The Menu of Happiness is a gentle, heartwarming novel from a bestselling Japanese series, translated by Jesse Kirkwood. Perfect for readers who enjoy comforting stories filled with food, memory, and quiet mystery, this book invites you into a very special place the Kamogawa Diner.

Run by a caring father and daughter, the diner offers more than delicious meals. They act as “food detectives,” helping customers rediscover long-lost dishes that carry deep emotional meaning. Each request leads them on a journey into the past, where forgotten recipes unlock powerful memories and unspoken feelings.

Among the visitors are a former pianist longing to relive a moment of love through a simple plate of yakisoba, and a man seeking forgiveness as he remembers the gyoza made by someone he once hurt. Through these stories, the diner becomes a space for healing, reflection, and quiet joy.

Warm, nostalgic, and deeply comforting, The Menu of Happiness shows how food can reconnect us with love, regret, and hope.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Feel-good, comforting fiction

• Stories centered around food and memory

• Gentle mysteries and emotional healing

• Japanese literature with heart and warmth