Why travel to Korea, Taiwan, Japan or Hong Kong when you can experience them all under one roof – right at the heart of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur?
Inspired by some of Asia’s most energetic and robust districts, Asian Avenue is a diverse shopping escapade featuring more than 100 unique outlets. From hip street styles to authentic Asian cuisines, you can find a range of activities to do in this shopper’s paradise that’ll keep you entertained for hours on end.
Here’s what you can do at the buzzing Asian Avenue:
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Get a snip for a hairdo refresh
Tired of looking in the mirror and seeing the same hairstyle you’ve had since puberty?
At X-Cut, you can get a long-overdue no-frills makeover in just 15 minutes. That’s even quicker than mastering a TikTok dance! The price goes as low as RM20, so don’t worry about breaking your bank while getting a fresh look.
Unsure if a specific style fits you? Get a free consultation from an experienced A Cut Above hair stylist on which styles help bring out the best of your features!
If you’re inspired by the trending hairstyles seen on your For You Page (FYP), head on over to APT Hair Gallery to replicate that look! They offer hair cutting, colouring, styling and treatment services packages by their professional stylists at an affordable price.
To get your money’s worth and maintain the state of your now silky, smooth hair, Hair Do has just the right hair care products for you ranging from shampoos and conditioners, hair serums and hair masks to keep your hair looking picture-ready every second of the day.
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Ga-ja to Lovely Lil Things for Korean accessories
Note: 가자 (gaja) means Let’s go! In Korean
Longing for a dainty everyday necklace or versatile earrings to elevate your look? Lovely Lil Things is the destination to satiate your accessories obsession. Tucked among the rows of outlets, you can easily spot this cosy space filled with warm earth tones. They sell elegant necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and hair clips at a bargain, so start compiling accessorizing inspirations on Pinterest, and turn them into reality!
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Spice up your wardrobe
Mix up your style with the array of fashion stops available at Asian Avenue! You’d be surprised to find attires for different occasions ranging from cocktail dresses, party outfits, to casual and even sleepwear in this little escapade.
To name a few, Tapas and MPSY offer trendy styles for the ladies, whereas High Cultured carries unisex street apparel befitting any fashionable lads and ladettes. If fashion is not your forte, you can also find merchandise and digital lifestyle stores to pick up a thing or two!
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Go mad over hearty ramyun at Han Bun Sik
We’ve all been there – it’s 2 A.M. and our stomach’s grumbling at the sight of a glorious spread of mouth-watering Korean comfort food through our iPad screens.
Similarly, Han Bun Sik can make you salivate just the same with their authentic Korean Ramyun with a range of traditional flavours, emphasizing the harmony of the five tastes (spicy, bitter, sweet, sour and salty). Here, you can daydream (read: hallucinate) about sharing the warm meal with your oppa of choice. (Note: Oppa’s not included in set meals).
Source: Han Bun Sik
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Get your knit on at Jens Craft
Crafting has been an up-and-coming trend since the pandemic where we were left to our own devices, entertaining ourselves in the confinement of our humble abodes – and crocheting is one of the many activities that caught Gen-Z’s fancy.
Arcades and movie hangouts are dated, so plan a date to co-learn about knitting and crocheting instead!
At Jens Craft, you can acquire skills for knitting in just under three minutes (talk about efficiency)! Scarves, hats, gloves or crop tops – craft your one-of-a-kind piece with no limitations on your creativity!
Credit: Jens Craft
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Print memories at Pica Pica
We live in a world where capturing moments has never been easier. With smartphones, we can reminisce over the good ol’ times whenever and wherever we want. Despite so, owning a physical copy of our favourite memories as a keepsake hits different.
Call it sentimental but you’ll be able to carry a copy of your memory in your wallet, on your desk or by your bed to remind you of the good times! The first leading photo printing kiosk – Pica Pica, allows you to do just that. Customise your snapshots by using their templates and BFF’s stickers to spice up an otherwise plain photo!
Credit: Sunway Pyramid
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Smother your taste buds at Formosa
Experience bussin’ flavours of authentic Taiwanese cuisines at Formosa (the former name of the island). To preserve the authenticity of its dishes and maximise Taiwanese flavours, Formosa imports ingredients and sauces directly from the island, so you can rest assured knowing you’re tasting the real thing. Delight your tastebuds with classic Taiwanese dishes like Braised Pork Rice, Shi-lin Chicken Chop, Homemade Taiwan Sausage and more in this modest dining nook.
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This is only the tip of the iceberg, folks! There is still so much to do at this bustling hub – check out the video here and visit Asian Avenue for yourself!
