seven categories, each rated 1 to 10, combined into a weighted final score.
Categories
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Flavor
Most importantThe overall taste experience. Ignoring everything else, does this food taste good?
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Seasoning
HighSalt, pepper, spices, acid, and balance. Was the dish properly seasoned, or did it taste flat?
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Texture
HighThe physical experience of eating. Crispy, tender, mushy, stale. Did the food feel right in your mouth?
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Presentation
MediumWhether someone gave a damn. When the plate arrived, did it look like someone took pride in it?
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Value for price
HighQuality-to-cost ratio. Would I pay this price again, knowing exactly what I was going to get?
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Service
MediumHow you were treated. Did the people working here make the experience better or worse?
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Would I return
TiebreakerThe honest gut check. After everything, would I actually go back next week?
Score legend
| Range | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 9.0 – 10.0 | Exceptional. I will go out of my way for this. |
| 7.5 – 8.9 | Solid. Worth your time and money. |
| 6.0 – 7.4 | Decent. Has potential but something is off. |
| 4.0 – 5.9 | Below average. Issues outweigh the good. |
| Below 4.0 | Skip it. Something went seriously wrong. |
Weighting
Flavor carries the most weight. Seasoning, texture, and value for price follow. Presentation and service matter less on their own. Would I return acts as a tiebreaker.