Liu Wenzhou looked at the imperial chef Sun Huaimin in the audience, and then at the ashen-faced people in Tenglong Restaurant, and couldn't help but sigh.
A total of seven people judged, and six people chose Feihong Restaurant.
Logically speaking, he should choose Tenglong Restaurant to make the score look less ugly.
But...he really can't do it!
The braised shark's fin is delicious. No diners in any restaurant in Daqian can deny its deliciousness.
But in everything, what I fear most is comparison.
In front of Feihong Restaurant's creative and delicious hot pot, the braised shark's fin is really not worth mentioning.
He, Liu Wenzhou, is a very particular person and he really cannot vote for Tenglong Restaurant out of conscience.
So, he cleared his throat and said:
"I choose hotpot."
boom!
Seven judges, unanimously passed!
Is this the appeal of hot pot?
Zhao Tenglong, who was under the high platform, was trembling all over and his eyes were filled with tears.
The look he looked at Sun Huaimin even had a hint of resentment.
"Aren't you the royal chef? Why did you lose?"
"Tell me, why did you lose?"
In this bet, it seems that all the restaurants in Huainan unite to fight against Feihong.
But in fact, he was the leader, Tenglong.
First of all, Tenglong Restaurant is located in the center of the city all year round, and its customer flow is far higher than other restaurants, so it has the strongest funds.
Secondly, when competing with Feihong Restaurant, they also used the name of Tenglong Restaurant.
If he loses, the world will only remember that Tenglong lost to Feihong.
As for other restaurants in Huainan, the impact is actually not great.
Even when inviting Sun Huaimin, he paid the most.
It can be said that he bet all his wealth on this competition.
If you win, you will get a lot of money. If you lose, you will be completely defeated!
Including Feihong, in fact, the restaurant has closed down, but there are still wine shops that can continue to operate, which can be regarded as a way out.
Of all the people present, he was the only one who had no way out and could only go all the way to the dark side.
So he can't afford to lose, really can't afford to lose.
"Cooking is all about excellence, and there are countless talented people."
"Although I am the imperial chef, it is normal for someone to be above me." Sun Huaimin frowned slightly.
Zhao Tenglong's attitude made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Dong Zhao, please don't be rude to Sun Yuchu."
"That's right, Mr. Zhao, pay attention to the occasion."
"Dr. Zhao, if you are so conceited, I'm afraid you won't be able to accomplish anything big!"
The owners of other nearby restaurants also gave advice.
Regardless of the outcome of this competition, Sun Huaimin is the one they need to win over.
Naturally, Zhao Tenglong cannot be offended by looking at him.
"Get out! Get out of here!"
But who knew that Zhao Tenglong was completely hysterical and cursed all the bosses directly.
Then he stepped forward, grabbed Sun Huaimin by the collar, and asked:
"Can you win the last round?"
Sun Huaimin looked at Zhao Tenglong, whose eyes were red and almost losing his mind, and felt a little frightened. He made up his mind to leave Tenglong Restaurant after this competition.
"Logically speaking, it's 80% sure."
"Eighty percent?" Only then did Zhao Tenglong let go of Sun Huaimin, his brows furrowed and he didn't know what he was thinking.
On the high platform, Prince Jing looked at the people who were grabbing meat again. He couldn't help coughing and said, "Everyone, it's time to start the third round."
I mean you should save some room for one more dish.
Cough cough cough!
Hearing this, coughs could be heard from the high platform.
Everyone stopped their bowls and chopsticks, arranged their somewhat scattered hair crowns, and sat up in a serious manner, as if they were not the ones grabbing the food just now.
It's a shame, I'm so rude in front of the younger generation of students.
If Prince Jing had not reminded him, he might not have reacted yet.
Only Mr. Drunkard remained as usual, taking one mouthful of wine after another, and he was overjoyed.
All the talented people in the audience were not surprised. Maybe Mr. Drunkard usually felt like this to others, but he didn't feel like this, but it seemed strange.
However, a new doubt also grew in the hearts of all the talents.
Is this hot pot really so delicious?
It makes everyone so coveted!
If you have time in the future, you must go to Feihong Restaurant to taste it.
This is also the first time that everyone has the idea of going to Feihong Restaurant. Not because I want to drink, but because I want to eat food.
And this is exactly the purpose of Gu Beichuan and Feihong!
"It's the third round. Let's serve the food quickly." Prince Jing urged.
Although Xiang Qingfeng is a prince, what kind of delicacies from mountains and seas and rare animals have he not eaten in daily life?
But at Feihong Restaurant, it is really the first time for me to experience all kinds of innovative ways to eat.
Ever since, I couldn't help but feel a little expectation in my heart.
Who dares to disobey King Jing’s order?
The third course was quickly served on the high table.
This time, it was still Tenglong Restaurant who served the food first.
Even though it was covered with a white cloth, there was still a rich aroma wafting out from the dinner plate.
It is worth mentioning that the aroma this time is far better than the previous two!
And when the white cloth was lifted and the true appearance of the dishes was revealed, everyone couldn't help but be shocked.
Just because of this dish, it is so famous!
Some people would say that whether it is the royal Buddha jumping over the wall or the braised shark fin, which one is not the royal meal of the palace and has a great reputation.
No matter how famous this dish is, is it possible that it can still be more famous than the previous two?
But it is indeed the case!
In the bowl, a chicken body was slightly raised, surrounded by various precious ingredients, surrounding it like stars over the moon.
A strong umami flavor hits your nostrils, and you can't help but exclaim: "It's so fresh."
"This...is this a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix?"
"That's right! It's true that a hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix! When I was still in Kyoto, I had the chance to have a glimpse of it at the state banquet, but I never tasted its taste."
Even imperial meals have levels.
Some dishes could only be used for the emperor's daily meals.
And some dishes can be included in the state banquet!
Used to participate in important occasions such as entertaining envoys from other countries or even worshiping ancestors!
The Imperial Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and Braised Shark's Fin belong to the former, while Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix undoubtedly belongs to the latter.
According to legend, on the 60th birthday of the late Emperor Zhengtong, a famous chef once presented a delicacy to the phoenix.
The moment this dish appeared, many birds in the palace took off and circled over the Jinluan Palace, triggering a strange phenomenon of hundreds of birds singing in unison.
Is it possible that such an auspicious omen appeared in a relatively ignorant era like ancient times?
So from that day on, the famous dish Bainiaochaofeng was included in the state banquet.
The orthodox emperor even ordered that non-royal members are not allowed to eat this dish!
It shows its nobility!
Logically speaking, there are countless royal chefs in the palace. But there are only a few people who can make hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix.
Prince Jing vaguely remembered that Sun Yuchu should not be included in this list.
Why now...
Could it be that in the days since he left Beijing, his cooking skills have improved again?
Everyone was surprised when they saw that hundreds of birds were paying homage to the phoenix. Especially Mr. Drunkard, he kept swallowing his saliva.
People like him, who are quite fond of food, salivate over legendary dishes such as Bainiao Chaofeng.
However, this is a dish for a state banquet, symbolizing the Xiang family's orthodoxy, and non-royal members are not allowed to eat it.
He could only look at the ocean and sigh.
