"The British treat eating less seriously than as a casual thing, and this dangerous attitude can be found in their national life. If they know what food tastes, their language
There will be words to express this meaning. There is no word 'cuisine' (cooking) in English originally, they only have 'cooking' (cooking); they originally did not have an appropriate word to call 'chef' (cook), but
Simply call it 'cook'" - this is a wonderful description of British "dark cuisine" in the book "My Country and My People" written by Mr. Lin Yutang in 1934.
In Britain, which lacks food culture, too many appetites need to be comforted by delicious Chinese food.
Recently, the world-renowned British director Guy Ritchie and actor Tom Hardy went to a high-end Chinese restaurant in Kensington, London, and asked for a "legendary" Peking duck.
After being politely rejected by the clerk, Guy Ritchie, who had always been gentle and gentle, actually made a fuss in the store and openly lost his temper.
This charcoal-roasted Peking duck provided by the Minjiang Hotel in London is very popular among British celebrities. Guy Ritchie also made a special trip there after hearing the recommendation from other celebrities in the entertainment industry. Unexpectedly, he could not taste this dish.
"High-end" roast duck.
Peking duck isn't the only Chinese dish that's revered.
According to reports from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, China Daily Overseas Edition and other media, in recent years, Chinese food overseas has shed its original greasy, low-end image and has upgraded its quality to enter the high-end catering market in Europe and the United States.
The great director was furious and British netizens made witty jokes about him. As the ex-husband of the famous singer Madonna, Guy Ritchie is world-famous for his 1999 film "Two Smoking Barrels".
His latest film "King Arthur: Battle of the Beasts" has just been released in North America, and his status in the British film industry is similar to Zhang Yimou's status in China.
According to the Daily Mail, the US$175 million production starring Beckham only grossed US$14.7 million at the North American box office in its first week, making director Guy Ritchie feel "a lot of pressure."
According to a report on the Hollywood UITV website on June 5, Guy Ritchie invited his friend Tom Hardy to the Minjiang Hotel in Kensington, London to enjoy the famous Peking duck.
The Minjiang Hotel is located in the southwest corner of Kensington Park, which can be said to be the most luxurious prime location in London.
Minjiang Hotel is adjacent to famous institutions such as Kensington Palace where the British royal family lives, the Royal Concert Hall and Imperial College London. The restaurant on the 10th floor allows diners to overlook Hyde Park and the London skyline.
According to the Daily Mail, Guy Ritchie ordered the Peking Duck dish when he walked into the restaurant because "every one of his friends was talking about how delicious it was."
According to onlookers, the restaurant waiter politely explained that the Peking duck dish needs to be reserved 24 hours in advance and cannot be served on-site.
Despite this, Guy Ritchie, who was not satisfied with the roast duck, still kept chattering, and eventually developed into a big quarrel.
Despite the dissuasion of the famous actor and friend Tom Hardy, Guy Ritchie slammed the door and left, leaving a message to the waiter, "You have lost two of our customers from now on."
A fan who was dining in the restaurant at the time told a Hollywood UITV reporter that he had been in contact with Guy Ritchie before and remembered him as a very gentle and gentle person.
This time the great director "cryed and made a fuss like a child whose toy was taken away" over a roast duck, which shocked the fan.
This unexpected incident not only made this Chinese restaurant in London unexpectedly popular, but also caused clever British netizens to coin a new word for it.
In the comment area of ??the video website Youtube, some netizens used the words "hungry" and "angry" to form "Hangry" to describe Guy Ritchie's gaffe.
Made with ancient secrets, Beijing roast duck can’t be eaten even if you have money. According to the price list of the Minjiang Hotel in London, a whole Beijing roast duck costs 65 pounds, with freshly cut duck meat and duck rack at the table (you can choose from four ways)
It is served in two rounds, and the eating method is roughly the same as in China.
According to the Daily Mail, Guy Ritchie and his friend Tom Hardy wanted to order a roast duck and a bottle of champagne (95 pounds), which would bring the total consumption to 160 pounds, or about 1,401.6 yuan.
More importantly, this meal worth thousands of dollars is not something you can just eat if you want.
According to the official website of Minjiang Hotel in London, this Peking duck is grilled over charcoal by a chef from Beijing according to ancient secret recipes.
In order to ensure the unique flavor, this dish must be ordered 24 hours in advance and prepared by the chef in the background.
After guests arrive at the store, they still have to wait 45 minutes for the chef to bake it and slice and plate it at the guest's table, providing guests with a complete dining experience.
The reason why Guy Ritchie was rejected was entirely because he did not understand the restaurant rules and thought that he could eat Peking duck whenever he walked into the restaurant.