He certainly appreciated how understanding his friends was about his preferences. It was rare to find someone outside of his own kin that understood and accepted the dwarf ways so easily. That was one of the many reasons that Thorin cared so much for Bilbo, and he wanted to do anything and everything that he could to return that same kindness and respect. Which was why Thorin was doing everything he could now to learn more about the ways of the Hobbits. It was his gesture to make Bilbo as comfortable as he had made Thorin.
"That is good to know. I am sure not everyone likes the same flavors" he replied, knowing that different people had different tastes. He was starting to learn that was what made this world all the more interesting too. So, he himself was learning to be more open to trying new things.