Squid meat taste ranges from rubbery to mild, depending on how it's cooked. Some people think squid meat is wholly tasteless, and others believe it is like chewing a rubber band. When cooked on medium heat, its flavor tends to be mild, like lobster and shrimp. If overcooked, it can become rubbery and lose its unique taste. To preserve its taste, do not cook squid for a long time. The preparation method determines the meat's final taste in a dish.  Because of its mild taste, the meat is included in many marinated Chinese cuisines. Grilled squid has a tender inside and effortlessly absorbs a sauce's flavor if served with one. Deep-fried meat has a chewy outside and becomes crispy around the tentacles. To get fully crispy squid meat, you need to boil it in hot water for several minutes to tenderize it.