Anyone who has driven on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway will know that it is a high-traffic road. Recently, one of our colleagues has shared her secret spot to escape the rush hour traffic there, and that is none other than La Promenade Mall.
The mall opened in early 2021, and many held the perception that it is an office tower, including us! It was only later that we found out through our colleague that the 10-storey building includes a three-storey shopping centre!
Kuching-Samarahan latest community mall. Image source via La Promenade
La Promenade is East Malaysia’s first private Green Building Index certified facility. The moment you exit the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway and take a left turn into the 200-acre luxurious development, you will be pleasantly welcomed by resort-like landscaping.
The team of WADD decided to spend an afternoon there to try out every eatery in the mall. Yes, we tried it all, and boy did we love them all!
The mall’s food tenants comprise many Sarawakian brands. When we wanted coffee, we got in Black Bean; when we wanted burgers, we got in NOMS. We were informed later that the “Support Sarawak” tenancy selection has been the developer’s (Hock Seng Lee) plan all along.
The customer service is excellent, the environment is great, and the eateries you can find in La Promenade are value-for-money meals as well.
Here is our selection of 18 treats and goodies under RM18 that you can enjoy at the Kuching-Samarahan new mall.
Image source via Authentic Chicken Rice
1. Steamed or Roasted Chicken Rice (RM6.90)
2. Bean Sprout (RM4.20)
Zoro by Mr Domus - Latest!
Image source via Zoro by Mr Domus
3. Chilli & Salt Chicken Wings, six pieces (RM18)
Image source via Rice King
Image source via Black Bean Coffee & Tea
Image source via NOMS
Image source via Fun Hut
Yogurtto by Hicaa
Image source via Yogurtto by Hicaa
Image source via Ding Tea
As for the final 18 under 18 items, we thought we should promote some workout sessions after all those food!
Yes, there is a fitness centre in La Promenade mall, which is terrific news for those living in the Kota Samarahan district.
Image source via Sweat Factory
18. First class is FREE OF CHARGE! *Monthly membership is RM158, regular price is RM178
Good taste, good service, and a safe environment offering peace of mind are all that one can ask for. La Promenade Mall has delivered them. Parking is free and did you know that the amenity also provides free electric car charging spots?!
One of the things that we have certainly enjoyed during our visit is photo taking!
Sunsets are stunning there, so during your visit, be sure to not miss out on La Promenade’s “signature dish,” which is their 1,500 Norfolk Pine Trees!
Image source via La Promenade
La Promenade was designed as a “township within a park.” The amount of greens in their landscaping is a core component, and it has won the developer a master planning prize at the prestigious Malaysian Landscape Architecture Awards.
So the next time you’re on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, be sure to drop by La Promenade Mall. Grab a coffee, do your grocery shopping at their anchor tenant Choice, have a meal, and skip the jam!
Currently happening: La Promenade 2021 Christmas Celebration
Image source via La Promenade
La Promenade is also celebrating its first Christmas with a festive weekend bazaar, contests, and plenty of eco-friendly festive decorations! Snap a photo with any of La Promenade’s real Christmas trees, upload to social media, hashtag #Xcape2Promenade, and stand a chance to win RM2,000 worth of prizes. We heard there are also characters such as Rudolph, Santa, snowman, and gingerbread man hidden around the mall. Be sure to share them if you spot them!
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