It is beyond me why there are supposedly mad queues for the kaya toast and eggs here, but the crowds were thin in the late afternoon.

It must be the experience of watching your bread being toasted over a charcoal fire in a makeshift oil barrel oven that's part of its rustic allure, which I admit, I found rather enjoyable myself.

The toast itself was crisp, brittle and faintly charred, with a thin layer of kaya and butter within. Nothing to shout about, but they served as handy soldiers to dip into the really yummy soft boiled eggs.

As for the 'kopi peng' -- rich, smooth and refreshingly icy and a welcome balm for a balmy day.

Taste: 3/5