"We will make these delicacies hidden in the book the new signature dishes of Xinyue Kiosk!"
Hearing this, Master Zhang was greatly encouraged: "Understood! Just you wait, Boss! I'll take the Shop Assistants and 'reproduce' the essence of this book!"
Not long after, Xinyue Kiosk's menu was quietly updated, adding the "a bite of liyue" series in a prominent position.
Once this series was launched, it immediately caused a significant stir in Liyue Harbor.
Regular patrons flocked to the restaurant, competing to make reservations. Readers of "a bite of liyue" were also incredibly curious; they had long been salivating over the food described in the book and went to Xinyue Kiosk to try it.
For a time, Xinyue Kiosk was bustling with people, and private booths were hard to come by.
The rich garlic aroma and sweet scallop meat of the "Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli" blended perfectly, and the vermicelli, which had soaked up all the broth, left a lingering aftertaste.
The "crab roe lions head meatballs" were soft and tender, with the fresh richness of the crab roe penetrating every bit of minced meat. The soup base was clear but not thin, showing off true skill. And the seemingly simple "Sea Urchin Steamed Egg," with its silky texture and the explosive umami brought by the sea urchin roe, conquered countless picky diners.
"Marvelous! This 'fish-flavored shredded pork' has no fish, yet it has the aroma. Sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and fresh—all flavors are present, and the layers of texture are so rich! Truly wonderful!" an old diner exclaimed in admiration.
"This 'boiled cabbage in clear broth' looks plain, but it's so fresh it makes your eyebrows fall off! Truly a dish of great skill!" another person also praised it endlessly.
Voices of praise were heard everywhere, and Xinyue Kiosk's business reached a new level.
Although Master Zhang and the other chefs were busy, seeing the satisfied smiles of the diners and hearing the room full of praise filled them with a sense of achievement.
They strictly followed the techniques in the book and even optimized certain details based on their own profound skills, making these dishes from another world (though they didn't know it was another world) shine brilliantly on the soil of Liyue Harbor.
However, beneath the craze, there were also ripples.
The success of Xinyue Kiosk naturally attracted the attention of its peers, especially its old rival—Liuli Pavilion.
The Chief Manager of Liuli Pavilion looked at his own entrance, which was somewhat deserted compared to Xinyue Kiosk, then at the long queue at Xinyue Kiosk, his brow furrowed. He sent someone to put in some effort and finally managed to get a copy of "a bite of liyue, Part One."
"Hmph, it's just repeating what others have said and following a book!" The Head Chef of Liuli Pavilion flipped through the book. Although he spoke dismissively, he was secretly shocked by the clever conception of these dishes.
He also saw the exquisite skill and market potential represented by these dishes.
"If they at Xinyue Kiosk can do it, can't we at Liuli Pavilion do it too? Is there only seafood in this book?"
Liuli Pavilion acted quickly, organizing staff to study the recipes as well.
Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Ants Climbing a Tree, Twice-Cooked Pork, Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots... many dishes that fit Liuli Pavilion's style were launched.
Not only that, Liuli Pavilion also raised the banner of "Ancient Methods Reimagined, Liyue Flavors Elevated," claiming their dishes were more in line with Liyue's traditional heritage.
Soon, the diners of Liyue Harbor discovered that the two top restaurants were both featuring dishes from the "a bite of liyue" series! This immediately became the hottest topic in the harbor.
"Have you heard? Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion are both making dishes from that book!"
"I know, right! I've tried both, and they each have their own merits!"
"It's definitely a divine book! Just looking at the recipes makes you crave it, and the actual results are so good they make you cry! The finished products have perfect color, aroma, and taste. It's so fresh your eyebrows will fall off. Incredible!"
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After the evening market on this day, Master Zhang finally caught his breath. He took out "a bite of liyue, Part One" again and re-read it carefully under the dim light.
Looking at the pen name "Housewife Cook," his heart was filled with emotion.
This mysterious author had not only brought exquisite dishes but also a brand-new culinary philosophy.
The ultimate pursuit of home-cooked flavors, the bold exploration of seasoning balance, and the culinary skill of hiding complex effort beneath a simple appearance.
He suddenly remembered "Part Two," which he had carefully put away, and a bitter smile couldn't help but appear on his face. That "Melusine Consultant's" recipes would probably never be accepted by Xinyue Kiosk's kitchen.
But that bizarre "imagination" existing alongside the rigorous and exquisite skills in "Part One" seemed so peculiar, as if reminding him that the vastness and unknown of the world far exceeded a Liyue chef's imagination.
Long afterward, in the intervals of his busy work in the kitchen, Master Zhang would occasionally think of that "Part Two."
Whenever he thought of dishes like "Cold-Tossed Spring Water" or "Breath of Windrise," he would chuckle to himself and shake his head with a sigh: "This culinary world of Teyvat is truly full of wonders, as vast as the sea..."
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