Siheyuan: Starting as a Chef Apprentice

The choice of tables and chairs is also quite ingenious. The table top is made of wood-textured boards, which feels very textured.

The legs of the tables and chairs imitate the shape of oars, with smooth and natural lines, giving people a light and solid feeling. The backrest of the chair is also embroidered with some small marine elements, such as shells and starfish, etc. These details all reflect the integration of marine culture.

Nautical elements are also incorporated into the selection of tableware. The edge of the plate is designed to be in the shape of waves, and the water cup has a shape similar to a lighthouse. The transparent glass material reflects a charming luster under the light, which is eye-catching.

The entire decoration process took several months, during which the workers carried out various construction operations in an orderly manner according to the designer's requirements.

Bricklayers carefully build walls and pave floors to ensure that the walls are flat and smooth and the floors are solid and durable; electricians meticulously lay wires, install lighting equipment and sockets to ensure electricity safety and that the lighting effects meet design expectations; carpenters are responsible for creating various decorative components and tables and chairs. They skillfully operate various tools to process pieces of wood into exquisite finished products. Every mortise and tenon structure fits perfectly, showing exquisite craftsmanship.

As for the dishes, the chef team has spent a lot of time and effort to add some Sino-French fusion dishes with seafood as the main ingredient, while retaining the classic Sino-French fusion dishes. This aims to make full use of the rich local seafood resources in Hamburg, while satisfying the local customers' love and pursuit of seafood delicacies.

The most representative dish is the "Chinese-French Pan-Fried Salmon with Lemongrass Cream Sauce". The chefs know that the key to making this dish stand out is the careful selection of ingredients and the clever combination of cooking techniques.

Every morning, the chef in charge of purchasing comes to the local seafood market in Hamburg early. The market is already bustling with people, and there are all kinds of fresh seafood, exuding the smell of the sea. The chef walks between the stalls, carefully checking the salmon sold in each stall.

He would pick up a piece of salmon and observe its color. Fresh salmon meat is bright orange-red with a natural luster on the surface. Then he would gently press the fish meat with his fingers to feel its elasticity. Good quality salmon meat is firm and can rebound quickly after being pressed. Then he would smell it closely. Fresh salmon should have a light ocean smell without any other peculiar smell. After careful selection, the chef would finally choose the best quality local salmon to bring back to the restaurant.

After returning to the kitchen, we started to prepare the salmon. First, we washed the salmon and wiped the surface with a clean kitchen towel to ensure that there would be no oil splashing when frying.

Next, according to the Chinese pickling method, evenly sprinkle salt, a little pepper and some Chinese spice powder, such as Sichuan pepper powder and star anise powder, on the surface of the salmon. The amount of these spices is just right, which can not only add a unique flavor but also not cover up the deliciousness of the salmon itself. Then, gently massage the salmon to allow the seasoning to fully penetrate the fish meat, and marinate it for a while to make it taste good.

After the salmon is prepared, the frying process begins. The chef puts the pan on the stove, pours in an appropriate amount of olive oil, and when the oil is heated to a slight smoke, carefully puts the marinated salmon into the pan. With a "sizzling" sound, the aroma begins to spread the moment the fish comes into contact with the hot oil.

Holding the spatula, the chef skillfully controls the heat and frying time. He first fryes one side of the salmon until golden brown, forming a crispy crust that locks in the juiciness of the fish meat. He then turns the salmon over and frys the other side, ensuring that both sides are fried to perfection.

While the salmon was being pan-fried, another chef began to prepare the lemongrass cream sauce. He first washed the fresh lemongrass, cut it into small pieces, put it into the pot, added the appropriate amount of butter, milk and a little white wine, and then simmered it slowly over low heat, stirring constantly during the process to fully blend the flavors of the various ingredients. As the temperature rose, the cream sauce gradually became thicker, and the fresh aroma of the lemongrass was fully integrated into it, exuding a unique and attractive fragrance.

When the salmon is fried, it is placed on an exquisite plate and drizzled with the lemongrass cream sauce with an enchanting aroma. It is then paired with some side dishes made from local vegetables, such as colorful bell pepper shreds and tender green asparagus segments. After clever plating, this "Chinese-French Pan-Fried Salmon with Lemongrass Cream Sauce" is ready.

Once this dish was launched, it quickly attracted the attention of many customers and became a popular dish in the restaurant. When customers tasted this dish, they were first attracted by its exquisite presentation. The orange-red salmon on the plate was paired with golden cream sauce and colorful side dishes, which was attractive in color, like a fine work of art.

When you cut a piece of salmon with a knife and fork and put it in your mouth and chew it gently, you will first feel the crispness of the skin, and then the tender and juicy taste of the fish meat. The deliciousness of the salmon itself is perfectly blended with the unique flavor of the Chinese marinade and lemongrass cream sauce. It is rich in layers and every bite is unforgettable.

In addition to this dish, the chef team has also launched the "Sino-French Seafood Risotto", which combines the methods of Chinese fried rice with those of French risotto. It uses a variety of local seafood ingredients such as shrimp, crab, shellfish, etc., and stews them with rice. It adds specially made Chinese and French mixed spices, so that every grain of rice is covered with rich seafood broth and is fragrant. The "Chinese Steamed Fish with German Potato Salad" combines the freshness and smoothness of Chinese steamed fish with the mellow taste of German potato salad, bringing a different taste experience to customers.

After a long period of careful preparation, the hamburger branch of Wang's All-in-One Restaurant finally ushered in the opening day. On that day, the store was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and it was very lively.

An eye-catching opening banner was hung above the gate, with the words "Warmly congratulate the grand opening of the Hamburg branch of Wang's All-Rounds Restaurants" written in both Chinese and German. The banner was particularly eye-catching under the sunlight.

Huge flower baskets are placed on both sides of the door, with various flowers blooming in the baskets, including red roses symbolizing passion, white lilies representing purity, and yellow tulips representing good luck, etc. They are clustered together, exuding bursts of rich floral fragrance, attracting passers-by to stop and watch.

The colorful ribbons tied to the flower baskets fluttered gently in the breeze, as if waving to welcome everyone to the newly opened restaurant. In the morning, guests arrived one after another, including local business elites and cultural celebrities in Hamburg, many partners who had provided help and support during the early preparations, and some food lovers who came after hearing the news. Wang Jianye and his team members had already stood at the door, warmly welcoming every guest.

Wang Jianye was wearing a neat dark suit and a red tie, looking energetic and high-spirited. His face was always filled with a warm smile, and his eyes revealed confidence and joy.

When he sees a guest approaching, he will immediately take the initiative to greet them, extend his right hand, bend down slightly, shake hands with the guest politely and cordially, and say in fluent German: "Welcome, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend the opening ceremony of our hotel. I hope you can spend a pleasant time here today."

After shaking hands and greeting the guests, they were guided into the store for a tour. When the guests walked into the restaurant, they were immediately attracted by the unique and creative decoration style. Their eyes lingered on the marine-themed murals, anchor decorations, and sail-shaped ceilings, and they exclaimed in admiration from time to time. Some even came closer to carefully observe the decoration details, whispering to their companions about their love for the decoration, praising the grand and unique style of the decoration.

Soon, the opening ceremony officially began. A small stage was temporarily built in the restaurant, with a huge electronic display screen as the background. The screen played promotional videos of all Wang's hotels, showing the hotel's brand story, special dishes, and the business situation of the Berlin branch, so that the guests could have a more comprehensive understanding of the hotel.

Wang Jianye walked onto the stage steadily, each step he took was steady and confident, and his leather shoes made a slight sound on the stage. After standing in the center of the stage, he first looked around at the guests in the audience with a friendly smile on his face. When the scene quieted down a little, he picked up the microphone and delivered an opening speech in loud and clear German:
“Dear guests, dear friends, hello! Today, our Wang’s All-in-One Restaurant Hamburg branch officially opened! This is another important milestone in our business expansion in Germany, and also a new starting point for us to further spread the Chinese-French fusion food culture to the charming city of Hamburg.

Hamburg, a city that prospers due to port trade and gathers diverse cultures, has always attracted people from all over the world with its open and inclusive attitude. We hope to build a bridge of communication here through food, so that while enjoying delicious food, everyone can also feel the unique charm of the blending of Chinese and French food cultures with Hamburg's local marine culture.

During the preparation process, we carefully built this restaurant that not only retains our brand characteristics but also incorporates the regional style of Hamburg. We have developed a series of unique dishes that we believe will satisfy everyone's taste buds. Thank you again for your support and love. I hope that everyone will come to our restaurant often in the future and enjoy the good times brought by delicious food! "

Wang Jianye's speech won warm applause from the guests in the audience.

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Then, the much-anticipated ribbon-cutting session began. Several important guests were invited to the stage, including local business leaders, cultural representatives, and celebrities in the catering industry in Hamburg. Each of them walked onto the stage slowly with a smile on their face, bringing their blessings and expectations for the hotel, and stood in front of the flower column tied with a red ribbon.

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The red ribbon looked particularly bright and dazzling under the light, like a bond carrying hope and good luck, lying in front of everyone. The staff handed the scissors to the guests, who held the scissors, bent down slightly, pointed the scissors at the red ribbon, exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and then cut the red ribbon at the same time.

With a "click", the red ribbon broke, and colorful confetti fell from the sky like a gorgeous colorful rain, landing on the shoulders and feet of the guests. The scene was suddenly filled with cheers and applause, announcing the official opening of the restaurant and pushing the festive atmosphere to its climax.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the guests walked into the restaurant in an orderly manner under the guidance of the staff. At this time, many passers-by stopped outside the restaurant to watch. They were attracted by the lively scene here, stopped by the roadside, stretched their necks to look into the restaurant, and showed curious expressions on their faces. Some even asked people around them what kind of restaurant this was and why it was so lively.

In the restaurant, the waiters enthusiastically guided the customers to their seats, handed over the exquisite menus, and introduced in detail the restaurant's special dishes and opening promotions. The customers took the menus and began to carefully read through them, looking at the pictures and descriptions of the dishes on the menus, while quietly discussing with their companions the dishes they wanted to try, their eyes full of anticipation.

Before long, carefully prepared dishes were served one after another. The dishes were exquisitely presented, and each one looked like a carefully crafted work of art, which made people's eyes light up and their appetites increased greatly.

The first dish served was the much-anticipated "Chinese-French Pan-Fried Salmon with Lemongrass Cream Sauce". The orange-red salmon looked particularly tempting against the golden cream sauce, and the colorful shredded vegetables on the side added a touch of bright color to the dish. When the customers at the surrounding tables saw the dish being served, their eyes were drawn to it, and many of them quietly praised the appearance of the dish.

A young man and his girlfriend were sitting by the window. The man looked at the dish in front of him with surprise in his eyes. He turned to his girlfriend and said, "Wow, this dish looks so appetizing. It looks like it will be delicious. Let's try it." After that, he picked up the cutlery, cut a piece of salmon, put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly.

As the teeth bit into the salmon, the crispy skin and the tender and juicy meat inside were instantly revealed in the mouth. A satisfied look gradually emerged on the man's face. He closed his eyes, as if savoring the unique taste. After a while, he opened his eyes and said to his girlfriend excitedly:
"Honey, this dish is so delicious! The salmon is very fresh and fried just right, and the lemongrass cream sauce has a very special flavor. It's a perfect match with the salmon. You should try it now."

After hearing this, my girlfriend couldn't wait to try a bite and praised it highly. The two of them enjoyed the food while chatting happily and enjoying this wonderful meal time. (End of this chapter)