'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
