Next, the lady boss spoke a long spiel, which Takahashi translated for the group: "The plaque in front of our restaurant bears the name Jihuju, all in Chinese characters. Our ancestors, towards the tail end of Edo period, traveled widely and studied culinary arts at various locations. They once visited Jiangsu and Zhejiang in China to learn culinary skills under a Chinese master. After mastering their skills, they returned to Japan and opened Jihuju in Tokyo. The restaurant has relocated several times throughout its history, yet the plaque remains unchanged."
The waiter, with small nimble steps, placed various dim sum dishes on the table with agile and efficient movements.
A smattering of light snow began to fall outside, and the lantern exuded a hue of soft yellow, lending to a picturesque and captivating sight.