Chapter 0010: Rules
Considering that you have more free time on weekends, I will not take a break on weekends, but will rest on Monday and Tuesday. You do not need to come over on these two days. Reservations can be accepted for the remaining five days. Let me give you a mobile number; I will turn on the phone at six o'clock every afternoon to accept reservations for the next day. Whoever calls first gets the reservation. If the phone is off when you call, it means that the reservations for the next day have already been taken, so please call again next time! The phone will remain off at all other times, otherwise, you won't have any peace of mind.
However, as everyone can see, my shop is only this big, and I have to handle both large and small dishes by myself. Therefore, my capacity for receiving guests is limited; I can only accommodate two tables each day, with a maximum of twenty people. I do not serve lunch, and dinner starts promptly at 7:00 PM. " Shen Long stated the rules he had thought of in recent days.
It is indeed fair; given this level of skill and the quality of the dishes, it is truly worth this price. The patrons today are relatively affluent, as spending one thousand yuan per person occasionally for a meal is still manageable.
For these individuals, Shen Long does not care much. Every day, there are two tables with twenty people; there are always those who want to eat more. When these individuals eat again, they attract new customers. New customers, upon trying the food and finding it satisfactory, will certainly want to continue eating. Thus, word spreads from one to two, from two to three, and gradually, Shen Long's restaurant, Golden Jade Full House, has made quite a name for itself in the culinary scene of the capital.
As they were about to leave, everyone discussed not to disclose the name of the restaurant and the reservation phone number for the time being, fearing that too many diners would come and they would not be able to enjoy it in the future. However, they all forgot about the things they had just posted in their social media circles, as many people had mentioned both the name of the restaurant and its address.
Even many celebrities in the culinary world have developed an interest in this restaurant after seeing the pictures shared by diners online. Although the taste remains unknown from the images, the skill in knife work and plating is evident. At least in this particular technique, there are not many in Beijing who can compare to Shen Long.
The price is not cheap, but it cannot be considered very expensive, at one thousand yuan per person. Shen Long said casually, recalling that in the past, one thousand yuan was roughly enough for his lunch for an entire month; here, it is merely a meal for one person.
On this day, after sending off another group of guests, Shen Long was just about to return to the newly rented house nearby to rest, when he unexpectedly heard the voice of a wish echoing in his mind
However, it must be stated in advance that we can accommodate a maximum of ten people. If there are more, we will not be able to host them, and if there are fewer, we will still calculate based on ten people; there is no menu, you only need to mention if you have any dietary restrictions, and I will take care of the rest. In response, everyone had no objections, as this is not the first restaurant of its kind in the capital.
This results in Shen Long turning off his phone after a maximum of five minutes each day, as there are simply too many enthusiastic customers. As soon as the phone is turned on, calls come in. If it weren't for the need to discuss the dishes, this time would be even shorter
The sign also left the reservation phone number and appointment rules, so they had no choice but to note down the phone number and call tomorrow afternoon. There were also those with a bad temper who left right away
Receiving twenty individuals each day, with each paying one thousand yuan, results in a total income of twenty thousand yuan. In the catering industry, the profit margin is typically fifty percent, and for high-end dining, the profit margin is even higher. Even after deducting expenses such as rent, utilities, labor, taxes, and ingredients, Shen Long's daily profit can exceed ten thousand yuan.
It is still somewhat expensive compared to the average person, and a few who were just shouting that they wanted to eat have started to hesitate, sitting silently in their chairs. However, more people are still pursuing Shen Long, asking how to make a reservation
After several renowned chefs had tasted it, the reputation of Jin Yu Man Tang grew even greater within the circle, with many well-established chefs expressing that Shen Long's culinary skills far surpassed their own
Isn't Li's Family Cuisine the same? Boss Shen, how much is one here? Some people are also wondering in their hearts, the taste of this restaurant is even better than Li's Family Cuisine, if the price is too high, it might be a bit hard to bear
Reservations can only be made for the following day's seating; anything beyond that is not possible. It is possible that a task may suddenly arise on that day, and at that time, one would hardly have the mind to think about what dishes to prepare
"I am not only skilled in preparing the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast, but I am also proficient in Lu cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, and others. Next time, if you come again, I will let you try the classic dishes from other culinary traditions," Shen Long said with a smile, looking quite pleased with his skills, as if all the hard work had not been in vain.
What should we do tomorrow? It is already past six o'clock. There are still some who haven't had enough and want to continue eating tomorrow
"Boss, why don't you tell us how to make a reservation to eat here?" A group of food enthusiasts surrounded Shen Long, eager to indulge in delicious food. With a full Manchu Han Imperial Feast consisting of 320 dishes, having tasted less than one-tenth today, how could they possibly be satisfied
There is only this one reservation channel; if the phone is unreachable, it is of no use for you to come in person. The same applies during temporary breaks; you have the Golden Week, and I also wish to go out and relax. When new tasks arise, Shen Long may suspend operations at any time to make preparations, and this must be communicated in advance. In any case, as long as the phone is unreachable, you need not make a futile trip.
Everyone, when can you come to support? It is a favor to me, and naturally, there should be some preferential treatment. Here is the plan: those who wish to dine with me in the next few days can come and draw lots. We will arrange according to the order of the draw. Whoever draws number one and number two will continue to come tomorrow. Shen Long was already prepared for this.
Soon, someone stepped forward to draw lots. Those who drew the first or second lot were overjoyed, while the remaining participants were quite disappointed, but they could still enjoy it in a day or two
"I work five days a week, and I will rest for the remaining two days." During his time as an employee, Shen Long rarely enjoyed the benefits of weekends. Now that he is in charge of himself, he is determined to make up for this regret, as the money earned in five days is sufficient for his expenses.
Looking again at the plates on the table, ingredients such as shark fin and venison are not inexpensive either. When calculated carefully, the prices of these dishes at other restaurants would not be too low. As for the taste, it is completely incomparable to that of Shen Long.
Top chefs of this caliber must personally select each ingredient when shopping, ensuring they find the best produce. Just this alone requires a considerable amount of time
Understanding, although our meal only lasted a little over two hours, many of the dishes required considerable preparation in advance. For instance, the shark fin had to be simmered for a long time beforehand, and with the shopping for ingredients, it is already quite impressive to be able to prepare two tables in a day. The diners expressed their understanding despite their regrets
On the second day, when mealtime arrived, many people came to this alley in search of a private restaurant called "Jin Yu Man Tang." Unfortunately, upon reaching the entrance, they found the door tightly shut, with a sign indicating that it was fully booked.