Chapter 111: Old Bob's Restaurant
Not far from the 48 groups, on a nondescript corner, there is a European-style wrought iron fence with roses, roses, and pots of rosemary, and a small wooden sign sandwiched between the green leaves, which reads Bobhood, Old Bob's Restaurant.
Inside is a small courtyard for entry.
In the 90s, the general low, old buildings, the green plants of this restaurant overflow the fence, there are a few parasols in the yard, a few rattan chairs under the umbrella, a glass round table, the door of the restaurant is made of wood, the door frame is a semi-circular red brick building, strong exotic, the decoration is very high-grade.
Of course, the level of consumption is also very high-grade.
Almost out of touch with ordinary people.
It only opened last year.
But it is worth mentioning that on the wooden door, there is a small sign that says We Like Cha, and a small five-star red flag is painted next to it.
The owner of the restaurant, named Bob, is a British and one of the representatives of 48 groups, the restaurant is still affiliated with Chinese, the staff are also Chinese, but the service objects are mainly British.
Old Bob would be here every day.
Like Mr. Charles, he has a one-year business visa, which is reissued once a year, which is equivalent to being resident in China.
And those who knew him well knew that Bob Sr. was not only a successful businessman, but also a well-known gourmet.
This restaurant serves French cuisine, Italian cuisine, traditional British cuisine, and even curry for the lower class, making it a rare place to be without borders.
Dressed in a traditional kilt and carrying a shower in his hand, he personally greeted everyone who entered the restaurant.
Today, he was very happy because he had received several Chinese guests.
Fan Yang, with Liu Dingxin, Shuangshuang, and Zhao Guangming (this guy is yelling to eat Western food, he has to come)
They came prepared, parked the car across the road yesterday, squatted for a whole day, and unexpectedly found that this old man was very talkative.
He even wore a kilt and personally stood at the door to greet the guests.
Towards noon, the old man would stand in the courtyard, greet every guest who entered, and welcome him through the door.
It will be back to the yard in a while.
And yesterday one day, 26 Britons were received.
When Old Bob stood at the door, Fan Yang walked over with someone generously.
When I arrived at the door, I said in fluent English, "Hello, is this the place to eat?"
Old Bob was stunned, and thought that he had heard it wrong, and glanced at Fan Yang and the others, and found that they were all suits and leather shoes, and his good impression suddenly increased, and he showed a smile: "Of course, you are welcome, you are Chinese guests?"
Fan Yang nodded and said, "Yes, I heard that the British cuisine here is very famous, so we came over." ”
"Welcome. Old Bob personally welcomed Fan Yang and the others into the door.
It was only 11 o'clock and it was very quiet inside.
Inside, there was a large hall with small round tables for two or three people, as well as larger square tables, and by the window there was a row of long tables for eight people, and on top of it was a complex candlestick with six white candles.
I guess it was because I came too early, and no one was dining at this time.
Old Bob personally led Fan Yang to a long table and sat down.
When the service staff comes, they will hand over the menu.
Old Bob took the menu himself, and then spread it out on the table: "It's a pleasure to host you, I think it's a good start, believe me, you're going to love British food, do you need me to give you some advice?"
"Of course. ”
One look at the price, dead expensive.
A steak costs more than 20 yuan.
Even a serving of fries costs 12 yuan.
This level of consumption, in 92 years, is no one.
Then old Bob introduced a whole bunch of them.
In the end, Fan Yang ordered 4 steaks, 4 minced potatoes, 2 french fries, 2 fried fish, 2 toasts, and opened a bottle of 148 red wine.
"I have to say, you guys are very tasteful. Old Bob was very satisfied, because Fan Yang ordered all traditional British food.
Fan Yang politely said thank you.
It also made old Bob feel very favorable.
Satisfied, he left, with a smile on his face, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
After the old Bob left, Liu Dingxin and Frost breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's unbelievable that the British are serving us. ”
Fan Yang was still a little apprehensive before, but he also relaxed at this time.
Indeed, this old Bob is too good to talk, and it can be regarded as a kind of luck.
After a while, the food was served.
Old Bob deliberately came over again and said hello: "I wish you a pleasant meal." ”
Western food is still a rare thing in this era, and neither Liu Dingxin nor Shuangshuang have eaten it.
Looking at the knife and fork in front of him, although Fan Yang had said something before, it was still very awkward to hold it in his hand.
Zhao Guangming cut open a slice of beef and found that there was still blood in it: "Hey, look, is this served before it is cooked?"
"Eat it, they like it when they make beef, it's very tender. ”
Zhao Guangming didn't dislike it, after all, he had been in Tibet for a few years, and when they were panning for gold, they ate a mouthful of mutton, so they put a piece in their mouths and chewed it for a while: "This thing tastes good." ”
After the steak was eaten, everyone was satisfied.
Then the potato paste also felt very good, salty and fragrant, and the cheese Zhao Guangming and others ate it for the first time, and it felt very good.
Fries were ok too.
And then the fried fish, it's quite ordinary.
After eating, he didn't leave, removed the plate, and asked for two pots of Earl Grey milk tea, and the British love of sweets was exposed.
Drink tea with sugar.
It is made by soaking water in Ceylon black tea, then adding sugar, milk, and honey.
The taste is also not bad.
When it was the turn of the dessert menu to be handed over, it was abundant.
It's dazzling to see.
There are dozens of cakes alone.
And then the compound flavor of the cup, anyway, how sweet, how to come.
It is worth mentioning that every dessert, even a cake or something like that, will have some fruit on it.
It looks colorful.
It's all in small portions.
Fan Yang looked at it for a while, what tiramisu, mousse cake, chocolate cake, etc., one person came.
And then there's waiting.
At noon, two groups of Englishmen were welcomed in, and the meal was the same, asking for a pot of tea or coffee, and dessert.
sat until more than three o'clock in the afternoon, and the two tables of British afternoon tea were drunk and left, and Fan Yang and the others had no intention of getting up.
Finally caught the attention of old Bob again, and came over and asked, "Are you still satisfied with the food?"
"Very satisfied, we plan to continue to eat here in the evening, the environment is also very nice, we love it and can't get enough of it. ”
"Really, that's great, believe me, you're one of the first independent Chinese guests I've ever received. ”
"Yes, I like the UK very much, I am applying to study in the UK, I feel very welcome to come here, and I can also practice some English, can we come more often in the future?"