Alex Gedala

When the fire is as hot as it is, when the wok is as seasoned as it is, when the ingredients are as fresh as they are and when the man, the legend is as skilled as he is, your char quay theow has to be the best you have ever had that justifies waiting in line for more than an hour. It's a long wait, but it builds the anticipation and when it's your turn and you tell him, yes/no egg, yes/no ham, yes yes yes large size, remember to order more than one plates, cos trust me you wouldn't want to wait for another hour to enjoy another plate of this amazing dish, cos you went conservative and ordered only one.

Yes this general awareness message is for the tourists, the locals already know what to do :)

Be prepared for a line up. While this was not the case before the pandemic, it is the case now. This joint has become a very popular destination. The coffee is good, thick, black, strong and not too bitter, smoky or pungent. It is very enjoyable. Goes well with the sando, the french toast and the pudding. Sit down, enjoy a lazy Saturday/Sunday morning cuppa with your loved one. Talk about all the good things kawarmachi has to offer, how by the time it's going to get busy with tourists galore, how you are reminded, to not ride your bike but walk to be considerate to all, so and so forth.

Enjoy smart coffee! Warning it has no magical powers, you won't get smarter. Yours truly proves it. :)