Lalaport | Rex KL | Book Xcess | The Deceased Bar

Brayden 8Y9M4D

Bevlynn 4Y5M28D

It was a short weekend trip just the two of us; Hub & I.

We booked a bus from Penang to KL. It took 6 hours. As soon as we arrived, we dropped our luggage and went to Lalaport Chef Kecik Boulangerie @ Tuah 1895 for lunch. It was such a nostalgic spot. We often walked pass the entrance on the way to Times Square. It used to be the entrance to the Pudu jail. 

Before they revamped this place, I remember years back; At night I used to feel a sense of creepiness crawled up my neck as I walked down the road under the occasional dim street light. The front path was narrow, filled with holes, and under-maintained. Every time I passed it, I couldn't help but often imagine the torture or the solemn faces of the prisoners as they served their time. The faded paints of the mural (done by an inmate) reduced the gloominess of the area. Still, it was a place I would walked in a much faster pace. 

Now it stands as a history piece. Looking much better. The restaurant served good aglio olio, nasi lemak and crispy croissant.

It was black Friday - there was a special sale at night from 10pm to midnight. We shopped around for some house furnishings and electronics. 

We took dinner at Petaling Street - a good claypot rice from a street hawker in front of Rex KL. 

After that, we crossed the road to the old Rex building. 

We found some nice eateries, Book Xcess, a small art market, old antique stores. That night, there was a DJ that transformed the building to a loud musical. We can hear the {thump thump thump} beats and the vibration on the floor of the building. Definitely felt a different vibe with all the music. It felt livelier, with more excitement from the crowd dressed in party clothes entering the hall. 

It reminded me of the old cinema that used to be here, it used to be a popular spot in the past as well. 

Hub showed me to some hidden bars. There were a few~~ How some doors on the walls led us to secret passages. We ended up choosing a bar with horror, eerie theme. The Deceased. It was our first time there. The place was near a guesthouse. The names of the cocktails has some funny ring to it. It was at first scary for me when I walked into the bar, but slowly as we sat there drinking our cocktail, the eyes from the many dolls on the shelves wasn't so creepy anymore. Probably getting drunk was a good way to calm the nerves. Maybe it was also because Hub was there, and I can feel the silliness and childishness from the theme; which reminded me of our younger selves who were more adventurous and with more willingness to try new things. Okay, probably I am just getting really tipsy...