The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller by Hisashi Ka

Description: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, Jesse Kirkwood Tender, heartwarming and deeply comforting, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the start of a beautiful and uplifting series that celebrates the joy of delicious food and good company. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant called the Kamogawa Diner run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare. Customers who can find the hidden diner are treated to an extravagant meal, but its not the main reason for visiting . . .The father-daughter duo have started advertising their services as food detectives, capable of recreating a dish from their customers pasts that may well hold the key to forgotten memories and ongoing happiness.From the widower looking for a specific noodle dish that his wife used to cook to a first loves beef stew, the restaurant of lost recipes provides a link to the past and a way to a more contented future.A bestseller in Japan, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal. Author Biography Hisashi Kashiwai was born in 1952 and was raised in Kyoto. He graduated from Osaka Dental University. After graduating, he returned to Kyoto to open a dental clinic. He has written extensively about his native city and has collaborated in TV programs and magazines. Review The Kamogawa Food Detectives search for the taste of memories. Like sights and sounds, tastes are also deeply connected to ones memories. The depictions of the beautiful scenery of Kyoto and its native dishes, which are like the original landscape of Japan, warmed my heart -- Genki Kawamura, author of If Cats Disappeared from the WorldThe food writing is truly superb * Cambridge Edition *The Kamogawa Food Detectives is an absolute joy; hilarious, emotional, and entirely delicious. Hisashi Kashiwais tales of love lost, found, grown older and reborn are both striking and comforting — truly one of a kind. Delectable and delightful -- Bryan Washington, author of Family MealThe ultimate cozy, and a glimpse into a world that is at once quieter, more ritualized and seemingly simpler than mine, and yet strangely familiar. I savored every word -- KJ DellAntonia, author of The Chicken SistersAn early contender for my favorite book of the year. For anyone who loves magnificent food writing and great storytelling, this novel is a moving, beautiful, and impeccably detailed tribute to the power of a great meal -- J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great MidwestKashiwais unique blend of seasonings is more than enough to transform each into a five-star-worthy dish. . . [A] warm memory blanket of nostalgia. Readers [will] eagerly devour each morsel of this miso soup for the soul. . . A nourishing collection of bite-sized stories with a hearty dash of savory flavor * Kirkus *Outstanding. . . A culinary and cultural exploration of Japanese cuisine. . . The novel includes mouthwatering descriptions of food as well as a nuanced description of life in Japan. . . Readers will take delight in Kashiwais exquisite meals and the culinary history that accompanies them * Library Journal *[An] ode to the magic of food * People *Charming. . . This book offers more than beautifully crafted stories of lifes challenges and joys. It is filled with glimpses into Japanese culture. . . The kind of book you pick up and savor every page. A brilliant first installment to a series, it is expertly crafted and leaves you hungry for more * New York Journal of Books * Promotional Whats the one dish youd do anything to taste just one more time? Details ISBN1035009587 Author Jesse Kirkwood Publisher Pan Macmillan Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1035009587 ISBN-13 9781035009589 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-10-05 UK Release Date 2023-10-05 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 18 Translator Jesse Kirkwood Pages 208 Translated from Japanese Audience General Subtitle The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller AU Release Date 2023-10-09 NZ Release Date 2023-10-09 Imprint Pan Books Series The Kamogawa Food Detectives We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151268125;

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