The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

Bai Yuan nodded and looked at the man who was leisurely working in the kitchen.

When he watched the anime, he thought this guy was amazing, a top-tier character in the series.

Even after being defeated by Saiba Asahi, he only believed it was a plot device, that Yukihira Joichiro deliberately lost the match to motivate his son and help him grow.

"Let me see your strength, Joichiro Yukihira."

Watching the busy figures in the kitchen, Bai Yuan's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

The main reason I chose to come here today is to see how far the most dazzling genius in Japan has grown since more than a decade ago!

"Not the most powerful..."

But he's the number one seat among the Ten Outstanding Individuals.

Kikuchi Sonoka was a little confused. She looked at Shiroyuki and saw him looking at the kitchen, so she followed his gaze.

"Could it be that he's the person you're talking about?"

Kikuchi Sonoka wasn't stupid either. Connecting the dots from Bai Yuan's previous and subsequent statements, she quickly guessed who the even more powerful person he was referring to was.

The ordinary restaurant owner in front of me?

"That's right, you'll know the specifics once you've tasted it; food is the least deceiving thing."

As they were talking, a noise came from the kitchen, and Soma Yukihira brought a beautifully plated dish to their table.

"This is our restaurant's signature appetizer, fried arrowhead and sea urchin slices. The arrowhead is sliced ​​and fried until crispy, then brushed with sea urchin sauce, resulting in a rich and unique flavor."

Come on, have a taste!

Soma Yukihira placed an exquisitely presented dish in front of Shirai and began to introduce it with great enthusiasm, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at the two of them.

"Let me try it."

He took a pair of chopsticks from the side and handed them to Kikuchien, while Shiroyuki picked up a piece of fried arrowhead and put it in his mouth.

The next moment, the fresh taste of sea urchin mixed with the umami of fried arrowhead burst in your mouth.

"The sea urchins here are very fresh. They must have been caught yesterday and delivered to the store today. They taste sweet and delicious and melt in your mouth."

"I personally went to the seafood market this morning to select these seafoods, and peeled them one by one. Their freshness is absolutely guaranteed!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's praise, Yukihira Soma said with a hint of pride.

"The arrowheads were fried to a perfect crisp, cooked to perfection. Food really does taste best when it's fresh out of the oven!"

Kikuchi Sonoka also said with a happy expression, "I never expected to be able to eat such high-quality food in a popular restaurant."

"Right! Yukihira's fried arrowhead and sea urchin slices are my absolute favorite!"

Every time I come here, I order this dish. A sip of wine, a bite of fried arrowhead and sea urchin slices—it's pure bliss.

As newcomers to the shop, Shirabuchi and Kikuchi Enka's arrival attracted a lot of attention.

Everyone was anticipating their shocked reactions when they tasted the dishes prepared by Yukihira and his son.

As for why I'm so looking forward to it.

They probably feel like their child has achieved something, and they can't wait to let others know.

This psychological phenomenon exists.

"Indeed, it's quite impressive to serve this level of cuisine in a mid-range restaurant, but this dish has two minor flaws."

After praising the dish, Bai Yuan paused and began to point out its shortcomings.

"shortcoming?"

Yukihira Soma was puzzled, and a bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

"That's right, the biggest problem with this dish is that the sea urchin sauce is not spread evenly, and in some places the flavor of arrowhead is obviously too strong."

In addition, excessive use of seasonings can negatively impact the sweetness of sea urchin and the umami flavor of arrowhead.

Of course, aside from those two points, everything else was handled very well.

Especially considering the use of fresh sea urchins and the price is so low, it's truly excellent value for money.

Bai Yuan nodded in approval. If judged by the standards of a typical restaurant, the dish was definitely above average.

"So, be more attentive when dealing with customers, and don't rush things. You've practiced this appetizer at least a thousand times, so you should be able to do it well."

As he picked up a piece of fried arrowhead and sea urchin with his chopsticks, Yukihira Joichiro appeared beside him at some point. While tasting the food, he said helplessly to Yukihira Soma.

"I'm very sorry, my son's cooking skills are not good enough. I'll give you this dish for free."

After scolding Yukihira Soma, Yukihira Joichiro rubbed his head and apologized to Shirabuchi, while also giving them a free meal of the dish they had eaten.

"Since you can taste the flaws in the food, you must be a connoisseur. I will personally cook the next few dishes, and I promise you will not be disappointed."

Feeling the lingering taste on his tongue, Yukihira Joichiro spoke.

Such subtle changes in flavor would be imperceptible even to him without careful tasting, yet this young man noticed them as soon as they entered his mouth, demonstrating the remarkable sensitivity of his palate.

Such a guest shouldn't be here in the first place.

However, now that it has appeared, Joichiro Yukihira will not be afraid at all, and will only think about how to satisfy his taste buds.

The more discerning the diner, the greater the sense of accomplishment the chef who prepared the dish feels when he tastes it and shows a happy expression!

"I'll look forward to it."

Bai Yuan nodded, indicating his anticipation.

There are two chefs at this restaurant, Joichiro Yukihira and Soma Yukihira.

An ordinary diner might not be able to tell the difference between the two dishes, but he could clearly tell that Soma Yukihira was too inexperienced.

"Ok.

Soma, please attend to the other guests.

"Huh? Oh."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yukihira Joichiro nodded and gave a word of advice to Yukihira Soma, who was standing to the side in a daze.

He then turned and walked towards the kitchen, taking a hair tie out of his pocket and tying it up, a serious expression on his face.

"Was that dish made by that boy?"

Realizing what was happening, Kikuchi Sonoka's expression revealed surprise, as if she couldn't believe that such a high-quality dish could come from the hands of a young boy.

That dish was definitely of the highest quality. A first-class chef of that age would be extremely rare, even in Totsuki!

"If you practice a dish thousands of times, even the most dull chef can polish it to the level of a first-class dish."

But that doesn't mean he's a top-tier chef. However, with his talent and diligence, becoming a top-tier chef is only a matter of time.

"Even so, that's still amazing. At least at his age, I couldn't cook at a first-class level."

After glancing at Kikuchi Sonoka, Hakugen said this, then looked at the boy who was entertaining guests and seemed somewhat distracted.

The other party seemed to sense something and turned their gaze over at that moment.

Their eyes met, and Bai Yuan gave him a friendly smile. Yukihira Soma nodded in return, his heart filled with curiosity about this mysterious man.

The other person must be a skilled chef to be able to point out the flaws in his cooking so easily; otherwise, my father wouldn't have been so cautious.

But why would such a talented chef come to their small restaurant?

It's really incomprehensible.

Chapter 130: Conditions for Becoming a Dragon Chef

"We'll have soup before the meal. This mushroom soup is the second dish of the day. It's made with fresh mushrooms and simply seasoned."

Carrying two large bowls of mushroom soup steadily from the kitchen, Yukihira Joichiro looked at Shirabuchi and Kikuchi Sonoka, and began to explain as he put down the bowls.

"Just mushroom soup? That's certainly a good appetizer soup. Let me try it and see how it tastes..."

Bai Yuan nodded, then picked up the soup that Yukihira Joichiro couldn't reach, took a sip, closed his eyes, and savored it.

Fresh, sweet, and refreshing without being greasy, it's very smooth to eat!

"That's right. Thanks to the texture of the mushroom itself, the soup retains its rich flavor while also having a certain lightness."

Salt and pepper are added as a basic seasoning, giving the dish a base flavor without overpowering the mushrooms' own taste..."

Bai Yuan nodded. The soup tasted very fresh and was perfect as an appetizer.

Its rich aroma and sweet taste can quickly awaken the taste buds, and its refreshing taste will not put too much burden on the stomach.

"I really like this soup too. One sip and my eyebrows will fall off from the deliciousness!"

Raising an eyebrow, Kikuchi Sonoka closed her eyes and looked on with a look of enjoyment, uttering words of praise, before turning her gaze to Yukihira Joichiro in the kitchen.

At this moment, Yukihira Joichiro is busy in the kitchen, taking charge of cooking for Shirabuchi and her, while Yukihira Soma is by his side, taking charge of cooking for the other guests.

Although the father and son did not exchange a single word, they worked together seamlessly. Yukihira Joichiro was cooking at the stove, while Yukihira Soma was handing him seasonings.

Yukihira Soshin carefully selected the ingredients that needed to be pickled, and Yukihira Joichiro handed him eggs and a bowl.

Having worked together in the kitchen for so long, the two had developed an amazing tacit understanding, and just watching them cook was a pleasure.

After finishing the soup, Bai Yuan nodded secretly at Yukihira Soma's actions.

No wonder he became the protagonist; his years of kitchen experience laid a solid foundation for his skills, and his abilities are above those of a second-class chef.

Without his special training during this period, Soma Yukihira could have been at least one of the top five students at Totsuki Academy when he took the transfer student exam.

But now...

Considering the Totsuki students whose strength has greatly increased after training, Soma Yukihira now would probably have a hard time even making it into the top ten.

However, this is only because it didn't fall into his hands. If he had given it rigorous training for a period of time, it should have been able to reach the top level of the second tier in a short period of time.

"Next is the main course. We will serve you the dishes in the order of the menu. The first dish is the eel donburi. Please enjoy."

Soma Yukihira's voice came as he placed two exquisitely presented eel bowls on Shirabuchi's table.

"I see."

Bai Yuan placed one of the eel bowls in front of him, nodded, and then looked at the dish in front of him with admiration in his eyes.

After being grilled, the eel turns an enticing golden color, creating a striking contrast with the white rice underneath.

The rice is sprinkled with seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions as garnish, and the colors of these ingredients add a bright touch to the whole dish.