Mr. Chen

Who is Mr.Chen?

Apparently this Mr.Chen is a popular Chinese fast-food outlet in Panama.

The menu ranges from chow mein, chow fun, chop suey and fried rice as well as some beef and chicken dishes.

Click on the picture to view the menu.

The combos.

I wasn't keen on having combos, hence I ordered only the chow mein. Was given a sachet of tomato sauce and soy sauce to eat with the chow mein. Soy sauce is alright, but tomato sauce? Who eats chow mein with tomato sauce?

Quite a huge portion, but taste is just so-so. Can't expect much from a fast-food chain. Definitely no wok-hei, it is just some simple fried noodles with cabbages and char siew.

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Next to the stall is Chicken Factory, which is also quite a popular chain brand, specializes in grilled chicken steak with local sides like patacones, yuca (cassava), sancocho (soup)....

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Local cooling desserts....shaved ice with syrups, also known as raspado, similar to our ais kacang but without the nuts.

Another stall, but I'm not sure if he is selling malteadas or raspado coz malteadas is milkshake which is cream based, but this one has shaved ice.

Not far from these stalls, there is a dog park/playground. There is a small entry fee to get in.

The dog park.

[Below] A food cabin....for those who prefer to dine alfresco style. It is usually windy at night with sea breeze.

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During the day, weather was hot, it hardly rains and the trees barely survive....look at the drying leaves and the yellow grass.

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I prefer to stay at home in my comfy aircond room than roaming outside.