Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Chapter 122 The First Employee

Late at night, a ray of setting sun has long since dissipated.

The silvery white moonlight fell on the ground, the stars were as dazzling as diamonds, and everything seemed silent!

At this moment, on the balcony on the second floor of the izakaya, Zhang Fan, who had just returned from Akihabara, was drinking wine leisurely and admiring the beautiful night sky.

Perhaps the most interesting thing in the world is pure joy!

Although the glass of fruit wine in my hand is not that strong or spicy, the fresh and elegant fruit fragrance can always linger on the tip of my nose.

Just sip lightly and you will feel a sense of tranquility.

……

In fact.

Zhang Fan is not only a master of winemaking, he also likes to drink.

But since traveling to this world, he has rarely shown his drinking side in front of diners.

Sometimes, some diners felt bored and wanted to invite him to drink together to make the atmosphere more cheerful, but he declined them one by one.

The reason is not that he meant to spoil the fun, or that he was not good at drinking and got drunk easily.

But for the chef who runs an izakaya, alcohol will affect the individual's neurological reactions and judgment.

Especially when you are tipsy, it is easy to make mistakes when cooking.

These mistakes may include incorrect cutting of vegetables, improper seasoning, poor cooking time, inability to properly handle ingredients, etc.

Even the pungent smell of wine will further affect the olfactory function, thus greatly changing the quality and taste of the entire dish.

Therefore, during this period of time, Zhang Fan never drank.

It just happened that the izakaya was renovated and upgraded today, so he didn't have to cook or entertain diners, so he could drink alone and indulge his boredom a little!

……

"Ding dong!"

"24 hours have passed and the izakaya has been upgraded."

At this moment, the sudden system sound broke Zhang Fan's calm thoughts.

When he heard that the upgrade of the izakaya was completed, Zhang Fan woke up from his dull mood.

Then, he hurried to the dining area on the first floor and turned on the lights.

The next moment, he was shocked by the brand new scene inside the izakaya after the upgrade!
The first thing that strikes the eye is that the dining experience is centered around the chef's performance: a custom-designed walnut wood counter surrounds the cooking and puts diners in an immersive relationship with the kitchen.

The tiles on the floor have all been replaced with brick-sized red travertine tiles.

The color changes between each tile create a unique pattern, bringing a strong sense of warmth to the space.

In the corner, there are new leisure areas and smoking areas.

As for lighting, in addition to traditional Japanese paper lanterns, some design chandeliers and wall lamps are also used.

Obviously the redesign of these lights not only fills every corner of the izakaya with warmth, but also adds an attractive color to the food and drinks.

In addition, some independent dining tables are also set up.

These tables not only expand the number of diners they can accommodate, but also allow diners to deeply feel the warmth of "home" when enjoying delicious food here!

On the outside, the door design of the antique building and the full floor-to-ceiling glass give people a warm and classical atmosphere as soon as they stop outside.

The original flower garden has been replaced by a Zen-like bamboo waterscape.

And above the signature light of the round lantern, there is a plaque that reads "Drinking Alone under the Moon".

Even though it only increased by 50 square meters, the size of the izakaya is still not very large, but the more reasonable spatial layout allows it to accommodate more diners.

In short, the upgraded overall style gives people a sense of balance and peace.Details often determine the quality of the entire space.

Whether it is the decoration on the walls, the laying of the floor, or the addition and placement of tables and chairs...

The update of these details makes the upgrade of the izakaya more perfect, bringing diners a better dining experience!

……

"Don't you have dizziness?"

"My izakaya has changed a lot after the upgrade!"

"It might be fine if strangers come in. Those regular customers who used to come here to drink and dine would be shocked when they see this kind of dining environment."

Even so.

But as long as he looked at this brand-new izakaya from beginning to end, Zhang Fan became more convinced.

After the restaurant reopens next time, this kind of decoration and environment will definitely attract more diners to come in and spend money.

"Ding dong!"

"Issue a special mission."

"The host is asked to successfully recruit an employee within one week. After completing the task, he will be rewarded with 1 special kitchen utensil*!"

"It seems that recruiting new employees is urgent!"

In fact, even if the system did not issue this task, the upgraded izakaya has increased the number of diners it can accommodate.This already means that it will be difficult for Zhang Fan alone to support the operation of the entire izakaya in the future.

Thinking of this, Zhang Fan couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Although there is no shortage of excellent chefs in the world of "Spirit of the Shokugeki".

However, who can be recruited to work for him in a short while?
……

Izakaya is a magical place, it seems to open the door to social seals.

The usually strict office workers are full of ugliness here, but all the tastes of life in the city are also found in such a small place, overflowing in the wooden cooking table and the chat and laughter of the chef!

Order some snacks and drink some Japanese sake, and the fatigue after a day's work will be slowly relieved by the delicious food.

"Ah... ummm..."

When the sushi that was still warm was swallowed by Kobayashi Ryodan.

In an instant, you can feel that the white and transparent sashimi slices turn into an elegant and amazing taste after chewing.

And the subtle mixed taste passed through the small throat and began to fall smoothly into the stomach.

The just-right sourness after being caressed by the soft skin, as well as the umami taste of rice and raw fish, are constantly filling the tongue while blending in the mouth.

As a result, after eating a piece of sushi, Kobayashi Ryo couldn't help but feel refreshed.

"Well!"

"As expected of Zhang Fan's cooking."

“This kind of sushi is so delicious when you eat it in one mouthful!”

"The ingredients used are very abundant, especially the crab roe wrapped on the rice. You can feel that they are all processed with seasonal crab roe."

"The crab roe mixed with the rice explodes in your mouth. The umami flavor and mellow aroma are one bite at a time. The smooth and refreshing taste is simply unstoppable."

Kobayashi Rgentan, she just sat there quietly, eyes deeply closed.

In the end, even if she swallowed the whole sushi, she still felt unsatisfied and intoxicated.

(End of this chapter)