A decently sized mall that’s easy to navigate and has some interesting hidden nooks.
It’s easy for Sunway Velocity Mall to be overshadowed by bigger competitors like Mid Valley Megamall or even its brother, Sunway Pyramid. It’s this reason that I had dismissed, even disliked, Sunway Velocity for a long time. However, after my last visit, I’m converted.
Layout
I’ve realised that the walkability of this mall is fantastic. It’s big enough that there’s a good quantity of stores, but not so big that you’re a zombie after only walking through 2 levels. Sunway Velocity is arranged in sort of an oblong oval. You can walk around an entire floor and see every shop there is to see. When you’re ready to move on, there will be an escalator conveniently where you need it.
This differs from a place like 1Utama, where you’ll always end up backtracking just to check out every store on a level. Or, the absolute worst, when you need to go back to a certain shop to purchase something, and it takes as long as the final Avengers movie to walk there. If you’re not really sure of what you need to buy or, this is an easy mall to keep track of where you are and where you want to go next.
Shopping at Sunway Velocity
The selection of fashion apparel is king at this mall, even for men. At Sunway Velocity, men have a decent selection of shops in varying price ranges. There’s Brands Outlet, Giordano, and Hush Puppies Apparel, to name a few. It’s still nowhere near the quantity of choice that women have, but men visiting this mall will have at least a dozen stores they can pop into.
Sunway Velocity is also big on beauty. Many sought-after brands are conveniently arranged in the same corridor, with the rest scattered nearby on the ground floor. Luxury cosmetics like M.A.C as well as K-beauty brands like Innisfree and Laneige are all within close proximity to each other to make product comparison easier than ever.
If you’re in the market for housewares, do not come here. If you’re looking for items above the caliber that you’d find at a Daiso or Mr. DIY, the mid-range options are Home’s Harmony or Hooga. When it comes to home appliances, you’re limited to super expensive stores like Harvey Norman and Buffalo. If you need furniture, decor or any other home essentials, definitely head to MyTown Shopping Centre just up the road. It has the largest IKEA outlet in Malaysia along with more useful Home & Living tenants.
Food at Sunway Velocity
Casual eateries and fast food are located in the basement. Proper sit down restaurants are peppered on all levels, with each floor getting a few random options. The majority of shoppers at this mall are Chinese, so many of Sunway Velocity’s restaurants serve pork.
Nanjing Street (Level 1)
Dubbed “Malaysia’s First Hotpot Town,” Nanjing Street is an outdoor pedestrian street that links to Cochrane MRT station. It has the largest variety of Chinese cuisine and, you guessed it, hotpot! It’s more than just steamboat though, as I spotted bakeries, pubs and boba tea shops. All of the tenants on Nanjing Street are not listed on the Sunway Velocity Mall directory, so it’s worth strolling through here to check it out.
Sunway Velocity Two (Bridge on Level 1)
Sunway Velocity Two is a collection of restaurants integrated with the serviced apartments across the highway. It’s connected to the mall via an elevated pedestrian walkway for easy access. The entrance to the bridge is next to the doors to Nanjing Street on the right side.
The Street Food Court (4th Floor)
The fourth floor Street Food Court is the destination for food when you don’t know what you want to eat and don’t want to spend too much. You can walk through and casually check out menus while waitresses beg you to come in and sit down. This is different from the typical food court that you find in malls since it is all chain restaurants.
Restrooms
There are three washrooms on each floor, except for B1 and B5, which have two, and B2 which has none. They are nicely spread out with one at either end, and one in the middle. There are about 6-8 stalls in each of the washrooms (womens), which are Western-style sitting toilets. There is no toilet paper in the stall, but there’s a paper dispenser right where you enter. There’s an Airblade-style hand dryer, or you can use the toilet paper from the dispenser at the entrance.
Extras
The Commune (Level 5)
On the fifth floor is “The Commune.” I think it’s supposed to evoke an art commune feel with independent cafes, handicraft shops, and structural minimalism. However, the “independent cafes” are really just “overpriced coffee” and the “structural minimalism” translates to gritty exposed beams and vents in a pretentious atmosphere. I probably just don’t “get” art and its aesthetic. We saw a coffee shop up here selling Americanos for RM15. I thought artists were supposed to be poor? At these prices, it’s no wonder.
Saturday Worthy?
When I visit Sunway Velocity Mall, I’ll likely buy something. The stores suit my tastes and it’s a good size where I can hit every shop that I want in a day. The main reason I don’t come here more often is because it’s a little far for me.
Sunway Velocity Mall Info
Address: Lingkaran SV, Sunway Velocity, Jalan Cheras, 55100
Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily
Nearest MRT Station: Cochrane
Stores & Floors: About 400 shops, spread over 8 floors
Shop Types: Well-known brands, with the 5th floor hosting independent, artisan labels and cafes
Anchors: Parkson, AEON MaxValu Supermarket, TGV Cinemas
Website: https://www.sunwayvelocitymall.com
Hi Parkson Luggage Department
I would like to thank Mr Muhammad Hidayat who works at the Sunway Velocity Parkson Luggage department, for taking extra effort and patience to explain the different features of luggages. An outstanding staff with excellent service..
Thank you!