At an Izakaya, no matter what kind of alcohol you drink, eel rice is always the most common choice.
However, at Sosuke's Izakaya, more complex dishes are offered, with grilled cod with sauce being one of the representative dishes.
Typically, a mixture of salty sauce, umami-rich miso, and sweet honey is used to marinate the cod.
This allows the flavors to penetrate deep into the fish meat, resulting in incredibly delicious grilled cod.
"The taste is excellent; it was actually cooked using a low-temperature slow-roasting method."
"This method first preserves the tender texture of the cod, and it also locks the fish juices inside, ensuring the ingredients' original flavor."
"However, due to the high fat content of cod, it can feel a bit greasy, so… oh, I see."
"Using Chinese tangerine peel juice to complement the cod is indeed perfect!"
The cod meat, like butter, melted quickly upon entering the mouth, and the rich flavor of the marinade permeated every part of the tongue.
At this moment, the General, who was eating the grilled cod with sauce, couldn't help but say comfortably.
Indeed, only at an Izakaya could he shed his fatigue and find a sense of solace and pleasure.
…
At the same time.
Beside him, Nagiri Mana was eating her second, slightly smaller portion of Magical Mapo Tofu.
Although she had just eaten it, God Tongue did not feel disgusted or repulsed by it.
On the contrary, the unique "Six Flavors in One" fantastical experience compelled her to continue devouring it.
Think about the time; it must have been more than 10 years.
Since Mana lost interest in any cuisine in the world, the General and his daughter had never had the chance to eat and chat together in the same place.
Therefore, tonight was actually a wonderful moment for the General and her to sit down and eat together.
But upon seeing Nagiri Mana eating so rudely and messily, the General, who had just been eating the grilled cod with sauce, couldn't help but look astonished and shocked!
From childhood to adulthood, as her father, he had never seen his daughter so infatuated and fond of a dish.
"Am I dreaming?"
"Can an entire plate of Mapo Tofu really be completely eaten?"
Finally, looking at the licked-clean, shiny plate.
Then looking at Nagiri Mana's bulging "big belly," the General's eyes nearly popped out.
Although he had long witnessed Sosuke's cooking and believed that his dishes could conquer God Tongue, he still found it incredibly unbelievable when he truly saw Nagiri Mana in such a state.
…
A gentle breeze rustled the tissues on the table.
Then, the wind began to grow stronger, even making the curtains flutter continuously.
Gradually, the strong wind intensified, like a fierce beast.
It howled and roared, causing the entire interior of the Izakaya to crackle and creak.
The General, sitting next to Nagiri Mana, was already unable to open his eyes due to the strong wind, only exclaiming in surprise: "This… this is actually a skill taught by Pulse!"
Soon, the wind stopped, and everything quickly returned to calm.
Just like the previous Comet Fried Rice, Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain, Lohan's Delight, and so on, this Magical Mapo Tofu dish still conquered Nagiri Mana.
Yes, right under the General's nose, his daughter was conquered!
If someone had told the General more than two months ago that the dishes of an Izakaya could break the curse of God Tongue and even cure his daughter Nagiri Mana's illness.
Then, he would have certainly dismissed it as a joke.
But tonight, this astonishing scene before him made him both happy and excited.
"I worked hard for ten years, and even at all costs, initiated the 'Untapped Potential Generation Project' at Totsuki."
"All for the hope that someday in the future, there would be cuisine in this world that could conquer Erina, and could conquer Mana."
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