This story is for those who enjoy cooking and are interested in other cultures. The reader is invited to share in the family life of Hassan Haji. Born above his grandfather’s modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan Haji first experiences life through tastes and smells like spicy fish curry, the local markets, and outings with his mother involving gourmet food.
Tragedy means the family has to leave India. They emigreate to France and set up home in Lumiere, a small village in the French Alps. The Hassan’s father establishes an Indian restaurant, “Maison Mumbai” just near Mademoiselle Mallory’s French restaurant. The two restaurants battle each other for customers and prestige. Life becomes complicated when young Hassan discovers French cuisine for himself, and decides to become a French chef!
The Hundred-Foot Journey is about the gulf between different cultures and the difficulties in store for someone who wants to move beyond cultural and family expectations.
Helen Sillar
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