"Eh? Aren't you Miyoko? Aren't you at school today?" Alice Nakiri didn't expect to meet a classmate here, and her cheeks flushed as she let go of Satou's hand.
"Oh? Are you Miss Alice?" Miyoko Hojo was also stunned to see Alice Nakiri clinging to Satou.
If she remembered correctly, wasn't Satou on very good terms with Miss Erina? Why...
Perhaps it was because Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri were sisters, so they were closer to Satou.
Miyoko Hojo thought this, then brought the dishes to Miyazaki Ryūsei's table.
"These five dishes are the signature dishes of Kitajo Restaurant. I hope the customer will be satisfied," Chef Kitajo said in a deep voice.
"In that case, let me taste the cuisine of Kitajo Restaurant, a famous establishment in Chinatown."
Miyazaki Ryūsei smiled faintly and said,
"These five dishes are Sweet and Sour Pork, Mapo Tofu, Steamed Sea Bass, red braised lion head, and the Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple made by Miyoko Hojo."
"They are very common dishes in Chinese cuisine and are also very popular in Japan."
Afterward, Miyazaki Ryūsei began to taste them.
The chefs of Kitajo Restaurant watched him intently, their hearts filled with tension, wondering what his scheme was.
Because before this, Miyazaki Ryūsei had already visited several restaurants in Chinatown, and without exception, all those establishments had closed down.
His visit to Kitajo Restaurant to taste their dishes this time was certainly not with good intentions.
Miyazaki Ryūsei first tasted the Steamed Sea Bass.
However, he only took one bite of each dish.
Soon, he had finished tasting all five dishes, put down his chopsticks, and leisurely took a sip of tea.
"How is it? Are the dishes of our restaurant satisfactory to you?"
Chef Kitajo raised his eyebrows and asked in a deep voice.
Miyazaki Ryūsei put down his teacup, smiled faintly, and said, "I originally thought Kitajo Restaurant was a famous establishment and that the dishes it made wouldn't be too bad, but I didn't expect to be disappointed."
"What do you mean by that, sir?"
Chef Kitajo's heart tightened, understanding that the other party was about to make trouble.
The chefs of Kitajo Restaurant were also very indignant.
These were the signature dishes of Kitajo Restaurant; how could they be so bad?
Miyazaki Ryūsei snorted and coldly pointed at the plate of Steamed Sea Bass, saying, "This dish is overcooked; the meat is a bit old, and it still has a fishy smell. Unacceptable."
"For this red braised lion head, the ratio of pork, flour, and egg is incorrect. It tastes a bit hard and not tender enough. Unacceptable."
"The minced pork in this Mapo Tofu isn't chewy enough, and the numbing and spicy flavors are insufficient. It has no sensation when eaten. Unacceptable."
"This Sweet and Sour Pork isn't fried crispy enough, and the final sauce isn't good enough. Unacceptable."
"As for this Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple…"
Miyazaki Ryūsei looked at Miyoko Hojo's dish and said, "The technique is very pure, with no obvious flaws, but it lacks impact."
"With your standard, do you even dare to open a restaurant?"
He said coldly.
"What are you talking about?"
"Exactly! These five dishes are our most popular ones. We sell hundreds of portions every day!"
"That's right, customers are very satisfied after tasting them."
Hearing him say this, the chefs of Kitajo Restaurant all became somewhat displeased.
Miyoko Hojo also gritted her teeth, appearing very unwilling.
"We apologize for not being able to satisfy you. That will be 20,000 yen."
Chef Kitajo frowned and directly ordered him to leave.
Miyazaki Ryūsei smiled faintly, then pulled out 20,000 yen and placed it on the table.
Seeing the other party suddenly pay so obediently, everyone was a little puzzled.
They had thought this guy had some scheme, but it turned out he just came to spend money on a meal, then disparaged the dishes?
Although being disparaged by him made the chefs of Kitajo Restaurant feel very unwilling, it wouldn't lead to them closing down like other establishments, would it?
Satou was watching the situation there when he suddenly felt a small hand slip into his. He couldn't help but glance to the side and saw Alice Nakiri smiling at him.
Satou couldn't help but smile back, then held her small hand under the table.
Alice Nakiri's small hand was boneless, her skin smooth and warm, feeling very comfortable to the touch.
"Oh, right, before I leave, I'd like to invite everyone to taste our restaurant's signature dish, as a treat."
Miyazaki Ryūsei suddenly remembered something and said.
"You want to invite us to taste your dish?"
Chef Kitajo frowned.
"That's right."
Miyazaki Ryūsei took out a thermos he was carrying, unscrewed it, and smiled, "The temperature is just right."
Subsequently, an extremely rich aroma wafted out.
"It smells so good!"
The chefs of Kitajo Restaurant exclaimed in surprise.
"This is… Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?!"
Chef Kitajo immediately took a breath and asked.
"Correct."
Miyazaki Ryūsei smiled faintly and said, "This dish is an extreme test of a chef's skill, requiring simmering over low heat for more than ten hours to be considered complete. I wanted to invite everyone to taste it, as a treat."
"Is it really Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?"
"No way? Does this guy really know how to make this dish?"
The chefs of Kitajo Restaurant were all greatly surprised.
This was a legendary dish, famous for its precious ingredients and long preparation time.
"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?"
Even Alice Nakiri was surprised; she had also heard the name of this dish.
Chef Kitajo frowned in silence, walked over, picked up a spoon, and tasted a mouthful.
The soup was incredibly delicious, combining the freshness of over ten ingredients like sea cucumber, dried scallops, abalone, chicken, and duck, making one almost swallow their tongue!
The chefs of Kitajo Restaurant also walked over one after another and began to taste it, including Miyoko Hojo.
After just one taste, they were completely conquered by this unprecedented deliciousness.
"It really is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, integrating the essence of more than ten ingredients into one!"
"It's too delicious! It truly is a legendary dish."
Subsequently, expressions of defeat appeared on the faces of the Kitajo Restaurant chefs, because they realized that their dishes were far inferior compared to the other party's.
Could it be that, as the other party said, they truly had no right to open a restaurant?
At this moment, everyone's confidence began to waver!
Seeing this scene, a cold smile appeared on Miyazaki Ryūsei's lips.
"Can I also taste it?"
Satou suddenly said.
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