The Hundred-Foot Journey
Categories: Literature & Fiction
Richard Morais's novel follows Hassan Haji, born above his family's restaurant in Mumbai, on his journey to become a great chef. After tragedy strikes, the family moves to Europe and settles in a French Alpine village, where they open an Indian restaurant across the street from a renowned French restaurant run by the formidable Madame Mallory. Their rivalry turns into mentorship as Hassan learns French cuisine and rises to the top of the culinary world in Paris. The novel was adapted into a 20…
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