A lifestyle-focused and upscale mall located in Subang, Empire Shopping Gallery (also known as ESG), is a shopper’s paradise that encompasses five levels and 180 retail outlets. It features a refreshing blend of local and international F&B outlets as well as an amazingly wide range of retail stores including fashion, children’s specialty, home, and edutainment outlets.

ESG is owned by Couture Homes Sdn Bhd and is part of a freehold Empire Subang commercial development that includes the Empire SoHo, Empire Tower and a boutique Empire Hotel. Empire SoHo offers 210 home offices, while the Empire Tower is a 12-storey office block. Empire Hotel offers stylish getaway options for business and leisure travelers.

With a great list of celebrated brand names and popular outlets, ESG is a new contemporary lifestyle destination that’s designed to appeal to all ages. .e mall’s junior anchor tenants include the only Tangs outside of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the first Fitness First Platinum gym that features a lap pool, Jaya Grocer’s new concept outlet with a gourmet dine-in area, the all-time favourite Popular Bookstore and the latest flagship store from Toys “R” Us. Also in located in ESG are Aino

Living, which offers high quality dining sets and decorative items at affordable prices and Kizsports & Gym, a one stop total child development centre.

ESG’s strategic location attracts those living in Subang Jaya, Ara Damansara, Bukit Jelutong, Damansara, Shah Alam, Puchong, Klang and Petaling Jaya. But there are those shoppers who travel all the way from Kuala Lumpur just to check out the latest buzz in Subang Jaya.

The Buzz at ESG
Dig in: From choices in exotic cuisines to local favourites, dining is a class apart at ESG. Here, one enjoys an extensive list of notable eateries that include La Bodega, Madam Kwan’s, Belanga, Rakuzen, Serai @ Empire, Italiannies, Chili’s, Din Tai Fung, Sao Nam, Pasta Zanmai, The Loaf, Whisk and Ole-Ole Bali.

Dress up: ESG carries international fashion brands for clothes and accessories such as Coach, Ed Hardy, Guess, Warehouse, Dorothy Perkins, La Senza, Levi’s, Skechers, Evita Peroni, Pedro, Timberland and Florsheim, along with well-loved local brands like .omas Chan, Poya, Mitra by Bhaju, Muse by Alvin Tay, Ms. Read and Dude & Duchess. Shop, play, get fit: Special junior anchor tenants here — Jaya Grocer, Tangs, Toys ‘R’ Us, Popular, Aino Living, Kizsports & Gym, and Fitness First Platinum – complement and enhance the lifestyle of modern, vibrant family-oriented consumers.

A haven for children: On the First Floor, ESG showcases a variety of fashion brands for children, such as Guess Kids, Poney, My Lil Ones, Pumpkin Patch, Chateau de Sable, Kidz World, Lovely Lace Baby, Cotton Club, Wonder Tots and Adam Kids.

Empire Shopping Gallery also brings in the latest in the edutainment field to stimulate young minds through play. Fun educational programmes and creative classes are offered at My Favorite Art House, Plaster Fun House, Bake Me Wonders, Dance Space, Beethoven Music World, and Morris Allen English.

It’s all about chemistry and convenience at Empire Shopping Gallery whether it’s in shopping, eating, playing, learning, or just relaxing.

For more information, please check out Empire Shopping Gallery’s official website at www.esg.com.my

Source: The Expat February 2012 
This article has been edited for ExpatGomalaysia.com
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