Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"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 132 The Conditions to Become 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 does sound like a good appetizer. 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."

It contains salt and pepper as a base seasoning, which gives the dish a subtle flavor without overpowering the mushrooms' natural 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, it's estimated that Soma Yukihira would have a hard time even making it into the top ten.

However, this is also 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 then sprinkled with seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions as a garnish, adding a touch of vibrancy to the dish.

This eel donburi looks so appetizing that it makes one's mouth water. Bai Yuan swallowed and a greedy expression appeared on his face.

Without hesitation, I picked up my chopsticks and grabbed the eel.

"Delicious! The grilled eel has a crispy skin, which contrasts sharply with the tender and juicy flesh inside!"

On the other side, Kikuchi Sonoka tasted it before him, and a look of enjoyment appeared on her face. Clearly, the taste of the eel donburi far exceeded her expectations.

"Crispy and juicy eel, with a perfectly seasoned sauce, paired with fragrant and soft rice, the three elements blend together perfectly."

With a bite of eel and a mouthful of rice, Bai Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he savored the burst of flavor in his mouth.

As a dish served in a popular restaurant, this eel donburi is undoubtedly top-notch!

These simple ingredients, when combined, create such an amazing flavor, truly deserving of its reputation as one of Japan's classic dishes.

Bai Yuan admired the dish in his heart, and then looked forward to the next dish even more.

However, at that moment, a burst of golden light suddenly erupted from the previously peaceful kitchen. Yukihira Joichiro smiled, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Glowing food?!"

Upon seeing the dazzling golden light, Kikuchi Yoko exclaimed in surprise, her face filled with shock. She clearly hadn't expected that this small restaurant would have a master chef who could create dishes that glow.

"Is it at the level of a top-tier five-star? No, it should be at the upper level of a top-tier four-star, otherwise the frequency of producing glowing dishes should be even higher."

"It's understandable that Japan's top genius had such strength more than a decade ago, but the road from four stars to five stars is still a long one!"

Compared to Kikuchi Sonoka's shock, Hakugen remained quite calm.

Along the way, he has seen too many special chefs, and also an old man who had been stuck at the bottleneck of the four-star special grade for more than 30 years and finally died in depression.

"Now I understand why you said he's even better than Chef Dojima."

Even the head chef, Dojima, has only just reached the Special Grade Four Star level; it's said that it takes more than a dozen dishes to create just one dish of the Glowing Grade.

Turning her gaze away, Kikuchi looked at Bai Yuan with a look of sudden realization. No wonder her teacher cared so much about that man; with such strength, he couldn't be ignored!

"So, never underestimate anyone. Sometimes, an ordinary little shop might be hiding a great chef."

Bai Yuan smiled slightly, and when he looked up, he saw Yukihira Joichiro walking towards him, carrying a dish that had just been cooked.

"This dish is called Three Delicacies Japanese Tofu..."

Seeing Bai Yuan's indifferent gaze, Yukihira Joichiro's heart skipped a beat. He placed the dish in front of him, his fighting spirit ignited.

He simply refused to believe that he couldn't cook a meal that would satisfy him!

So, from the time the shop opened until it closed, Yukihira Joichiro never stopped cooking, while Hakugen sat in a corner of the shop the whole time.

Kikuchi had already put down her chopsticks because she was full, but Shiro's stomach was like a bottomless pit that could never be filled.

"This guest is really strange. He doesn't look very big, but he can eat so much food."

And no matter how delicious the food his father served, his expression remained unchanged.

As Soma Yukihira wiped the table and cleaned up the leftovers from the previous guest, he secretly glanced at Shirayuki, a question swirling in his mind.

Now all the other guests have left, only Bai Yuan and his group remain seated.

No matter what kind of food Joichiro served, he could eat it all, but he never seemed to get full, looking completely relaxed and content.

"Guest, it's closing time. All the dishes you ordered have been served."

There aren't many ingredients left in the kitchen, so let's call it a day. Consider this refreshing cold dish a gift from me.

He placed a refreshing cold dish in front of Bai Yuan, and seeing his unchanging expression, Yukihira Joichiro was slightly annoyed.

A guest who can't be satisfied no matter what is done is not considered a good guest by the chef.

"Is this already the limit? It's taking longer than I expected. You said there are still some ingredients left in the kitchen. Use those ingredients to compete with me."