West Central District, Tainan City｜Harry Fast Food

I’m a little surprised at 3 of the first 4 leading reviews for Harry—one 3 years ago, then 2 years ago, and 1 year ago—all pretty darn severe and all seemingly from “westernized” Asians like myself. I wasn’t even hungry and on my way to a bakery to be open at 9 am. So I took a winding route through “Snail Alley”—really u gotta check out these little young mom and pop’s places lining Tainan’s alleys. And I stopped at Harry cause—I kid you not—I could feel the warmth and joy and the contentment of customers within. I ordered a hamburger and egg toastie and for 50 NT .. what were these other reviewers expecting? Hallelujah in a sandwich? It was damn decent! No question of cleanliness: mom takes money with ungloved hand and picks up food with gloved hand—standard practice. It’s a family-run joint .. where would they find the money to pay someone? so that mom can lol sit back and just kaching? Bad attitude? My goodness!! Nothing could be further from truth. Pop was chatting up a regular who joshed about having to wait a bit today and pop wisecracked back “Well, come at 7:30 tomorrow” with a smile. Mom was exceptionally courteous. They both give me the impression of 2 professionals who gave up the grind to work for themselves and dictate their own hours. I love the vibe of Harry: I dig mom and pop. The food is darn good for 50 NT. Pick up an iced milk tea to go with ur toastie and check out the cleaver grinder in a hut across the alley. The endeavour is to find the small and unheralded and defend them against the blight of Michelin-minded bargain hunters. Harry is good and true. Whether ur a Harry Potter or Harry Brown (Michael Caine is exceptional) fan, come get ur brekkie on at Harry.

tasty

Delicious. Cheap. Don’t go there on holidays.