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The Kamogawa Food Detectives: The Heartwarming Japanese Bestseller: 1 (The Kamogawa Food Detectives, 1)

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The first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is perfect for fans of Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets Cold.

What’s the one dish you’d do anything to taste just one more time?

Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner treats its customers to wonderfully extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason to stop by . . .

The father-daughter duo have started advertising their services as 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are capable of recreating a dish from their customers' pasts – dishes that may well hold the keys to unlocking forgotten memories and future happiness.

From the widower looking for a specific noodle dish that his wife used to cook, to a first love's 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 by Hisashi Kashiwai, and translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is a heartwarming celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.

Perfect for readers of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop.

'Warmed my heart' – Genki Kawamura, author of If Cats Disappeared from the World

Review

The Kamogawa Food Detectives search for the taste of memories. Like sights and sounds, tastes are also deeply connected to one's 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 World

The food writing is truly superb ― Cambridge Edition

'The Kamogawa Food Detectives is an absolute joy; hilarious, emotional, and entirely delicious. Hisashi Kashiwai's 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 Meal

The 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 Dell’Antonia, author of The Chicken Sisters

An 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 Midwest

Kashiwai’s 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 Kashiwai’s 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 life’s 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

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The first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is perfect for fans of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and Toshikazu Kawaguchi's Before the Coffee Gets Cold.

What’s the one dish you’d do anything to taste just one more time?

Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner treats its customers to wonderfully extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason to stop by...

The father-daughter duo have started advertising their services as 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are capable of recreating a dish from their customers' pasts – dishes that may well hold the keys to unlocking forgotten memories and future happiness.

From the widower looking for a specific noodle dish that his wife used to cook, to a first love's 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 by Hisashi Kashiwai, and translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is a celebration of good company and the power of a delicious meal.

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4.5 out of 5

90.77% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant

A.C. · 1 August 2024

I have just finished this lovely book and what can I say . Wonderful cozy read the stories are great and the characters well rounded . If you like a gentle story you will love this . Plus lots of Japanese food stories which are brilliant

4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming deep dive into Japanese food

R. · 26 July 2024

Definitely read this if you're into Japanese food, there's a lot of luscious detail on specific dishes, as well as gentle detective work to dig up dishes that evoke childhood nostalgia for the customers.

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful novel about memories and so much more

S.(.Y.T.A. · 6 October 2023

The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a wonderful feel good book that is as much about people and memories as it is about food. Translated by Jesse Kirkwood it keeps the enchantment of the original while allowing access to a wider audience. The Kamogawa Food Detectives are located down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner offers extravagant meals but that is not the main reason people stop back. The father-daughter duo are advertising as food detectives. Through thorough investigation they are capable of recreating a dish from a customers’ past. Dishes that might hold keys to unlockings forgotten memories and future happiness. A host of characters visit the diner from someone looking for a first love’s beef stew to a widower looking for a specific noodle dish that their wife would cook. The restaurant finds a way to link the past and present and perhaps help patrons find a happier future.I have to agree with the recommendation that fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold will enjoy this novel. It is beautiful in its general simplicity but has such a unique storyline as well. I really hope the other novels in the series are translated. Not only are the descriptions of the meals and recipes beautifully brought to life but so too are the visitors to the café. Each one is unique and gives an insight into their life. The characters are very human in their wants and desires and of course missed chances.Each chapter focuses on a certain dish and patron and while I will not go into too much detail to avoid spoilers I think each one draws on a certain aspect of human life and human condition. The writing is easy to follow and engage with. If you enjoy novels like Before the Coffee Gets cold series you are sure to love this one as well.

3.0 out of 5 stars Harmless. Faceless. Not pushing the boundaries.

d. · 21 August 2024

I can't quite see the point of this story. Pleasant? Yes. Inoffensive? Yes. Harmless? Yes.But it's not pushing the Cosy Read genre to new boundaries.The conceit is a chef who roots out recipes and meals from long ago in a person's life. And the discovery from vague clues is done within 2 weeks.A cosy detective story with a difference.Some of the recipes / meals were incomprehensible to me; others seemed quite tasty.Nicely written. No sex, violence or badlanguage. (Hence the 3*.)I think my problem is that, for me, the main characters actually do not have any life to them. They are faceless. They are barely discernable characters.Not gripping. I doubt that I will buy book 2 in the series.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book !

j.c. · 5 August 2024

Enjoyed reading this book !

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Very soothing!

A.C. · 4 August 2024

I really liked this book and how each chapter is a self contained story. I could settle for half an hour and read a tale from start to finish which was very satisfying.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great uplifting feel good read!

E.L. · 7 June 2024

Wow really enjoyed this book and so sad to turn the page and realise I had finished it.Great attention to detail and full of heartfelt stories. Great insight into Japan and its traditions and food. You don’t need to understand the food to enjoy the stories. Love the characters and can’t wait for the next installment.

4.0 out of 5 stars A gentle read infused with flavour

s. · 17 June 2024

A gentle read infused with flavour- following a pattern of Japanese novels with hidden emotions exposed through curious pathways .. a delightful read that could be read in chapters as each tale is separate

Learned about Japanese Food, Culture

B. · 10 September 2024

This is a sweet little book that I read when my husband and grandson decided to go to Japan. It would be great for anyone but especially a young adult interested in traveling and other cultures.As an American, I am used to food being a much different thing than the Japanese. I became much more thoughtful about the meaning and composition of what we eat. And the importance of food memories.

Heartwarming

S.Y. · 17 May 2024

A heartwarming read that leaves you feeling like you just had a meal at the Kamogawa restaurant.

East read

B. · 23 July 2024

Enjoyable book, love the way it's written and would recommend.

A good read

R.M. · 5 December 2023

A beautiful collection of mouth watering dishes and nostalgia.

like a tv series in book form

S.R.S. · 4 May 2024

I’m seeing a lot of Japanese books with short stories tied to a simple plot line- like different customers experiencing a time machine in a cafe (ie the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series). …. this one takes place in a detective agency set in a Japanese diner. There’s something comforting about the way the plot unravels, and for someone raised in Japan, something even more comforting about the food described. The book reminds me of Nancy Drew and all the mystery novels I grew up with. A taste of nostalgia on so many levels: the perfect escape.

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