Ikea

Great place for a ‘therapy’ if you get what i mean! Especially during weekdays when it is not packed and you can see the decors as it is without them getting misplaced or disorganised. Short queue at the counters and easier to walk around too! Love Ikea a lot. Surprises me all the time with their creativity

I love Ikea. We all do, don’t we?
But AVOID this place on weekends and public holidays unless you want to be pushed, shoved, and possibly trampled down. It’s mad crowded. Don’t even bother trying to get a table at the cafeteria. Your food will be cold by the time you find an empty chair.
Unfortunately, you cannot shop online here, although they do offer delivery for a flat fee of 80 rm. If you must buy something from Ikea in KL, you must physically visit the outlet.
Other than that, this Ikea is just like any other Ikea I have been to. The soft serve (0.80 rm here) is always rewarding at the end.

I have to be clear that there’s no bias here but Ikea is like one of my fave spot to go to when I’m down, or happy or whenever it is. I don’t really need a reason to persuade myself to be there, despite of the terrible traffic I have to go through each time now just to get there. Reasons? — the Sweden culture and foods. Enough said, Sweden’s my favourite country right now as when I visited the country, it just stole my heart away. I can’t say enough how much I wish to be back there ASAP!
Ikea as everyone in K.L. would know, is usually and unusually crowded during the weekends. A place packed with families and kids, couples getting some furniture and of course there’d be people like me, just need to be there for no specific reason!
Linked with Ikano, the lower floor of Ikea is where you can find their famous curry puffs and some other snacks. Also, you’d find their food and beverage corner where you can get for example, the lingonberry jam (so good!). However, if you are craving for their meatballs (you can get frozen ones on the lower floor) and heavier dishes, you’d have to go to their upper floor, which is also where they have their furniture displayed in their showrooms in the Swedish style.
Parents, if you’d figure that your kids would be too much fun to handle while you’re shopping there, the kids play-​pit is where you can securely put them in — ease of mind hah!
Also, they do have AS-​IS corner on the lower floor where you can get their ex-​display items or items with defects at a lower price, so for people who’re constantly looking for a deal, do check the corner out!

I don’t really go here unless I’m actually looking for something, and even then I’m not cray cray enough to come on weekends or public holidays… unless it’s Hari Raya or CNY or any long weekend where mass exodus is expected? Even then, that’s not the case anymore because more people are staying back for some reason or another. Traffic and parking here is a pain on weekends and holidays, so if you really need to be in the area, there’s the free shuttle bus from the Kelana Jaya LRT station. If you really want to buy stuff, weeknights are pretty good actually, unless it’s stuff on offer.
Food quality has been sucky as of late, so even eating there is not even an incentive anymore. The half-​dozen curry puffs might be cheap, but am I the only one that finds it weird that the hard boiled egg has onion-​like layers and tastes a bit too sweet and probably not even made with butter? I’m not kidding.
If you’re a IKEA Family card holder, you get two free hot drinks (coffee and/​or tea) with every visit — you just grab the ceramic mugs and show the cashier your card. That is, if you don’t mind lining up for at least 20 minutes while people take their own sweet time deciding if they want the multitray cart or not.
Sure you can collect points with the card that go toward a RM5 (so generous, right?) voucher after spending RM500 or let your existing points lapse because you didn’t spend RM500. Also, food and food market purchases don’t go toward the points collection, which is even more aggravating.
The only upside is that there’s no minimum purchase needed to get free parking here and the cheapest thing in IKEA (that I know of) is the RM1.90 tea towel, which is 10 cents short of the weekday parking rate. You can never have too many tea towels.

IKEA has always been the go to place for affordable furniture pieces. They have really nice stuff, sometimes on promotion. There are two floors that has a lot to offer. IKEA is divided into sections from the living room to the kitchen. It’s a very self service place to get furniture but it’s very easy to do. They would have manuals that are so easy to follow.
IKEA also has pretty good service, there are stops at every section to assist you in whatever you need. You basically would pay at the lower level where there are many cashier counters. There is also light snacks and food at IKEA. I absolutely love the cheap curry puff they sell, many people know ikea for it’s meatballs. IKEA is connected to the curve from the underground pathway and also ikano power center which is pretty convenient.

Ikea is a furniture store, its more than just a store, its almost like a warehouse, or on weekends a madhouse! Advise to anyone that wants to visit ikea on a weekend, dont! You would not be able to park cause obviously parking is crazy full, which means you can’t buy heavy furniture cause how do you load it into your car? unless of course you drive it in much later when you’re done shopping.
Ikea displays its items in like a showroom kinda way, so you have pretty decorated rooms and each ite, has a tag so you jot down the bar code and later go down to the store and look for your item. Yes its a lot of work but people go here cause things are cheap. Sometimes i wonder if its worth the effort.
I mean its not easy looking for your items in the huge store, then you have to cart it to the counter for payment where you can be ready to line up for an hour+ cause there are so many people and so many items.
To shop here first and foremost you have to be very patient in looking through the items you may want, and even more patient when collecting your items in the store. Oh did i mention that you have to build your furniture yourself too?
Yep. all the things you need are in the box of your furniture item, so you go home and build it. Its pretty much self service all the way lah.

One of the very reason people visits Ikano Power Centre is none other than Ikea. Ikea is probably one of the most successful furniture super stores in the world. Ikea Damansara is probably the only outlet in Malaysia, and you can imagine that people from other states are willing to take a long drive here to shop for furniture and fittings, that is probably because they are generally famous with their minimalistic and functional designed furnitures and at affordable prices. Ikea is always packed during the weekends, and it is not advisable for those that really wants to take their time to go thru their range of furnitures.
Ikea is so huge that they even have an in-​house café/​food court to cater to the customers that is shopping around the store. Occasionally they will have promotions on their products, and people will usually get updates from their website or thru their flyers. I liked Ikea for their tastefully crafted furnitures, however I do find their furnitures lacking in quality at times. Nevertheless this is the place for those that is looking to do shop furniture shopping.

Ah Ikea… I have a love-​hate relationship with you! Love because you truly do have some awesome items and you definitely help inspire me in terms of decorating a small space, but man do I hate your crowds. Yeah people: in case you have never gone here, please avoid weekends in Ikea at all costs. You may lose your sanity.
The best time to come here is weekday mornings, just as they open and there are not many people around. You get to browse through all the aisles in peace and can even daydream in one of the ‘display homes’ that you are hosting dinner for friends or tucking your kids into their bunk beds at night. On weekends: forget it. It feels like there are 50 strangers in your home!
I believe everyone has at least one piece of furniture from Ikea in their home; if not currently then at least in a previous life. The thing about Ikea is that their stuff is very functional. And the ubiquitous Ikea clock which makes its appearance in countless bedrooms, children’s classrooms and little cafes. You know the one I’m talking about: it costs less than RM5 and will last a few years. Great value for money!
Ikea is great to get inspirations for your home and to buy things like plates, pillows, picture frames and comforter covers. But bear in mind that some of their furniture is cheap for a reason, it won’t last.

One of my all time favorite places to hang out. If you know me, you’d know I am a dreamer. I love planning how my future home will look like and sometimes I think I might be a little crazy.
I love walking through the maze of furniture set ups and just drawing inspiration from what I see around me. I also like the DIY concept of the store.
Other than that, I’m also a fan of IKEA’S ice cream and curry puff. Seriously the curry puff is so worth it. For Rm5.50, you can get 6 humongous pieces of delicious curry puffs. My father is another fan of this.
Another thing about IKEA is that it’s linked to IKANO Power Center and also to the Curve, e-​Curve and Tesco! Sooo many places to go and everything is within walking distance. A shopper’s paradise and a place where I can spend the WHOLE day at.

I personally really enjoy spending my time in Ikea, not particularly to buy anything but just to lounge on the couches, sit on their beds and observing some of the most unique and innovative designs from either simple household items or kitchenware. I believe this is what makes Ikea the most shopped-​at furniture store in Malaysia as there is pretty much EVERYTHING you need to jazz up your little humble abode.
A majority of the furniture in my house were brought from Ikea as well because they offer very competitive prices as compared to other stores. Some items have lasted my family over the years but some unfortunately, functioned as cheap as they were sold. Some items I do feel are overpriced too for the material and quality they offer so sometimes it’s better if you check elsewhere.
A tip I would give everybody for coming to Ikea: don’t come on the weekends. It’s crowded with tons of inconsiderate people who bring their kids out to stomp on everything and kick, scream, shout. If you’re one of those people who hate looking at parents ignore their children while they throw a tantrum in a corner or if you hate when people walk slowly in big crowds, hate waiting in super long lines and people who will litter right before your eyes… just DON’T. I truly understand the situation though, because its a really ideal place to bring your family over the weekend. Cheap food, fun places for your kids to jump about and dine and with Ikea being wedged in between two big malls in the area– of course everybody would go there on the weekends! But that is simply the problem so if you’d like, just go during the weekdays after lunch hours. :-)

IKEA is most people’s go to place for anything and everything for the home/​office! Its a great places to get the most creative inventions and also affordable products. IKEA is located next to Ikano Power Centre. Its a huge building with tons of parking space too! IKEA has everything you would ever need for your home! What I love about Ikea is their maze concept that ensures that customers walk into their store which is in the shape of a maze so that they will continue looking at things and buying. A very clever strategy, in my opinion. The have a variety of good to choose from and I can go crazy deciding what I want. Their products also are made of good quality and last for a long time.
Besides the products, IKEA also has its own food court/​café that offers the most amazing meatballs that I have ever eaten. The beef meatballs comes with fries/​mashed potato, heavenly creamy brown sauce and a spoon of lingonberry jam which you will never in a million years would think go together but it does, and its AMAZING. Everyone needs to try this right now! The also have one of the best chocolate biscuit cake that I’ve tried. So chocolatey and yummy! All their items are reasonably priced too! If you’re going to get takeaway, you should bring your own tupperware as they do not provide any. All Hail Ikea! LOL: P

IKEA is like one of the best places on Earth. It has SO MANY things. From beds, to furniture, to kitchenware and even toilet equipment. They even sell food here! That’s right, their ever-​so-​raved-​about Meatballs in gravy. Didn’t try that, because well, I don’t desire for it but they also sell other food as well. This place is a definite convenience for those who’d spend their entire day getting things done for their house, as there’s food, drinks and seats available all around. It’s like… a house for your house. Prices here are high, but affordable as you can get some really good deals in here.

The one and only IKEA in Malaysia where those who live in Johor are forced to visit the one in Singapore — if not travel 4 hours to KL.
Much need not to be said about IKEA as everyone should be fairly familiar with what they sell and what they are known for. Therefore they only thing that I want to point out for first timers who visit IKEA or people who are not so familiar with that area is — the parking might be a bit confusing as there are several malls around that area and each mall has their own parking. However, you need not fret as all the malls in that area are sort of interconnected in some way or are of very walk-​able distances, therefore it would be perfectly fine if you park in; lets say Curve or Ikano Power Center.
UNLESS you are buying large furniture from IKEA then it is almost necessary for you to park in the IKEA parking as it would make your life a lot easier in transporting it into your vehicle. Other than that, if you are just looking to window shop or eat the famous meatballs in IKEA, it is perfectly fine for you to park in the other malls.

If you need anything for your house, be it for decorative or practical reason, ikea has it. One of the benefits of the outlet we have in Malaysia is that it is the biggest in Asia. It is the best place to go if you are looking for the best styles to decorate your house. They don’t only provide you with options (bedspreads, cupboards, lights, etc) but also how these different options can go together by making a mock room. In fact, if you wanted, you could walk around the entire building and find everything you need to decorate an entire house. Keep in mind that if you go during the weekends, it will be insanely packed so if you can you should do your shopping during weekdays.

If you don’t already know this. IKEA is well known for their furniture, household goods and delicious food! Food? That’s right, food! As you go up the escalator, you’ll come across the display section. To get a feel of the goods that are being sold, theres displays of living rooms, bedrooms and even the kitchen. All of which are designed intricately to give you a feel of how it would look like at home. I often wish my living room would look like the ones displayed here.
IKEA is HUGE, but just like the any other IKEA outlet, they provide arrows on the floor and signs above to assist you. You can even cut across a section if you don’t wish to go through it. Just follow the arrows and signs! You will find IKEA staff roaming around and at the various service counters. They also provide those cute little IKEA pencils and lists to jot down you’re findings.
Do not come here on weekends! I repeat, do not come here on weekends! No you can. Just as long as you don’t mind the crowd and the long lines at the exit. It gets pretty packed here on the weekends. Families then to take the opportunity to shop. You’ll definitely find a bunch of kids fooling about.
Before you pick up the items from your list and head to the cashiers, you can drop by their cafeteria. Every time i come to IKEA, i must have a plate of their delicious Swedish Meatballs and their Chicken Wings. It’s nothing fancy, just a regular cafeteria. You pick up a tray, wait for your turn, say what you want and plop! It’s on your plate! You pay before you seat and you should bust your own tray. Although most people don’t bother! (lazy bums)
After a more than satisfying meal, head downstairs through a few more sections and you’re at the Exit. On weekends, the lines get really long. So be sure to pick the right one. Usually once i’m done paying, i always like to treat myself with IKEA Curry Puffs and hotdogs! If you haven’t tried it already, you definitely should. It’s dead cheap and delicious!
So usually thats how you spend your time at IKEA. At least that’s how i do it. It is a D.I.Y store, so don’t expect too much assistance. Overall, i understand why it’s the only outlet in town. It’s huge, always clean and the furniture and household goods are always well organised. Well, if they don’t have renovations going on.
Quick, how many times did i type out IKEA?

Beds, baths & beyond!
IKEA has it all!
From lights to bathroom mats and even currypuffs!
IKEA is really a total solution for your furniture and gastronomic needs!
Whenever I walk through IKEA I never fail to pick something up for myself. Be it a need or want.
The last time I went I bought myself a scented candle and stuffed my face at their restaurant.
These Swedes really know that the way to a Malaysian heart is through our stomachs!

Do you need furniture? If you do IKEA shall be your one and only. I believe everyone knows how ‘big’ are IKEA. You could find all kinds of furniture, home accessories, daily products and anything related to your home in IKEA.
IKEA is really a ‘magical’ place, you could certainly find every kind of design whether is home accessories, home furniture, interior designs within home compartment. Plus, they sell quite a fair price for each and every furniture or home accessories. IKEA has a wide range of space despite so you wouldn’t get lost. They have direction sign boards everywhere (you could also follow other people, they would lead you to the counter) Besides, they even provided ‘HUGE” recycle bags, eco-​friendly. How Cool is that right? In spite of their wide range of cashier counter, you still have to wait as IKEA are loaded with unlimited people. So try to be as patient as possible.
If you feel tired and need a rest, you could actually take a seat at the food court nearby the IKEA cashier counter. There have tons of food. :)

Almost everyone I know loves that IKEA wood smell upon entering it. Their ever changing showroom is an inspiration for every homeowner to whip up some great ideas for their next house renovation.
This particular outlet is massively big. But like all IKEA, it’s always marked with visible arrows showing you the best way to enter and exit while grabbing all your furniture needs.
I would recommend you to avoid weekends to IKEA if you have the luxury to do so. Even by going in at 10 in the morning, you’ll be surprised that there are already tons of family flocking in and grabbing everything they need insight. Even with the quickest speed, you’ll find yourself ended up in a long long queue at the cashiers.
The only dismay I have about this outlet is their restaurant. Ever since the management change, their food quality has dropped significantly. The meatballs are no longer imported and the ones you get now are smaller in size and not juicy. They also introduced a number of local dishes to cater for the mass crowd and in return I think they have lost its identity of being Swedish.