Ikon Connaught

Strategic location as a mini mall with quick eateries. It could’ve been better if the mall is filled with interesting shops.

When this shopping mall was being built, we were all anticipating the different shops to be inside. I mean there are several shopping malls around the area and competition will be strong between these malls. The building itself is not difficult to spot because it is one of the tallest building in that area and it is black in colour. If you are on your way to Giant Hypermarket in Connaught, Ikon is located just next to it.
Plus points of this mall are definitely the quiet place as of now and there will be more cuisines catching up to serve the people who live around there. I definitely like having the black ball and enjoying some boat noodles.
Minus points of this shopping mall is the tight parking spot inside the building, however you can always go for their valet parking, or park on the streets. The space is rather limited and if you have a bigger car, it may be an issue for you to go around the car park. As of now there are not many shops in this entire mall, but I reckon after 6 months, this place will be packed with people.
Don’t be surprised if you find college students hanging around this area. This is because UCSI University College is located at this area. Extremely convenient for them to come over for a quick and affordable lunch.

I have been to Ikon @ Connaught once because this is where That Latte Place moved to. It’s an okay place, parking was easy and there are many popular restaurants here like the thai boat noodle, which had a super long queue mind you. The layout of this mall is a little different compared to other malls, its more airy and has lots of sun shining through, more of an open concept and there are very few shops on one floor so its a pretty small place.
I would definitely go back here if i was around Cheras area. Or maybe to go have brunch at That Latte Place.

Ikon looks impressively big. However, the participating outlets are kinda disappointing. There are a Korean cuisine restaurant, Boat Noodle, Subway, Renoma café, gym, Japanese restaurant, some bars on first floor and some unknown boutiques on the upper floors.
However, none has been really successful and attractive to me. I have tried the Korean restaurant. The taste is average but expensive. There is no need to comment on Subway and Boat Noodle, I reckon? For others, they are just beyond the average spending power of the nearby community. If you want somewhere to chill for the whole day, McCafe is just right next to it. The business seems to go down the slope ever since its opening.
Not recommended.