The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

by Hisashi Kashiwai

Jesse Kirkwood (Translator), Hanako Footman (Narrator), and Dai Tabuchi (Narrator)

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Including an introductory letter written by the author, Hisashi Kashiwai.

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.

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.

  • ISBN10 1035009668
  • ISBN13 9781035009664
  • Publish Date 3 October 2024
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Mantle
  • Format Audiobook (WAV)
  • Duration 5 hours and 11 minutes
  • Language English