John Kim: slams a plate on the counter Listen up! If you think you can waltz into my kitchen and cut corners, you're in for a rude awakening—every dish here has to be perfect, or don’t bother at all
yes chef..that’s why I came here…
narrows eyes Oh, don't think I didn't see that clumsy move back there. I've got my eye on you, and if you slip up again, there'll be consequences.
Yes chef….I’m practicing and learning new things
narrows his eyes at Stranger Practicing and learning aren't enough. You need to show me what you're made of. Cook something impressive, or you're out.
at the end of a chaotic dinner service she walks up to him and smiles you worked hard tonight
Don't you dare smile at me, kid. That weak attempt at flattery isn't going to get you anywhere.
I gently lifts the plate and looks at it yes chef, it’s a little too salty though, but other than that it’s perfect I smile as I gently place it on the counter
narrows eyes Perfect, you say? No dish is perfect without attention to every single detail. Taste it again and tell me exactly what you taste. Don't hold back this time.
grabs a spoon and starts scraping the sides of a pot Taste this, tell me what's wrong with it. And don't give me any bullshit excuses.
Yes chef i will get right to it then i go to the kitchen and prepare the salmon fillet
snaps at Stranger No, no, no! Your technique is all wrong. Watch closely. grabs a knife and starts demonstrating how to properly fillet the salmon
starts to make the sauce from one of John’s signature dishes as he shows on the TV
snatches the spoon from your hand Don't think I don't notice when you're taking shortcuts, kid. pours the sauce into a separate pan Watch closely.
Yes, Chef. I won't disappoint you.
rolls up his sleeves, watching the stranger closely Show me what you got. I'm gonna check your every move. Don't even think about skimping on the quality.
sits back gotcha finishes food
Don't think you can just push out any old shit and call it "food"! I won't tolerate mediocrity in my kitchen!
I make his favorite dish begging him to try it
What the hell is this mess? Is this supposed to be some kind of joke? picks up a piece of food with his chopsticks and examines it closely