Kuala Lumpur Shopping Tips by mansionion Top 5 Page for this destination

Lot 10: Lot 10 Lot 10 Review

Lot 10 is the first upmarket shopping centre in KL that was build in the late 1980s (when Malaysian economy was started to boom then). Hence, not suprising then that its interior is lavishly styled. It was renovated and upgraded in the 1990s to be on par with other newer upmarket shopping centres in KL.

Japanese departmental store Isetan is its anchor tenant. Other outlets in the mall includes MUFC boutique, Guess boutique, Bodyshop, The Hour Glass, Royal Selangor, Dome Cafe, Foto Shangri-la, Standard Chartered financial spa, San Francisco Coffee, Cafe Societe, Delifrance, Page One etc. It also has a foodcourt at the lower ground floor.

If shopping is not your forte, you can always window shopping at the mall or take a stroll at Bintang Walk within the mall's vicinity.

What to buy: Branded goods.

Address: 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Directions: At the junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Bukit Bintang. KL Monorail's Bukit Bintang station is just at its doorstep.

Phone: +603 - 2716 8615

Theme: Other

FOS, Reject Shop etc: Discount Stores

There are few discount stores in KL such as Factory Outlet Store (FOS) and Reject Shop. FOS has branches in most upmarket/newer shopping complex in KL (KL Plaza, Berjaya Time Square, Mid Valley Megamall, Maju Junction etc) while most of Reject Shop's outlet is located in the older shopping complex in KL (Sinar Kota, Pertama Complex, The Weld etc).

What to buy: Discounted/end of season/over run stocks.

Address: All over KL

Theme: Discount Store

bbpark: bbpark Bukit Bintang Review

BB Park used to be KL's main entertainment centre during the colonial days but it has been re-emerged as a bazaar style shopping area.

Address: Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

Theme: Other

Imbi Plaza, Bukit Bintang: All things IT Bukit Bintang Review

Imbi Plaza is the palce to be if you wnat to shop for IT stuff in KL. It has been established long before Low Yat Plaza come into the picture. Just take note that some of the stuff on sale here are pirated stuff.

Address: Bukit Bintang

Theme: Computers and Electronics

Bukit Bintang: BB Plaza Bukit Bintang Review

Formerly known as Bukit Bintang Plaza, BB Plaza is one of the earliest shopping mall in Bukit Bintang, KL's main shopping area.

Address: Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

Directions: Adjacent to Sungei Wang Plaza.

Theme: Other

Avenue K: KL's Living Room

The mall is still in the final stage of cosntruction currently and is expected to be opened soon in Q1 2004.

Address: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Directions: Just accross the street from Suria KLCC

Theme: Other

Plaza Low Yat: IT heaven & more.

Voted the best IT Mall by readers of HWM Malaysia, Plaza Low Yat is the place to be for anything related to computer software and hardware. Its numerous retail outlets and spacious IT Hypermarket enable shoppers to shop and make their selections in comfort. There is also a 24 hours broadband Internet Cafe (the largest in KL) with 204 terminals and Zen-inspired decor.

IT stuffs apart, Plaza Low Yat also a great place to shop for electrical and electronics products, audio-visual equipment, handphones, gadgets and gizmos etc. For dining pleasure, there are also a few restaurants and cafes in the mall - Sushi King, Coffee Bean, Starbucks and a food court.

What to buy: Anything related to computer software and hardware

Directions: Bukit Bintang area.

Phone: +603-2162 1176

Theme: Computers and Electronics

Mid Valley Megamall: KL 1st Megamall Mid Valley Megamall Review

Other Contact: webmaster@midvalley.com.my

Phone: +603-2938 3333

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.midvalley.com.my

Convenience Stores: 24/7 Shopping Convenience

There are a few chain of conveneince stores operating round the clock in KL, most notably 7-11 and Kiosk conveneince stores.

7-11 has been around in KL since the 80's whereas Kiosk is a newly established and fast expanding chain of conveneinece stores. Most of this conveneince stores are located within the high traffic city centre and residential areas.

There are a variety of items in the stores' inventory, from daily consumer goods (snacks, canned foods/drinks, toletteris etc) to even souvenier t-shirts and cassetes/CDs. Price wise, most of the items are sold at their recommended retails price though occasionally the stores may have items at discounted price.

Just heads to this conveneince stores whenever you need those pack of aspirin or cigaretes, in the middle of the night or at the wee hours of the morning.

What to buy: Daily consumer items.

What to pay: Recommended retails price.

Address: All over the city

Theme: Other

Central Market: Central Market - 1 Stop Centre for Souveniers Central Market Review

Central Market or CM is the place to go if u are looking for local crafts and souveniers as almost everything is under one roof here, from small items like personalised key chains, pewters and t-shirts to antiques and paintings.

It is also lively with activities, even better from some of KL's modem yet soul-less shopping complexes. Check out the potrait artises at work, street performers or its weekly cultural shows at the open air stage.

Generally, its the place to go for shoping, eating, be entertained or simply people watching.

What to buy: Local crafts and souveniers.

What to pay: Reasonable prices quoted here but do bargain for the best deal.

Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur.

Directions: Within walking distance from the Putraline LRT's Pasar Seni station.

Other Contact: pr@centralmarketkl.com.my

Phone: +603-22746542

Theme: Local Craft

Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my