Get ready to be completely enchanted by this deliciously warm tale about a father–daughter duo who run a small restaurant in Kyoto. Their unique mission is to help customers recreate lost or longed-for meals from their childhood. This is a story of family, memories, reconnecting with the past, and finding joy through food.
The Kamogawa Food Detectives will make your mouth water and comfort your spirits as you imagine yourself sitting at the cosy Kamogawa diner, savouring the beautifully described dishes recreated from clients’ childhoods.
Despite the nostalgic nature of the narrative, this book is anything but sad. The gentle humour throughout will make you smile, lift your mood, and keep you coming back for more. You’ll find yourself fondly reminiscing about that family favourite meal you haven’t had in years — and that’s not a bad thing in our eyes.
