This Restaurant Offers Fancy French Cuisine Dishes For $11, But There Is A Catch
Every foodie has a dream of finding a perfect restaurant with amazing food and even better prices. French cuisine lovers should look no further, because there’s a restaurant in Mukilteo, Washington which offers amazing high-class dishes for a bargain. In this place called Grouchy Chef, you can get a delicious gourmet dinner for the price of $11-30. At any other restaurant, you might end up paying around $60 or more for quality food like that. But there’s a catch – you must obey the rules or the chef will get grouchy.
Grouchy Chef is run by a single person, chef Mr. Masumoto. He has a very unique and precise vision of what his restaurant should be. Mr. Masumoto presents every customer with a set of rules which must be adhered to, otherwise, hungry clients may be harshly escorted out of the restaurant. However, the rules aren’t so crazy. Just don’t blow your nose or fix your makeup at the table, come properly dressed, take no photos, especially of the chef (except the food) and you’ll be fine!
Even though some people get irritated by the binder of instructions, they can’t deny that the food is amazing. People are loving the reasonable pricing too. This place is wonderful for low-income families, who can’t afford French cuisine anywhere else. Moreover, Mr. Masumoto doesn’t allow people to leave tips, instead, he sells “Grouchy Chef” logo T-shirts for $10 to raise money for cancer research in honor of his sister who passed away from this disease.
This place is definitely worth a visit. Check out the amazing meals below!
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Grouchy Chef is a restaurant in Mukilteo, Washington which offers amazing high-class dishes for a bargain
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In this place, you can get a delicious dinner starting at $11
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The Grouchy Chef is run by a single person – the chef Mr. Masumoto
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There’s a catch – you must obey the rules or the chef will get grouchy
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He presents every customer with a set of rules which must be obeyed, otherwise, clients will be escorted from the restaurant
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The rules help to maintain Masamoto’s vision of what a perfect restaurant should be
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You can’t blow your nose or fix your makeup at the table, must be properly dressed and can’t take photos (except the food)
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Even though some customers dislike the owner’s demeanour, they can’t deny that the food is amazing
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This place is wonderful for a for low-income families, who can’t afford French cuisine anywhere else
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Mr. Masamoto sells “Grouchy Chef” logo T-shirts for $10 to raise money for cancer research in honor of his sister who passed away from this disease
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I don't see any problem with the chef's rules. They are basic rules of etiquette when dining anywhere - even at home. Sadly these time honoured rules have fallen away and not everyone is aware of them any longer. The chef is correct in asking that these rules be obeyed as it is a question of good manners - which sadly not many people have these days.
well i would argue the attire ruling is not basic etiquette. for instance. Jeans are no longer the clothes of the dirty work man. they can actually be very expensive fine a fine quality jean of which people take deeper care and concern over than they would a button up shirt reserved for a sunday mass. some of this is for sure just good manners and respect. But there are parts that are just outdated stigma from previous eras gone by.
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i really hoped that the owner/chef was that little kid in one of the pictures... THAT would've been awesome.
What the f**k is wrong with ladies crossing their legs. That is b******t. I respect his take on some of these rules of etiquette, but I don't think he knows where some of them come from.
That rule does seem a bit absurd to me. Even in a shorter dress, putting one knee over the other will not "show what's up your dress"! Though If he's talking about sitting cross-legged with your knees out or putting one ankle over the other knee I could see that being out of place if you're going for a classy atmosphere.
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His restaurant, his rules. Someone doesn't like them, they can leave. I wouldn't go there, although I am an educated person who knows the dining etiquette well and dresses up properly for given occasion. What throws me back is how he praises the Great American Nation. Starting off by "If you are American" made me think that this place is either desigend for only Great Americans, or I, as a non-Great-American don't have to abide those rules... Call me strange, but it smelled a bit racist to me and made me feel weird.
The food looks absolutely dreadful, but maybe it's just the pictures?
My thoughts exactly. I was looking at the food and thinking it looks like that kind of food you buy when your out for the day and you stop in someplace and it is overwhelming average. You don't hate it but you know you could do better at home. Kind of like when you are with family and they want to go to Olive Garden and you keep thinking about how much they are charging for microwaved pasta but it taste fine so you just shut up and eat it because your grandmother loves the salad.
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Not much of a bargain if you need an entirely new wardrobe. I mean, I understand the spirit behind some of these rules but the dress code (and ridiculous the emphasis on American superiority) really bugged me. Yes, the food does look nice, but I wouldn't eat there if you paid me
I know right? No jeans? Jeans are the uniform of the masses, since they range from the really cheap to the really expensive. Not to mention the food does not look appetizing. Too sloppy for me.
Load More Replies... The chef/owner sounds like a huge control freak, and his business style/plan sucks!
So only women have to “limit their fragrance?” A man reeking of cheap aftershave—that’s okay? Can men cross their legs. Fortunately, this is America, so he can have his s****y sexist rules, and I don’t have to eat there! No big thing...
My brother pours on at least a bottles worth of cologne on every day and will still complain that my hand cream is too fragrant.
Load More Replies... I hate that many Americans now think it's appropriate to wear gym clothes anywhere or that it's ok to do your shopping in your pajamas. When did it become such a chore to put on some clean well-fitting (not skin-tight) clothes, brush your hair and teeth, and present yourself well. I'm not saying look like you shop at Neiman Marcus, but don't look like you just rolled out of bed or just left the gym (I assume you are sweaty and probably not too fresh smelling, to be diplomatic). People take you at your own valuation, and if it looks like you just don't care about yourself and your appearance, many others will think that's the truth whether it is or not. And manners don't cost you anything but can open lots of doors for you.
There use to be a time in American history when men use to grad their hat and jacket just to go to the store. I don't care for the uber casualness of public dressay tod either, it just shows little respect for the people you're engaging with around you.
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The no-nose blowing part is disturbing. My nose is ALWAYS runny when I eat warm food (such as soup), and spicy food. A descrete nose blow is better etiquette than a snotty waterfall during your meal...
I think the point is to excuse yourself from the table and blow your nose in the restroom.
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Yeah whenever someone babbles about a first class nation, I can't take them serious anymore. You, Sire, are f****d up. Those are Rules from the 50's and even worse, they're sexist. You're nothing special, just an a*s and I don't care how well you think you can cook (srsly, the first picture is just cut greens, how the hell is that fancy?). Be a decent and nice human being. And for f***s sake, don't call anyone a first class nation. And I know, the "don't blow your nose in a public space" is a thing in japan, but don't be f*****g cocky if the western world doesn't like your rules.
It says ladies should take care of their lipstick marks on the glasses and cups, but also that there shouldn't be any lipstick on the napkins or he charges extra. Is it good etiquette to get some tp from the toilets to clean you glass? I know lipstick is hell to get off from everywhere, even from napkins but i was just wondering.
Maybe women aren't supposed to wear makeup in his restaurant?
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The no leg-crossing would be the dealbreaker for me. It's more comfortable for me and how I sit in public usually. And it's probably more "proper" since you don't have the space between your legs exposed. I'm assuming men are free to cross their legs.
I am surprised he did not mention unruly children. I remember as a kid if you got out of line in restaurants or out in public you would quickly stop acting out. But not these days parents will let their children bother others trying to eat. I hate going to a store and the kid is screaming bloody murder and the parent is acting like they dont hear them. Guess what the rest of do and its annoying. I think unruly kids should replace the dress code
What's wrong with jeans? Jeans can be affordable, as well as stylish. If this is a bargain meal for people with less money, then the no-jeans rule defeats the purpose.
Ladies, no crossing your legs while dining? What the ever loving f**k? Total wanker.
Yeah that's a ridiculous amount of rules..it sounds like he's cheap and worried about money and I would rather pay more and enjoy myself rather than be concerned about all the rules! I get dressing up, but beyond that the rules seem like overkill!
"Sure you've received a decent education"... wtf! I would definitely never go to his restaurant, what a narcissist writing this bunch of rules in that way! There are thousands of great restaurants around the world that they treat you with respect and don't assume people is so stupid or impolite that need a paper to know how to behave. And since he is talking about decent education, he should totally think about writing in a much more polite way.
The owner seems like an a*****e, the food looks alright but not remarkable, and he has plastic on the god damn tables. You want me to dress up to come to your restaurant? Then take a lesson from your own book and make your restaurant look nice, if I go someplace with plastic on the tables and hand written notes on the wall I am going to assume jean shorts and a trucker hat are the appropriate attire. He seems like the kind of egotistical prick Gordon Ramsay would call a donkey.
he couks make the effort and make the food look good as well..doesn't look exactly delicioys
Its okay...the rules are alright...its good manners anyway...HAIL TO THE GROUCHY CHEF!!!!
I don't see any problem with the chef's rules. They are basic rules of etiquette when dining anywhere - even at home. Sadly these time honoured rules have fallen away and not everyone is aware of them any longer. The chef is correct in asking that these rules be obeyed as it is a question of good manners - which sadly not many people have these days.
well i would argue the attire ruling is not basic etiquette. for instance. Jeans are no longer the clothes of the dirty work man. they can actually be very expensive fine a fine quality jean of which people take deeper care and concern over than they would a button up shirt reserved for a sunday mass. some of this is for sure just good manners and respect. But there are parts that are just outdated stigma from previous eras gone by.
Load More Replies... i really hoped that the owner/chef was that little kid in one of the pictures... THAT would've been awesome.
What the f**k is wrong with ladies crossing their legs. That is b******t. I respect his take on some of these rules of etiquette, but I don't think he knows where some of them come from.
That rule does seem a bit absurd to me. Even in a shorter dress, putting one knee over the other will not "show what's up your dress"! Though If he's talking about sitting cross-legged with your knees out or putting one ankle over the other knee I could see that being out of place if you're going for a classy atmosphere.
Load More Replies... His restaurant, his rules. Someone doesn't like them, they can leave. I wouldn't go there, although I am an educated person who knows the dining etiquette well and dresses up properly for given occasion. What throws me back is how he praises the Great American Nation. Starting off by "If you are American" made me think that this place is either desigend for only Great Americans, or I, as a non-Great-American don't have to abide those rules... Call me strange, but it smelled a bit racist to me and made me feel weird.
The food looks absolutely dreadful, but maybe it's just the pictures?
My thoughts exactly. I was looking at the food and thinking it looks like that kind of food you buy when your out for the day and you stop in someplace and it is overwhelming average. You don't hate it but you know you could do better at home. Kind of like when you are with family and they want to go to Olive Garden and you keep thinking about how much they are charging for microwaved pasta but it taste fine so you just shut up and eat it because your grandmother loves the salad.
Load More Replies... Not much of a bargain if you need an entirely new wardrobe. I mean, I understand the spirit behind some of these rules but the dress code (and ridiculous the emphasis on American superiority) really bugged me. Yes, the food does look nice, but I wouldn't eat there if you paid me
I know right? No jeans? Jeans are the uniform of the masses, since they range from the really cheap to the really expensive. Not to mention the food does not look appetizing. Too sloppy for me.
Load More Replies... The chef/owner sounds like a huge control freak, and his business style/plan sucks!
So only women have to “limit their fragrance?” A man reeking of cheap aftershave—that’s okay? Can men cross their legs. Fortunately, this is America, so he can have his s****y sexist rules, and I don’t have to eat there! No big thing...
My brother pours on at least a bottles worth of cologne on every day and will still complain that my hand cream is too fragrant.
Load More Replies... I hate that many Americans now think it's appropriate to wear gym clothes anywhere or that it's ok to do your shopping in your pajamas. When did it become such a chore to put on some clean well-fitting (not skin-tight) clothes, brush your hair and teeth, and present yourself well. I'm not saying look like you shop at Neiman Marcus, but don't look like you just rolled out of bed or just left the gym (I assume you are sweaty and probably not too fresh smelling, to be diplomatic). People take you at your own valuation, and if it looks like you just don't care about yourself and your appearance, many others will think that's the truth whether it is or not. And manners don't cost you anything but can open lots of doors for you.
There use to be a time in American history when men use to grad their hat and jacket just to go to the store. I don't care for the uber casualness of public dressay tod either, it just shows little respect for the people you're engaging with around you.
Load More Replies... The no-nose blowing part is disturbing. My nose is ALWAYS runny when I eat warm food (such as soup), and spicy food. A descrete nose blow is better etiquette than a snotty waterfall during your meal...
I think the point is to excuse yourself from the table and blow your nose in the restroom.
Load More Replies... Yeah whenever someone babbles about a first class nation, I can't take them serious anymore. You, Sire, are f****d up. Those are Rules from the 50's and even worse, they're sexist. You're nothing special, just an a*s and I don't care how well you think you can cook (srsly, the first picture is just cut greens, how the hell is that fancy?). Be a decent and nice human being. And for f***s sake, don't call anyone a first class nation. And I know, the "don't blow your nose in a public space" is a thing in japan, but don't be f*****g cocky if the western world doesn't like your rules.
It says ladies should take care of their lipstick marks on the glasses and cups, but also that there shouldn't be any lipstick on the napkins or he charges extra. Is it good etiquette to get some tp from the toilets to clean you glass? I know lipstick is hell to get off from everywhere, even from napkins but i was just wondering.
Maybe women aren't supposed to wear makeup in his restaurant?
Load More Replies... The no leg-crossing would be the dealbreaker for me. It's more comfortable for me and how I sit in public usually. And it's probably more "proper" since you don't have the space between your legs exposed. I'm assuming men are free to cross their legs.
I am surprised he did not mention unruly children. I remember as a kid if you got out of line in restaurants or out in public you would quickly stop acting out. But not these days parents will let their children bother others trying to eat. I hate going to a store and the kid is screaming bloody murder and the parent is acting like they dont hear them. Guess what the rest of do and its annoying. I think unruly kids should replace the dress code
What's wrong with jeans? Jeans can be affordable, as well as stylish. If this is a bargain meal for people with less money, then the no-jeans rule defeats the purpose.
Ladies, no crossing your legs while dining? What the ever loving f**k? Total wanker.
Yeah that's a ridiculous amount of rules..it sounds like he's cheap and worried about money and I would rather pay more and enjoy myself rather than be concerned about all the rules! I get dressing up, but beyond that the rules seem like overkill!
"Sure you've received a decent education"... wtf! I would definitely never go to his restaurant, what a narcissist writing this bunch of rules in that way! There are thousands of great restaurants around the world that they treat you with respect and don't assume people is so stupid or impolite that need a paper to know how to behave. And since he is talking about decent education, he should totally think about writing in a much more polite way.
The owner seems like an a*****e, the food looks alright but not remarkable, and he has plastic on the god damn tables. You want me to dress up to come to your restaurant? Then take a lesson from your own book and make your restaurant look nice, if I go someplace with plastic on the tables and hand written notes on the wall I am going to assume jean shorts and a trucker hat are the appropriate attire. He seems like the kind of egotistical prick Gordon Ramsay would call a donkey.
he couks make the effort and make the food look good as well..doesn't look exactly delicioys
Its okay...the rules are alright...its good manners anyway...HAIL TO THE GROUCHY CHEF!!!!
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