The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

Reviews

An Apple Books Best Book of October
A Book Riot Best Book of the Week
An Electric Literature Heartwarming Japanese Book Perfect for Cozy Nights

“Delicious and delectable.” —NPR

“This cozy book delights in Japanese cuisine.” –Kirkus

“In addition to tantalizing recipes, the narrative is driven by the desire to recapture lost love, reconcile with a parent, or relive one’s youth. Ingredients and items are lovingly detailed. . . The equivalent of delightful comfort food.” –Library Journal

“Kashiwai is among a certain coterie of Japanese writers to have perfected a globally successful literary formula: create a café-esque setting with beloved staff who deliver plenty of empathic kindness to customers whose visits inspire stand-alone narratives. . . Deliciousness lingers.” –Booklist

“Succinct and heartwarming.” –Marie Claire

“Author Hisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters as well as a gentle humor. Plus, sensuous descriptions of homespun meals like a hamburger steak or a bowl of fried rice make The Restaurant of Lost Recipes such a memorable delight. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll open a delivery app.” –Apple Books

“What an absolute gem of a book!” –It’s All About the Book Expand reviews