I didn’t know this was a sequel when I read it, but I can read this just fine even though there are some information I think I should’ve known before if I read the first book.
So I would definitely recommend reading the 1st book.

Set in Kyoto, there’s a small restaurant owned by father and daughter who offer a service as ‘food detectives’.
I absolutely love the food detectives idea and the fact that food is never just something you need to live. Food can bring back lost memories and even give us closures which is what the father and daughter do for their customers who seeks their service.

While a few parts gets slightly repetitive after a while, I still thoroughly enjoy getting to know the hidden reasons behind each dishes the customer requests and how the chef will begin investigating to re-create the exact taste.

Overall, it’s a very heart-warming story and would be one of my comfort read!
I would advise to never read this book in the middle of the night cause you’ll be craving all these foods as soon as you do!
I’m really looking forward to read the next book in this series!

I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!