Su Ruoyan ran over and ordered, "What would you like to eat today?"
"Oh? I haven't seen you for a long time. Even the waiters have been changed. "Lee Yanyi came to himself.
"Uncle, are you talking about Sister Zhou Jia? Sister Zhou Jia has gone to work in Boss Jiang's company. "Su Ruoyan realized that the serious customer in front of her was an old customer who hadn't been here for a long time.
Therefore, Su Ruoyan continued, "Uncle, it seems that you haven't been here for several months. Our boss has released many new dishes. You can have a look at the menu. I'll go cook something else first and come back later. Is that okay?"
"Go ahead. It's true that you haven't been here for a long time. I'll have a look myself." Lee Yanyi and Zhou Zhangju looked at the menu together.
The moment Zhou Zhangju saw the menu, he roughly knew why his friends didn't order him. The price was higher than he had imagined.
Although it was more expensive than he had imagined, Zhou Zhangju didn't say anything because he had done his homework before coming here. He knew that although The Kitchen God was expensive, it was absolutely worth the money, not only in the taste but also in the ingredients used.
"Yuan Zhou is serving new dishes faster and faster. He has both Cantonese and Suzhou cuisines." Lee Yanyi said, "I'm looking forward to the day when the menu covers the eight major cuisines. But then again, the waiters in my restaurant are all young and beautiful girls."
Was there any connection between the eight major cuisines and the waiters being all young girls?
Zhou Zhangju glanced at him and said, "Before you say that, ask yourself if you'd like to have a young girl serve you or a man serve you when eating delicacies."
"Hahaha. I'm discriminating against men by saying that," Lee Yanyi chuckled.
Although he was treating Zhou Zhangju, Lee Yanyi still ordered Cantonese cuisine separately. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that he had just gone to Guangdong Province.
Barbecued Braised Pork, Stewed Pipa Prawns, Fish Lips in Broth, and a serving of plain rice.
Zhou Zhangju, on the other hand, ordered Guizhou Cuisine. He only ordered two dishes, and these two dishes were dishes that no one ordered in Master Chef Restaurant.
Pickled Vegetable Rice Bean Soup and Sour and Spicy Pigeon Eggs were also served with a bowl of plain rice.
"Sigh, sometimes I really envy Wuhai." When Lee Yanyi put down the menu, he was reluctant to do so because he still had a lot to eat. However, his heart was higher than the sky and his stomach was only so big.
"Pickled cabbage and bean soup and sour and spicy pigeon eggs, oh? Are you here to cause trouble today? " The reason why Lee Yanyi asked Zhou Zhangju in such a way was that these two dishes were very important ingredients in Guizhou Cuisine. The key was that these two dishes were pickled vegetables. Zhou Zhangju was not a native of Guizhou Province, so it was quite strange for him to order these two dishes.
"You think I'm stupid? Why did you come to The Kitchen God to make trouble? "Zhou Zhangju looked at Lee Yanyi as if he was an idiot.
"When I was in Guizhou Province, I found a small shop. The owner's pickled cabbage is really delicious, and he feeds the pigeons himself. Hence, the Pickled Cabbage Rice Bean Soup and Hot and Sour Pigeon Eggs are his signature dishes," Zhou Zhangju said.
Lee Yanyi had a slight impression of it, "Oh, you're talking about Brother Lee's shop that you introduced half a month ago. It seems to be very popular now, right?"
"Yes. The Pickled Cabbage Rice Bean Soup and Hot and Sour Pigeon Eggs there are the best I've ever eaten." Zhou Zhangju explained, "Most of the comments I've heard outside are that all the dishes on The Kitchen God's menu are the best of this dish. Therefore, I want to know what's more delicious."
Hearing that, Lee Yanyi immediately said, "Then you definitely won't be disappointed."
Zhou Zhangju couldn't help sighing with emotion. This was a famous chef. It was rare to see Lee Yanyi so confident in a chef.
The fast serving of the dishes was also a major feature of The Kitchen God. Although the restaurant was never like some Michelin restaurants that promised to serve the dishes in a few minutes, Yuan Zhou would never let the customers wait for too long.
Anyway, Zhou Zhangju felt that the waiter came to serve the two dishes not long after he ordered the dishes.
As he walked closer, a sour smell unique to Guizhou pickled cabbage filled the air and lingered at the tip of his nose. His mouth seemed to be having a meeting and his saliva automatically gushed out as if he was going to participate in a grand meeting.
"Ci"
When the bowls and plates touched the table, a light sound was emitted, which seemed to indicate that a feast was about to begin.
"Try it and see if it's as delicious as you expect." Lee Yanyi glanced at Zhou Zhangju and said confidently.
"I'll definitely taste it carefully." Zhou Zhangju didn't take it seriously and nodded his head.
After all, he came here to enjoy the delicacies. What Lee Yanyi said was also true.
"Hu"
Zhou Zhangju exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and focused all his attention on the steaming hot dishes on the table. As for the crystal clear and seemingly appetizing rice at the side, it was directly banished to the cold palace.
Zhou Zhangju paid attention to the Pickled Cabbage Rice Bean Soup first.
Actually, the Pickled Cabbage Rice Bean Soup was a combination of pickled cabbage and rice beans, namely green beans. It was a very home-cooked dish.
The main reason was that Brother Lee's pickled cabbage was really unique, so Zhou Zhangju recommended it. Of course, he was also very curious about the home-cooked dishes cooked by the famous chef, Yuan Zhou.
The Pickled Cabbage Rice Bean Soup was placed in a brownish-green soup bowl, steaming slowly. The dark green leaves and plump beans in the bowl made one's appetite whet. The color and fragrance were simply perfect.
Li Yao scooped up the soup with a small white spoon and put it into his mouth. First, it was extremely sour. Then, a wave of spiciness appeared, combining with the previous sourness.
"Ka Cha"
It was the combination of rice beans and pickled cabbage. The combination of sourness and spiciness was perfect. It was crispy, tender, and chewy.
The sourness made one salivate non-stop while the spiciness stimulated one's appetite. It was a perfect match.
If Brother Li's Pickled Cabbage was unique, then Yuan Zhou's Pickled Cabbage was indescribably perfect.
This was the first time that Zhou Zhangju was at a loss for words and couldn't find an accurate word to describe it.
"How is it?" Seeing Zhou Zhangju's intoxicated look, Lee Yanyi already knew the result. However, it was best for him to admit it personally.
This was probably Lee Yanyi's bad taste.
Zhou Zhangju didn't have time to pay attention to Lee Yanyi's words. All his attention was on the dishes. Anyway, he wouldn't have time to say anything until he finished eating.
Lee Yanyi didn't feel offended. This was the daily life of the restaurant. It was more appropriate to pay attention to his own dishes. He had been thinking about Su Cuisine for a long time.
It could be considered a clean sweep. Zhou Zhangju wiped his mouth. The plates and bowls were clean. He was very satisfied with his meal.
"I'm impressed. I'm impressed." After eating, Zhou Zhangju said, "After eating the two signature dishes of Brother Lee's restaurant, I can't think of a better taste. Yuan Zhou's taste is beyond the imagination of food critics. If such a person isn't a famous chef, who is?"
Zhou Zhangju added, "Not only the taste, but also the utensils and plate presentation. I can't find any flaws even if I want to."
"How about it? How many days are you going to stay in Chengdu?" Lee Yanyi asked.
Previously, Zhou Zhangju had only booked a room for three days. When Lee Yanyi said that it wouldn't be enough to finish the Kitchen God, Zhou Zhangju firmly said that he was a rule-abiding food critic and would never break his own rules.
Lee Yanyi laughed at that time. Asking again now was just to see Zhou Zhangju slap his own face.
"I'm going to check out of the room and leave tonight," Zhou Zhangju said solemnly.
"???" Lee Yanyi's face was filled with question marks.
"Indeed, no food critic can resist Head Chef Yuan's culinary skills. Therefore, I'm leaving Chengdu by plane in the afternoon. Only in this way can I carry out my principles," Zhou Zhangju said resolutely.
"Um?" Lee Yanyi had never found this friend of his to be such a ruthless person.
Zhou Zhangju did as he said. After he left the Kitchen God, he immediately called to check out of the room and bought a plane to Qian Province in the afternoon.
Of course, only the heavens, the earth, and himself would know whether or not he was reluctant to look back every three steps.
Nevertheless, Zhou Zhangju left swiftly and decisively. Lee Yanyi was quite convinced.
However, was there really anyone in this world that could refuse a food critic from the Kitchen God?
After lunchtime, Zhang Yan's secretary came to the restaurant. More precisely, she waited until the opening hours were over before entering the restaurant to look for Yuan Zhou.
Compared to Zhou Shijie's secretary, Zhong Lili, Zhang Yan's secretary didn't have any sense of existence. Everyone had a common understanding that Yuan Zhou shouldn't be disturbed during lunch.
What Zhang Yan's secretary said was very simple. That was to send an invitation letter.
This invitation letter was very special. As the chairman of Sichuan Cuisine, Zhang Yan would definitely inform Yuan Zhou beforehand and come personally if he wanted to do something. But this time, it was very unusual.
Yuan Zhou opened the letter and saw that it was an invitation to Yuan Zhou to participate in the handover ceremony of the chairman of Sichuan Cuisine. Zhang Yan was about to leave and the Sichuan Cuisine chef who would be taking over his position was called Cheng Zhao Mei.
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