Quiet Weekend in Panama

While in Panama, there was one long weekend with off days on Monday & Tuesday, hence I don't get to go to the office (public holiday, all offices closed) but I was still working from the hotel.

Hence, in the morning I took my sweet time to have a heavy breakfast so that I could skip lunch....

My second plate is full of raw stuffs....salmon, ham, fruits and some green leafy.

Then I also had omelette....

Flush down with 2 glasses of juices and 1 glass of plain water.

3 plates in total.....my extravagant breakfast!

When evening comes, I went to the gym.

There's no one there, just me.

The sunset view from the gym.

A fully equipped gym.

I don't usually do weightlifting....mostly focus on the treadmill.

A water dispenser with paper cups is provided.

Next to the gym is the hotel pool.

Not a huge one, just moderate size.

You can have a view of the surrounding commercial buildings while hanging out at the pool area.

1.46 m depth

The view of the quiet streets below.

From afar, the Pacific Ocean.

Pho Vietz

Kek Lapis sold in AEON Mid Valley.

It is available in original and pandan flavors. I bought the pandan one.

Very light pandan taste....but the cake is sweet.

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Pho Vietz

Tried the lemongrass grilled chicken rice vermicelli 'bun cha'.

It was served in a bowl with lotsa shredded cucumbers, some basils, mint leaves, beansprout, pounded peanuts, lettuces and the grilled chicken chop (which was cut into pieces). Fish sauce with bird eye chili was served separately.

The restaurant interior....

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AMAH

I also went to "Ali, Muthu, Ah Hock" restaurant for their nasi lemak promo. It was during the Merdeka month back then.

Below is the shop name in Chinese character.

The shop logo.

The picture below evokes memories of a time when people of all races lived together in harmony.

The restaurant is quite empty in the evening.

Also, partly because the fried chicken leg (ayam berempah) was sold out and only has curry chicken available for the RM6.80 promo.

Their nasi lemak taste OK....moderate. The chicken curry has the frozen chicken taste.

AMAH is located at the corner end, with entrance outside the mall.

Bill is RM7.20 after tax and service charge.

Sun Thai Restaurant (Halal Thai Food)

Went to try other dishes in Sun Thai restaurant. The first time I went there was in April last year.

So far, I've tried their Pad Kra Pow (with minced chicken basil instead of pork basil, coz it is a halal restaurant), Thai fish cakes and pineapple fried rice.

This time I'm trying their Thai-style tofu (RM11.90+)

The tofu is coated with flour before deep fried, hence it has a crispy skin. Served with shredded carrots, cucumbers, purple cabbages, onions, chili and crushed peanuts...the gravy taste sourish & spicy. The combination of the ingredients is like acar. That's my 'side dish'....now for the mains....

If something tastes good, I usually stick with it - so Pad Kra Pow it is!

the Pad Kra Pow costs RM14.90+

Overall, a satisfying meal, the bill came to RM31.10 nett after service charge and tax.

The restaurant has a colorful interior, bright and spacious for family dining.

After the heavy meal, went for a walk at nearby The Store...

This so-called largest claw machine park has an outlet in Sunway Pyramid too.

Some of the odd items you can find in the claw machine....

coconuts....

shampoos....

RM1 per token. I think minimum has to buy 10 tokens.

I have played claw machine before, previously in some sort of event. Definitely not easy.

Nando's Peri-peri Sauce Chicken

It has been years since I last had Nando's. I miss their peri-peri sauce!

So, I made a visit to the branch in Pavilion BJ, browsed thru the menu to see what's new....

Seems like nothing much has changed since the last few years.

Ordered and paid via the link from the QR code. Yes, gotta pay first....

I had a quarter chicken with coleslaw and potato wedges as sides.

The set meal came with a mushroom soup....

and a refillable drink.

My stomach was full of liquid after having the soup and soft drink😂

Nevertheless, it was a good meal. I will come back again!

Nazca21 @ Costa del Este, Panama (Peruvian Restaurant)

It was a Sunday....a day after I arrived. My boss was still stuck in France after a flight delay caused him missing the connecting flight. So that day I went out exploring the restaurants alone.

Chanced upon this restaurant located in the complex next to the hotel.

It was nicely decorated.

And was empty too....So I thought, the food must be expensive here...

There were not many choices since I was staying in a 5-star hotel, therefore all the nearby eateries are kinda pricey. I was hungry....so.....

The menu.....

Even if you don't convert, it is still pricey by Panama standard....

Such price can easily buy 2 set meals at their local foodcourt😅

But heck cares....swipe card and claim company. As long as it is not too overly expensive, the company will not question....hehehe....

I ordered a..............

Corvina a la Chorrillana

which is a traditional Peruvian seafood dish that originates from the coastal district of Chorrillos in Lima. It features corvina, a firm white fish similar to sea bass, served with a flavorful and slightly spicy sauce made from sautéed vegetables and seasonings.

Taste good....abit spicy like Thai/Malay dish....

While i was dining here....the restaurant remain empty....well, i guess this place is meant for tourist/expat. Locals know better place elsewhere.

The bill came to USD16 nett.

After then, I went to 'jalan jalan' abit....across the road to the place where Mr.Nice Guy (now ex-colleague) once brought me before. Some quite 'atas' residential apartments...lol!

But nearby there is some office buildings and banks....

The bank entrance is so sophisticated. It needs some sort of PIN to get thru...

Anyway it is closed...I'm curious on how it works during the daytime. Stood there long enough that people thought I want to rob the bank.

A Chinese restaurant spotted in one of the commercial buildings....

Went there to 'look see' the menu....It has dimsum, roast duck, all sorts of Chinese chop suey, chow mein, general Tso chicken, steamed fish....