Diners are lining up out the door for Supernova’s precisely made katsu sandos.

Diners queuing out the door for sandos at this Japanese vinyl cafe

It’s also serving soba,pan-fried potato mochi,Japanese curry bread,and canned strawberry cake. But you’d best arrive early.

  • Matt Shea

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