"A lovingly written coming-of-age gem."—Library Journal
"Food is the talisman, the metaphor, and the basic aroma of this voluptuous novel . . . The tale is full of recipes, some on the very edge of bizarre but all bursting with flavor and history."—Booklist
"An intriguing, educational, and delectable book, Secrets of the Tsil Cafe is an excellent and much recommended pick for both fiction and cooking history collections."—The Midwest Book Review