Southern Uprising: The Scene Down Under

By Alif Omar Mahfix  •  31 May 2013 in Features

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Elvis Long / My Little Corner / 51, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
After completing his apprenticeship in Singapore, Elvis opened the salon My Little Corner, styling it in a Khao San Road café look. He now has expanded into that theme by serving Thai food cooked by his Thai acquaintances he snagged from his regular trips to the neighbouring country. It’s also one of the few places in JB to serve Singha. Elvis was also the brainchild of JB’s Calling Positive Vibes as he felt the neighbourhood needed to do some social responsibility activity.

 

Kevin Soh / Eats n Beats / 54, Jalan Tan Hiok Nee
Kevin had enough of being a slave to a boss and made the decision to open a hang out joint/lepak place for him and his mates. A record shop sprang to mind first, but upon much consideration, he realised that it would be a tough niche shop to stay financially afloat in JB. He needed his hangout to be at least self-sufficient if not raking in the dough, so instead, he decided upon an eatery with music as its focal point, which then became Eats n Beats.  His concept also includes open jam sessions for vinyl junkies; bring your records down and have a go, all are welcomed. Failing that, one may utilise his massive records collection. Eats n Beats have also held so many KBnL parties that it has been considered their unofficial HQ.  Other activities held here are screenings of cult movies, documentaries, and concerts, and occasionally handicraft markets as well! Kev also boasts he has all game consoles ever produced by Nintendo and proudly displays and regularly uses them by inviting friends to join in game tourneys. It’s not surprising that on the days it’s closed, you can find many friends still hanging out there.