Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

"Did they use too much butter in the onion soup at table number 79?"

Soon after, Kojiro Shinomiya, who was busy in the kitchen, was surprised to learn that a customer had requested a refund for an onion soup.

As the former first seat of the Elite Ten, the genius chef Kojiro Shinomiya possesses an almost obsessive pride when it comes to cooking. He once felt extreme aversion to having his recipes messed up. This attitude translates into an extreme control over the details of his dishes, for example:

He adjusts the serving time according to the pace of the customers' meals to ensure that the taste and temperature of each dish are at their best.

even though.

Regarding employee meals.

They also insist on using ingredients such as burdock and cheese.

The perfect balance of sweetness and astringency brings out the rich flavor of the chicken.

Clearly, this extreme and obsessive control over quality ensures that SHINO'S restaurant's dishes are consistently praised by WGO judges as "worthy of being immediately rated as a Michelin-starred restaurant!"

Therefore, upon learning that there was a major flaw in the onion soup, he absolutely could not accept it.

……

then.

After much hesitation...

He picked up a small spoon, scooped up some onion soup, and savored it carefully.

The broth bursts in your mouth, the rich onion flavor and the creamy butter blending perfectly. At first, the excess butter adds a silky smooth texture, making it incredibly satisfying to eat!

But soon, it started to become greasy and hard to swallow.

"impossible?"

"Which part went wrong?"

In the end, Kojiro Shinomiya felt a mix of emotions. After all, he was the first Japanese person to receive the "Order of Purusspur" and had been running the SHINO'S restaurant for several years.

But one day, someone suddenly told him that he had added too much butter to his onion soup, making a very basic and fatal mistake!

This situation was truly difficult for him to accept!

"Damn it."

"Could it be a mistake by the food preparation staff?"

Shinomiya's cheeks twitched, her eyes filled with rage.

But right now, there's something else that's even more concerning to him: the ability to tell from just a bite or two that there's too much butter in the onion soup. Such a discerning palate is far beyond the reach of ordinary diners.

Therefore, Shinomiya is interested in meeting her.

……

Shortly afterwards.

Shinomiya arrived at the dining area and looked directly at table number 79, Rantabi.

Upon seeing that the other person had short, golden hair, a petite figure, and exuded a lively, childlike aura, Shinomiya was immediately stunned.

He never expected it.

Who could this mysterious diner who could point out the flaws in the onion soup be...?

So young!

"Hello, I am Shinomiya, the head chef of this restaurant."

Shinomiya snapped out of his daze and quickly went to greet him, saying apologetically to Rantabhi, "I am deeply sorry to learn that you were unhappy with our onion soup."

"This is due to a mistake on our part, which resulted in the onion soup being too oily and giving you a bad dining experience!"

"to this end."

"I will make the decision myself."

"All your expenses here tonight are on the house."

"And we'll give you a lifetime VIP guest status, so you can get a 20% discount on all your future purchases here!"

……

"Oh?"

"That's very sincere."

Rantabi looked up and glanced at Shinomiya.

Finally, he shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Let me introduce myself. I am Rantabi, the current second-class executive officer of the WGO. The purpose of my visit is to inspect your SHINO'S restaurant."

"What? You...you're actually the Executive Officer of WGO!"

Upon learning the other party's identity, Shinomiya was so frightened that his face changed drastically.

usually.

The executives of WGO will not identify themselves.

Because they need to ensure the fairness and objectivity of the review, and only by concealing their identity and going to the restaurant to eat and inspect as ordinary diners can they avoid a lot of underhanded operations!

However, there are always exceptions. In very necessary circumstances, WGO executives may directly reveal their identities.

Now, SHINO'S, a restaurant once considered a "potential stock," is facing difficulties.

Rantabhi, naturally, could offer some advice in his capacity as executive officer.

……

"I remember."

"At the beginning of your business."

"Because of her youth and her Japanese identity, she often faced rejection and jealousy from the French culinary team."

Rantabi paused for a moment, then continued, "Some chefs even deliberately tamper with recipes, leading to inconsistent food quality, a decline in restaurant reputation, and business difficulties."

Upon hearing this, the four palaces couldn't help but curl up their lips slightly, a wry smile on their faces.

He was even more amazed. No wonder it was the world's most authoritative food organization, WGO. They even knew his dark history from a few years ago.

"good."

"As you said."

Later, Shinomiya admitted, "When this restaurant first opened, it did encounter a lot of resistance."

"Ok!"

Rantabhi hummed in agreement and said, "It seems things might be as I imagined."

"Later, you gradually stabilized the situation through strict management, such as firing those who did not comply and personally supervising every step. But in my opinion, this process actually exposed your lack of ability to integrate foreign teams."

Shinomiya frowned. Despite his proud nature, he did not rush to refute at this moment, but fell silent.

……

In fact.

Just like the plot of the original work.

After receiving the Prudpool Medal, his abilities did not improve further; instead, they stagnated.

Perhaps due to overconfidence and reliance on past successes, the dishes lacked innovation and breakthroughs. This stagnation in his own abilities ultimately impacted the quality of the restaurant's food and posed a threat to Shinomiya's personal career development!

Simultaneously.

Extremely high self-esteem.

To some extent, this also became a psychological burden for him.

Since enrolling in Totsuki Academy, his life has progressed by leaps and bounds, as if he had been given a cheat code.

First, he graduated from the highly competitive Totsuki Academy as the first seat of the Elite Ten. Then, he chose to go to France, and after several years of hard work, he made SHINO'S restaurant a firm foothold in the French culinary world.

He himself was awarded the Prudential Medal, achieving both fame and fortune!

therefore.

Once failure occurs.

Or, if his strength begins to stagnate, he is more likely to break down.

That's why during this period, Kojiro Shinomiya was training his employees relentlessly, and anyone who didn't meet his performance evaluation requirements was immediately fired and dismissed!

Even when preparing any dish, he requires his employees to follow the recipe steps exactly, without allowing any changes.

……

"Past successes."

"In fact, it cannot be imitated again, much less surpassed."

Seeing the silent Shinomiya, Rantapi continued meaningfully, "You have neglected to return to the original intention of cooking, and for a chef, what difference is there between stagnation and regression?"

"You need to re-examine yourself and ask yourself why you want to become a chef in the first place?"

"I think only in this way can you break through the bottleneck!"

The fourth house is certainly not to be underestimated.