The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

‘AuthorHisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters aswell as a gentle humor. Youll laugh, youll cry, youll open a deliveryapp’Apple Books

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, translated from Japanese by JesseKirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanesesleuthing series for fans ofBefore the Coffee Gets Cold, andfollows on fromThe Kamogawa Food Detectives. This edition includesan 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 thanjust mouth-watering feasts.

The pair have reinvented themselves as ‘food detectives’, offering a servicethat goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, theyreconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, creating aconnection to cherished moments from the past.

Among those who seek an appointment is a one-hit wonder pop star, finally readyto leave Tokyo and give up on her singing career. She wants to try the tempurathat she once ate to celebrate her only successful record. Another diner is abudding Olympic swimmer, who desires the bento lunch box that his estrangedfather used to make him.

The Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve meals it revives lost recipes andrekindles forgotten memories. It’s a doorway to the past through the miracle ofdelicious food.

‘Feelgood and foodie themes collide in this follow-up toThe KamogawaFood Detectives‘ The Times

Readers are saying:

‘The book opens a window on a different view of Japan , it has a touch ofmystery and magic . It is a gentle and heartwarming read’ 5 stars

‘A delightful, wholesome book with a wonderful setting and distinctcharacters. The descriptions of the food are so creative and I found i reallywanted to try them, they sounded delicious!’ 5 stars

‘A captivating, heart-warming novel, recommended for lovers of the Beforethe Coffee Gets Cold series.’ 5 stars