Review: WIP on the Park
April 28th, 2025
The Roof, billed as a major new dining and entertainment hub, is now open, bidding to live up to sky-high expectations from its perch on nearly the 30th floor of Bandar Utama’s First Avenue. It’s five outlets in one location: The main restaurant is Signature, a spacious setup brought to us by the folks behind Damansara Heights’ now-closed The Hill.
The best seats in the house? The ones by the window, of course.
The benefit of visiting on an evening when The Roof isn’t publicly open? Having everything to ourselves, without needing to confront crowds. The downside, naturally, is that the kitchen and bar were closed too.
The most popular place at The Roof will likely be Stratosphere, essentially what its press releases say it is: a bar on a grassy helipad with an unfettered 360-degree view of suburban Petaling Jaya and its surroundings.
Here’s that exceptionally rare snapshot of Stratosphere when it’s blissfully peaceful …
… without the presence of a single soul here. A uniquely special treat indeed.
Remarkable opportunity to contemplate the hills and the homes that dominate the panorama.
No roof to call its own: Stratosphere’s at the mercy of the elements. Rainy evenings, begone!
As far as PJ goes, Stratosphere is a one-of-a-kind hangout; let’s hope it does everything right.
Other outlets at The Roof comprise the single-malt and cigar lounge Malt & Leaf, sports bar Score and clubbing venue Play.
Current business hours for The Roof. Note it’ll be closed Nov. 5.
Signature by The Hill – 016-229-1505
Find Signature by The Hill’s directory listing here.
Stratosphere – 012-6910628
Find Stratosphere‘s directory listing here.
PLAY – 013-270-3111 / 019-220-7111
Find PLAY’s directory listing here.
Malt & Leaf – 017-908-5766
Find Malt & Leaf’s directory listing here
SCORE – 012-691-0628