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Chapter 25 Business Improvement and Convenience Cuisine ([-])

Udon is written as "うどん".

It is made of wheat and has special regulations in terms of thickness and length. Together with buckwheat noodles and green tea noodles, it is called the three major neon noodles and is an indispensable protagonist in restaurants.

However, as an izakaya, the rich and fatty Hakata-style ramen is more popular.

But Erina has her own reason: "Because udon can be made into a convenient dish."

The "convenience dishes" in the girl's mouth are not instant noodles, but dishes that are more convenient for restaurants to make.

In other words, it is a kind of cuisine that can prepare the main ingredients in advance and complete the process of "order→serving" in a few minutes.

Ramen can't do this.

Because udon contains rice flour, it is not easy to fall off. Therefore, as long as it is cooked in advance and placed in a bamboo shank to dry, when it is ready to eat, it will be scalded with hot soup without losing its flavor.

As for the toppings, as long as there is enough pot, keep heating.

In short, prepare for these two hands, just wait quietly for the guests to come to your door.

In fact, there are already such udon shops in Neon——

Marugame noodles.

Clean and tidy environment, semi-open kitchen, self-service ordering, soft and springy udon noodles, thick and fresh soup, delicious curry, light wok loo...

And, since the noodles are handmade, they can't even be considered fast food.

Both ingenuity and convenience, quite successful.

Up to now, Marugame Seimen has even radiated to China, and there are more than 20 stores in the city of Light and Magic. (Maybe some book friends have eaten it)

Of course, the toppings made by Erina are infinitely better than the chain stores.

Take white curry as an example, the soup is so thick because of the effect of mashed potatoes, and the color comes from the cream. With the addition of dill (also known as "earth fennel"), it forms a unique light flavor, curry cubes Instead, it's just a supporting role.

This idea alone is enough to ensure that all udon can be sold.

However, Luo Zhen still didn't understand.

"What about convenience meals?" he asked.

"Our students from Yuanyue come to the restaurant for field training, and they must make 'real results'." Erina explained, "For this word, the first thing that comes to mind is 'increase turnover' and 'innovative menu'. Bar?"

It turned out to be the case.

Luo Zhen nodded, expressing his understanding.

The udon is neon-friendly and hot, not fast food, but in fact, it does so in a way that actually speeds up the flow of customers.

In terms of increasing turnover, it is indeed a good way.

"Do you want to try it?" Erina asked.

Luo Zhen didn't answer directly, but continued to ask: "But I'm still curious, why did you suddenly think of this?"

"When I come back this time, I have to leave something behind."

"???"

Luo Zhen was stunned.

This fool!

Erina really wanted to explain, but seeing the faces of the four girls headed by Yukinoshita who saw through the secret, she forcibly held back.

She changed the subject: "Also, you know about the shopping street, right?"

Luo Zhen replied: "I know, we all know."

The business of the red brick shopping street is not doing well recently.

Theoretically speaking, with the rise and development of modern commercial mechanisms such as large-scale general supermarkets and even online shopping, the development of means of transportation, and changes in the concept of young consumers, it is an inevitable trend that the operation of traditional shopping streets will be affected.

But Red Brick Shopping Street is different.

After all, the city of Tokyo is extremely rich, especially the five central districts. As long as they don't mess around, it is very difficult for them to go bankrupt.

As for the reason why the business is not doing well...

It's ridiculous to say that Roppongi is also open for business during the day.

Roppongi is a famous bar area, and its business hours are the same as those of commercial streets. However, with the development of tourism, it has recently begun to open during the day.

Of course, selling alcohol in broad daylight was a bit unreasonable, so it became a convenient dish such as fried chicken nuggets.

That's why Tahara opens early in the morning.

Emmmm......

Sometimes reality is more fantasy than fiction.

Luo Zhen asked: "Are you afraid that the business of the izakaya will be impacted?"

Erina folded her arms and did not answer.

To be honest, she wasn't too worried, she just made up an excuse just now, after all, Luo Zhen is the head chef of No. [-] and No. [-], and it is absolutely impossible for her to be overwhelmed.

Of course Luo Zhen didn't know about this, he only thought that the other party was caring about him, that was a touch, and he almost hugged the girl in a circle, and then slammed a few mouthfuls.

He walked into the back kitchen, looked at the cooking table, and fell into deep thought.

Are you thinking about a recipe?

This look really hasn't changed at all...

Just as the corner of Erina's mouth curled into an undetectable arc, something unexpected happened suddenly.

Luo Zhen turned around: "Do you agree?"

This sentence was said to the four girls in the neighborhood committee.

Yukinoshita took the lead in expressing his opinion: "Student Nakiri came for one or two on-site training. Of course, we have to make it easier. If we can really increase the turnover, it would be great; even if we fail, we can learn from experience and lessons."

Ying Lili: "If possible, it's best to grab customers from Roppongi. Comics need such a plot."

Kato Megumi: "I have no opinion on the fact that it will be helpful for the community to see (group) recruits (demolish) (demolish) recruits."

The first-year student Chitanda wisely did not speak, but nodded in support.

Erina looked at Luo Zhen in surprise.

Luo Zhen showed a smile: "Eri, one or two is our neighborhood committee... ahem... it's the Izakaya Culture Research Committee, a club we co-founded, and one or two is the base of the club, we need to make changes, or improve , I think it is reasonable to seek the opinions of other members."

"Xiaozhen..."

"What's more, Yukinoshita works part-time in the store, so he can be regarded as a party involved."

But she is a latecomer!

Erina almost said it.

The girl turned her head to look at Yukinoshita, and saw that the girl had fair skin, delicate features, regardless of her figure, she was a downright beauty.

The breath of a mighty enemy!

And, still four...um...three.

Judging from the conversation we had with Chitanda in the car last time, that girl shouldn't be counted as an enemy... right?

But anyway, Erina——

A four-faced song.

It would be great if Fei Shazi was here at this time, maybe he could fight.

She couldn't help thinking like this, and she was a little distracted, and didn't notice that the five-person group of the neighborhood committee had already discussed it.

Luo Zhen was the first to ask: "Speaking of similar convenient dishes, what can you think of?"

"Oden." Chitanda raised her hand and answered the question like a student.

I had expected this answer a long time ago.

Oden is the real name "Oden", which is a kind of cuisine originating from the Kanto region.

The usual materials include eggs, radishes, potatoes, kelp, konjac, fish balls, chikuwa (fish or bean products), etc., and each of these materials is placed in an iron grid pot (box) that is not connected to each other. The broth made from kelp bonito flower is cooked slowly over low heat.

The reason why it can be classified as a convenience dish is that it can be cooked all the time, and it can always be kept hot, ready to eat.

It is said that some oden cookers never turn off the fire, and the soup can be boiled for more than ten years.

"Count one." Luo Zhen nodded and asked again, "Is there any more?"

"It seems good to imitate Marugame Seimen." Yukinoshita suggested, "In addition to udon, there are also various fried foods, tempura, octopus..."

These can be eaten immediately, and are naturally convenient dishes, so there is no need to say more.

Luo Zhen nodded again, agreeing.

Although Ying Lili doesn't know how to cook, but because of the comics, she is a theoretical school, especially Chinese cuisine, and she is familiar with it a lot.

She asked: "Madou cuisine is called local cuisine, right?"

Luo Zhen nodded: "Well, in a narrow sense, there is only one place in Shanghai, but now the definition has been expanded, and many cities call their local dishes 'local dishes'."

"Is there a dish called Benbang braised pork?"

"Okay you!"

"Hey hey..."

Why is this silly girl so happy! ?

Luo Zhen scratched his head, too lazy to talk to the other party, and cast his eyes on Kato Megumi who hadn't expressed any opinion yet.