--- product_id: 1695133 title: "The Hundred-Foot Journey" price: "COP 85818" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/1695133-the-hundred-foot-journey store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Author Q&A insights Rich narrative depth Two exclusive recipes included The Hundred-Foot Journey **Price:** COP 85818 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍴 Savor the story that’s spicing up bookshelves everywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hundred-Foot Journey - **How much does it cost?** COP 85818 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/1695133-the-hundred-foot-journey) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Deep Dive with the Author:** Gain unique perspectives through an exclusive Q&A session. - • **Perfect for Foodie Book Clubs:** Includes a comprehensive reading group guide to spark engaging discussions. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers captivated by this #1,012 Coming of Age Fiction hit. - • **A Culinary Journey Like No Other:** Experience a cross-cultural feast from Mumbai to the French Alps. - • **Exclusive Recipes to Try at Home:** Cook iconic dishes inspired by the story’s vibrant flavors. ## Overview The Hundred-Foot Journey is a bestselling novel blending rich cultural storytelling with culinary passion. Following Hassan Haji’s journey from Mumbai to a small French village, it explores family, identity, and the transformative power of food. Featuring two exclusive recipes and an author Q&A, this book is a must-have for food lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. ## Description “ Slumdog Millionaire meets Ratatouille ” ( The New York Times Book Review ) in this foodie novel set in Europe that ’ s “delicious fairytale-like read” (NPR) about family, nationality, and the mysteries of good taste. Born above his grandfather’s modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan Haji first experienced life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother. But when tragedy pushes the family out of India, they console themselves by eating their way around the world, eventually settling in Lumière, a small village in the French Alps. The boisterous Haji family takes Lumière by storm. They open an inexpensive Indian restaurant opposite an esteemed French relais—that of the famous chef Madame Mallory—and infuse the sleepy town with the spices of India, transforming the lives of its eccentric villagers and infuriating their celebrated neighbor. Only after Madame Mallory wages culinary war with the immigrant family, does she finally agree to mentor young Hassan, leading him to Paris, the launch of his own restaurant, and a slew of new adventures. The Hundred-Foot Journey is about how the hundred-foot distance between a new Indian kitchen and a traditional French one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires. A testament to the inevitability of destiny, this is a fable for the ages—charming, endearing, and compulsively readable. Review: Mezmerizing - This is one of those books you know you are going to love after just a few pages. The author, Richard Morais, wrote for Forbes for years and combines a great fictional narrative, full of deep characters, with the detailed observations typical of magazine reporters. I was especially impressed with how the language could go from florid and beautiful to dirty and raw in a single sentence without losing balance. Morais' ability to capture the essence of places and peoples is absolutely transfixing with such visual and aural descriptions that I remember more of a movie than a book. This cinematic quality is not surprising since the intent was to have his friend, Ismail Merchant (of the Merchant-Ivory producing team), develop the narrative into a film. Unfortunately, the producer died unexpectedly before the manuscript was complete. This exploration of family, personal development and professional relationships, all wrapped in the evolution of various food movements is a must read for anyone who likes to travel, cook, and explore new cuisines. Review: Foodie enjoyment, but slightly flawed in the telling. - Buyer beware -- this is a story for foodies! If food is not your great interest, skip it. Hassan Haji, the main character, has an innate talent for cooking, recognised by the former enemy of his family, Chef Mallory, who has her own successful restaurant. But first there are fireworks when the large Indian family arrives in her town in the Jura, promptly buys a mansion, and then turn it into an Indian restaurant, just opposite hers. She did not take kindly to this "invasion"! It is, however, never explained how an extended family from India can simply take up residence in Britain, and then decamp to France, tour the country, and when one of their cars break down in a small town, stay right there, buy a huge mansion and open a restaurant! I mean, France has immigration laws!! Never once is it suggested that the family has any problems simply taking up residence in a French town! Hassan Haji, only a youth at the start of the book, becomes a highly successful chef (no spoilers, and anyway, too long to summarize here). The problem is, his run of luck is just too good to be true. No, the story is pure fiction, and it gripped me as it went on, but the author pulled rabbits out of hats for Hassan! The characterization is good in some instances, and as far as other characters go, not so good. There are some gaps in the story, and for me the book ended rather abruptly when not all problems had been sorted out yet. It's also never explained how the young Hassan managed to give up his Indian cooking heritage at the drop of a hat, and turn into a classic French cook. I cannot deny that I enjoyed the book very much. I have not seen the film so cannot draw comparisons. But as a work of fiction it does have some flaws. ## Features - A Food Lover's Dream Novel - Reading Group Guide - Two Recipes From The Story - Q&A With Author ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #55,579 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,012 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #3,855 in Literary Fiction (Books) #6,182 in American Literature (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 5,861 Reviews | ## Images ![The Hundred-Foot Journey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wzYFNR1pL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mezmerizing *by B***Y on September 29, 2010* This is one of those books you know you are going to love after just a few pages. The author, Richard Morais, wrote for Forbes for years and combines a great fictional narrative, full of deep characters, with the detailed observations typical of magazine reporters. I was especially impressed with how the language could go from florid and beautiful to dirty and raw in a single sentence without losing balance. Morais' ability to capture the essence of places and peoples is absolutely transfixing with such visual and aural descriptions that I remember more of a movie than a book. This cinematic quality is not surprising since the intent was to have his friend, Ismail Merchant (of the Merchant-Ivory producing team), develop the narrative into a film. Unfortunately, the producer died unexpectedly before the manuscript was complete. This exploration of family, personal development and professional relationships, all wrapped in the evolution of various food movements is a must read for anyone who likes to travel, cook, and explore new cuisines. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Foodie enjoyment, but slightly flawed in the telling. *by Z***I on January 24, 2015* Buyer beware -- this is a story for foodies! If food is not your great interest, skip it. Hassan Haji, the main character, has an innate talent for cooking, recognised by the former enemy of his family, Chef Mallory, who has her own successful restaurant. But first there are fireworks when the large Indian family arrives in her town in the Jura, promptly buys a mansion, and then turn it into an Indian restaurant, just opposite hers. She did not take kindly to this "invasion"! It is, however, never explained how an extended family from India can simply take up residence in Britain, and then decamp to France, tour the country, and when one of their cars break down in a small town, stay right there, buy a huge mansion and open a restaurant! I mean, France has immigration laws!! Never once is it suggested that the family has any problems simply taking up residence in a French town! Hassan Haji, only a youth at the start of the book, becomes a highly successful chef (no spoilers, and anyway, too long to summarize here). The problem is, his run of luck is just too good to be true. No, the story is pure fiction, and it gripped me as it went on, but the author pulled rabbits out of hats for Hassan! The characterization is good in some instances, and as far as other characters go, not so good. There are some gaps in the story, and for me the book ended rather abruptly when not all problems had been sorted out yet. It's also never explained how the young Hassan managed to give up his Indian cooking heritage at the drop of a hat, and turn into a classic French cook. I cannot deny that I enjoyed the book very much. I have not seen the film so cannot draw comparisons. But as a work of fiction it does have some flaws. ### ⭐⭐⭐ I enjoyed the book, but I liked the film more. The book was lovely. Beautiful descriptions of food. *by A***R on December 28, 2014* I enjoyed the film more than the book. I thought the book was beautifully written, but I also thought at times, it meandered. I enjoyed the film's story more. Hassan Haji was destined to be a chef. His grandparents owned and operated a very popular restaurant in India, but after a tragedy, the family moved to England. His father was aghast that Indian cuisine was relegated to a minor note. The family traveled, tasting everything, and finally landed in Lamiere, France. There, the family runs afoul of the formidable Madame Mallory. Surprisingly, Madame Mallory becomes Hassan's biggest advocate and supporter, teaching him the hospitality business and the workings of a restaurant. There are subplots that I didn't care for. So that is why I thought the book meandered a bit. Still it is a very entertaining, enjoyable story. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/1695133-the-hundred-foot-journey](https://www.desertcart.co/products/1695133-the-hundred-foot-journey) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*