Mie Gacoan fans, dare to challenge Wizzmie?

Hey folks in Jember, stop saying the only place you know for spicy noodles is Mie Gacoan! I just checked out its legendary top competitor, Wizzmie, for you guys, and hmm... how should I put this? I have mixed feelings, and there are some things I just have to get off my chest.

The King of Competition Arrives, But It's a Bit Unbalanced

I was blown away by the scene as soon as I walked in. The space is seriously huge, and the semi-open design is quite nice. The ordering efficiency is really high, with dual cashier counters plus self-service kiosks. The queuing experience is way better than its neighbor's, gotta give props for that 👍.

Let's talk about the food, since that's the soul of the place.

• Signature Spicy Noodles: I have to admit, the flavor is on point. Most importantly, it feels less oily than its competitor's[1], and my mouth didn't feel as greasy afterward. But for me personally, it was a little too salty.
• Dim Sum: This one is a bit of a gamble. Mine was okay this time, but I heard a friend complain that hers was fried a bit too long, like eating burnt chips[2]. It's a side dish you can order, but don't have high expectations.
• Gelato: The star of the show! After eating noodles so spicy you could breathe fire, having a scoop of this cool, sweet Italian ice cream[3] is just... it doesn't get more Mantap than this! I would come back just for this.

Don't Rush Over Just Yet, You Need to Know These Downsides

The two things that drove me crazy:

• 1. Sickeningly Sweet Drinks: Almost all the fancy-looking drinks on the menu are cloyingly sweet. I thought, 'I'm eating spicy noodles, I'll just get some plain water to cool down the heat, right?' But the waiter told me they don't sell mineral water, and there's no free water either[5]... Anjay! I almost died of thirst in there.
• 2. No-Boundary Smoking Area: The whole place has no air conditioning, and the smoking and non-smoking areas are not separated at all. So even if you don't smoke, the table next to you might be shrouded in smoke, which is super unfriendly for people like us who hate the smell of cigarettes[6].

📝 Editor-in-Chief's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

So, is it worth going? I think so, but you need to be prepared.

• For the noise-sensitive souls: You must bring your noise-canceling headphones, otherwise it will definitely ruin your Chill mood.
• For the health-conscious crew: I'm begging you, bring your own water! Bring your own water! Bring your own water![7]
• For the seat-picking pros: Try to snag a seat near a fan. Not only is it cooler, but it can also help blow away some of the secondhand smoke[8].
• Impatient people, beware: Although ordering is fast, the food comes out a bit slow during peak hours[9]. Just relax and treat it as a social outing.