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Title details for The Nameless Restaurant by Tao Wong - Available

The Nameless Restaurant

#1 in series

by Tao Wong
Emily Woo Zeller
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There is a restaurant in Toronto. Its entrance is announced only by a simple unadorned wooden door, varnished to a beautiful shine but without paint, hidden beside dumpsters and a fire escape. There is no sign, no indication of what lies behind the door. If you do manage to find the restaurant, the décor is dated and worn—homey, if one were to be generous. The service is atrocious; the proprietor, a grouch. The regulars are worse: silent, brooding, and unfriendly to newcomers. There is no set menu, alternating with the whim and whimsy of the owner. The selection of wine and beer is sparse or nonexistent at times, and the prices are outrageous. There is a restaurant in Toronto that is magically hidden, whose service is horrible and whose food is divine. This is the story of the Nameless Restaurant.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Hidden Dishes

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 1, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666638608
      • File size: 91310 KB
      • Duration: 03:10:13

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2023

      This first installment in Wong's ("The System Apocalypse") "Hidden Dishes" series is set in Toronto at a magical restaurant that primarily serves the supernatural community who can locate it, where, with no fixed menu, a chef creates a feast of Malaysian dishes from fresh ingredients. Wong's love of food shines through in this story, where nothing much happens beyond casual discussions and descriptions of cooking. Mouthwatering descriptions of the restaurant's food and its preparation lead the story, although comments about the pandemic and other contemporary topics also make an appearance. Emily Woo Zeller's narration is a treat. She adds depth to the novel with distinctive character voices, imbuing each speaker--jinns, mages, witches, and dwarves--with a distinct personality. Woo Zeller also captures the personality of the restaurant, a cozy, charmed spot that any foodie, magical or otherwise, would want to visit. VERDICT Listeners will be hungry for more of this charming series, which caters to fantasy fans and food lovers alike. Great for those who enjoyed Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes or Toshikazu Kawaguchi's "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" series.--Christa Van Herreweghe

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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