The lounge has 3 distinct sections: a 1920s Great Gatsby inspired lounge, clad in glamorous gold trim and subtle ever-changing mood lighting. The motif of the chandeliers, panels and light fittings are geometric patterns matched with the wood panel flooring; next, a modern Japanese inspired Sakura Modern lounge, Arabescato marble pillars gives the room a bright and more feminine touch, accented by pink mood lighting and wallpaper. JIS KL is all about communal seating without looking tacky or drab.; finally, an intimate parlour reminiscent of a Moroccan tearoom.

Samuel is passionate about design, responsible and positive about everything. He is able to see, what other people couldn't see, when come to designing. Accepting new and challenging projects with open heart is the only way to preserve passion and overcome bottleneck, which eventually lead to success in his own design career.

JIS Kuala Lumpur has our approval. From the moment you set foot into the lounge, you’ll be amazed at what it offers. Before it became such a huge hit in Japan, JIS had to overcome a few social norms – the first one being casual interactions with a stranger. Japan follows a strict Asian culture where they are encouraged to not talk to strangers. With this being the social norm, it became a problem for people to meet one another. The founder of JIS sought to address that and with it, the very fabric of Japanese culture when it came to social interactions. JIS is all about socialising with ease and comfort while paying a fair price. The brand’s tagline is ‘Jinseini Irodoriwo Soeru’, which stands for ‘Adding colour to life.’ This also translates to the acronym for its name, JIS. The whole point of JIS Kuala Lumpur is to give you a safe space where you can socialise and interact with others without having to feel like you’re being watched or judged.