Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Yuanyue, a VIP reception room designed with full floor-to-ceiling windows.

The view here is wide, quiet and comfortable, equipped with soft sofas and elegant carpets. Just being there will make people feel safe.

At this time, there were two graceful beauties waiting anxiously.

"I've kept you all waiting."

"Let me introduce myself first. I am the second seat of Totsuki's current top ten, Kobayashi Ryodan."

Not long after, he opened the door and walked into the reception room. After seeing these two famous curry queens, Kobayashi Ringtong couldn't help but said apologetically.

"Is this your attitude?"

"We were invited at short notice and finally found time in our busy schedule to come here."

"In the end, he was left in the reception room for more than half an hour."

As the younger sister, Sentata Orie glanced sideways at Ringtong Kobayashi, feeling unhappy.

If she hadn't considered that her HUB Food Company had maintained a cooperative relationship with Totsuki Academy for many years, she would have wanted to leave.

……

Yuanyue, who is very powerful, must have many partners outside.

After all, it is essentially a place where excellent chefs are trained, and a lot of ingredients and resources are consumed every day.

HUB Food Company, which currently has an average annual curry commercial market of 2000 billion, is naturally an ingredient supplier that has a cooperative relationship with Yuanyue.

No, to be more precise, it should be the curry supplier.

Every year, the amount of curry Totsuki Academy purchases from this food company is absolutely an astronomical number.

Therefore, when she saw her sister acting so unfriendly in front of the representative sent by Yuanyue, Qianto Xia Ya was so frightened that her face became a little panicked.

"Oi E, don't be so rude."

“To Yuanyue’s ability to send out representatives of the level of the top ten, it’s already a sign of high regard for our HUB Food Company.”

After saying this, Xia Ya looked at Xiaolin Gentian helplessly.

"it's okay no problem."

"I should be the one who should be called rude."

"After all, leaving you two in the reception room for more than half an hour is also an oversight on our part."

As she spoke, the greedy Kobayashi Ringtong couldn't help but take out a small pack of biscuits and snacks, opened them, stuffed them into her mouth, and started chewing them, regardless of her image as the second among the top ten.

……

"Then, it's already so late."

"You took the initiative to invite us temporarily. What's the matter?"

Maybe she also realized that her tone and attitude just now were indeed a bit too much. Qianto Xia Ya could only take a deep breath and asked calmly.

"One month from now, it will be the start of the autumn selection."

"After the collective deliberation of our top ten at noon, it was determined that the cooking topic of the preliminary round is curry."

"That is to say, by then, the ingredients needed by the 60 contestants in the AB and AB competition areas, including spices, curry cubes, curry powder, seasoning packets, etc., will need to be purchased from your HUB Food Company."

"The content of this meeting is about the specific details of purchasing these ingredients."

Kobayashi Gentian explained to the sisters while eating biscuits.

"Purchasing ingredients?"

"Don't you Yuanyue have a special purchasing department?"

"Such a matter requires sending top ten figures like you and our two senior leaders to meet and talk in person?"

Hearing that Yueyue was going to purchase ingredients from HUB Company, Qiantata Xia Ya was visibly relieved.

But then, she felt deeply confused and puzzled.

Because for such a trivial matter, there is no need to mobilize so many troops.

"The matter has come to this, and I will no longer hide it."

"We hope that both of them can serve as judges for this autumn selection."

"After all, you all have very high achievements in the field of curry. I think it would be most appropriate if you could be responsible for judging all the contestants' curry dishes."

Kobayashi Gentian, truthfully said.

……

"Being a judge for the autumn selection?"

"It's really interesting, sister. How about we agree to it?"

Hearing this, Qian Tu Xia Ya thought for a moment, and finally couldn't help but reveal an intriguing smile.

At a time when HUB Food Company is actively and striving to develop overseas curry markets, it is in great need of a group of curry-related professionals.

If you can agree to serve as a judge for the Autumn Selection, firstly, you can continue to maintain the cooperative relationship with Yuanyue, and secondly, you can use this platform to find the people HUB Company wants!

Therefore, Qian Tao Zhie, who understood the pros and cons, nodded.

"Very good, everyone agreed."

"As for the specific affairs and details of the autumn selection, let me make some additions."

When he learned that the progress of the matter was much smoother than he expected, Xiaobayashi Ringtong suddenly felt happy.

Afterwards, she continued to discuss with the Qianhe sisters, and it was not until more than an hour passed that she finally ended the topic of the autumn selection.

"Both of you, I wish us a happy cooperation."

"There is still some free time now, why don't you let me treat you to dinner."

After the meeting, just when the Qianhe sisters were about to leave the reception room, Ringtong Kobayashi hurriedly stepped forward and invited them.

"no need."

"We still have business to attend to."

Qianhe Zhihui waved his hand and replied.

Even though they have achieved financial freedom and are in high positions, their daily lives are not leisurely.

Especially being responsible for the operation of the entire large-scale HUB Food Company often makes them exhausted, so now they just want to leave quickly and return to the company to have a good rest.

"Haha, don't worry."

"The place I'm taking you to is an izakaya, a place where you can completely relax."

"And I believe that you will all like the food cooked by that shop owner."

Xiaolin Gentian said with a smile.

……

For many people, childhood is the most precious thing in their lives.

Because there are many things that are hard to change after being stereotyped in childhood, and even some tragic experiences will affect the rest of life, that is to say:

Childhood misfortune does indeed take a lifetime to heal.

This is something Nakiri Erina understands most deeply.

However, in comparison, Tian Moshi's childhood was definitely very lucky.

Zhang Fan could tell from the happy smile on her face every time she mentioned her mother.

Just as he was chatting happily with Tadokoro, a black car stopped in front of the door, and then three beauties slowly stepped out.

"Is it possible that in a place like this, it's possible to cook dishes that even a top ten hero like you would be satisfied with?"

As soon as she got out of the car, Sentata Ori, who was wearing sunglasses and high heels, couldn't help but look up at the izakaya for a few times. In the end, she could only sigh, obviously feeling disappointed.

"Ok?"

"Next door is Mu Jiuzhi's Spring Fruit Pavilion?"

"Could it be that this izakaya was recently recognized by Annie, the executive officer of the WGO Food Organization..."

Qian Tu Xia Ya, who was standing next to her, focused her gaze on the Chun Guoting restaurant next door. She quickly thought of something and felt a little shocked. As the CEO of HUB Food Company, she naturally has interactions with the WGO Food Organization, especially with Anne, the first-class executive officer.

Not long ago, she learned about the existence of this izakaya from Annie.

At that time, she didn't care very much. After all, how could a mere izakaya be run compared to their HUB company? Can it make a huge splash in the culinary world?

"You two, you're here anyway, so why not come in and have something to eat."

After saying that, Ringtong Kobayashi stopped talking to them. She walked straight into the izakaya with excitement and anticipation.

As for Qiandu Xiaya and Qiandu Zhihui behind them, they looked at each other in confusion.

In the end, they had no choice but to follow in.

……

The smoke is floating in the air, and the sleeves are rolled up in front of the table.

Those steaming dishes are always full of imagination.

After entering the izakaya, the world you can see is diners eating meat, drinking and chatting happily.

In a small corner of the kitchen counter, stood a handsome man. He was gentle, as if he controlled the stability here.

The diners exchange cups and cups, and various sounds such as music, chatter, and charcoal grilling blend in with each other.

Not noisy, but lively!

"Zhang Fan, I won't be here for a few days."

"Your place has been renovated and upgraded. Even the previous sliding wooden doors have been changed into glass doors with automatic sensing functions. It really surprises me!"

Kobayashi Gentian sat down at the seat closest to the cooking table.

Then she greeted Zhang Fan like an old friend.

"Are you free tonight?"

"Didn't you just hold the Ten Elite Council meeting at noon?"

Zhang Fan brought a cup of hot coffee, came to her and said with a smile.

"Sister, is it really okay?"

"The interior environment of this izakaya looks very good."

"But no matter what, we are both high-ranking curry queens. What big scenes or high-end cuisine have we not seen on weekdays?"

Qianhe Zhihui just came in and curiously looked at the surrounding environment several times, with a look of suspicion on his face.

"Let's see, if he can be recognized by the executive officer of WGO and the Ten Elites of Yuanyue, he must be somewhat capable."

Qian Tu Xia Ya kept staring at Zhang Fan and then said calmly.

……

"Zhang Fan, let me introduce you."

"These two are the CEO and CFO of HUB Food Company, sisters Xia Ya Qianta and Zhi E."

Later, Xiaolin Ringtong personally introduced their identities to Zhang Fan.

The rules of any industry are determined by the top people.

Perhaps the Senwa sisters are not chefs who are good at cooking, but they are definitely leaders in the curry industry.

Zhang Fan, who had noticed them early, took the initiative to take a few steps forward and said softly: "Two distinguished guests, this izakaya has a rule of ordering at will, so if you want to eat something..."

"Curry rice."

"We just want two curry rice."

Before he finished speaking, Qianhe Zhihui replied without thinking.

As a famous curry queen, it makes sense to order curry rice at an izakaya.

"Okay, then wait a moment."

"Kobayashi Gentian, what about you, what do you want to eat?"

"I'm ready with curry rice too!"

"OK!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Fan returned to the cooking table and prepared to make curry rice.

……

Curry, although I can eat it with an empty mouth, I always feel a little unwilling.

After all, such a good thing to go with the meal, just chew it and it will fall into the stomach in vain. I am really sorry for the strong sauce smell at the bottom of the plate!

Therefore, the beauty of curry lies in this. You have to take a bowl of rice or a piece of cake, dip it in the sauce carefully to cover the original color, and then put it in your mouth.

That extremely aggressive taste completely changes the taste of the staple food.

And the chewiness and texture brought by the staple food itself make people unable to stop eating until the plate is scraped clean.

Ah!

to be honest.

Everything goes with curry.

In addition to rice, anything like French fries, chicken steak, beef, shrimp, crab, noodles, and even various vegetables can be brushed with curry sauce.

If it doesn’t taste good, there’s not enough curry paste!

At this time, the curry rice that Zhang Fan wanted to make was definitely Japanese-style and a little unremarkable.

Sauté beef tendons with garlic, add vegetables that are almost stewed until tender, and a little broth.

Then add the curry sauce made of cinnamon, coriander seeds, chilli, ginger, cloves, cardamom and turmeric powder, simmer for a while, and mix well with the rice.

Finally, the extremely simple Japanese curry rice is completed.

Overall, compared with those Shenglong dumplings, Tensei spring rolls and so on.

There are neither dreamy halos and special effects, nor rich and harmonious color combinations like walking into a fairy tale kingdom.

Of course, it’s not ugly, but it’s just...

usually!

It’s really ordinary!

"This kind of curry rice doesn't look very delicious, does it?"

Seeing it, Zhihui was stunned, and then he could only say helplessly.

In her eyes, curry rice is indeed an ordinary home-cooked dish, but isn't the curry rice in front of her too ordinary?

“Japanese curry rice.”

"It just needs to retain the freshness and crispness of the vegetables, and it doesn't need to be overly sweet."

"My method is indeed very simple, but if you two taste it a little bit, you will find the surprises!"

On the side, Zhang Fan could only stand up and explain after seeing Zhi Hui's temptation and worry.

……

Compared with Ori E, her sister Chitota Natsuya is not so pretentious.

She doesn't care whether it's simple or not, whether it's homemade or not. The only thing that matters to her is curry!

She took a closer look and found that Zhang Fan's special curry didn't seem to use many ingredients, but the fragrance it exuded was extremely strong, and even had a faint fragrance of peanut powder and turmeric.

At the same time, the rice is cooked a little soft and glutinous.

But it goes very well with the warm, sweet curry.

Involuntarily, Xia Ya's eyes flashed, and she could conclude that this Japanese curry rice was by no means as simple as it seemed on the surface.

"Simple, with simple truth."

"As long as it satisfies our curry queen, what does it matter if it's home-cooked curry rice?"

After Qian Tiao Xia Ya finished speaking, she couldn't wait to scoop up a small mouthful of brown curry rice with a spoon and slowly put it into her mouth.

Seeing this, the sister next to her, Chitota Ori, had no choice but to eat along.

"Well?"

"This...is this curry rice?" (End of Chapter)