The New Year's Day holiday is over, and Feng Ruoruo has to go back to kindergarten because there are still about ten days before the official winter vacation.
Fortunately, Feng Ruoruo had a lot of fun during the New Year's Day holiday, so she did not delay going to kindergarten. She obediently asked her grandparents to take her to kindergarten every morning.
Of course, a very important point is that little Feng Ruoruo is accompanied by Yang Xiaoxi and Chen Yaofei.
The business of Su Ji and Ruo restaurants is as good as ever.
Especially Su Ji, after the promotion of "Three Heads Banquet", it ushered in another peak in customer flow.
There is a constant stream of people queuing in front of the door every day at noon and in the evening.
For this reason, Feng Yifan had no choice but to launch a reservation calling mechanism at Su Ji.
In this way, many people can make an appointment online in advance on the way to the restaurant and get a Su Ji queue number. When they arrive at Su Ji, they can enter according to the number, saving a lot of queuing time.
However, this method can only alleviate part of the waiting time.
The real key point is that many people can get a number first and then go shopping somewhere else without having to wait at the door of Su Ji.
Many people are still very accepting of Su Ji’s approach.
Moreover, Feng Yifan did not use some software on the Internet, but found more professional people through Meng Shitong and his team to make a small program specifically for Su Ji and Ruo restaurants.
In this way, it can also prevent certain platforms from taking a cut.
As for some platforms that took the initiative to contact him, Feng Yifan basically rejected them all.
The reason for the rejection is simple: Su Ji and Ruo restaurants do not need to join any ordering and takeaway platforms.
Feng Yifan gave a unified response: "Sorry, we are almost overwhelmed and cannot continue to add more guests."
Therefore, those who contacted the food ordering and delivery platforms basically came back empty-handed.
On some online review platforms, Su Ji and Ruo restaurants still rank high even though they have serious queuing problems.
The main thing is that for many people who have eaten at Su Kee and Ruo restaurants, the queue is worth it.
It's noon again, and everything is just like every noon at Su Ji.
Feng Yifan and the kitchen staff were busy throughout the morning, and Su Liancheng also led people to arrange everything in the restaurant.
There were already customers at the door who had taken numbers in advance and were waiting for Su Ji to open.
When the time came, Su Ji opened its doors and the guests with numbers at the door entered one after another.
Because you can place your order online while getting your number, the first group of customers who come in don’t have to wait long, and their ordered meals will be served quickly.
While Feng Yifan was busy in the kitchen, Catherine, Ma Xiaolong, Hans and Tom suddenly saw a few figures coming in and their faces changed.
Ma Xiaolong immediately came to his master and whispered, "Master, they are here."
After hearing this, Feng Yifan raised his head and looked towards the restaurant outside the kitchen.
Several people dressed very elegantly, both foreigners and domestic, walked into Su Ji.
After they entered the door, like many people who came to Su Ji for the first time, they carefully looked at every detail in Su Ji. However, what was different from others was that some of them wore white gloves and would touch the tables and chairs of Su Ji from time to time without leaving any trace.
Feng Yifan naturally recognized that these people were from a foreign restaurant rating agency.
They came to Su Ji in January, probably not for the specific purpose of rating.
They came to Su Ji at this time, probably to confirm whether Su Ji can become the recommended restaurant this year.
The recommended restaurants will be announced on a global restaurant recommendation list of their organization, and the organization will also give a special recommendation board similar to a medal, which the recommended restaurant can hang in the store, as a recognition of the organization.
Feng Yifan took a look and said, "It's okay, let them go and take care of their own business."
Fang Lin, who had already entered the kitchen, became a little nervous after asking Catherine about the situation.
"Chef, don't we really need to do some preparation?"
Feng Yifan looked at Fang Lin, who looked nervous, and asked curiously, "What are you preparing? Does Su Ji need to prepare anything specially? Even if they don't recommend it, shouldn't we still open for business?"
Fang Lin was shocked when she heard this and immediately lowered her head as if she had made a mistake.
Seeing this, Shi Jiahui smiled and said to comfort him, "Don't be nervous, you didn't say or do anything wrong. The chef's meaning is very simple. We don't need to deliberately please anyone. Those rating agencies are just a group of foodies. What do they know about food and cooking?"
After hearing what Shi Jiahui said, everyone in the kitchen couldn't help laughing.
The laughter in the kitchen naturally attracted the attention of the guests.
Especially the people from the rating agency seemed a little strange
However, many of the other customers in the restaurant often come to Su Ji to eat and are used to the joyful atmosphere in the restaurant. They don’t feel it is strange to see laughter and joy in the kitchen.
After an inspection of the environment, the rating agency team finally found a table to sit down.
When they sat down, Quan Jie, who had already arrived at Su Ji, immediately came forward to entertain them.
"Good afternoon, is there anything I can help you with?"
Although Quan Jie tried his best to be polite, he didn't speak foreign languages, so communication was a little troublesome.
Originally, Quan Jie saw some Chinese faces and thought that there might be people who understood Chinese among them.
Little did he know that the other people ignored him.
At this time, Shi Tao, who had just finished greeting guests at another table, hurried over.
Since Shi Tao studied abroad, he naturally knew foreign languages.
"Good afternoon, would you like to order food?"
After hearing Shi Tao's fluent foreign language, several people looked at each other and finally began to respond.
“Any recommendations?”
Shi Tao also immediately made recommendations in a foreign language, recommending all of Su Ji’s most signature dishes to the group.
Just as Shi Tao finished his recommendation, one of them actually started speaking Chinese.
"Chicken soup Yifu noodles, I heard that the noodles are made with chicken soup, do you follow that ancient method here?"
When Quan Jie heard the other party asking questions in Chinese, he instantly felt very dissatisfied. He clearly could speak Chinese, so why did he ignore him when he greeted him just now
Shi Tao responded seriously: "Yes, our Su Ji Yi Fu noodles are made according to the ancient method, using the first chicken soup to knead the noodles. The kneading process is manual, but when making noodles, in order to ensure that the noodles are of uniform thickness, we use a noodle press, but we still fry them afterwards."
It was first spoken in Chinese, and then Shi Tao translated it again into a foreign language.
I have to say that Shi Tao is working very hard to leave a better impression on his guests.
Naturally, this was also recorded by the rating agency.
Then everyone ordered a bowl of chicken sauce Yi Fu noodles.
This was somewhat beyond the expectations of all the waiters in the restaurant, including Shi Tao and Quan Jie.
Even Su Liancheng and Su Ruoxi were a little surprised.
When the order was placed in the kitchen, everyone in the kitchen was a little surprised.
I thought they would order noodles with different toppings, but I didn't expect that they all ordered the same kind of noodles: Yi Fu noodles with chicken sauce.
Feng Yifan explained in the kitchen: "Don't be surprised. Since they came together, they naturally ordered the same noodles so that they can evaluate them more objectively."
After hearing Feng Yifan's words, everyone suddenly understood.
The other group of people only ordered one type of noodles so that everyone could taste it and then make the final judgment based on the overall opinions. This way it would indeed be more objective.
However, Feng Yifan didn't agree with this, so he had no intention of making each bowl by himself. Instead, he asked the kitchen to keep up with the progress of serving the dishes, so he cooked several bowls separately and asked the waiters to serve them to the table together.
Although Feng Yifan didn't care at all, others couldn't really care less.
So when the guests at that table were tasting the food, the people who had just participated would intentionally or unintentionally glance at that group of people, as if they were afraid that the other party would have some extreme reaction.
Seeing that everyone was a little absent-minded, Feng Yifan said, "Okay, stop looking. Don't worry, they will definitely finish their noodles, and then they will probably pay and leave without saying a word. There will be a long judging period afterwards. After all, this is not our only restaurant."
After hearing Feng Yifan's words, everyone in the kitchen was stunned.
We originally thought that there would be results soon.
I didn't expect that I would have to wait such a long time for the judgment.
Shi Jiahui thought for a moment and looked at Feng Yifan and asked, "Chef, you seem to know their process very well? Do you know them? Or were you one of the judges before?"
Feng Yifan shook his head and said, "How could I possibly be their judge? I don't have such a high status. Their process is actually not a secret."
After saying this, Feng Yifan did not give anyone another chance to ask questions. He clapped his hands and told everyone to go back to work.
The people from the rating agency did just as Feng Yifan said. After they finished their meal, they paid and prepared to leave.
However, there was a surprise. A very elegant foreign woman walked to the back kitchen and took the initiative to greet Feng Yifan.
"Feng, long time no see."
Feng Yifan raised his head and looked at the other person, smiling and responding: "It's been a long time. I didn't expect you would come all the way to a small restaurant like ours in a small place."
Hearing this, the other party smiled and continued, "Everything here is very unique, and we have heard about it a long time ago, but the timing was not right last year, so we came this year. We have to admit that you always bring us a lot of surprises."
Facing the other party's words, Feng Yifan bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, and please forgive me for the poor hospitality."
The other party said: "There is nothing wrong with it. You have brought nothing but surprises to each of us here."
Feng Yifan took the opportunity to ask: "So, you should go to Fujing Building next?"
The other party just smiled and did not give any answer.
Feng Yifan didn't ask any more questions, but changed the subject directly: "I wonder if our Chinese noodles for lunch today suit your appetite?"
The woman immediately said, "Of course, it's delicious."
After receiving such an answer, the others in the kitchen suddenly became excited.
Of course, everyone still maintained a certain level of restraint and tried not to show it, but when they were busy, everyone worked even harder.
Feng Yifan nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."
Before leaving, the woman said, "I'm still looking forward to your Ruo Restaurant, Feng."
Feng Yifan smiled and nodded: "Okay, but if the restaurant requires reservations."
The woman nodded and said, "We know, so we have already made a reservation for tonight. I hope you can still surprise us tonight."
Feng Yifan was still very calm: "Then I look forward to your visit."
The woman smiled, turned around, and walked out of Su Ji slowly.
After the woman left, Catherine, Hans and Tom suddenly felt stressed.
"Are you actually going to Ruo Restaurant tonight?"
"It seems that they should have been prepared for this."
"I think he has reserved a table at Ruo Restaurant, so he chose to come here today."
Feng Yifan still didn't take it seriously and said, "Okay, don't worry too much, just do your best. If the restaurant already has a lot of reservations, we can be more relaxed without their ratings and recommendations."
After hearing Feng Yifan's words, everyone present was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
I wanted to refute a few points, but found that there was no way to refute it.
Because what Feng Yifan said was indeed true. Both Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant were indeed doing very hot business and they really didn't care whether they could get restaurant ratings and recommendations from rating agencies.
And if you think about it carefully, given Feng Yifan's requirements for the two restaurants, it wouldn't be difficult to get approved.
What Feng Yifan and his friends didn't know was that a group of people from the rating agency had left not long ago.
Several of them have already decided to put Su Ji on this year's recommended list.
Several people agreed that Su Ji's Chicken Juice Yi Fu Noodles really gave them a great shock. The unique delicious taste really made them feel like their tongues were about to fall off after eating it. The seemingly light soup was full of flavor, and the key was that the noodles were also delicious.
The whole noodle tastes not greasy at all, but gives people a sense of satisfaction.
The key is that a bowl of noodles is not expensive, and it does not use top-quality ingredients.
Simple combination, yet it can bring out such delicious taste.
So the group unanimously agreed that if they did not recommend Su Ji’s bowl of noodles this year, they would be guilty and even insulting the professionalism of their organization.
And the next destination of the group in Huaicheng was naturally the Fujing Tower as Feng Yifan guessed.
The key point of their trip was actually to inspect Fujing Building.
After all, because of Feng Yifan, the people from the rating agency never worry about anything bad happening to the two restaurants.
Of course, when they were rushing to Fujing Building, Quan Jie took the opportunity to go to the bathroom and called to inform them.
Feng Yifan guessed and discovered this, but he did not try to stop the other party.
Because Feng Yifan still hoped that his uncle could prove himself once in Fujing Building.