expression, kuru verb (irregular)
grow on one; gradually come to like
Colloquial expression for something you initially disliked or felt neutral about slowly becoming appealing. Often used for food, music, or people.
See also: じわじわ
最初は苦手だったけど、だんだんじわじわ来る味だね。
I didn't like it at first, but the taste is gradually growing on me.
あの曲、最初は変だと思ったけど、じわじわ来るんだよ。
That song seemed weird at first, but it's really growing on me.