Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

In this tamagoyaki sushi.

What you can experience is not just the changes in the cooking room.

The first moment of chewing, the cool feeling produced is like being alone on the top of ice and snow.

And after the shock that almost interrupted Hinata's thoughts, the most primitive and slightly sweet taste came out!

Such an illusion.

It made her feel as if she was not in this elegant high-end Japanese restaurant.

Although the tamagoyaki sushi in front of you is finely crafted and neatly arranged, it is also a dish that, in the truest sense of the word, "gives you a completely new and different experience with every bite."

Yes!

Plain, simple, and tasteful...

All these elements are hidden in this ordinary tamagoyaki sushi.

Hinatako, who is good at making sushi, couldn't help but recall the time when she was studying at Totsuki and humbly asked her teacher for advice.

……

boom!

boom!

boom!

My heart is beating rapidly in my chest.

And every beat was accompanied by an indescribable pain.

This kind of pain is not only physical, but also a stab in the depths of the soul. It is like a sharp knife that ruthlessly cuts through the originally intact mental defenses, exposing all the fragility and insecurity.

At this moment, Hinata had to face:

All the efforts and hard work that we have put in seem so pale and powerless in the face of the reality of failure.

So what if she is known as the "Queen of the Mist"?

I still lost!

Moreover, he was defeated miserably in the thing he was best at!

……

"Your knife skills are really amazing."

"Like the puffer fish milt I just tasted, the meat was surprisingly plump, and the fish flavor wrapped in it can directly hit the taste buds."

“It’s a wonderful texture, and the meat is definitely more chewy than frog!”

“Of course, it’s still sweet!”

"If you dip it in slightly sour maple sauce and orange vinegar at the end, the taste will instantly reach its peak."

At this point, Saji paused for a moment.

When she saw Hinatako's dejected figure, she couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sympathy in her heart. She even thought about how she had challenged 10 chefs in a row alone for the Kiriya restaurant, and she admired her hard work and unwillingness to give up!

In fact, deep down, Saji also understands that even the strongest person has a vulnerable side.

Hence, this sympathy.

It is not out of pity, but an understanding and respect for the strong.

"I underestimated you."

"Senior Shigong once mentioned to me that you can use some strange kitchen utensils to cook. After seeing it today, I finally understand it!"

Hinatako came back to her senses and could only sigh helplessly.

In the fiercely competitive catering industry, without professional management capabilities and strong cooking skills, one could face a life-or-death situation if one is not careful.

Last year, the restaurant closure rate was as high as 51%, and many small and medium-sized restaurants became "cannon fodder".

therefore.

It's no surprise that the restaurant closed down.

But for Hinatako, this was the final outcome of the Kiriya Restaurant.

It turned out that the company went bankrupt not because of lack of business, but... it lost to this group of late-night cooks. She couldn't help but feel deeply helpless!

……

In the bitter cold winter.

A cup of steaming barley tea is like a ray of warm sunshine, passing through the air and shining directly into the heart.

At this moment, in a brightly lit garden of Totsuki Academy.

Leonora, began to hold up the teacup.

The warm feeling quickly spread from the fingertips to the palms, and then to the whole body.

If you take a closer look, you will find that the cup of barley tea in your hand is deep and mellow in color, like a bumper wheat field in autumn, with a light golden color, and it also exudes a unique wheat aroma.

tea.

In the water, it gradually stretched out.

Just like hibernating ears of wheat, they wake up in the spring breeze, bringing a touch of warmth.

The hot steam swirls around your eyes, bringing a hazy and comfortable feeling, as if the whole world is warmed by this cup of barley tea.

Taste: slightly bitter.

But it also has some sweetness and freshness.

Its taste can even be described as light and soothing.

Rich roasted malt aroma, pure and natural taste...you can even smell the rich malt aroma when you take a sip!

"Whoo~"

"It seems that Neon Country's barley tea has a unique flavor~"

Leonora, whose heart was warmed, couldn't help but put down the teacup and spoke very calmly.

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The so-called barley tea.

It is a kind of barley that is roasted until it is browned. Before eating, you only need to brew it with hot water to make a rich and fragrant tea.

The Japanese people's tea drinking habit was originally learned from ancient China.

As we all know, making tea by ordering it was popular during the Tang and Song dynasties in China, but brewing tea became popular in the early Ming Dynasty. After being introduced to Japan, it was slightly improved and developed its own tea ceremony.

Nowadays, no matter where you go in Neon, you can almost find a drink:

Tea!

Not exaggerating.

Japanese people have already integrated tea drinking into their lives.

When you step into a neon convenience store, you can buy ice-cold bottled tea.

Then when you dine in some restaurants, the waiter will take the initiative to hand you a small cup of tea, and when you visit your Japanese friends' homes, they will definitely prepare tea for you in advance. They may explain to you what kind of tea they have prepared, but they may also simply tell you that it is tea!

In short, tea is very common in Japan and has a very important position.

"I did not expect that."

"The ten best players who have served Ji will all fail in this promotion exam."

"Even Kobayashi Ryudou, the strongest female student in Totsuki, was defeated by Erina, and in the end, it led to Nakiri Tsuki's voluntary resignation!"

"When you were rebelled against by the Ten Elites and had no choice but to step down."

"Did you ever think that this day would come?"

Leonora couldn't help but look up at Senzaemon and asked.

The students who graduated from Totsuki are naturally the best of the best. But it is hard to say whether the Totsuki students of the class of Eiji and Ryodo Kobayashi are worse than those of Soma!

However, there are indeed indicators for the last three sessions:

Apart from Erina, the strongest among the second-year students is definitely Isshiki Satoshi, and among the third-year students, it is undoubtedly Tsukasa Eiji and Kobayashi Ryudou.

Of course, you can also say that it is because Si Yingshi himself has obsessive-compulsive disorder, which causes him to be slow in plating the dishes and preparing the food.

Ah!

But in Leonora's opinion.

There is no need to make special comparisons across grades. During their time in school, there is definitely a big gap between first-year and second-year students and third-year students.

When Alice and the others are promoted to third graders, their abilities will naturally reach that of Si Yingshi!

After all, the students in every class, even the top seats, are almost the same.

The most outstanding ones are Erina, Alice, Soma Yukihira, Seiichiro, Gin Dojima, Nakamura Aki... as well as Kojiro Shinomiya, Hinatako Inui, Fuyumi Mizuhara, Enka Kikuchi and Taki Kadozaki, etc.!

It can be said that these people can create a big gap between themselves and their classmates, and even surpass the previous grade when they were studying at Totsuki.

……

"Don't take me too seriously."

"Although I had already predicted that Nakiri Azuchi would return to Totsuki, I didn't know what he did at the school festival, instigating the Ten Elites to rebel collectively and then implementing reforms in Totsuki!"

Also taking a sip of barley tea, Nakiri Senzaemon spoke the truth.

"Oh?"

"Then put it this way."

"Things have come to this point, it's totally not in your plan?"

Leonora was stunned.

"That's not true."

"From the time he implemented the Totsuki Reform, I knew what would happen to Nakiri Azusa!"

"What I didn't expect was that in this incident, Erina actually grew up a lot under Zhang Fan's influence, and was able to change the entire situation by herself!"

Every word he spoke was filled with joy.

The little girl who used to toddle and babbled has finally grown into a graceful, smart and clever young lady!

"That's right."

"Even Alice defeated Eiyama Ezuya in this joint team shokugeki."

"Ah, before I knew it, they have all grown up a lot."

Leonora felt the same way when she heard this.

……

Almost at the same time.

Following the closure of Chunguoting Restaurant and Kiriya Restaurant.

An Italian-style restaurant that was also recognized as one-star by WGO has also been successfully targeted by late-night chefs!

When you arrive at the door of this restaurant, you can see that the exterior adopts typical Italian architectural style. The red and white brick walls are matched with black iron decorations, revealing a simple and elegant atmosphere.

There are several pots of bright green plants placed at the door, adding a touch of vitality to the entire restaurant.

Enter the restaurant.

What comes into view is an exquisite sculpture, which is very vivid.

The interior of the hall is well laid out, brightly lit and spacious.

If you look up a little, you can find an exquisite chandelier hanging from the ceiling, emitting soft light all the time, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.

On the walls are some paintings by Italian artists.

As for.

Seats in the restaurant.

All made of comfortable leather material.

Paired with a wooden dining table, it embodies the traditional Italian charm while being full of modernity.

……

The bar, located in a corner of the restaurant, is very exquisitely designed.

The bar is stocked with a variety of Italian wines and cocktails, each of which is mouth-watering.

The wine cabinet is embedded in the wall, and various wine bottles are displayed inside, like a small wine museum. Here, you can taste the purest Italian wine and feel the romance and passion of Italy.

Then, this restaurant has another feature, which is that it has private rooms, providing guests with a more private space.

The decoration style of the private room is also full of Italian style.

In general, this restaurant, with its unique decoration style and strong Italian flavor, continues to attract countless diners to come and taste it.

Dining here is not only an enjoyment for your taste buds, but also a journey of the soul!

"Oh? So you guys are the late night cooks?"

Looking at the clown-like chef in front of her, Mizuhara Fuyumi, the head chef of Ristorante F, couldn't help but frowned and asked.

"Ok!"

"Allow me to introduce you."

"My name is Malkanta, and I used to be a juggler in a circus."

"Later, I became a chef. I was good at using a big iron ball as a cooking utensil and using exaggerated cooking skills to attract people. Everyone called me circus cook."

"So...you have to be careful!"

Markanta took the initiative to introduce himself, but then he stared at Mizuhara Fuyumi with eyes like a ferocious beast eyeing its pitiful prey.

"Circus cuisine?"

"It seems that just as the rumors say, you guys who cook late at night really are not following the right path!"

"Hinatako's Kiriya Restaurant was just destroyed by you, right?"

"It's so."

"Then I will accept your food battle request."

After saying that, Mizuhara Fuyumi's eyes tightened and she turned back to the cooking table.

……

Italians are particularly concerned about food.

There are more than 2500 kinds of cheese alone, including more than 500 commercial cheeses. It is definitely the country with the most cheese varieties in Europe, and also the country with the richest variety of olives and grapes in the world.

There are also rich varieties of other dishes such as wine, sausage, pasta, dessert, ice cream, etc.

Although the ingredients vary, most Italian dishes have only 2 to 4 main ingredients, making them easy to prepare, delicious and filling.

maybe?

This is probably why Italian cuisine is popular all over the world.

The reason why it ranks first on most foreign food country lists and is known as the mother of Western cuisine!

Sicily and Sardinia are Italy's first and second largest islands, each with very different histories.

Sicily is one of the regions in Italy that best embodies the characteristics of fusion. It has been ruled successively by forces such as Greece, Carthage, Rome, Arabia, Norman, France, and Spain. The shadows of these outsiders can also be seen in its cuisine.

Sardinia has a unique prehistoric megalithic culture and is one of the most special and isolated regions in Europe. Even the eating habits of the coastal and inland areas of the island are very different.

But there is one ingredient in both islands that has become a treasure sought after by gourmets around the world:

Anchovy!

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Don’t be fooled by its small size; it is a “star ingredient” that shines brightly on tables all over the world!

Different countries and cultures have given anchovies a variety of ways to be eaten.

In the country of Korea.

Anchovies are a common guest on the dining table.

Among them, anchovy soup is one of the representative local dishes of Jeju Island, South Korea.

This soup is mainly made with anchovies, kelp and cabbage. When anchovies are stewed with kelp and cabbage, the soup becomes rich and delicious.

Take a sip and you’ll experience the perfect blend of fresh fish and refreshing vegetables. The taste is simply indescribable.

In Italy, there is a magical dish:

Pasta with anchovy and tomato sauce!

In this dish, anchovies are transformed into an excellent ingredient for making sauce.

It may be because its meat is soft and tender, with crispy spines and short fibers, so it can be easily blended with other ingredients.

In addition, the unique flavor of anchovies and the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes complement each other, as well as the embellishment of various spices, forming a unique and delicious pasta sauce.