Around the restaurant, more reactions started coming in. A table of young office workers praised the kimchi-stuffed escargot, calling it "unexpected but genius." A group of tourists raved about the gochujang-infused coq au vin, taking photos and laughing as they tried to guess the ingredients in the sauce. The matcha and black sesame mille-feuille was easily the star of the day, with almost every table ordering it by the end of their meal.
One elderly woman even called over one of the servers, pointing at her half-eaten mille-feuille. "Tell the chef, this is one of the best desserts I've ever had. So light, but so full of flavor. I want to come back just for this."
Jiyeon, overhearing from a distance, felt her chest swell with pride. It had been worth all the stress, the sleepless nights, and the constant nagging of the system.
[Not bad, Jiyeon. But don't get cocky.]
