The Menu of Happiness (Hardback)

Feelgood and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives - The Times

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

This cozy book delights in Japanese cuisine - Kirkus

A treasure trove of positivity and charm - Prima

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

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 on The Kamogawa Food Detectives

Author Hisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters as well as a gentle humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll open a delivery app - Apple Books