The Kamogawa Food Detectives

"Do you have a favorite dish whose scents and tastes evoke cherished memories but whose recipe is elusive? Then perhaps you want to wend your way through the back streets of Kyoto to find Nagare and Kolishi Kamogawa – the retired police detective and his daughter, proprietors of the Kamagowa Diner and Kamogawa Detective Agency – who promise to “find your food.” The duo’s careful interviews and investigations mixed with the meticulous melding of ingredients aim to unlock the past and possibly open the future to satisfy clients who savor these special dishes, whether a steaming bowl of udon or beef stew. Delicious and delectable. Save room! You may want to order a second serving; this is the first in a series about the food detectives by Japanese dentist Hisashi Kashiwai."