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"Hello, here's your spinach and cheese chicken breast roll that you ordered," He Xiaoqian placed a plate in front of Han Feifei.

The latter couldn't help but be stunned when she saw the food on the plate.

Not just Han Feifei, but Shen Yue sitting across from her, and other patrons in the restaurant at the time couldn't help but crane their necks to look over.

The first reaction of everyone who saw the dish was amazement.

The golden-brown chicken breast was wrapped with a thin layer of ham, split in the middle, and spread out in an alternating pattern, revealing the tender green spinach inside.

The light yellow cream sauce at the bottom of the plate trailed in a very freehand manner, drawing two arcs of different sizes in the white porcelain dish, echoing each other from a distance. Your journey continues with empire

On the larger arc, the chicken was placed, while the smaller arc held mushrooms and asparagus.

It was further embellished with broccoli sprouts and Scana seedlings.

It gave a sense of harmony, the beauty of life intertwined.

Some who had originally thought that Ma Lu was showing off by setting high prices after opening the shop now felt that selling this dish for 108 yuan a portion didn't seem expensive.

This is the magic of presentation.

The same ingredients, the same taste, when arranged more attractively, customers are willing to pay a higher premium.

This is supported by research data.

In the traditional criteria for evaluating cuisine, "color, fragrance, taste, shape, meaning, and nutrition," color is even ranked first.

And it's not just color related to visuals; shape and meaning matter too, accounting for half of the six criteria.

This is not to say that taste isn't important, but most of the time, diners establish their first impression of a dish through observation.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

If a dish has strange colors and suspicious shapes, many people lose their interest in tasting it right away, no matter how delicious it may be.

Conversely, even ordinary dishes, if presented beautifully, can whet one's appetite and stimulate a crazy secretion of saliva.

This is why presentation is also a fundamental skill for a chef.

Previously, Ma Lu had always been selling snacks at the West Gate of Aerospace University, and Old Wang had no way of showing his skills in this area.

It wasn't until he had his own shop, even if it was just rudimentary decoration and the plates were cheap, that Old Wang easily created a sense of sophistication. Just looking at his plating, he wasn't less impressive than those at 5-star hotels and Michelin restaurants.

Even someone like Han Feifei, who has dined at numerous well-known establishments, had trouble bringing herself to touch the cutlery at that moment.

It was undoubtedly a masterpiece that had reached the level of an art piece.

When she had first heard that Ma Lu planned to open a restaurant with Old Wang, she was a bit worried, for there is a big difference between a restaurant and a snack bar.

Unless Ma Lu only wanted to do something like Sand County Snacks or regional rice with pig's feet, being tasty was not enough.

However, after seeing this plate of spinach and cheese chicken breast roll, Han Feifei no longer had such concerns and became more curious about Old Wang's identity, who with his capabilities could easily work as a head chef in a big hotel.

Then, Han Feifei tasted the chicken breast meat. The first flavor that rushed into her mouth was the rich scent of cream, coupled with a faint sourness and fruitiness, likely due to the use of dry white wine during the cooking process.

Beyond that, there was the pungent aroma of onions and garlic after frying, but this pungency wasn't jarring, blending well with the cream.

Han Feifei continued to bite down, first encountering the ham, which was pan-fried to a slight crispiness, with a robust smoked flavor.

As she chewed, the aroma continued to release in the mouth, the texture somewhat like Spanish Iberian ham, with a subtle taste of acorns.

The ham was quite salty, so there was no need to season the chicken with additional salt, making the overall flavor just perfect.

At the same time, the outer layer of ham helped retain the moisture inside the chicken breast.

Chicken breast is a kind of ingredient that can cause headaches for beginners, as it's very easy to overcook and become dry and tough.

But this spinach and cheese chicken breast roll had no such problem at all.

The chicken breast was tender, likely because it had been tenderized with the back of a knife or a mallet before frying.

Such a method helps break down the meat's fibrous structure, maintaining a smooth and tender texture.

However, what was truly stunning was the spinach and cheese stuffed inside the chicken breast, which took the flavor to another level—it was like a taste explosion.

Accompanied by mushrooms and asparagus on the side, it immersed the diner completely in the union of chicken, cream, and the bounty of nature.

Although Han Feifei did not vocally comment, the expression on her face clearly showed her satisfaction with the dish.

At that moment, He Xiaoqian brought another plate of spinach and cheese chicken breast roll to Hebei Big Brother's family.

His ten-year-old daughter couldn't resist and went to grab the roll immediately, but her mother stopped her.

The mother took out her phone and snapped a few photos, then reluctantly cut a small piece and placed it on her daughter's plate.

The piece disappeared in the blink of an eye.

With a hint of exasperation, she cut another piece.

But it vanished just as fast as before.

Looking at her daughter, she found the little girl's cheeks were stuffed full like a chipmunk's, yet her eyes were still fixated on the chicken in the plate.

Hebei Big Brother, with grandeur, waved his hand and said, "Let's get another one."

He Xiaoqian suggested, "Why don't you eat what you have first? There are still three bowls of Konjac Noodles and a piece of Konjac Cake left, don't let them go to waste."

"It's alright, we live far away and can't come often. If the kid likes it, it's good to order more to take away."

"Alright then."

Meanwhile, Han Feifei had already eaten half of her portion and noticed Shen Yue eyeing the remaining half, saliva almost dripping. She wiped her mouth and pushed the plate towards Shen Yue.

Shen Yue gave a thumbs up, "Mom, from now on, you're my real mom!"

After saying that, she eagerly started to eat, praising as she did.

"Damn, this is really delicious, but it feels so sinful, hahaha, I have to run laps at the playground tonight."

Seeing so many people praising the dish, the ones who hadn't ordered became restless, and soon three more tables placed orders for the spinach and cheese chicken breast roll, and the restaurant was soon enveloped by the aroma of cheese.

But the real highlight was yet to come.

Since Konjac is quite tricky to prepare, requiring grinding, mixing with alkali to neutralize toxins, and stirring repeatedly to make noodles, it took a longer time to prepare when starting to cook.

Fortunately, everyone was patient.

Even those who hadn't ordered the Konjac dish were reluctant to leave, waiting to see what a bowl of the 268-yuan Konjac Noodles would look like.

About 45 minutes later, the first pot of Konjac Noodles was finally ready.

When Ma Lu pushed the first batch of noodles out from the kitchen, the customers, who thought they wouldn't be surprised anymore, uncontrollably gaped in amazement.