'Author
Hisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters as
well as a gentle humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll open a delivery
app' – Apple Books
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, translated from Japanese by Jesse
Kirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese
sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and
follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives. This edition includes
an exclusive letter from the author, Hisashi Kashiwai.
Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner.
Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than
just mouth-watering feasts.
The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service
that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they
reconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, creating a
connection to cherished moments from the past.
Among those who seek an appointment is a one-hit wonder pop star, finally ready
to leave Tokyo and give up on her singing career. She wants to try the tempura
that she once ate to celebrate her only successful record. Another diner is a
budding Olympic swimmer, who desires the bento lunch box that his estranged
father used to make him.
The Kamogawa Diner doesn't just serve meals – it revives lost recipes and
rekindles forgotten memories. It's a doorway to the past through the miracle of
delicious food.
'Feelgood and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa
Food Detectives' – The Times
Readers are saying:
'The book opens a window on a different view of Japan , it has a touch of
mystery and magic . It is a gentle and heartwarming read' – 5 stars
'A delightful, wholesome book with a wonderful setting and distinct
characters. The descriptions of the food are so creative and I found i really
wanted to try them, they sounded delicious!' – 5 stars
'A captivating, heart-warming novel, recommended for lovers of the Before
the Coffee Gets Cold series.' – 5 stars
