The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kasiwai

aired the week of April 28, 2025

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kasiwai is translated from Japanese and set in the city of Kyoto.  Nagare a retired police detective and his daughter Koishi run the Kamogawa Diner, which while it serves wonderful food, isn't why people seek it out.  People who are looking to recreate a food memory come to Nagare and Koishi who are able to track down recipes and fill in memories to recreate that elusive taste people seek.   This small mystery is a beautiful character study and is recommended for fans of Ruth Reichl, J. Ryan Stradal and Jennifer Chow.