Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Haruko Miki and the others stared wide-eyed at the group that numbered at least twenty or thirty people.

Because of its remote location, the park only sees about a dozen people on weekdays.

And now, because of just one stall, there are already twenty or thirty people queuing up, not counting those who have already bought their food and left, and those who come later...

Isn't that a bit too much?

"Let's get in line anyway. Even though it's evening, with more and more people around, the line will only get longer!"

Seeing the students behind them drawn by the long line, Qingniao Ruohua immediately stepped over to them.

At the current pace of the team's progress, they should reach them in half an hour at most.

Enduring half an hour of loneliness for the sake of delicious food doesn't seem like such an unacceptable thing.

"Ah, just standing here from this far away, I can already smell that fragrance. No wonder it attracts so many people to line up. Who can resist it!"

Standing in the middle of the line, sniffing the incredibly rich aroma in front of her, Ayaka Inoue exclaimed from the bottom of her heart.

Although the aroma of each serving of deep-fried pork tenderloin is very subtle, almost only bursting upon tasting, the sheer quantity of Baiyuan Fried Pork Tenderloin is irresistible!

A large portion of the many customers at the scene were attracted by the aroma.

It seems to penetrate to the bone, stirring up the deepest craving in people's hearts, drawing them to taste it.

"The taste of the food, the efficiency of preparation, and a stable flow of customers. As long as you grasp these three aspects, you can successfully complete this round of on-site training."

Time passed slowly, but the number of guests didn't decrease at all; in fact, it seemed to be increasing, even though it was almost nine o'clock at night.

"From here to the last person, tell the people after that not to continue queuing."

Looking at the line and the pork tenderloin that he had just asked high school student JK to buy at the market, which was almost gone, Bai Yuan shouted to the back with a strong voice.

"Roger that!"

The last guest responded enthusiastically and took on the role of the team's goalkeeper. When it was Bai Yuan's turn, he gave him all the remaining fried pork tenderloin.

After finishing, he locked up his stall in a quiet spot, then hummed a little tune and swaggered home.

Through today's experience, he discovered that doing business is very simple. As long as the products are good and the prices are affordable, you can attract a large number of customers.

Of course, the disadvantages are also obvious. After all, without competition there is no pressure, and standing out among a group of chickens is not a skill.

"Then let's open a commercial street!"

At that moment, such a thought popped into Bai Yuan's mind, and then it became unstoppable.

"What commercial street?"

A white figure appeared to Bai Yuan's left. The girl's voice was tinged with doubt, and she naturally took his arm.

“Gather everyone on a street, set up stalls, one stall per person, each person chooses different dishes, and quantify scores to rank them.”

Looking at Alice Nakiri, who had been waiting for him for who knows how long, Bai Yuan explained slowly.

"A new street is opening? Oh, I see."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice instantly understood his meaning: he was planning to gather all the Totsuki students together to raise Gu.

"And you? How are things going?"

After explaining his situation, Bai Yuan looked at Nakiri Alice and asked about their side.

After all, it was Alice Nakiri who first offered to help him yesterday, so she should have accomplished something by now.

"After you left, we slept until noon, made a simple lunch, and then went to the market."

I chose the cream puff dessert, Erina made orange salad shrimp, and Hisako sold her secret-recipe medicinal braised dishes.

My product sold the most, followed by Hisako, and Erina's was the worst.

However, Erina has the best profit margin, followed by me, and Hisako is last. Erina's dishes are all very expensive, focusing on high-end cuisine.

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's question, Alice Nakiri launched into a long explanation.

Compared to her and Hisako Shinto's choice of low profit margins and high volume, Erina Nakiri is a true connoisseur of high-quality goods.

She treats every orange salad shrimp dish with the utmost enthusiasm, so her prices are significantly higher than the other two.

The stall was tidy, the staff were professionally dressed, and the chef was incredibly good-looking.

As soon as Erina Nakiri appeared in the bustling city center, she attracted a lot of attention.

With its stunning appearance, incredibly delicious food, and compact, exquisite design perfect for taking photos, it has quickly become a hot new star in the market!

While Alice Nakiri and Hisako Shinto were quite popular, they ultimately couldn't match the prestige of Erina Nakiri and relied on quantity over quality. As a result, they were forced to close down due to insufficient ingredients.

Because of her focus on high-quality ingredients, Erina Nakiri had a lot of leftover ingredients, and the profit from her dishes was three times that of other restaurants.

"I see.

Ultimately, what suits you best is the best; strive towards the direction you believe in.

After listening to Alice Nakiri's account, Bai Yuan nodded slightly. Although it differed somewhat from what he had imagined, it was largely the same.

After all, Erina Nakiri is that kind of person.

She doesn't lower the quality to increase speed just because she sells snacks; instead, she takes every dish seriously, even when faced with a price disadvantage.

"I think so too. What sells well for others may not be suitable for me. Even if I try to imitate them, it will only be a poor imitation. It's better to focus on my own path and stick to it honestly."

Alice Nakiri nodded in deep agreement.

As the saying goes, "Those who resemble me live, those who are like me die." Erina Nakiri certainly has some excellent qualities that are worth learning from, but it is impossible for her to abandon her own advantages based on the changing winds.

"Make a replica of the products you sold today tonight, and I'd like to see how they taste."

"That's exactly what I was thinking. In fact, since I had already closed up shop long ago, I had already prepared it at home in advance."

Hisako and Erina are cooking now, and they'll probably be almost done by the time we get back.

Alice Nakiri's voice was clear and crisp, as if she had long anticipated that Shirabuchi would taste their cooking.

"You're so... thoughtful."

Bai Yuan was stunned for a moment when he heard Alice Nakiri's words, then he realized that she had guessed his thoughts, so she prepared the dishes in advance.

This kind of thing happens when you spend a lot of time together; his thoughts had already been anticipated by Alice Nakiri.

"Of course, I'm Bai Yuan's most considerate little darling!"

Holding onto Bai Yuan's arm, Alice Nakiri's voice was light and cheerful, with a hint of coquetry, clearly indicating that she was very happy to be praised by him.

"You guys set up your stalls for another day tomorrow. I'll go check on things there and look for a good spot that can accommodate all the students from Totsuki Academy."

Since it was a field study for the students, Bai Yuan did not intend to act under the banner of Totsuki Academy.

While using the reputation of Totsuki Academy might attract a base of initial visitors, it would create a biased perception among customers towards these students.

In this way, their evaluation of the food will be unconsciously raised, and without pressure, it will not have the effect of training, so it is necessary to hide one's identity.

"I'll go with you then."

"Ah."

As they spoke, the two arrived at their front door.

Alice Nakiri took out her key from her pocket and opened the door.

In an instant, a rich aroma wafted over.

It tasted like a mixture of oranges and shrimp.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, you're back! Quickly wash your hands and eat. I've researched a new dish; can you help me see if there are any shortcomings?"

Hearing the noise at the door, Erina Nakiri poked her head out of the kitchen.

Upon seeing Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice, an excited expression immediately appeared on his face.

"Okay, let me see the food you made."

After a busy day, Bai Yuan finally had a chance to relax and went to the kitchen.

In an instant, the refreshing scent of oranges wafted over me, and upon closer inspection, I saw a small fruit basket made of oranges, filled with milky white shrimp balls.

"Alice told me that you call this orange salad shrimp."

The white one is probably Kraft Miracle Whip, a sauce made with soybean oil, water, vinegar, high-fructose corn syrup, eggs, and sugar.

"That's right, and because the Miracle Sauce is so acidic, I also added condensed milk and mustard. Of course, the most important part of this dish, the orange pulp, is no exception..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri launched into a long, enthusiastic speech, a display of pride as she praised her accomplished son to outsiders.

"Besides the orange pulp, there should also be a little bit of lime zest to remove the fishy smell. Did you learn that from Alice's sweet and sour pork yesterday?"

"That's right, I learned that yesterday."

To be precise, this orange salad shrimp is an evolution of the sweet and sour pork.

Its main flavor is sweet and sour, and its appearance is exquisite. It targets a market primarily of women, making it a very good product.

Erina Nakiri has a very clear target market for this orange salad shrimp: women who appreciate sophistication and flavor and don't care about the price.

Therefore, the price of the dishes will be slightly higher, or even higher, to make customers feel satisfied.

Just like diamonds, even though their value isn't that high, countless people still flock to them, naturally because of vanity.

Chapter 326 The Progress of Hisako: Ruler, Minister, Assistant, and Messenger

"First, fry the shrimp balls in hot oil until cooked, then fry them again until golden brown and set aside."

The prepared sauce is dry-fried and heated in a pan, then mixed evenly with the shrimp and placed in an orange basket carved from an orange peel—a truly novel dish.

Looking at the orange salad shrimp in front of him, Bai Yuan washed his hands, picked up his chopsticks, and took a shrimp ball from the orange basket and put it in his mouth.

The Kraft Miracle Whip coating on the shrimp balls, softened by condensed milk, creates a refreshing yet rich sweet and sour symphony. The subtle addition of wasabi is like an unexpected burst of stimulation, invigorating without being jarring!

The shrimp balls are fried to perfection, with a golden and crispy outer skin while remaining tender and juicy inside. It can be said that the cooking time is controlled to the extreme.

And the orange flesh hidden inside is the finishing touch.

They not only bring a natural and refreshing fruity aroma, but also perfectly balance the sweet and sour ratio of the whole shrimp ball with subtle sweetness.

As for the fruit basket carved from orange peels, it not only serves as a container but also infuses the aroma of oranges into every inch of space, which can be described as quite ingenious!

"It actually reached the level of Special Grade Two Star."

It seems you've gained a lot from this field trip, Erina.