The oysters marinated in batter can be cooked at any time, but they shouldn't stay in the batter for too long, as the excess salt can cause the oyster meat to lose moisture. It's best to marinate and cook them immediately.

However, they specifically requested the garlic grilled oysters, so the first thing to serve has to be the garlic oysters.

To save time, soak the Longkou vermicelli in hot water; it will soften completely in about three to four minutes.

Lucas had already preheated the grill in the kitchen, and Lin Chen walked toward the kitchen with a tray of four skewers of oyster meat in hand.

Although Nicole and her friends really wanted to follow and watch, it seemed inappropriate to rush into the restaurant kitchen, so they didn't follow.

Judging by the look of it, it seems they're just going to grill the oysters, and imagining the scene isn't too far off.

Soon, Lin Chen came out empty-handed, picked up the garlic and vermicelli here, and disappeared back into the kitchen entrance.

"Please have a seat, you should be able to start dining soon."

Dais, being perceptive, together with Elsa, moved a table close to the couple, providing a clear view of the central cooking area.

Almost every evening, diners are willing to sit here, enjoying the chef's cooking while dining; they had grown accustomed to it.

"So fast?"

Nicole blinked, slightly puzzled, and went over to sit down.

"I remember the grilled oysters last week took about ten minutes, didn't they?"

"That's because it wasn't made in front of you two, so it feels like time passed faster."

Dais smiled as she arranged their utensils and softly explained.

"When you watch the cooking process, you gather information through sight, smell, taste, and hearing, and start craving the food, leading to thoughts like 'Why isn't it ready yet?' or 'How much longer?'

"Clearly, only a minute has passed, but it feels like a long half-hour."

"But the chef is cooking in the kitchen now, so you won't have that illusion, making it seem faster than last time."

"Plus, last time, the oysters were grilled with the shell, which took extra heating time. This time the oyster meat is grilled directly, shortening the cooking time slightly."

Both nodded in realization, "So that's how it is!"

Just as Dais said, they had barely sat down for long, and even felt the utensils were just placed, when Lin Chen was already walking their way with a metal baking tray.

The tray was obviously covered with a thick golden layer of garlic sauce, and the aroma of garlic wafted through the air from more than ten meters away.

"Hiss..."

Nicole took a deep breath, her face full of enchantment.

"This is the smell, so aromatic; for several nights, I dreamed of this aroma!"

She wasn't exaggerating; she really couldn't sleep well for a couple of days due to craving, so she came back around several times, hoping to indulge in this unforgettable taste once again.

What she didn't expect was that she didn't get to eat the grilled oysters but encountered many new flavor experiences, making her reluctant to return home, wishing to stay here long-term.

"Clatter—"

The tray was heavily placed on the table, making a muffled noise.

"Our Chinese barbecue doesn't pay attention to plating, only to the taste."

Lin Chen briefly introduced, put down the tray, and turned to fry the marinated oysters over there.

The tray, roughly the size of two palms, was full of a thick layer of vermicelli, with the surface covered by a golden and silver garlic sauce.

In the very center were four neatly arranged skewers of plump, juicy oyster meat, deeply buried in fragrant garlic, vaguely revealing a corner of their white, tender flesh.

"Wow, it's garlic vermicelli oysters!"

The little couple next to them, already fed and satisfied, saw the food piled like a small mountain on their table, and despite their full bellies, couldn't help but swallow.

Some things, even when you're familiar with their taste and don't particularly crave them regularly, suddenly conjure up desires when placed in front of you.

Nicole and her companion also took out their phones to snap pictures. Though not meticulously, they took a quick shot and set their phones aside, reaching straight for the oyster skewers.

The hefty oyster skewers were heavier than they imagined, and when they picked them up, they could vividly see the plump, massive oyster meat quivering slightly with every movement.

In a quick glance, each skewer had about ten oysters; with their large order of forty oysters, all should be right here.

Nicole couldn't help but lick her lips, her eyes full of yearning.

She had always loved eating oysters, mostly raw, occasionally fried, and never imagined there could be such a preparation for oysters.

Despite the heat, she bit down hard on the juicy oyster meat.

As soon as it entered her mouth, the garlic sauce piled on the oyster meat burst forth with the savory garlicky flavor she longed for, the familiar taste that had haunted her memory.

Perhaps it's because the oyster meat was grilled directly on the rack this time, its surface bears distinct grill marks and has a noticeable roasted aroma when eaten.

The grills in the Western kitchen are gas stoves, where the flame heats the food through a grooved iron plate, so there is no direct contact with an open flame, and thus lacks the charcoal-roasted fragrance.

Although it doesn't have the charcoal-grilled aroma, it's more flavorful than food cooked on an iron plate or in an oven.

The oyster meat is scalding, and one bite unleashes a burst of succulent jelly-like freshness, the rich sweet juice inside crazily flowing outward, perfectly blending with the salty, fragrant, slightly spicy garlic sauce, instantly whetting the appetite.

The two bit down on the plump oyster meat, faces full of intoxication, oblivious to the orange-red garlic oil dribbling down their mouths, deeply immersed in the irresistible deliciousness of grilled oysters.

Seeing them eat so lustfully, the rest couldn't help but begin to swallow.

It wouldn't matter if they hadn't tasted it before, but most present had experienced this flavor. The memory paired with the scene made them feel like they were right there.

Lucas was utterly craving it, seeing seemingly nothing to do with him now, turned and jogged a few steps into the kitchen.

Sure enough, there would be garlic sauce left over there!

He understood Lin Chen's personality well; Lin would always have a backup plan, unlikely to prepare just the right amount to use it all up.

As expected, he quickly found a metal basin filled with garlic near the grill.

Although the flame of the grill had been turned off, the grill was still hot, unable to be touched directly by hand for at least ten minutes.

Skillfully, he took two slices of toast from a nearby shelf and casually tossed them on the grill to heat using the residual warmth.

He could move freely, but Dais and Elsa didn't dare leave unpermitted, as they were the restaurant employees, needing to stay by the guests during dining to promptly address any requests.

They could only stand in a line not far away with Helena and Lucinda, enduring Nicole's leisurely eating temptation earnestly.

Once the whole row of oysters was gone, Nicole finally remembered to wipe her mouth, sighed contentedly.

This is the taste, truly delightful, felt even more exhilarating than last time eating with the shell, turned out skewers of oysters are even more delicious!

She had never thought of this method, the joy of stuffing several plump oysters in one bite was previously unimaginable peak pleasure.

Especially feeling your teeth descend and the oysters simultaneously burst into juice in the mouth, almost making her delightfully swoon.

"Too amazing, I would call this method the best oyster cuisine in the world! No doubt about it!"

The girl opposite her also showed a face full of happiness, eating with a flushed face, unsure whether it was from the spice or excitement.

A small amount of bird-eye chili was added to the garlic sauce for zest, which to foreigners was a jackpot that even many Great Xia People couldn't handle its spiciness.

The two tacitly put the last two skewers on their plates separately, to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.

But neither chose to eat the oysters, instead turning their attention to the thick layer of vermicelli at the bottom of the plate.

Such delicious oysters, finished, would be gone, who knows when the next time will be, inexplicable reluctance filled heart, wanting to enjoy the side dish first before indulging in the big meal.

Neither had seen such food as vermicelli before, unsure what it was made of, but it looked like noodles, nothing to worry about.

Forked a small amount, wrapped it in ample garlic sauce, and sent to the mouth.

"Hmm?!"

The entirely unexpected texture made them both raise eyebrows slightly, gazing at each other in surprise.

Had thought it would be like the texture of Vietnamese beef pho, the only thing they could think of resembling it.

But the thin, semi-transparent noodles going into the mouth had no noodle-like sensation at all, rather feeling like sipping rich garlic sauce.

Every chew only sensed the sweet aroma of garlic and the fresh fragrance of the sauce, seemed the thin noodles themselves were tasteless, only providing a slippery texture.

Very easy to chew, teeth barely touched before breaking, almost no presence, only tender slipperiness.

Can't deny it's quite tasty!

First time savoring vermicelli, they opened their appetite once again, straightforwardly moved the plate, both grabbing forks, dividing the remaining vermicelli and even the leftover garlic didn't skip.

"Sizzle——"

Just as the empty plate was set down, noticeable frying noise came from the operation table, both instinctively turned heads.

Seeing Lin Chen using chopsticks to place oyster meat coated in golden batter gently onto the oil surface, the inviting strange sound grew clearer, with a faint fried aroma gradually wafting through the air.

"Fried oysters?"

Nicole's eyes flickered with expectation.

Lin Chen could make dishes from all over the world, certainly knowing ordinary fried oysters were nothing special, surely creating flavors never tasted before.

Recalling earlier his bustling over the unknown golden garlic powder in the oil pan, began entering a hopeful anticipation.