We didn't realize it and would have missed it if one of the operators at the plant hadn't asked us if we had been to the new Kuantan City Mall. The building was finished and opened in late October, 2017. It's a mall! About 50 meter from the other mall!
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| View of the new KCM with the Zenith Hotel behind, from Zam Zam |
This is a new mall and not all the shops have been opened yet. So, we have to reserve judgment for the next time we come back, if there is a next time. Currently, it's missing Christmas decorations. The lone Christmas tree by the front door cannot compare to the Christmas opulence of the East Coast Mall with lights, decoration, Christmas music piped in, the Christmas shows and visits from Santa and Santarina. We are not sure who Santarina is but we may be able to go see her on Saturday when she is at the East Coast Mall. We'll let you know.
Funny anecdote about the new mall:
As we are walking through the mall for the first time, we see new stores and new restaurants. One particular one is Johnny's, a hot pot restaurant. When we saw it, we weren't sure what type of food it was since we had never seen it before. We approach and figure out what it was and go on our merry way. We weren't in the mood for hot pot.
The next day, we are walking around the East Coast Mall as we have done hundreds of times by now, and the Elder points, laugh and says: "There is a Johnny's here too!" We must have walked past it dozens of times if not more and never realized what it was, not made the connection when we were at the new mall!
Power of observance may not be our strong suit!
Jaya Grocer in the basement is a top of the line grocery store with a wide variety of fares, including US favorites. So, if you crave a particular brand of tomato sauce, peanut butter or pasta. You are sure to find it there. It also has an entire area dedicated to organic food. The price is a bit more as you would expect and is worth it for a piece of home.
Other notable stores are:
- Yubiso - A dollar store type of store with many trinkets good for stocking stuffers
- Mineyo Korea House - Another dollar store type store
- Brand Outlet and F.O.S - Inexpensive t-shirts and clothing
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