Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Kopi

With an almost 60-year-old history, this hawker kopi spot found a new home at Amoy Street Food Centre since it made the move out of Lau Pa Sat in 1997. Today, the Hainanese coffee shop is helmed by the son and spouse of the former owner who still uses the same brown-rimmed cups for his mighty affordable cup. The brewing process is a history class in session as vintage kettles and seasoned cotton cloth socks are proudly brandished alongside a live charcoal grill. As potent as jet fuel, the Hainanese-style coffee drinks strong with a subtly bitter finish. Ask for a set of French toasts, where charcoal-kissed slices of bread are first slathered in egg and then toothsome homemade kaya.