'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 is an interconnected series
which can be read separately or binged all at once! 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
