The Restaurant of Lost Recipes - Hisashi Kashiwai

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 4/5 ✮

‘You appreciate things differently when you’re older, don’t you? Food is never just about flavour. It’s something we feel – and in different ways, depending on where we are in life.’ ♡

❦ A memorable, unique, and heartwarming easy read.

❦ While it’s nothing extravagant, I find it incredibly enjoyable. This is the second book in The Kamogawa Food Detectives series, but you can read it as a standalone.

❦ It retains the same unique storytelling. The descriptions of the food are so vivid, you’ll find yourself craving the dishes mentioned—especially if, like me, you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine. It's mouthwatering! Haha

❦ Apart from the food, each story is lighthearted. It feels like you’re sharing a meal with Koishi and Nagare at their place. The father-son duo is endearing, and I love how Koishi's late mother is always included in the stories.

❦ This book brings good vibes, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a quick, delightful, cozy, and healing read. The representations of the food and characters are very unique. Highly recommended!

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⌘ In Kyoto, Chef Nagare and his daughter Koishi run the Kamogawa Diner, a unique restaurant that helps recreate lost recipes from their customers' most cherished memories.

⌘ Using their culinary skills and keen detective work, they bring back flavors and dishes that hold special significance for their patrons.

⌘ Each customer's story adds a touch of magic and nostalgia to the cozy, heartwarming atmosphere of the diner.

⌘ The novel celebrates the power of food, community, and the healing nature of cherished memories. •⩊• 𓎩

ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴅᴀᴛᴇ: 13Dec24

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