The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen Audiobook By Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson - translator cover art

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

A Novel (Meals to Remember at the Chibineko Kitchen, Book 1)

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The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

By: Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson - translator
Narrated by: Hanako Footman
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Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite with departed loved ones—for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Midnight Library, and Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away.

In a remote seaside town outside of Tokyo, Kotoko makes her way along a seashell path, lured by whispers of an enigmatic restaurant whose kagezen, or traditional meals offered in remembrance of loved ones, promise a reunion with the departed. When a gust of wind lifts off her hat, she sees running after it a young man who looks like her recently deceased brother. But it’s not her brother; it’s Kai, the restaurant’s young chef, who returns her hat and brings her to the tiny establishment, where he introduces her to Chibi, the resident kitten, and serves her steaming bowls of simmered fish, rice, and miso soup—the exact meal her brother used to cook for her. As she takes her first delicious bite, the gulls outside fall silent, the air grows hazy, and Kotoko begins a magical journey of last chances and new beginnings.

©2025 Yuta Takahashi and Cat Anderson (P)2025 Penguin Audio
Animals Genre Fiction Magical Realism

Critic reviews

One of Electric Literature’s 10 Heartwarming Japanese Books Perfect for Cozy Nights

“Charming . . . Easy to read, this book will take readers on an emotional and nourishing journey.”The Seattle Times

“A warm hug of a novel.”—AARP

“Profoundly relatable . . . A heartfelt addition to contemporary Japanese literature. It offers readers not just a story but an emotional journey that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced loss. . . . The author skillfully illustrates how food can act as a bridge between the living and the departed. . . . A must-read for those seeking solace in stories about love and remembrance.”—Storizen Magazine

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