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Summary of The Kamogawa Food Detectives (2024)

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai introduces readers to Nagare and Koishi Kamogawa, a father-daughter duo who run the discreet Kamogawa Diner in Kyoto. Beyond serving meals, they offer a unique service as “food detectives,” helping clients recreate cherished dishes from their pasts.

Each chapter presents a new client seeking to relive memories associated with a specific meal, from a widower longing for his late wife’s noodle dish to individuals yearning for flavors tied to pivotal moments in their lives. Through meticulous research and culinary skill, Nagare and Koishi reconstruct these lost recipes, providing their clients with comfort, closure, and a bridge to their past.

The novel is structured as a series of interconnected short stories, each delving into the profound connection between food and memory. As the Kamogawas assist their clients, they also reflect on their own family history and the legacy of Koishi’s late mother.

The narrative highlights the emotional resonance of taste and how recreating a simple dish can evoke powerful memories, facilitating healing and personal growth. With its gentle storytelling and evocative descriptions of Japanese cuisine, The Kamogawa Food Detectives celebrates the restorative power of food and the intimate bonds it can forge across time¹.