Why Join?

  • Add New Books

  • Write a Review

  • Backpack Reading Lists

  • Monthly Newsletter

Join Now

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Author(s): Richard C Morais

Location(s): France, Mumbai (Bombay)

Genre(s): Fiction, Food and Drink

Era(s): Modern

Location

Content

The Hundred-foot Journey is the story of Hassan Haji, a boy from Mumbai who embarks, along with his boisterous family, on a picaresque journey first to London and then across Europe, before they ultimately open a restaurant opposite a famous chef, Madame Mallory, in the remote French village of Lumie re. A culinary war ensues, pitting Hassan’s Mumbai-toughened father against the imperious Michelin-starred cordon bleu, until Madame Mallory realizes that Hassan is a cook with natural talents far superior to her own.

Review this Book

To review this book, please

Log in

Book Reviews

Lead Review

‘For anyone who loves food, and who cares for character, the book’s a banquet.’ –Simon Callow ‘A culinary ‘journey’ from Mumbai to Paris.’ –The Independent

Read review